Xiao Hua secretly sized them up.

Brother Nan and Zhou Li were both very good-looking. Even standing next to Huai Xu, who seemed to have his cheats activated, they didn't pale much in comparison. Their mere presence firmly captured the attention of passersby, yet they also seemed somewhat unapproachable. But when the two of them sat shoulder to shoulder, they appeared quite harmonious, exuding a well-matched vibe.

When will I be able to find a handsome hunk to be my boyfriend?

As Xiao Hua fantasized, she heard Brother Nan ask Zhou Li,

"Sweet?"

"Not bad."

"Say it's sweet."

"Sweet."

"Add some more adjectives."

"Very sweet."

"What were you guys talking about just now?"

"Talking… about Heavenly Master stuff, just rambling." Zhou Li stuffed another strawberry into his mouth, his eyes slightly lowered, glancing at Brother Nan's fair, slender, and well-rounded thighs.

"Is the Club President one too?" Xiao Hua suddenly asked.

"No." Zhou Li thought for a moment before adding, "But she's also very unique. You'll find out later."

"What?" Xiao Hua pressed further.

"I can't quite explain it." Zhou Li shook his head.

"Oh…"

"Try some strawberries."

"Okay…"

"Su Jue, you try some too."

"Oh, thanks…"

Su Jue was like a quiet frog; he only moved when prodded and wouldn't budge otherwise. He just sat quietly to the side, his face flushed red, without uttering a word.

Zhou Li thought for a bit and said to him, "I read about a spell in a book specifically designed for Heavenly Masters like you. While casting it, you can gain the abilities of a regular Heavenly Master for a certain period. You'll be able to see them and hear them speak. Then you'll realize that most demons, like people, aren't scary at all."

"Hmm?" Xiao Hua keenly sensed something.

"Really?" Su Jue asked quietly.

"Yes." Zhou Li paused for a moment. "Have you guys come across any knowledge related to Heavenly Masters before?"

"No…" Su Jue lowered his head.

"I've heard Doudou talk about ancient Heavenly Masters," Xiao Hua spoke softly, paying attention to the people passing by. "I've always wanted to learn spells, but never had the opportunity."

"Just be a little careful when you speak, that's all. No need to be overly cautious. People will just think we're discussing games, novels, or something else," Zhou Li said, a bit hesitant. He was someone who greatly disliked trouble, and the idea of teaching others spells seemed very difficult to him. Plus, he was only a beginner himself, at most having just started. How could he presume to be a teacher?

But spell knowledge was inherently abstruse and hard to understand. Like his past self, merely getting to the point of 'understanding a book' took a lot of effort, and the subsequent learning process was tough and tedious. Learning alone was just too hard.

It was certainly better to have someone lead the way.

Even if it was just as an explainer, doing simple tasks like analyzing terms and sharing experiences would be a significant improvement.

"Hmm…"

At the crucial moment, he remembered an important friend!

"Here's what we'll do,"

Zhou Li cleared his throat, hiding his nervousness. "Because my own foundation in this area is also quite weak. I only encountered these things after graduating from high school; before that, I was just like you. So, I'm afraid I don't qualify to be your teacher. However, I can introduce you to someone. He comes from one of the exceptionally rare Heavenly Master Families and has been learning spells since he was young. As of now, there are probably very few people in the world more skilled in spells than he is."

"That awesome?" Xiao Hua's eyes widened.

"Who is it?" Brother Nan also asked.

"Yin Le." Zhou Li first answered Brother Nan, then told Xiao Hua and Su Jue, "A guy from the Polytechnic University next door."

"Will he teach us?"

"Yes!" Zhou Li answered decisively.

Yin Le wouldn't just teach them; he would be very happy to do it.

Still, Zhou Li felt somewhat guilty—remembering Yin Le only at a time like this seemed somewhat unfair to him.

No! I shouldn't think that way! I'm helping him!

Facing the eager—whether overt or implicit—gazes of the two novices, Zhou Li took out his phone. "I'll send him a message now, though I'm not sure if he's available at the moment…"

Zhou Li: I found two promising prospects. Want to meet them?

Yin Le: Yes!

Instant reply!

Zhou Li showed the phone screen to the two of them. "Look, he agreed."

Zhou Li: It's just that they haven't learned any spells before, so they might still need you to teach them.

Yin Le: There are hardly any Heavenly Masters in this era who have learned spells.

