Chapter 3: The First Encounter with Magic

"Come here." Goriss waved to A-Dai.

Indeed, we are going to the Varyag Province, taking a boat will be much faster" Goriss replied calmly

Ah Dou shook his head and said, "No, I have no other names. What are the Sunset People and the Washington People?"

Goris felt a chill run down his spine; how could he not understand that the dream A-Dai was describing was his own? Although A-Dai was asleep, what he described was indeed related to the fire element. Those children who played with him were merely figments of his dream, and those red orbs were precisely the fire elements present in the world! Why were the fire elements all drifting towards him? Unless he was naturally a pure fire body, but he had already checked, and he was not! Back when he was learning fire magic, he could only sense the presence of fire elements around him.

Adao's hard-earned confidence was suddenly shattered by Goriss, leaving him utterly defeated. With his head lowered, he extended his right hand and softly recited, "O fire elements that fill the world, grant me your warm power, coalesce into a sphere, and appear in my hand." As the incantation concluded, he once again felt the unknown power gathering, and this time it was even more intense than before. With a soft pop, a small fireball with a diameter of three centimeters suddenly appeared in his palm. Drawing from his previous experience, Adao did not panic this time. He carefully observed the red flames, which felt warm to the touch but not scorching. He held the fireball in front of him, examining it closely. However, in a moment of carelessness, a tuft of hair on his forehead was singed. "Ah!" With that exclamation, Adao lost his composure, and the fireball in his hand extinguished. A foul smell of burning filled the cabin. Adao desperately slapped at his hair until the small flame was finally extinguished, but alas, a portion of his medium-length black hair was now missing.

Upon hearing the mention of food, Ah Dai immediately perked up a bit, scratched his head, and thought to himself, I didn't see anything just now! How should I respond? However, the temptation of food was simply too great. After some contemplation, Ah Dai decided to share the beautiful dream he had just experienced, hoping to deceive his way through. With this thought in mind, he looked at the serious expression of Goriss and said, "I, I just felt a warmth all over my body, and then I became a bit dazed. Later, I saw many, many little children come to play with me, each holding a small red bun as if they wanted to give it to me. I kept trying to collect them, but I just couldn't gather enough. I also wanted to give them something of my own, but I had nothing on me, so I had to give up. Then, you 'called' me awake."

Goris furrowed his brow, raised a hand, and a circle of azure light enveloped Adai's body, completely isolating the sound within.

Goris no longer paid him any attention, lying on the bed with his eyes closed to rest. Fortunately, today was a rare good day, with calm winds on the sea and the ship not rocking too much, which made his seasickness symptoms quite mild. He thought, if another magician had seen A-Dai's performance just now, they would surely be delighted to take him as a disciple. His talent was indeed impressive, and given his own advancing age, perhaps it was time to consider passing on his knowledge. Goris shook his head vigorously, no, how could he disrupt his own plans just because of the boy's talent? His talent was indeed remarkable, and he was getting older; should he consider letting him inherit his teachings? Goris shook his head forcefully again, no, how could he disrupt his own plans just because of the boy's talent? As long as the final experiment was conducted, this child would inevitably die; what use was it to learn more?

Ah Dou thought for a moment and said, "Twelve, oh no, I should be thirteen years old." He was indeed unsure of his own age, as the children around Uncle Li who were about his height were all twelve or thirteen years old, so he felt that he should be of that age as well

Oh, elemental fire that pervades the heavens and the earth! Please grant, please grant. Alas. The only thing that Adai can remember is just the first line.

"Hurry up, we need to catch this boat," Goriss called back to the simpleton facing the sea.

After crossing the wide gangway, Ah Dai followed Gorisi onto the large ship named "Worship God." Gorisi had purchased a two-person cabin on the top deck. As soon as he boarded, Gorisi felt uncomfortable all over, just like in the illustrations. The main reason he had told Ah Dai that he disliked the small size of the ship was that he was prone to seasickness. If it weren't for his desire to return early and start preparing his own plans, he would not have chosen to travel by ship.

