The Mighty Mage
Chapter 374: Choice of Elements

Chapter 374: Chapter 374: Choice of Elements

After Gu Jin left completely, Long Yifan entered the room. With a glare, he closed the room and said,

"I must say, you are adjusting to your role quite well."

"My intelligence is my only redeeming quality." Luo Meng rolled his eyes.

Long Yifan smirked,

" Yeah? But your performance is telling otherwise. When are you going to tell her the truth?"

"Truth? What truth?" Luo Meng showed a puzzled expression.

Long Yifan stared at him for a while before smiling,

"You are truly smart."

Luo Meng didn’t reply. After all, Long Yifan was the one who had forced everyone to forget about his sacrifice.

Now even if Long Yifan claimed that he was the one who had saved Gu Jin earlier, he doesn’t have any proof to back his words.

Staring at the empty plates on the table, Luo Meng felt satisfied in his heart.

Even though he stole the credits, Long Yifan couldn’t do anything to him, and Gu Jin would eventually start to date him(Luo Meng).

As for Long Yifan? He can continue to sacrifice for Gu Jin like he used to do.

Long Yifan’s amused voice broke Luo Meng’s trains of thought,

"However, I may have to disappoint you. You see every plan I executed always has a backup. Even though everyone has forgotten about my sacrifice for now, as long as I reverse the process, everyone will remember the truth."

The weight of his words, caused the atmosphere to tense up and Luo Meng showed a panicked expression on his face.

"Really? Oh no! I am scared."

Even if Long Yifan was an idiot, he would have seen the mocking hidden underneath Luo Meng’s fake panicked expression.

Without a word, he turned to leave.

"Hey, Yifan, I would say one thing straight to your face. Something if late, doesn’t hold much value. She might have been touched if she knew the truth before, but now, even if you die for her, she won’t spare you a single glance."

Long Yifan’s clenched his fist. His retreating back looked that of a dog forced to withdraw from a fight.

Luo Meng’s mocking voice sounded in Long Yifan’s ear.

Once back in his room, he started to pace around.

Luo Meng was dangerous.

Long Yifan’s instincts screamed that Luo Meng was too smart.

Even his elder step-brother could never avoid the trap set by him, so how can Luo Meng easily see through his every move?

It was only possible if Luo Meng like him, spent his life in a complex environment.

However, according to the investigation he had conducted on Luo Meng, he was the heir of the Luo Family where there was no other heir than him.

Was Luo Meng always that smart?

After thinking for a while Long Yifan asked his subordinate to conduct deep research on Luo Meng and lay on his bed.

Thinking how Luo Meng used him as a stepping stone, Long Yifan was furious.

If that green tea b*tch could use him, why not he(Long Yofan), can do the same.

After all, when it comes to scheming, there was hardly anyone who could outdo him.

.....

The next day.

Gu Jin took a day off and went to the awakening center.

She needed to awaken three elements and she already knew what those elements were going to be.

Awakening Center, was a place where mages first chose the elemental stone to absorb and then awaken the elements.

Gu Jin chose space, chaos, and shadow elements.

Space element was one of the most powerful elements after thunder and fire.

In fact, if mastered properly, it can surpass all the elements.

Then there was the chaos element. Even though she had defeated Yan Mei easily, Yan Mei was able to surpass others because of the Chaos Element.

As for the shadow element, its ability to blend into the darkness, create illusions, and manipulate shadows made it an ideal choice for both offense and defense.

As Gu Jin was sitting in the waiting area, a sudden commotion erupted near the entrance of the Awakening Center.

She turned her head slightly but chose to ignore it, focusing instead on stabilizing the chaotic energy still lingering in her core.

Yet, the voices only grew louder.

"I demand an explanation! I came here for the shadow element stone, and you’re telling me it’s unavailable for the next two weeks?" a shrill voice echoed through the chamber.

The receptionist’s calm yet firm response followed.

