Magic Chef Of Ice And Fire

MCIF Chapter 20.3

Chapter 20.3 – Yan Feng’s Unusual Hobby

Nian Bing calmly said, “Maybe I am. Although, I think that in the future, Xue Jing and I won’t be able to meet each other that much. Miss Ling’er, if you are done questioning me, I’ll return to the Association. During that time, I think I won’t leave the Association. If Miss Ling’er still have any doubts, you can find me inside the library at any time. Big Brother Shi Jiu, you are riding a horse, so I’ll take my leave first.” As he finished speaking, he turned around and, with firm steps, he proceeded toward the Mage Association.

Long Ling was somewhat lifeless as she looked at Nian Bing’s back and mumbled, “Senior apprentice, do you think that I am a bit biased toward Jing Jing because she’s my good friend? Nian Bing is from a humble origin and I think Jing Jing must have said something to him that bruised his self-esteem. From the start, I know that Nian Bing is a good person. He doesn’t seem like he wants to harm anyone. He’s only carefully protecting his heart.”

Shi Jiu looked at Nian Bing and toward Long Ling unrestrained words, he inwardly felt happy. He agreed. “Yes! I also think Nian Bing is outstanding, but it’s unfortunate that he’s experienced many hardships since he was a child. Xue Jing, that girl, is really mad. You also can’t let her speak as she pleases. In the future, if there is an opportunity, you need to give her plenty of advice. As for Nian Bing, you don’t need to be anxious for him. I felt like he’s not someone who holds grudges. That matter had already passed, just let it go. It’s getting late, we should also return. I’ll go and bring Nian Bing.” As he finished speaking, he urged the saddled horse to go after Nian Bing.

Nian Bing didn’t refuse Shi Jiu’s invitation. He didn’t put the matter with Xue Jing in his heart, but Long Ling cared about it. He only cared about magic and how he could upgrade his strength. As for everything else, especially women, he didn’t think about it with the exception of his bet with the Wise Girl Luo Rou, which left him a bit interested.

The whole journey continued in silence. By the time they returned to the Association, it was already very late at night. Nian Bing properly changed into his Great Mage’s clothes. After he returned the fire mage’s gown and the Flame Star rod to Long Ling, he arrived at the library all alone.

Among the ocean of magic books, Nian Bing forgot about everything else. He even forgot he should first inform Feng Nu about the situation. He didn’t know how much time  had passed. From outside, the room was a light in the dark night. Inside the library, the magical lamps could automatically brighten the room. Nian Bing didn’t look at every book. He only read books related to magic cultivation and some books on the basic knowledge of magic. Those are the two types of books he needed the most, especially those books that introduced the method of manufacturing magic scrolls. Those books took up most of his study time. Each time someone from the city came to deliver food, Nian Bing’s thoughts were concentrated on the book and he didn’t look at who delivered his food. He only smelled the fragrance and kept reading while he ate. During this time, that was all he did.

“Urgh! So tired! I don’t know how many days it’s been.” Nian Bing stretched his body, rubbed the sore muscles on his back and slowly got up. He finally read all the books he needed on the first floor. Relying on his inherently strong memory, he was able to engrave in his mind all the things he wanted to know.

He remembered a lot of things. Again, he didn’t rest at all. Nian Bing only felt very dizzy. Although he very much longed to lie down and sleep, he understood that in this kind of situation, he should meditate instead. He can’t relax and waste a even a single moment. Magic cultivation was like rowing a boat upstream. If he stopped moving forward, then he will fall back. It had been a while since he connect with the magic elements. His magic power inevitably declined. As he thought about it, he made an effort to rouse his spirit force. He properly sat cross-legged and begun to perceive the magic elements outside his body. With the assistance of the Ice Snow Goddess’s Stone and the Flame God’s Stone, he restored his spirit force.