Chapter 36: Klisa’s Cultivation Plan

The day ended in meditation.

After dinner.

Xu Xi sent Klisa back to her room.

Then, he walked alone through the quiet corridor and entered the study located on the outer side of the courtyard. Turning the knob, several glass lamps embedded with light crystals emitted a soft glow, illuminating the previously pitch-black room.

"That child's situation is a bit tricky…"

"The emotional loss caused by such an extreme past has almost no possibility of recovery; we can only do our best."

The voice echoed in the empty study.

Xu Xi walked to the desk, pulled out a chair, sat down, and took out a stack of densely written papers.

On them were recorded Xu Xi's research on new magic, covering basically every attribute.

All-encompassing and entirely new in creativity.

This was the unique foundation Xu Xi created for himself based on the red trait [Mortals Wisdom]. Even after the simulation concluded, there were no reward options regarding these new spells.

Xu Xi could still replicate them one by one in the real world through his memory.

However, tonight.

Xu Xi did not intend to delve into new magic.

After a quick glance at the new magic data, he put the papers into a cabinet, then took out a blank sheet of paper, pausing to think from time to time, and writing down notes at other times.

"Cultivating a sound personality for Klisa cannot be rushed."

"That child is still in a sensitive period; rashly exposing her to too many things will only make her fearful and cause her to retreat further into her painful past."

"Hmm, let's just follow the current pace and gradually teach her magic first."

"Possessing extraordinary power is the first step in cultivating her self-confidence. After that will come the second and third steps, slowly filling the void in her heart until she can leave me and live independently."

Hot steam surged through the pipes in the room.

Providing Xu Xi with ample warmth.

His wrist turned.

The tip of the pen touched the paper, like light rain sliding across a window. The continuous rustling sound was exceptionally clear in the night, carrying a distinct sense of peace.

It was not until late at night that Xu Xi put down his pen.

The paper was filled with his future plans for Klisa.

Toot—

Toot—

Outside, the sharp, long whistle of a steam train caught Xu Xi's attention.

He subconsciously looked out the window and saw dark, heavy clouds obscuring the bright moon, with the entire Alenson City deep in the embrace of darkness.

Buildings constructed of magic bricks still stood tall.

The mist from the roaring steam still filled the sky.

But under the cover of night, the entire city seemed to transform in an instant into a twisted, hideous dark forest, and the water vapor spewed by steam engines turned into nightmare fog.

Occasionally, the windows of a few households emitted some light, but this only made things seem quieter and more eerie.

"Steam, magic, gods, elements, Demon Race."

"This world has a bit too many elements…"

Gazing into the darkness outside the window.

Xu Xi clicked his tongue lightly.

He only felt that this magic-side simulation world was just like the Alenson City before his eyes, burying many mysteries and unknowns in the darkness that he had not yet seen clearly.

The previous cultivation-side simulation world was actually much the same.

It's just that Xu Xi died too early, his cultivation stopped at the Golden Core Stage, and he didn't even manage to visit the legendary Immortal Realm once.

Hopefully, this second simulation will be a Breakthrough.

At least don't die so quickly.

Hmm, at the very least, Xu Xi must wait until Klisa has the ability to protect herself before he can leave with peace of mind.

…

[Your cultivation of Klisa has officially begun.]

[In the magic system, meditation is just a stepping stone to establish a connection with the world; what is truly critical is how to communicate with elements and manipulate the corresponding magic.]

[The girl wants to be like you, a Great Master of magic with nearly all attributes, but she clearly lacks your talent.]

[You smiled and let the girl start practicing from the most basic Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire.]

[The first item you taught was Earth Magic.]

"Klisa, clear your mind and feel the earth beneath your feet."

"Perceive, communicate, release."

"Follow the steps and take it slow."

In the courtyard where the autumn wind howled, the little girl wearing the robes of a Magic Apprentice struggled to mobilize the magic power in her body, and after a minute, gathered a small mound of dirt.

The mound was very small and scattered.

It was the Level 0 magic, Earth Gathering, used by Magic Apprentices to test their skills.

Honestly, Klisa's performance was very good. Being able to successfully cast magic on her first try, although imperfect, did not make Xu Xi stingy with his praise.

"Well done, Klisa."

"Remember, the key to casting Earth Magic is steadiness, slow and steady, thick and heavy."

Xu Xi said gently.

He crouched down to help the girl brush the dust off her clothes.

The Earth Gathering just now, besides forming a small mound, also left the girl covered in quite a few dirt clods, making her look a bit dishevelled.

"I understand, Mentor."

She replied obediently.

…

[The second item you taught was Wind Magic.]

After she became proficient in Earth Magic and could gather a mound of dirt without being affected herself, Xu Xi began to teach her Level 0 Wind Magic.

Wind Blade.

This was a very simple and widely circulated Wind Magic.

Its lethality was limited, and its attack range was not very far.

But many famous Wind Magic spells were born from this Wind Blade; it belonged to the foundation of foundations, a must-have skill for Wind mages.

"Compress, fix, and finally, launch."

Xu Xi slowed down his movements, demonstrating the entire process of releasing Wind Blade in front of Klisa.

The girl looked bewildered.

Seemingly understanding but not quite.

After mobilizing wind elements for a long time, she finally compressed a decent Wind Blade and tried to launch it at a big tree, but the Wind Blade dissipated halfway on its own.

"Hmm, keep trying," Xu Xi said tactfully.

…

[The third item you taught was Water Magic.]

Among the four major natural elements.

Klisa seemed to be most proficient in the Water element.

What Xu Xi taught was Level 0 magic, Water Generation.

In just ten minutes, Klisa learned to use Water Generation and, self-taught, mastered another Level 0 water-type magic, Water Arrow.

Xu Xi couldn't help but exclaim: "My disciple Klisa has the potential to become a Water-type Saint Archmage."

Just as the words were spoken.

Because of mana exhaustion, the girl lost control of the water she had just generated, and with a splat, she was soaked all over.

Consequently, the girl was lightly tapped on the head by Xu Xi that day.

She was admonished not to be careless.

…

[The last item you taught was the Fire element, which possesses intensity and danger.]

Among the many magic elements.

The Fire element is considered to be in the more dangerous category.

Because the stability of flames is extremely poor, if one is not careful, the caster themselves can be burned by the flames.

Therefore, Xu Xi first had Klisa master the other three elements and become proficient with them before he began teaching basic Fire Magic.

Level 0 magic, Fire Bullet.

This was the predecessor to the Level 1 magic, Fireball.

It possessed advantages such as fast casting, strong power, and a certain degree of impact and penetration.

The drawbacks were also obvious; only Magic Apprentices could cast Level 0 magic, and Magic Apprentices often could not control their mana well, causing the Fire Bullet to injure themselves.

Fortunately.

Thanks to Xu Xi's preparatory education.

Klisa eventually mastered Fire Bullet.

Thus, the witch's path of elemental cultivation had taken its first real step.

What needed to be done from then on was to continuously improve on this foundation, allowing the weak sapling to grow into a towering tree. Before that day arrived, Xu Xi would always be watching over the girl.