Physical mage, challenge me to a solo duel!

"Speaking of which, when you were arrested by Xiao Ziru, I didn't care. It was mainly because the identities of forbidden mages are kept secret and cannot be exposed casually. Even I don't know exactly how many forbidden mages there are in China now."

Xu Jun gave a brief explanation.

"Moreover, in principle, forbidden mages are not allowed to take action in the human world, because their power is destructive. Once it gets out of control, or if they are not careful, destroying a city would be considered a minor aftermath. This is a consensus among all forbidden mages."

"So even though I've embarked on this path, I've never used this power. Of course, your minor problems aren't enough to make me use this power; overall, things are still quite stable within China."

Wang Yi nodded, understanding.

In principle, it's not allowed; in reality, those who know, know.

However, Uncle Xu clearly didn't care much about such trivial matters; otherwise, Qi Xiaohao wouldn't have been beaten so many times since he was a child.

Perhaps in his view, experiencing some harmless setbacks can indeed help a child's psychological growth.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this mindset that Qi Xiaohao did not grow up to be an arrogant and domineering spoiled brat.

Xu Jun and Wang Yi soon arrived at Qi Xiaohao's doorstep.

Before stepping into the courtyard, facing the light emanating from the house, Xu Jun said one last thing:

"Once you truly become extraordinary, I'll talk to you about the path of a forbidden mage. With Chu Shuai joining the team, the two great forbidden mages will pave the way for you, which will surely inspire you."

"Remember to keep this conversation a secret from Xiao Hao. He has average talent and limited potential. He just needs to be a happy little mage and is not suited to be involved in these things."

"You're different, Xiao Yi. With your talent and strength, you're destined to take on a major role... No, you've already taken on a major role. The first-class merit of the Candlelight Army and the military isn't something just anyone can obtain, especially the latter."

Wang Yi nodded and said, "Understood, Uncle Xu."

Upon entering the living room, Xu Jun reverted to his usual kind and ordinary old man, slowly strolling back to his private balcony, where the freshly brewed tea still emitted a wisp of steam.

Wang Yi went straight to the underground training room to find Qi Xiaohao.

Although he had promised Uncle Xu to keep it a secret, Wang Yi still had some things he wanted to say.

His own words.

Upon opening the sealed door of the underground training room, Wang Yi saw Qi Xiaohao practicing magic. A bone-corroding fire serpent floated in front of him, sometimes twisting into an S-shape and sometimes into a B-shape.

It is clearly a process of honing one's control over magic.

"Brother E, you're back!" Hearing the door open, Qi Xiaohao turned around and saw Wang Yi. He immediately waved his hand to dispel the bone-corroding fire serpents in the air, then excitedly said, "I've reached the late stage of the initial level!"

"Very impressive." Wang Yi laughed.

Qi Xiaohao's cultivation speed is not slow, but it is definitely not comparable to that of top geniuses. He is only at the late stage of the initial level now. If he wants to truly advance to the intermediate level mage, he probably won't have much of a chance before graduating from high school.

After doing some calculations, Qi Xiaohao continued, "Before the Magic High School World League starts, I should have no problem becoming a mid-level mage, or at least I won't be a major hindrance."

Wang Yi nodded vigorously: "Definitely."

"By the way, Brother E, have you eaten? Do you want Auntie to make you something?" Qi Xiaohao asked.

"I've already eaten, no need to trouble yourself." Wang Yi paused, then, as if making a decision, took a deep breath and asked calmly, "Xiao Hao... have you noticed... any changes in me?"

"Changes?" Qi Xiaohao looked him up and down suspiciously. "Brother E, your eyes seem more bright now."

"Not now, move forward," Wang Yi prompted. "A little forward."

"Forward?" Qi Xiaohao frowned slightly, pondered for a while, then clenched his right fist and slammed it into his left palm, suddenly realizing, "You seem to have developed a liking for mature women."

"Cough cough cough cough..." Wang Yi almost choked on his own saliva, a few black lines appearing on his forehead. He could no longer maintain his composure, and the serious atmosphere vanished completely: "When did this happen? Nonsense!"

"Look, you initially liked Fang Yu. Although she was in the same year as us, she was the petite and cute junior type. Later, I don't know how, it turned into Wu Manqi, the senior type, the mature and sophisticated type; then there was Jiang Yingying, the senior type, the mature and sophisticated type; and then there was Dai Lan, the senior type, the icy and sophisticated type..."

Qi Xiaohao looked serious and counted them off one by one on his fingers: "What's more, there are twin Teacher Yus living at home now. They're not just senior girls anymore, they're teachers, and even more mature women."

"Stop, stop, stop!" Wang Yi hurriedly stopped, wondering how Qi Xiaohao had come to this conclusion.

Jiang Yingying and Dai Lan are one thing, since they have a good relationship. It's somewhat understandable that they might cause some misunderstandings in Qi Xiaohao's mind. But what about Wu Manqi? When have he ever had a good relationship with Wu Manqi?

Wang Yi felt that her relationship with Wu Guan was better than her relationship with Wu Manqi.

As for Teachers Yu Da and Yu Xiaoyu, they are even more outrageous.

Why don't you count the old teacher and Zhang the witch too?

Wang Yi quickly corrected the subject, pointing out, "I was referring to changes in mindset and behavior."

Qi Xiaohao looked puzzled: "Aren't these preferences just changes in mindset and behavior? Look, July is so close to you, and you're unmoved. And those two foreign girls, they weren't even hinting, they were practically throwing themselves at you, and you still remained unmoved. These ones are different. You visited Wu Manqi's house, collaborated with Jiang Yingying to hunt tiger bones, saved Dai Lan's life, and even brought Teacher Yu and the others home."

Wang Yi was speechless and could only hint at the topic by asking, "Have you ever thought about why I became like this? For example... did all these changes start after I jumped off the building?"

Qi Xiaohao was taken aback, then pretended to think, silently brushed past Wang Yi, went to the rest area behind Wang Yi, poured a glass of water and began to gulp it down.

"Is it possible that I became...not myself from that time on? Or rather, that I actually..." Wang Yi's voice was barely audible, but the underground training room was very well soundproofed and quiet enough that you could hear a pin drop.

"Brother E," Qi Xiaohao interrupted Wang Yi directly, "All I know is that you are my Brother Yi."

"When I was a kid, he helped me beat up those guys who called me 'fatso,' even if he was covered in bruises. Now that I'm grown up, he helps me beat up the guy who bullied me, even if it means going to jail."

"You just lost your memory after the fall. It doesn't matter if you can't remember things from before. It's just that you won't forget things from the future, will you?" Qi Xiaohao's voice trembled slightly.

The two stood back to back, so Wang Yi couldn't see Qi Xiaohao's expression or use his soul power to probe.

Oh, you low-class trash, you only did one good thing in the past ten years: you unintentionally warmed the heart of that chubby little boy next door.

Wang Yi remained silent for a moment, then nodded vigorously and laughed heartily.

"Of course, I'm your brother Yi. I was before, I am now, and I will always be."