Chapter 15: Clarifying the Heart, Practicing Spells
At the third watch, lamps are lit; at the fifth watch, the rooster crows,
It is precisely the time for young demons to study.
If your fur is young, you don't know the importance of early diligence,
When your hair is old, you regret studying too late.
Lecture Hall.
Looking up at the poem encouraging demons, Fu Shaoguang suddenly realized: no wonder the demon in charge of the Demon Academy's General Affairs had asked him to observe—it turned out the poem he gave the Little Sheep Demon had been appropriated.
Besides solving his confusion, Fu Shaoguang was excited, having discovered a path to education that didn't require spending money.
He had plenty of poems and verses in his head. He could even craft a Demon Talent persona.
Seeing his friend re-enroll, Gongyang Yang was extremely excited. The Lecture Hall was divided into two classes, large and small. The small class covered basic content, while the large class covered deeper content. Both demons before him were in the large class, becoming classmates.
Fu Shaoguang was also happy. The one who wasn't happy was that Little Pink Pig from before.
After learning from the conversation between the two demons that Fu Shaoguang had written the poem, her expression was resentful. Fu Shaoguang understood. This was the look of a former fellow Academic Failure. It was the look of someone whose parents had pulled their ears while reciting the line, 'When your hair is white, you regret studying too late.'
But he wasn't sympathetic. Because he was now an Academic God.
In my previous life, I just didn't want to work hard. In this life, I must strive for self-improvement. For prolonging life! For eternal life!
Fu Shaoguang's Chuunibyou Spirit only came to an abrupt halt when the bell rang, and the Magpie Demon flew in. Seeing Fu Shaoguang, her gaze softened. Clearly, she still had an impression of this Mayfly Demon.
Drawing back her attention, she went straight to the topic, beginning today's lesson: “Due to differences in physique and race, our Demon race is generally divided into four types: Bizarre, Essence, Spirit, and Charm. Those with large physiques who have not fully transformed are Bizarre; conversely, they are Essence. Trees that gain sentience and become demons are Charm, and insects that gain sentience and become demons are Spirit...”
The Magpie Demon patiently explained the differences between demon types. Fu Shaoguang listened attentively.
Leaving the Lecture Hall, he flapped his wings and flew onto Gongyang Yang's head, letting him carry him into the Study Hall.
Spider silk descended, and the Golden Spider Demon reappeared. She also glanced at Fu Shaoguang. The Spider Demon began lecturing, spitting out a strand of silk that condensed two characters in the Void Realm:
【Demon Insect】
It was Demon race script, even more obscure and difficult to understand.
“Today, we study the meaning of 'Demon Insect'. When the heavens violate the season, it is disaster; when the earth violates nature, it is a demon; when the people violate virtue, it is chaos; when humans violate longevity, it is an immortal.
The character 'Insect' is broad and profound, encompassing everything. Our Demon race can be called the Insect Race. The heavens and earth have Five Insects: Naked, Scaled, Hairy, Feathered, and Armored.
Creatures without hair or scales are Naked Insects. Flying birds are Feathered Insects; Hairy Insects are land beasts. Armored Insects are beetles and aquatic creatures; Scaled Insects are scaled animals and winged insects. Humans have the Human Dao, demons have the Demon Dao, and insects have the Insect Dao...”
Hearing these words, Fu Shaoguang's spirit was greatly shaken.
He lit a fire to boil water, soaked his feet, and drank dew.
Looking at the foot-soaking water beneath his six legs with his compound eyes, Fu Shaoguang felt as if he had been enlightened and his mind had suddenly cleared. He was so excited that his wings flapped.
So that's how it is!
【Humans and Demons are different, Humans and Insects are distinct】
No wonder he always felt his foot-soaking and bathing weren't entirely satisfying, only achieving seven out of ten points. He had memorized many Health Preservation Recipes, but those were for humans, and they were somewhat unsuitable for an Insect Demon.
They were even harmful rather than beneficial.
