Chapter 128
“Because you’re not qualified to become a ghost.”
Considering he was still a child and destined to die sooner or later, Qiu Chi decided against hitting him. “Don’t ask why you’re not qualified. Hurry up and sleep. If you don’t, you’ll have to memorize 100 magic incantations tomorrow.”
Murong Yi’s eyes widened in horror. “One hundred?!”
Qiu Chi smiled. “That’s right. Or perhaps you’d like to try memorizing two hundred?”
Murong Yi immediately clamped his mouth shut, closed his eyes, and pretended to be asleep.
Brat. He deserved a good scare. Where did he get so many questions all day long?
With Qiu Chi supervising him, everyone in the Murong Manor discovered that Murong Yi had become much more obedient.
He no longer clamored to go out all the time, nor did he disappear at the drop of a hat.
They were still getting used to the sight of Murong Yi diligently reading books and memorizing magic incantations.
Madam Murong came over with a plate of fruit. “How have you become so well-behaved these past few days? Are you tired from memorizing incantations every day? Would you like Mother to invite some friends over to play? You need a balance between work and rest, you know.”
Usually, Murong Yi would be most excited when friends from outside came to the manor to play. But today, after sneaking a glance at Qiu Chi, he shook his head and said seriously, “No, Mother. I’d better just focus on my incantations. I want to become especially powerful. I want to get into a magic academy!”
As he finished speaking, Murong Yi looked at Madam Murong warily. “You’re not going to stop me from even going to a magic academy, are you?”
“That... of course not. Since our Yi’er has this ambition, Mother will naturally support you.”
Murong Yi huffed. “So you just won’t support me going out, is that it? Mother, you should go. I need to memorize my incantations. Don’t come and disturb me.”
Madam Murong sighed. “Mother is only doing this for your own good.”
Murong Yi covered his ears and shook his head. “I’m not listening, I’m not listening, I’m not listening…”
Madam Murong left, looking back every few steps. After she was gone, Murong Yi immediately turned to Qiu Chi. “She actually agreed to let me go to a magic academy. Do you think if I become really powerful, she’ll agree to let me leave the magic world?”
“No.”
Murong Yi, who had been a little excited, looked crestfallen. “You’re so sure? She already agreed to let me go to a magic academy.”
Qiu Chi said, “Wouldn’t this time be better spent memorizing your incantations? You study hard, and I’ll take you out after your fifteenth birthday. Of course, if I take you out, you’ll have to die. You’ll have to think it through yourself when the time comes.”
It wouldn’t matter if he couldn’t think it through. She was just being polite before resorting to force.
Murong Yi was unconcerned about dying. “Why don’t you take me out now? I’ll give you my life right away. You can even turn me into a ghost and take me out. Isn’t that a great idea?”
Although everyone had to die eventually and Qiu Chi wanted to be merciful, faced with Murong Yi’s attitude, she just wanted to punch him.
In the end, Qiu Chi chose a compromise. Instead of punching him, she slapped him. “Cut the damn crap and memorize your incantations.”
After staying in the magic world for over half a year, Qiu Chi grew tired of it.
“You study hard. I’ll come get you after your fifteenth birthday.”
Murong Yi, who had been quite happy, looked crestfallen. “You’re leaving? Why are you leaving? Why aren’t you taking me with you? Can you really bear to leave me here all alone?”
With a cold expression, Qiu Chi slapped him. “Shut up. You spout so much nonsense all day. You talk too damn much, don’t you?”
Qiu Chi’s slaps really hurt. Murong Yi immediately shut his mouth, looking aggrieved and gazing at her pitifully.
Qiu Chi was unmoved. “Playing pitiful won’t work.”
“Do you have to go? Can’t you wait until I’m fifteen so we can leave together? I promise I’ll talk less from now on and definitely won’t annoy you.”
“Focus on memorizing your magic incantations. Maybe I’ll come back to see you sometime in between.”
Murong Yi, who had just been looking pitiful, instantly changed his expression. He handed a magic spatial ring to Qiu Chi and said, “When you come back to see me, remember to bring some specialties from the other worlds.”
Qiu Chi glanced at the spatial ring and gave a dry laugh.
Murong Yi scratched his head, saying sheepishly, “I’m actually quite reluctant to see you go. It would be even better if I could go with you, but I’m sure you’re not willing to take me.”
“Since that’s the case, you’ll just have to bring me some gifts when you come back to see me. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely memorize my incantations well. Don’t you want my life? As long as you bring me gifts, what’s a life? It’s all yours, all yours.”
Qiu Chi couldn’t help but laugh at his words.
She looked at him as if he were an idiot. “The young don’t know the value of life.”
After a pause, she changed the subject. “It’s good to be open-minded about it. After all, you have to die eventually. Being open-minded will at least make it less painful.”
Murong Yi said, “…Weren’t we talking about gifts? Does what you said mean you agree?”
“Oh, the gifts. It’ll depend on my mood. You study hard. I’m leaving.”
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