Goris glanced at A-Dai and said, "Maybe, if there is an opportunity in the future. Why? Do you have anything else on your mind?"

Yes, try the spell I taught you yesterday again

Goris barely suppressed the anger within him and said coldly: "Tell me, what did you just see? Don't say you saw nothing; if you don't know, then there will be no meal today"

What is that?" The dazed A-Dai suddenly noticed a black dot on the sea surface moving straight towards their passenger ship from a diagonal front, seemingly at a fast speed, and the black dot gradually grew larger.

One day later

The heat flow entered his body through the shoulders, seemingly showing no signs of increasing temperature, merely circulating continuously within him. A-Dai could not help but feel relieved; his mind was already free of distractions. In a short while, he unexpectedly fell into a hazy sleep amidst the heat emitted by Goriss.

What is the Nine-Transformation Easy-Marrow Pill?

Goris's threat seemed to have no effect on Adai, who blankly replied, "As long as you can feed me well, why would I run away? But, but?"

Goris said: "I demand that within three months, you at least learn the two simplest spells, Fireball and Flame, otherwise, I will not provide you with food. Now, focus your mind and use your heart to feel the power I am transmitting." As he spoke, he extended his right hand and placed it on Adai's shoulder, murmuring a few incantations.

Goris thought to himself, then I must be even more foolish than you. He had never seen anyone who could release a fireball to this extent after only two days of training. "Alright, enough said, just be careful in the future, and don't forget the incantation"

Goris paid no attention to Ah Dai's words and continued to walk forward with him

After walking for more than an hour, they arrived at the seaside port not far from the outskirts of Nino City. A-Dai had been here a few times before; he loved the sea and the magnificent feeling it evoked. Gazing at the horizon where the sea met the sky and listening to the sound of waves crashing against the rocks, A-Dai was momentarily stunned

Goris nodded and said, "Alright, then tell me, what do you love to eat the most? What do you want to do the most?"

After a long while, Goriss extinguished the fireball in his hand and said, "Alright, let's stop here for today. I need to take a break. Make sure you remember the spell from earlier. The fireball you conjure will float in your hand and won't harm you. When you have nothing to do, just sit on your bed and quietly think about those little red balls. Do you understand?"

Goris trembled all over with anger at Ah Dai's words. He raised his hand several times, only to put it down again. Thinking of his grand plan, he decided to endure it. He said irritably, "Don't worry, even if you die, I won't die. Let's go, I'll take you to eat."

Goris abruptly pulled Adai's body up from the ground and said coldly, "No crying. I was just checking if you have the ability to help me. Do you understand? I am not hitting you. Gentle waters, gather in my hands, and nourish the beings before me." A blue light emanated from Goris's hands, flowing like a gentle stream into Adai's body. This was the most basic healing technique of the water element, which Goris rarely used. To prevent any lingering shadows in Adai's heart, he had no choice but to help him restore his strength. Gentle waters, gather in my hands, and nourish the beings before me. A blue light emanated from Goris's hands, flowing like a gentle stream into Adai's body. This was the most basic healing technique of the water element, which Goris rarely used. To prevent any lingering shadows in Adai's heart, he had no choice but to help him restore his strength.

"Teacher, I want to get some fresh air at the door." After a few days of interaction, A-Dai was no longer so afraid of Ge Li Si. After all, Ge Li Si had never hit him and ensured that he had enough to eat at every meal

Goris frowned slightly, secretly calculating that it was now April of the year 988 in the Sacred Calendar. This meant that the fool before him should be eleven years old. However, the fool's earlier behavior struck him as somewhat strange, and he coldly said, "Kid, don't try to play tricks on me."

Oh, I also do not know where I am from. I seem to have heard of the two countries, Sunset and Washington, but I have no impression of them.

