"What! Are you certain?" Professor Li, who had been slouched in the chair, bolted upright upon hearing this.


    "I''m not entirely sure, but there was definitely a magic - power fluctuation from behind at that time. I''m positive about that sensation."


    " When we cast spells, we typically conceal such fluctuations. The only time it''s this palpable is when an apprentice mage has just grasped a spell," the bespectacled student muttered softly.


    Hearing this, Professor Li, too, began to recall the events of that day.


    He had indeed detected a spell - casting ripple downstairs while he was on the second floor.


    However, at the time, he hadn''t given it much thought.


    His apprentice, the bespectacled student, was also casting a spell, and he''d simply assumed the student was too nervous to mask the magic - power surge.


    The more Professor Li reflected, the more he suspected that something was off.


    The likelihood that Kael might have actually learned a spell seemed increasingly plausible.


    If true, this would be truly extraordinary!


    Receiving a Spirit - Realm blessing during the Spirit Awakening, while not unheard - of, was still relatively rare.


    A second - level spellcaster aptitude, though commendable, wasn''t at the level of an absolute prodigy.


    Among this year''s students, there were quite a few with a first - level spellcaster aptitude.


    Nevertheless, being able to successfully meditate within seven days and master at least one zero - level spell was truly remarkable.


    Professor Li rose from his chair and started pacing the room.


    "Come on, let''s look up Kael''s address through his school."


    "What for?!" The bespectacled student exclaimed in surprise.


    "We''re going to his place to find out if he''s really learned a spell," Professor Li turned to face the bespectacled student and stated.


    "But there are still over a dozen students on this list we haven''t called yet," the bespectacled student pointed to the form in his hand.


    "We''ll call them later..."


    ...


    In the room, Kael was examining his attribute panel.


    After the wraith in the testing room was slain, a light spot had alighted on him.


    Name: Kael


    ...


    Spiritual Power: 2.7/2.7


    Magic Power: 27/27


    Skills: "The Breath of Darkness Meditation Method", Zero - level Spells: Bone Tooth, Gray Mist, Touch of Fatigue.


    Potential Points: 9


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    That Silver - rank wraith had bestowed ten potential points upon Kael.


    This was a significant boon.


    Previously, at the testing base, Kael hadn''t had the chance to meditate.


    Only in the past two days had he managed to find the opportunity to start.


    Yet, once he began, he quickly discovered a problem.


    The spiritual energy on Blue Star was incredibly scarce, rendering the meditation effect abysmal.


    Kael, undeterred, used a potential point to enhance his meditation speed.


    However, it became evident that there was no improvement whatsoever.


    You see, in the Spirit Realm, one potential point could augment one unit of magic power and 0.1 unit of spiritual power.


    On Blue Star, this attempt had simply squandered that potential point.


    Consequently, during subsequent meditations, Kael refrained from using potential points to hasten the process.


    Through this experience, his initial aspiration of advancing to a Black Iron rank mage within a year now seemed far more challenging.


    Unless he meditated in the Spirit Realm every time over the course of this year, relying on the meager spiritual energy on Blue Star, amassing enough spiritual power to break through to the Black Iron rank would be an arduous task.


    Just then, he heard a knock at the door.


    Kael instinctively employed his spiritual power to investigate.


    To his astonishment, he discerned that outside the door were Professor Li and the bespectacled tester.


    Simultaneously, Professor Li and the bespectacled student outside the door involuntarily exchanged a knowing look.


    They thought to themselves, just as they''d suspected! Kael had spiritual power, indicating that he had indeed made progress in meditation.


    A flicker of surprise flashed in the eyes of both Professor Li and the bespectacled student.


    "Professor Li, and you, teacher. What brings you here?" Kael opened the door and inquired with feigned delight, as if he were just noticing them for the first time.


    "I''m a teacher from Tiannan University. As for him, he''s a teaching assistant at our school and also your senior, Guan Borong. You can address him as Senior Guan," Professor Li pointed to the bespectacled student beside him and introduced.


    "Hello, Senior Guan."


    "We''re here today to extend an invitation for you to join Tiannan University," Professor Li said as he took a seat on the sofa.


    "Professor Li, you could have just called. Why make the trip all the way here?" Kael brought tea for the two of them and remarked with a smile.


    "We had to come in person to convey our sincere desire to have you on board," Professor Li smiled.


    "Professor Li, I''m not sure I''m worthy of such attention," Kael said earnestly upon hearing this.


    "You most certainly are. Let me ask you, have you successfully meditated using the Spirit - Realm - blessed meditation method and mastered a spell?" Professor Li set down his teacup and fixed his gaze on Kael, who was seated across from him.


    Kael was somewhat taken aback, but he didn''t dwell on it.


    After all, they had managed to detect his Spirit - Realm blessing.


    With this in mind, he simply nodded and replied, "Professor Li, you truly have a discerning eye!"


    "You''re truly exceptional. To have not only achieved successful meditation but also mastered a spell in such a short span. You''re indeed a genius hailing from Shixi!" Professor Li lauded.


    "We officially invite you to become a part of Tiannan University!" As he spoke, Senior Guan, the bespectacled student beside him, extended his hand.


    "Senior Guan, Professor Li, I''m curious about the benefits I''d receive if I were to join Tiannan University," Kael said, feigning a hint of embarrassment as he gestured towards the furnishings in his home. "


    As you can see, my family circumstances aren''t ideal. Since I was young, my mother has instilled in me the idea that children from poor families must assume responsibilities early."


    "To be frank with you, Haichang University, Wuan University, and Wufu University have all called, inviting me to apply to their institutions and have presented certain benefits." Kael''s face flushed slightly.


    "My family can''t offer much assistance on my journey to becoming an extraordinary professional. Thus, I''m hoping these benefits can expedite my path to becoming a professional."


    "I understand. We''ve all been in similar shoes," Professor Li nodded.


    "What conditions did these schools offer?" The bespectacled student beside him queried.


    "The most generous offer came from Wufu University, which proposed a hundred credits and a residential property in the city center," Kael looked at the two of them and fibbed without a hint of hesitation.


    He could sense that these two Tiannan University teachers were highly interested in him, to the extent that they''d come all the way to his home.


    This was the opportune moment to make a bold demand.


    Professor Li and the bespectacled student exchanged a glance and shared a knowing smile. Then Professor Li said, "In that case, you should definitely choose Tiannan University."


    "If you apply to Tiannan University, the post - enrollment benefits will include, first and foremost, a hundred credits and the privilege to freely exchange for five first - level spells."