Physical mage, challenge me to a solo duel!

Ten hours later, just as dawn was breaking, Xu Jun arrived in Lanling City by car.

After sending Wang Jiang and Jiang Yue home, Xu Jun drove back to Qi Xiaohao's villa.

After getting out of the car, Xu Jun went to the underground parking garage to park.

Qi Xiaohao lingered at the door, looking uneasy.

Wang Yi had already learned from chatting with Qi Xiaohao in the car that Qi Xiaohao's parents hadn't been home for two years.

She left her eldest son alone in the villa, and apart from sending him money on time and hiring a nanny and driver to take care of him, she basically didn't care about him much.

It's no wonder that Qi Xiaohao has such a good relationship with Wang Yi, who has been with him since childhood.

This child is starved for love.

Two years ago, Qi Xiaohao had not yet awakened.

Qi Xiaohao is now a fairly capable beginner mage.

Wang Yi sighed inwardly, stepped forward, put his arm around Qi Xiaohao's shoulder, and led the chubby boy towards his home.

He was prepared to have a proper meeting with these two godparents he had never met before.

Yes, according to the information Wang Yi obtained from Qi Xiaohao, Qi Xiaohao's parents adopted Wang Yi as their godson after Wang Yi's parents sacrificed their lives.

Of course, even Qi Xiaohao, the biological son, wasn't treated very well, let alone his godson.

We don't see each other for several years at a time.

Qi's parents' business is indeed thriving, reportedly covering multiple sectors including finance, real estate, mining, and pharmaceuticals.

Even in the sale of magic crystals, they can connect with the official channels.

With Wang Yi's limited knowledge, it was impossible for him to imagine what kind of business empire this was.

Moreover, Qi Xiaohao's usual behavior is not particularly extravagant. He doesn't eat live, jumping lobsters flown in from Australia one day or truffles freshly picked from Europe with dew on them the next.

Aside from having a larger appetite, Qi Xiaohao's meals were just normal food with a slightly higher standard.

Unlike the domineering CEOs in novels, who would cause the entire hospital to perish if they were sick with a cold today, or cause the entire school to perish if they couldn't finish their homework tomorrow.

Of course, the chief physicians in the magic hospitals in this world are basically high-level mages, and the principal of Lanling Magic High School is an extraordinary one, so Qi Xiaohao's strength may still be a little bit lacking.

In Wang Yi's opinion, Qi Xiaohao was a kind and approachable young man.

Therefore, Wang Yi planned to put on a show of force and have a good showdown with her godfather and godmother after they met.

He said what Qi Xiaohao was too embarrassed to say, and he asked what Qi Xiaohao was too embarrassed to ask.

To strike first, to demand an explanation—that's what brothers are all about.

They need to understand just how important parental companionship is in a child's development.

You can't just keep thinking about making money; you can't let your children grow up unsupervised forever.

Having composed himself, Wang Yi put his arm around Qi Xiaohao and led him to the closed gate.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Yi reached out and gently pushed, and the door opened instantly.

In the spacious living room, the first thing you see is a middle-aged man casually browsing on a tablet on a single sofa.

Upon hearing the noise, the man lowered the tablet in his hand slightly and looked up, allowing Wang Yi to see his face clearly.

He looked to be in his early thirties, wearing frameless glasses with deep, bright eyes behind the clear lenses. His hair was a neat, short buzz cut, and his eyebrows were long, thin, and sharp like swords. His facial features were very soft, and his well-proportioned figure was completely different from Qi Xiaohao's.

He doesn't look like a tycoon who has fought his way up in the business world for many years; instead, he looks like a professor with a strong literary atmosphere at a university.

This is Qi Xiaohao's father, Qi Yunzhi.

Seeing Wang Yi and Qi Xiaohao walk in side by side, Qi Yunzhi picked up a cup of coffee from the coffee table in front of him, gently blew on the rising steam, took a sip, and then gave a warm smile, saying, "Wanwan, the sons are back."

His voice was deep and magnetic, with great penetrating power.

Da da da da...

A series of rapid and crisp footsteps approached, and Xue Wanwan, who was nimble in her high heels, rushed over like a whirlwind.

Her short, flowing hair was casually tucked behind her ears. She had defined features, smiling eyes, and no makeup on her face. Her skin was snow-white and delicate like silk. She wore a beige cartoon nightgown, which made her look youthful and vibrant, not at all like a mother who was nearly forty.

"Oh, my dear son." Xue Wanwan's eyes were a little red, her voice filled with excitement and joy. She opened her arms and rushed over to give Wang Yi and Qi Xiaohao a big hug.

What a brilliant move, the Thunder Cutter's Hot Blade.

It was only because Wang Yi possessed extraordinary strength that he was able to pull Qi Xiaohao back only slightly. Otherwise, even if Qi Xiaohao was not small in weight, he would probably have been knocked to the ground by this attack.

These godparents, one quiet and one active, are truly a perfect match.

With Xue Wanwan's slender arm around his neck, Wang Yi's body stiffened. For some reason, he suddenly thought of the jade tiger that had died under his arm.

Despite her petite stature, this godmother is surprisingly strong.

Why do I say that? Because Qi Xiaohao, who received the same treatment as Wang Yi, was already flushed and would probably roll his eyes in a moment.

Goodness, it's really not easy for Qi Xiaohao to grow up like this.

Fortunately, his godmother only comes home once every three years, otherwise Qi Xiaohao would have faced quite a few life-threatening ordeals.

*Slap slap slap slap*

Qi Xiaohao struggled to free his arm and kept slapping Xue Wanwan's arm, like a fighter who hastily surrendered after being locked down.

Just as Wang Yi was considering whether to forcefully pry open his godmother's arms to save Qi Xiaohao's life, Xue Wanwan finally released the two of them.

Qi Xiaohao quietly took a few breaths, but he still seemed to be in a stable mood.

Xue Wanwan carefully examined Wang Yi and Qi Xiaohao in front of her and said with great satisfaction, "They're taller than Mom now, and they've grown from little kids into little men. Not bad, not bad."

After saying that, Xue Wanwan took out two small boxes from the pocket on the side of her nightgown and handed them to Wang Yi and Qi Xiaohao respectively: "Mom brought you two gifts this time."

Wang Yi took the small box, no bigger than the palm of his hand, wondering what precious thing was inside.

Gold? Jewelry? Jade? Emerald? Uranium-135?

Before Wang Yi could guess for long, Xue Wanwan said, "Congratulations on becoming qualified beginner mages. Uncle Xu said you usually cultivate very hard, so this time, Mom brought you a few magic crystals to help you go further on the path of becoming mages."

"Magic crystal? Mid-grade or high-grade?" Wang Yi pondered, but its value was certainly not low.

"Mainly mental and spatial systems," Xue Wanwan said, finishing her last sentence.

Wang Yi's hand trembled, and she almost dropped the box.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Yi silently apologized in his heart: "I'm sorry, Xiao Hao. Although you are my half-brother, this is our mother in front of us. Please forgive me for not being able to seek justice for you."