Goris secretly cursed in his heart, what a foolish boy. However, this is for the best, as it will be more advantageous for his future actions. "Alright then, from now on, you will follow me continuously. I guarantee you will have enough to eat every day. If you dare to leave on your own, do you remember that table from today? That will be your fate."

Goris sat back down on the bed, looking at the now much rosier-faced A-Dai, and asked: "Do you know who your parents are?"

Goris said: "The setting sun and Washington are the names of two other empires on the continent. Given your black hair and black eyes, you must be a descendant of one of these two nations"

Goris snorted and said, "You are the dumbest person I have ever seen. It takes you a day and a half to memorize a simple spell. What is there to boast about? Recite it for me to hear."

Hmph! How could you possibly know of my greatness?

Goris turned and walked into the room, exhaling deeply. He opened the window to let in the fresh air from outside, hoping to dilute the stench within. He felt truly defeated by this foolish boy. Taking another deep breath of fresh air, he shouted towards the direction of the bathroom: "Wipe your butt clean and come out."

A fool finally realized his situation and recalled some previous events. With his head lowered, he said: "Teacher, I am sorry. Just now, I was too comfortable, so I fell asleep."

Goris angrily struck A-Dai on the head and said, "What on earth did I ask you to do just now? But what have you actually done?"

A fool was taken aback and said, "Boat? Teacher, are you saying we need to make a boat?" His voice was somewhat excited. He had imagined countless times himself, like those fishermen, floating on the sea in a wooden boat. That feeling was what A Fool yearned for the most

Goris impatiently said: "Nine Transformations Essence Pill"

Ado felt as if he had heard Goris's words somewhere before, which unexpectedly resonated in his mind. He wiped away the tears on his face and timidly said: "Yes, teacher, I understand."

A-Dai excitedly said, "Yes, teacher." After speaking, he waved his hand casually, extinguishing the fireball in the air, and cheerfully opened the door to step outside. Standing on the corridor outside the cabin, A-Dai leaned against the railing, feeling the warm sunlight on him, which was indescribably comfortable. He took a deep breath of the salty, fishy air and gazed at the horizon where the sea met the sky, becoming utterly enchanted.

Goris glanced at him and said, "Put away your fireball, just by the door, don't wander too far."

Adao nodded firmly and said, "I, I will definitely not forget, teacher." The Fireball spell was the first magic Adao learned, and he had long been filled with affection for that red fireball. He sat down beside it, continuing to recite the incantation he had already become familiar with.

Ah Dou nodded slightly, striving to recall the so-called incantation he had just heard. He could not afford to look at the sea again; for a child of only eleven years, the curiosity sparked by the fireball spell was far more intense than that of the ocean.

At first, Goriss thought that Adai was immersed in the ocean of magical elements, lost in ecstasy. However, after half a day, there was still no response from him. This method of transmitting magical power could only transfer the inherent magical energy within oneself to another, and could not summon the magical elements from the air. Thus, even someone with Goriss's level of magical ability began to feel strained. He slowly retracted his right hand and said, "Tell me, what did you see? Adai, Adai. Oh, well, you little rascal, you actually fell asleep, wasting so much of my energy. I'm so angry, it's infuriating."

"Great, great, I'm going to take a boat, I'm going to take a boat," A-Dai exclaimed excitedly as he jumped up.

Ah Dou sat upright on the bed, eyes closed, thoroughly enjoying playing with those small red steamed buns when Ge Li Si suddenly called him awake. "Teacher."

However, unexpectedly, Ah Dai blurted out, "The 21st of March in the 977th year of the Sacred Calendar." After saying this, he was taken aback, as was the librarian.

Goris pulled Adai in front of him, glared at him, and said: "Do you still remember what I taught you yesterday?"

After a while, the shape of the black dot gradually became clearer; it was also a ship. The hull was black, and its size seemed comparable to that of a passenger ship, with only one layer on the deck. A huge black sail bore a large white skull, with two crossed bones beneath it. A'dai wondered why the color of their ship was different from his own.