"Apologies, Young Master Wei, but the shadow elemental stones are in too much demand. And you didn’t make any reservation so no shadow elemental stones were kept reserved for you. If you like, you can make the reservation for shadow elemental stone, the next week."

Young Master Wei, clearly a figure used to having his way, scowled in frustration. Gu Jin exhaled slowly, determined not to get involved.

However, her focus was soon interrupted when a young man, clad in luxurious, embroidered robes that failed to mask his otherwise plain features, approached her directly.

His eyes held the calculating gleam of entitlement, his posture exuding wealth and arrogance despite his lackluster appearance.

"You. Are you Gu Jin?" he asked, his gaze sweeping over her with invasive boldness.

Gu Jin narrowed her eyes but gave no response, turning away as if he were invisible.

Unfazed, he continued,

" I heard you have a shadow elemental stone. See, in reality, that shadow elemental stone should have been mine, but due to a mistake caused by the front desk, it ended up in your hand. So be a good girl and hand it over to me."

Silence.

"I don’t have time for this. I’ll make it simple for you." His lips curled into a smug smile. "Give me the shadow elemental stone. In return, I will be generous and spare your life."

Gu Jin blinked, barely suppressing a scoff. Spare my life? Who does this clown think he is?

Seeing her continued indifference, Wei Changsheng’s gaze darkened, yet a lecherous smirk stretched across his face as his eyes scanned her figure more thoroughly.

"You’re quite the beauty. I suppose I can forgive your rudeness since you’ve caught my attention. Here’s my offer—give me the stone, and I’ll reluctantly agree to be your boyfriend. That should be enough compensation, right? After all, many girls would kill for the chance to stand beside me."

Gu Jin’s patience had limits, and this farce was beginning to test them.

She turned her back completely, making it clear she had no interest in humoring his delusions.

Wei Changsheng’s expression twisted with anger at her continued silence. He clenched his fists, his aura flaring with a surge of fiery energy. "You dare ignore me? I’ll teach you a lesson you won’t forget!"

Without warning, he summoned a blazing fireball in his palm and hurled it directly at her.

Gu Jin, unbothered, raised a single hand and flicked her wrist.

A thick wall of emerald-green plants surged upward from the ground, their vibrant leaves shimmering with a faint magical aura.

The flames collided against the wall but, instead of igniting, the fire merely sputtered out, consumed by the moisture within the plants. Not even a scorch mark remained.

Wei Changsheng’s smug expression faltered.

"What? That’s impossible! Plants should burn! You—"

Before he could finish, the very same wall twisted and shifted, tendrils of vines unfurling with unnatural speed.

A thick vine shot from the base, wrapping around his ankle with a snap.

"What the—? Let go of me!" he yelped, struggling to break free.

The vine tightened. Then, with a sudden, violent yank, Wei Changsheng was hoisted into the air.

"Ack! Stop! Put me—"

He didn’t get the chance to finish.

The vines began thrashing him back and forth, slamming him against the polished marble floor with bone-rattling force. Once. Twice. Thrice.

Wei Changsheng’s shrill screams echoed through the chamber as he flailed helplessly, his robes now stained with dirt and his dignity shattered.

Each impact left him more bruised and disheveled, his earlier arrogance vanishing beneath sheer panic.

"Stop! I—I’m sorry! Mercy!" he cried, struggling to conjure another flame, but the vines wrapped around his wrists as well, binding him completely.

Gu Jin finally spoke, her voice as cold as ice. "You threatened me. You insulted me. And now you attack me. Did you think power is measured by loud words and reckless violence?"

The vines paused but did not release him. Instead, they dangled him upside down, his face inches from the ground, his nose almost brushing the marble floor.

"Who...who do you think you are? My father will hear of this! I’m the young master of the Wei family! You’re dead, you hear me?! Dead!"

Gu Jin raised a brow, unbothered.

"Let him hear it then. But next time you raise a hand against me, I won’t be so merciful."

With a dismissive gesture, the vines flung him toward the far end of the chamber where he collapsed in a heap, coughing and groaning.

For a moment, silence reigned.

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