Chinese professors at the Wizarding Academy

Gu Chen really hadn't expected Jim to be so intelligent.

According to his idea, Jim would most likely first combine the other scattered mental points into small triangles, and then connect them at the end.

But clearly, Jim chose a different approach; his was smarter, more energy-efficient, and more effective!

Jim didn't stop. After successfully connecting to the star track for the second time, confidence followed.

As the saying goes, strike while the iron is hot!

"I can do it..."

"Next, all we need to do is continue to expand outwards and connect them together."

"Hang in there a little longer..."

This successful model brought confidence and a glimmer of understanding. Despite his near-fainting exhaustion, Jim began to use this rhombus structure as a foundation to expand outwards into a third, a fourth triangle…

This is an extremely mentally taxing process; with each new triangle constructed, his mental energy is depleted.

Constructing the first triangle consumes approximately 3 points of mental energy.

Expanding the second triangle consumes approximately 2 points of mental energy.

The energy consumption gradually increases with each subsequent triangle because they are farther apart, have more complex structures, and require greater control.

When the triangular star trail is successfully constructed, two stars in Jim's mental sea will dim, meaning that each one consumes an average of 2 points of mental energy.

When he successfully constructed the fifth triangle, incorporating a total of 15 stars into a complex, interconnected network,

He felt he had completely reached his limit...

My 22 points of mental energy are almost completely depleted!

The star network in the mental sea is dazzling, but its operating speed is significantly slowed down due to insufficient mental energy supply.

A deep-seated weariness and a feeling that his soul had been hollowed out swept over Jim.

He knew that if he continued, he would not only fail, but he might also damage the star trail he had just built, and even shake the very foundation of his spirit.

But...should we stop?

Jim felt a sense of resentment.

No, he has to continue!

Keep going!

A sense of discontent lingered in the boy's heart, while the sense of accomplishment from just connecting to the star trail made Jim completely absorbed.

Is this what success feels like?

Yes, he will continue!

"Okay, stop."

But just then, as Jim tried to force the connection to the star trail, a familiar voice entered his mind.

It's Gu Chen.

He gently suppressed Jim's restless thoughts, and it was this one sentence that calmed Jim's chaotic mind.

"Teacher, I..."

Consciousness returned instantly.

Jim decisively stopped the expansion; he no longer actively guided it, but instead allowed consciousness to retreat into the background.

At this moment, he was like an observer, quietly "watching" the star network, which was ingeniously composed of five triangles, slowly rotate in his mental sea, gathering as much mental energy as possible in the circuit, reducing consumption, and carrying out the most basic self-maintenance.

Jim could clearly feel that with the successful construction of the Star Network, the magic that was previously difficult to perceive had finally shed its disguise and was now present in his sights!

Finally, Jim slowly and with great difficulty, exited his meditative state.

The moment he opened his eyes, a strong sense of dizziness and weakness almost made him collapse to the ground.

"careful."

Gu Chen had anticipated this and caught Jim as he fell forward with both hands, holding him firmly.

With the teacher's help, he managed to support himself and noticed that it was already getting light outside the window.

...He actually meditated all night!

Although he was physically weak, Jim's eyes gleamed with extreme excitement.

At this moment, Gu Chen nodded to him.

This filled Jim with immense joy!

He concentrated his mind, trying to use the faint trace of spiritual power he had recovered to capture the magic power floating in the air!

This is the simplest way to use mental power: by sensing magic and then capturing it!

A tiny white light, even fainter than the glow of a firefly, actually condensed at my fingertips!

"I did it... I really did it..."

He muttered to himself.

Although only 15 stars were connected, 7 of them remained in a free state.

However, he has successfully integrated most of his mental energy into an orderly system with enormous growth potential. This means a qualitative improvement in his mental energy and a significant increase in his future cultivation speed.

He knew that after his next meditation, once he had fully restored his mental energy, he would be able to more easily consolidate the network and incorporate the remaining stars into it.

A wizard's path to infinite possibilities has already clearly unfolded its first section beneath his feet.

He stood up unsteadily, exhausted but filled with boundless hope for the future and strong self-confidence.

This meditation was far more successful, but also more arduous, than he had imagined.

And this is a true reflection of the path of a wizard.

"teacher……"

Jim's voice was weak, but the joy in his words was hard to conceal.

He called out to his teacher, who was overjoyed.

[Student Jim successfully "constructed star trails," showing significant progress! Feedback analysis point: 1!]

"I'm here, and I'm doing a great job!"

Now that the results are significant, Gu Chen no longer needs to maintain that high-pressure stance.

For him, the best-case scenario was that Jim would simply connect the two triangular star orbits.

Jim's performance completely exceeded expectations!

He actually managed to connect five star orbits!

Furthermore, these five star trails are interconnected... It must be said that this is quite ingenious for a beginner!

This is, undeniably, incredibly exciting news!

"See, you can do it."

Gu Chen gently patted Jim's shoulder and slowly placed him on the bed, his movements gentle and light.

"I did it..."

Jim's voice was weak, but his words were firm.

These two successful meditations had a tremendous impact on Jim's mindset.

In the past, he simply did not believe he could do it, and even if he felt resentful, he would not dare to show it.

After this meditation, the seed of "striving for excellence" has taken root and sprouted in my heart!

"Yes, you did it."

"Great, that's amazing."

Gu Chen brought a blanket and covered Jim with it.

"Get some rest, you're exhausted today."

"Once you successfully connect all the mental points tomorrow, you will be able to greatly increase the speed at which you acquire mental power."

"Once your spirit points reach 50 and you meet the requirements for a high-level apprentice, I can use the academy's special evaluation to officially appoint you as an apprentice."

Speaking gently, Gu Chen made careful arrangements, his eyes filled with hope for Jim.

This is his student, and he will definitely teach him well and help him grow!

"Jim?"

"ha……"

Jim didn't reply, and at that moment, the quiet cabin was filled with the sound of soft breathing.

Gu Chen smiled knowingly.