Ado felt a cool, water-like breeze continuously emanating from Goriss's hands, the strength he had lost was gradually being restored, and the pain caused by the earlier heat had completely vanished. He couldn't help but believe Goriss's words a little more.

The fool was panting incessantly. Although the recent events had left him in a state of embarrassment, the appearance of the fireball filled his young heart with joy. For the first time, he felt a surge of respect for Goriss, saying, "Teacher, I am sorry. I am too foolish. I can't even use a simple spell properly."

Although A-Dai did not understand what "Goris" meant, he still grasped that it was some kind of terminology. Imitating Goris, he said: "Follow along... ah, this sentence doesn't need to be read aloud. Elements of fire that fill the world! Please grant me your warm power, coalesce into a sphere, and appear in my hand." As soon as the incantation was completed, A-Dai suddenly felt as if something was rushing towards his palm. With a soft pop, his hand lit up, and a small fireball, only one centimeter in diameter, appeared above his palm. A-Dai was startled, fearing he would be burned by the fire. In an instant, as soon as he focused his thoughts, the fireball extinguished immediately. A-Dai suddenly felt as if something was rushing towards his palm. With a soft pop, his hand lit up, and a small fireball, only one centimeter in diameter, appeared above his palm. A-Dai was startled, fearing he would be burned by the fire. In an instant, as soon as he focused his thoughts, the fireball extinguished immediately.

A-Dai reluctantly walked up to Goris, who reached out and grasped A-Dai's shoulders, murmuring a few words softly. A surge of warmth immediately flowed from A-Dai's shoulders into his body. At first, A-Dai felt quite comfortable, but after a while, the heat transmitted by Goris grew stronger and stronger. A-Dai gradually found it unbearable; he wanted to struggle but discovered that his body was already beyond his control. The searing flow seemed to be melting his internal organs, continuously coursing through him. Initially, A-Dai felt comfortable, but soon the heat from Goris intensified, and he could no longer withstand it. He attempted to resist, but realized his body was no longer under his command. The intense heat seemed to be dissolving his insides, flowing restlessly within him. A-Dai's bones began to crack, and the excruciating pain made him unable to suppress a scream.

The foolish one said with grievance: "You, you didn't let me go out! Didn't you say that I must listen to you in everything?"

Oh. "Adao responded and sat down as instructed by Goriss. Goriss stood beside him and said in a deep voice: "You will continue your studies on terminology when you return to me. During this time on the ship, I will first let you experience what magic is. Magic, in essence, is the ability to communicate with the various elements contained in the world using one's own mental power, and to manipulate them to achieve one's desires through that mental power. I do not expect you to understand this right now. Soon, I will inject my own magical power into your body. Close your eyes, feel what you see, and then tell me." Magic, in essence, is the ability to communicate with the various elements contained in the world using one's own mental power, and to manipulate them to achieve one's desires through that mental power. I do not expect you to understand this right now. Soon, I will inject my own magical power into your body. Close your eyes, feel what you see, and then tell me.

Good! Teacher, you are truly great

Seeing the disheveled appearance of A-Dai, Goriss couldn't help but reveal a faint smile. "Fire and water are merciless. Just because you are fine while handling it does not mean you will be fine doing something else. That is a genuine fireball; you are simply asking for trouble. Be more careful in the future. Open the door and let some air in."

The fool stammered, "I, I don't know either, I just suddenly thought of this day and said it out loud."

Dressed, Ah Dai walked out of the bathroom. He suddenly felt as if he had become a different person, his entire body inexplicably refreshed, as if he had suddenly shed a heavy burden. He felt light all over, and even his muddled mind was a bit clearer, filled with vitality. "Teacher, what did you just give me to eat?"

"Teacher, will I be able to come back in the future?" Ah Dai asked, looking back at the small town where he had lived for over ten years.

As the large black ship gradually approached, the other passengers on the ferry seemed to have noticed the situation as well, with exclamations of shock ringing out: "Pirates, ah! It is pirates."