Zhou Li: Sorry to trouble you.

Yin Le: It's no trouble at all.

Zhou Li: Then I'll bring them over tomorrow afternoon. Let's meet for tea.

Yin Le: Okay.

Yin Le: Thanks.

Zhou Li felt somewhat ashamed.

But then again, this counts as me making a modest contribution to strengthening the power of human Heavenly Masters, right?

With that in mind, he again showed the two the screen. "I told you he would agree! Look, he didn't even hesitate."

After a brief pause, he added, "Even though I'm not very skilled, you can still try asking me if you have questions, for example, if you can't reach Yin Le. I can be a second option. If I know the answer, I'll help you. I also have many complete introductory books here—some covering general knowledge, and others on various spells. You can come to me to borrow them whenever you need. But I advise you to follow Yin Le's suggestions. Choosing the right spell is crucial. Learning one takes a very long time, and choosing the wrong one will waste a tremendous amount of time and energy."

"Really?" Xiao Hua blinked. "Just borrow like that?"

"…"

Zhou Li, noticing Su Jue was also surreptitiously watching him, found it amusing. "Really. Don't be brainwashed by TV shows or novels. It's 2020; there are no such strict sectarian divides anymore."

After a brief pause, he then said to Xiao Hua, "But let me give you a little directive first…"

"Vice Club President, please tell me!!"

"You two should communicate more. Senior Su Jue knows very little about Heavenly Masters. I've arranged to meet with Yin Le tomorrow afternoon. So, Xiao Hua, before that, you're responsible for telling Senior Su Jue everything you know about Heavenly Masters. How does that sound?"

"Consider the mission accomplished!!"

"Thank you," Su Jue said, blushing as he nodded.

"In this era, we are very isolated. We need to help each other," Zhou Li said. "If you have any trouble, please don't hesitate to tell me."

"The Vice Club President is right!!" Xiao Hua said earnestly, her face so serious it seemed like she was egging him on.

"Mhm!"

Su Jue nodded too.

The young man was still shy, but he had improved a lot compared to last year. Last year, Zhou Li felt that his attitude toward these matters was… somewhat resistant. Many things are like this: just bravely take the first step, and the veil is lifted. You'll find it's not as dreadful and difficult as you imagined.

After chatting for a bit more and finishing their milk tea, Su Jue and Xiao Hua added each other on QQ and then parted ways.

The Old monster had nearly finished the strawberries. He eyed Zhou Li from the side. "Do you feel a sense of achievement around Xiao Bai?"

"No."

Zhou Li also glanced at Huai Xu. "Shouldn't you be the one feeling a sense of achievement?"

The Old monster, usually a chatterbox, had surprisingly maintained his Great Devil King persona. He even ate the strawberries slowly, feigning composure.

"A little bit," the Old monster grinned, then asked, "Really? None at all?"

"A bit mentally drained."

"What's tiring you out?"

"Educating Xiao Bai is tiring," Zhou Li said as he fed a strawberry to Tuanzi. "It's more fun to tell stories to Lord Dumpling."

"How come it's not tiring when I educate you?"

"…"

"You're screwy," Huai Xu concluded.

"I'm heading out."

"Where are you going back to today?" Brother Nan asked.

"I'm going home. I need to organize some materials to bring for them tomorrow," Zhou Li said, his gaze lingering on Brother Nan's crossed legs. He noticed that Brother Nan, wearing flip-flops, had very attractive feet. They were smaller than a man's, fair and clean with a hint of pink, and her toes were slender. The black foam flip-flops inexplicably gave him a… delicate and graceful impression of her.

"Okay!" Brother Nan uncrossed her legs and stood up. "Then I'm heading back to my dorm too. The mosquitoes are out!"

"Sure…"

He couldn't see them anymore. Zhou Li felt a bit disappointed.

Picking up Tuanzi, he pinched its little foot, gently playing with its soft pink paw pads as he said goodbye to Brother Nan. Only after Brother Nan was some distance away did he turn and leisurely walk towards the campus gate.

The night air was cool and refreshing, with moths fluttering around the streetlights and occasionally bumping into one's face.

There was a couple ahead, walking a very small dog towards the campus exit, chatting as they went. They probably rented a place outside the school.

This shared coming and going felt so nice.

Zhou Li glanced out of the corner of his eye. All he saw was Huai Xu hopping beside him, humming an unknown song.

…That was nice too.

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