Full-Time Magician: Demon Mage

Chapter 20 Terrible Drinking Habits

After school in the afternoon, at the school gate.

"Oh, you brought two bottles of wine?"

Xu Zhaoting looked at Wang Teng, who had parked his electric scooter and was carrying a bag filled with liquor that looked like beer bottles.

"Here you go, one bottle each."

Wang Teng took out the wine, handed him a bottle, then kept one for himself, and threw away the bag.

"Your wine..."

Xu Zhaoting wasn't stupid; he naturally knew about red wine, but just by looking at the bottle's packaging, he sensed that it was something special.

It probably won't be cheap!

"I have a lot stored at home. I don't drink it much, so it's a waste to leave it there. I'll give it to you as a gift."

"Alright, stop worrying about it. Let's go, or Lao Zhang will call and urge us."

Wang Teng didn't linger any longer. There were quite a few people passing by after school, so he headed towards the teachers' dormitory building.

Xu Zhaoting licked his lips; this novel way of giving gifts made him feel quite different.

The gift was definitely over the limit, but the quantity was just right. After all, it's a fancy meal, so bringing a bottle of wine is perfectly reasonable.

Seeing Wang Teng walking away, he quickly followed, thinking that this was probably what it meant to earn 9 yuan a month while lying down.

It's really...enviable!

……

Thump~ thump thump~

"404 should be correct, this is the place."

Following the clues sent by Lao Zhang, the two quickly found the room number.

A moment later, the door opened, and Old Zhang, wearing an apron and holding a spatula, came out, bringing with him a fragrant aroma.

"You've come at the perfect time! Come in, come in!"

He extended a warm invitation to the two of them, then stepped slightly to the side, his smile a little stiff.

"Hey Zhang, there seem to be a lot of people inside."

Wang Teng followed him in, and wow, even Lao Xue, Lao Zhang's nemesis, was there, along with two of his classmates, Mu Bai and Zhou Min.

"Haha~ It's more fun with more people!"

Zhang Jianguo's face was practically smug with laughter. Currently, only Mu Bai in Lao Xue's class can cast magic, so it seems his chances are exceptionally high.

Upon entering the house, Xu Zhaoting was the first to greet everyone:

"Hello, Teacher Xue."

Hello!

Wang Teng also greeted him from behind, and lingered on Mu Bai for a moment. The magical energy fluctuations emanating from this guy were indeed quite impressive.

"Alright, sit down, sit down. Let's all be more relaxed in private."

When Lao Xue saw Xu Zhaoting and Wang Teng, he knew perfectly well that Zhang Jianguo was showing off. Although he was jealous, he was still quite easygoing.

Teachers can sometimes be quite close; their occasional playful banter is just for fun.

It's very rare for people to truly never see each other again. After all, they all live under the same roof, and everyone is an adult. There's nothing they can't let go of.

Mu Bai looked a little guilty. He had been careless. He hadn't expected that not only would his homeroom teacher bring him to dinner today, but he also seemed to have forgotten to bring a gift.

He saw that Wang Teng and Xu Zhaoting each had a bottle of red wine, and he realized that he had forgotten something. It was too late now, and he looked like he had been left out.

Zhou Min, on the other hand, acted very generously and politely helped Wang Teng and Xu Zhaoting prepare two sets of bowls and chopsticks.

The table was already laden with various side dishes, and in the middle was a large hot pot, with all kinds of seafood piled up like a small mountain.

Soon the dinner began, and Lao Zhang took out his treasured liquor and poured a round for everyone.

"Cheers~"

"Dry!"

"Cheers~"

……

Wang Teng sat next to Xu Zhaoting and watched him take a big gulp of baijiu, his face visibly turning red.

I wondered if this guy would pass out after just two drinks...

"Speaking of which, this year is one of the better ones in recent years. There are basically geniuses in the class who can unleash magic."

"Old Xue, your class has more potential than mine."

Old Zhang spoke with great emotional intelligence, never mentioning the number of people in his class who could cast spells, but instead talking about the magic department.

In Lao Xue's class, there are many fire-type students, and with the ice-type Mu Bai supporting them, their potential is indeed obvious.

Old Xue, understanding the unspoken meaning, smiled and said, "How can it compare to lightning magic? That's the magic magic everyone envies, not to mention you also have a mind magic one."

"I've even been thinking of switching classes with you, but I'm afraid you won't agree!"

"Oh dear... not at all, I just got off to a good start, it was pure luck."

During the dinner, toasts were exchanged, and with the two supervisors warming up the atmosphere, everyone quickly got into conversation.

After drinking, Xu Zhaoting seemed possessed by a ox, raising his glass of baijiu to everyone and showering them with compliments.

"Old Wang, don't just drink! Tell us about that 'One Thought Star Track' thing you're talking about."

"Let us also learn from their experience..."

Xu Zhaoting held a cup in his left hand and had his right arm around Wang Teng's shoulder, looking like they were brothers. Anyone who didn't know better would think the two had a particularly good relationship.

His words immediately drew the attention of the other three, especially Zhou Min and Mu Bai. What was this "One Thought Star Track"?

Never heard of that! It sounds really high-end!

Even Lao Xue glanced at Zhang Jianguo in surprise, only to see that the other party had a calm expression, clearly indicating that he already knew.

"Teacher, what is a 'star trail in a single thought'?"

Mu Bai asked the homeroom teacher next to him somewhat anxiously.

Old Xue pondered for a moment, then gave the two of them a brief explanation of some profound knowledge.

"It's normal that you don't understand this."

"We all know that to unleash magic, you need to control star particles, then move them to designated star orbit nodes, and finally connect them to form star orbits to create magic."

"But the One Thought Star Track is an extremely advanced technique, requiring extremely skilled manipulation of stars to instantly connect star tracks and release magic."

"A single thought can create a star trail, also known as instant magic."

"In combat, being even a second faster is incredible, let alone instant casting. Unless both are instant casting, you basically have no chance of winning."

"Hiss~"

"Hiss~"

Both of them looked at Wang Teng in shock, never expecting that this usually quiet person could have accomplished something like this.

No wonder even Xu Zhaoting, who is a lightning-type, looks like that. It's instantaneous! It's already quite remarkable that they can barely release any magic.

Wang Teng swirled his wine glass around, glanced around, and found everyone staring at him, which made him feel a little smug.

"There are definitely techniques involved!" Wang Teng took a sip and put down his glass.

Xu Zhaoting stopped shaking him, and Zhou Min and Mu Bai stared intently at him. Even the two teachers quietly perked up their ears.

"First of all, the key to controlling the star is mental power, which is something everyone knows."

"The amount of mental energy directly affects the control of the stars. Given our limited resources, the key is how to conserve mental energy."

"When we meditate, we can often stay awake for a long time, but if we don't meditate, we will feel tired and want to sleep after a day, no, even half a day."

"And this is the invisible loss of mental energy. By conserving this mental energy, one can greatly increase the time available to control the star."

At this point, Wang Teng stopped. This is a small trick that everyone can do, and it's a very practical skill.

More in-depth topics are not suitable for explanation; he's not that generous. Sharing a small tip is already quite good.

The two teachers' eyes lit up. After Wang Teng gave this explanation, they were able to quickly understand the details based on their rich experience.

(End of this chapter)