Twelve or thirteen years old, um, still quite suitable, hetushu.com. Goriss continued to ask: "Do you know in which year and month you were born?" After asking, he regretted it; the foolish boy in front of him didn't even know how old he was, so how could he possibly know his birth date?

Goris extended his right hand and said: "Follow my words. Element of fire that fills the heavens and the earth! Please grant me your warm power, coalesce into a sphere, and appear in my hand." With a soft pop, a fireball with a diameter of several centimeters appeared in Goris's hand, and the surrounding air instantly became scorching hot.

A small water balloon burst on Ah Dai's face, waking him up with a start from his sweet dream. "Ah! It's snowing, it's snowing."

A fool anxiously looked at Goriss, unsure if his lie of replacing feelings with dreams would allow him to eat.

Are you foolish? Do you have any other names? Are you a person of the setting sun or a person of Washington?

The two quickly walked to the dock. When Ah Dai saw the enormous passenger ship, which was over a hundred meters long, more than twenty meters wide, and three stories high, he gaped and said dreamily, "Is this, is this the ship we are taking? It's so big!" Compared to those fishing boats, the large white ship in front of them seemed utterly insignificant.

The fool controlled the fireball to rotate around his body, and he thought to himself that even if the teacher died in the future, he would no longer have to fear the cold; the feeling of warmth from the fireball was truly delightful. Fortunately, among the magic that Goriss knew, there was no mind-reading spell; otherwise, he would surely be infuriated to the point of bleeding from all seven orifices.

Goris frowned and said, "Be quiet, if you want to take the boat, hurry up."

Ah Dui shook his head and said, "No, there isn't." This was the first time he lied in front of Goriss. In fact, he was thinking that the girl would come back to find him in the future. However, he did not express this thought. Although Goriss had been treating him well these past few days, ensuring he had enough to eat at every meal and allowing him to enjoy many delicacies he had never even dared to dream of before, Ah Dui always felt a subtle sense of danger. Compared to Uncle Li, his teacher Goriss seemed even more perilous.

Goris withdrew his hand after striking Adai once. This foolish boy's memory is truly poor. "I am telling you for the last time, if you still cannot remember, then do not eat before disembarking. Elements of fire that fill the world! Please grant me your warm power, coalesce into a sphere, and appear in my hand."

The fool could not understand why a small fireball had appeared in his hand, staring blankly at his palm, and the two of them stood there in the room in a daze.

Ah Dou nodded, closed his eyes, and said: "Yes, teacher"

Hmph. I knew you would forget again. Forget it, I see you can't remember anything either. Sit cross-legged on the bed.

Ah, teacher, I can't take it anymore, please spare me, it hurts so much, it hurts so much!

After a long while, when Ah Dui's body had become somewhat limp, Goriss finally released his grip. He let out a sigh and murmured to himself: "I didn't expect this foolish boy to have such excellent aptitude; he is suitable for both magic cultivation and martial arts training. My expenditure of a Nine-Transformation Bone-Refining Pill was not in vain. This is even better; when the time comes..." At this point, he suddenly paused and cautiously glanced at Ah Dui. Shaking his head, Goriss said: "Unfortunately, it seems his mind has suffered some severe trauma. Even the efficacy of the Nine-Transformation Bone-Refining Pill cannot eliminate that accumulated negative energy. However, it is fortunate that this does not affect my experiment."

Goris snorted and said, "What’s so big about it? I find it quite small, let’s board the ship."

A sudden warmth on his shoulder made Adao recall the torment he experienced that day in the inn, causing his entire body to shudder

The fool excitedly walked back and forth in the cabin, occasionally looking out through the round glass. After a while, the wide sails were raised on the tall mast, and the ship gradually began to move. Due to the presence of icebergs in the deep sea here, this worshipping ship initially sailed along the coastline, and only when it reached a warmer area would it venture into the deep sea and speed up.