Although he had this awareness in the past and had conducted many experiments to improve the Health Preservation Recipes, it wasn't clear. To be precise, he hadn't established a correct Insect Life View. The health preservation methods hadn't been fully mastered and applied flexibly. The effort he expended did not match the health preservation effect.
He needed to adapt measures to local conditions and modify them based on his insect nature.
【Dare to break through limitations, dare to try, and fully utilize the Subjective Initiative of an insect!!!】
After three months, he broke through the Barrier of Knowledge and Perception once again. He once again clarified the distinction between humans and insects.
Fu Shaoguang's Insect Heart sublimated, feeling increasingly disconnected from his previous life, accepting his identity as an Insect Demon from the bottom of his heart. The superiority complex of being born human in his previous life disappeared. The sense of identity of being born an insect in this life greatly increased.
Many strange ideas popped into his head, many related to health preservation, and even... 【PROLONGING LIFE!!!】
However, Fu Shaoguang quickly suppressed these thoughts and focused on regulating the surging Magic Power within his body. The ancient pine swayed, wind arose in the small courtyard, the Spiritual Gathering Formation activated, and Spiritual Qi rushed into his insect body.
After about an hour, the wind ceased and the trees stopped moving.
Fu Shaoguang's compound eyes shone brightly, and he was overjoyed. This time, Clarifying the Heart and Seeing True Nature, he benefited greatly. Not only did his Magic Power double, saving him several months of arduous cultivation, but he also gained a deeper understanding of the Insect Dao.
The west wind gradually rises, bidding farewell to the late autumn, Cold rain at the third watch saddens the lonely geese. Late autumn and early winter, the weather was cold, and the flow of customers in the Demon Market gradually decreased.
Ankang Alley, Ancient Pine Courtyard.
The Mayfly flapped its wings and circled. A thin stream of water in the basin was drawn out, creating layers of ripples. When the Mayfly violently flapped its wings forward, the water stream suddenly surged ahead, transforming into an inch-long Water Arrow.
Landing in the courtyard, Fu Shaoguang was quite satisfied with the power of the Water Arrow. Half a month ago, the Instructor taught two basic Spells: Fire Arrow Technique and Water Arrow Technique.
Everything has Five Elements. The Mayfly is of Water and Earth Attributes. He could only cultivate the Water Arrow Technique.
Spell cultivation relies on Comprehension Ability and the degree of Magic Power Control.
Fu Shaoguang's Comprehension Ability was decent. For this technique, he achieved entry in three days, mastery in seven days, and now, half a month later, he had achieved complete mastery.
With his current Magic Power, he could simultaneously release three Water Arrows, greatly increasing his self-preservation ability. However, casting other Spells required the aid of a medium.
The Water Arrow Technique requires water. Otherwise, even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice.
Does he need to prepare a Water Gourd?
While he was pondering, a shout rang out.
“Fu Bug, come out quickly.”
The voice was sweet. It sounded like a sweet girl with a charmingly naive and cute appearance, but the reality was a Little Pink Pig Demon.
Without opening the door, Fu Shaoguang already knew her identity. Leaving the courtyard, he flapped his wings down from the ancient pine and skillfully landed among the flower garlands.
The Little Pig Demon moved her four hooves, rushing toward Anping Alley. Standing on the pig's head, Fu Shaoguang didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
A few days ago, the Demon Academy Quarterly Exam took place. This Little Pig Demon named Zhu Yun failed everything and was immediately reported to her parents. Afterward, tutoring was needed.
Pig Dad and Pig Mom set their sights on Fu Shaoguang. No choice, the insect was too outstanding! Because of that poem, he became the “insect of another demon's family” and an Outstanding Student of the Demon Academy.
As the Chief Demon Talent who scored Grade A in every subject, Fu Shaoguang displayed the fine quality of being happy to help demons.
As for the generous Reward given by Pig Dad and Pig Mom, it was purely the kind concern of elders for a Junior. There was absolutely no other meaning! And he absolutely did not become greedy upon seeing money!
He! Fu Shaoguang!! Is definitely not that kind of person!!!
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