The wind and waves today are somewhat stronger than yesterday. Gelisben hoped to counteract the nausea caused by dizziness through sleep. After much effort, he finally fell asleep with a book, only to be awakened by noise. He angrily exclaimed, "What is going on?"

The fool shook his head in confusion and said: "I only remember begging on the street, begging. One day, Uncle Li came and said he would give me something to eat, so I followed him."

The fool took a step back, stammering: "I, I remember that spell."

"Do not ask too many questions, just sit down," Goriss said, pointing to a nearby stool. "I have a few questions to ask you, and then I will take you out for a meal."

"Eliminate distractions," Goriss said in a low voice

But what is it?" Goriss suddenly turned around

Goris placed Adai on the stool, turning his back to him, and said: "You must remember, only the strong can live better; the weak are merely bullied, and tears do not solve problems"

It moved, it moved, teacher, the boat has moved

"Teacher, teacher, I remember," A-Dai woke up Ge Li Si, who had just fallen asleep, at any time.

The fool looked at Goriss's aged face and murmured, "But if you die, what will I eat?" He clearly remembered that the girl had once said her grandmother died simply because of old age, and after her grandmother's death, the girl was reduced to begging on the streets.

Goris stared blankly at Adai for a long moment before he finally reacted, a flash of murderous intent flickering in his eyes. He never expected that this foolish boy before him possessed such remarkable magical talent. When he first recited the incantation for the Fireball spell, he only felt warmth in his palm, yet his master had already given him high praise. Now, this unremarkable and somewhat foolish lad was able to conjure a tiny fireball, which was simply unbelievable. When he first recited the incantation for the Fireball spell, he only felt warmth in his palm, yet his master had already given him high praise. Now, this unremarkable and somewhat foolish lad was able to conjure a tiny fireball, which was simply unbelievable.

A fool shrank his body and said: "No, it won't happen!"

For Ah Dai, eating is the greatest threat. He diligently memorizes every word, "The power of warmth...凝聚成球,...现于我手." He struggles to remember the parts he is less familiar with, sitting on the bed, repeatedly reciting it over and over. Such a simple incantation can be completely memorized by an ordinary person after just a short while, yet Ah Dai took a whole half day to barely ensure that he would not forget it

Adao blinked his eyes and awkwardly said, "I, I forgot." For the past two days, Gelisi has been teaching Adao some knowledge about alchemy. Unfortunately, Adao's mind is quite slow, and he cannot even remember a few of the simplest terms.

The foolish and honest Dao said: "My favorite food is steamed buns, and also chicken legs. What do I want to do the most? I, I don't know either"

The heat finally receded, and Ah Dai collapsed to the ground, feeling completely powerless. He did not understand why Gelisi treated him this way, and tears flowed down his face uncontrollably

A glint of cold light flashed in Goris's eyes as he said, "Did you not say you didn't know how old you were? How is it that you are saying it now"

Two days later, when Goriss felt that Ah Dui's body had improved significantly, he took him away from Nino City. The weather today was unusually clear, seemingly heralding that Ah Dui was about to enter another phase of life

So how old are you this year

Upon hearing the words "meal," a spark of excitement ignited in Ah Dai's eyes as he obediently sat on the stool, awaiting Goriss's inquiry

Two days later, the journey entered its final stage. Goriss had not dared to leave his room during this time, fearing that the sight of the boundless sea would make him nauseous. He had everything delivered to his room by A-Dai, who consumed nearly ninety percent of the meals. A-Dai was a very obedient child; for three days, aside from diligently reciting the incantation for the Fireball spell, he spent his time meditating and practicing on his bed. As the saying goes, diligence can make up for lack of talent; in just three days, he had already mastered the Fireball spell quite well, able to release a fireball with a diameter of about five centimeters. Goriss occasionally provided him with guidance on the applications of the Fireball, such as how to increase its temperature, how to enlarge its size, and how to control its flight in the air. Surprisingly, the usually clumsy A-Dai found it quite easy to learn these applications and quickly grasped them.