Chapter 49: Testing Talent

Suddenly, a flash of insight struck Wei Zi. After she woke up from the torment inflicted by Xing Haotian, it wasn't that she never thought about reclaiming everything that rightfully belonged to her; it was simply that she was far too weak. She had once sought out Qing Chengping's loyal supporters, among whom was Han Cheng. However, it was only then that she learned Han Cheng had already died unexpectedly in a car accident!

That incident had happened too long ago, feeling immensely distant compared to the ten years of torment she had endured. Even when she saw Han Cheng again this time, the memory had not immediately surfaced.

Could it be that Han Cheng failed to find her back then because he was murdered by Wei Dongming? If not, how else could the ring have ended up in Wei Qing's possession?

At that moment, Wei Zi's hatred for Wei Dongming and He Xiaohe deepened, replaced by a profound sense of guilt toward Han Cheng!

Han Cheng must have been only forty-three the year he died! Such a tragically young age!

"Uncle Han, I will avenge you!" Wei Zi murmured, clenching her fists as she stared at the ring in her palm.

Eternity's Embrace was truly a miraculous, heaven-defying artifact. With it, Wei Zi felt even more confident in her path to becoming a powerful mystic!

Back then, Wei Qing hadn't even unleashed a tenth of the ring's true power.

"Beep, beep, beep!" Her communicator chimed. Wei Zi initially thought it would be the anxiously waiting Xing Haotian, but to her surprise, it was Liao Changming!

The director of the Mystic Arts Bureau.

"Student Wei Zi, are you there? If you receive this message, you had better report to the Mystic Arts Bureau as soon as possible. The Mystic Arts Department of the academy starts military training tomorrow. If you don't arrive by then, you'll likely miss this precious opportunity!" Liao Changming said.

Officially registering as a mystic at the Mystic Arts Bureau granted direct admission to the Mystic Arts Department of Huatian First Academy. Wei Zi's original plan had indeed been to report to the bureau and join the academy, but she had completely forgotten about the military training!

If the military training started tomorrow, did that mean she would have to live on campus and completely cut ties with Xing Haotian?

This actually provided Wei Zi with a wonderful excuse.

Furthermore, First Academy was already part of Wei Zi's targets. She vividly remembered that in her past life, a supreme treasure was hidden inside the Imperial Capital Academy's library.

Of course, besides ordinary books, the library also housed mystic arts tomes and mystic rune manuscripts, which were not easily accessible! Only students of the Mystic Arts Academy with outstanding grades or significant contributions to the institution were granted entry!

Fortunately, that artifact wouldn't be discovered until three years later. By entering the academy now, Wei Zi was bound to achieve enough merit to secure that secret treasure.

Wei Zi tapped on Liao Changming's contact and called him back directly.

Liao Changming, who had been in the middle of trying to reach her, answered immediately.

"Mr. Liao, I'm sorry. I broke my promise to report to the Mystic Arts Bureau earlier," Wei Zi apologized with sincere remorse.

"It's fine. I saw yesterday's news reports and learned what happened. Fortunately, you managed to escape, otherwise this year's Mystic Arts Department at First Academy would have missed out on a genius girl!" Liao Changming joked.

Wei Zi offered a modest smile without speaking.

"Here is what we'll do: come and report to me first. Also, that friend of yours, Zhou Xiaoya, has also awakened a mystic core! You two can go to First Academy together," Liao Changming said.

"What? Xiaoya awakened a mystic core too?" Wei Zi asked in astonishment. She hadn't expected that by altering Zhou Xiaoya's fate, not only did Xiaoya survive, but she had even awakened a mystic core!

Of course, perhaps the awakening of the mystic core had always been within Xiaoya's innate potential, only to wither away before it could bloom in her previous life!

"What attribute is her core?" Wei Zi couldn't help asking.

"It's the Light attribute, she has a great talent for healing!" Liao Changming replied.

The Light attribute was a major branch because the majority of healing professions belonged to it. Although there were many practitioners, demand still vastly outstripped supply, making it a highly sought-after path since future healers would become official physicians!

As long as Zhou Xiaoya's talent was sufficient, whether it was mercenary groups or urban medical clinics, mystics like her were in high demand!

"The healing department? Um... Zhou Xiaoya is slightly squeamish about blood!" Wei Zi suddenly recalled.

Though mild, it was still a fatal flaw. On the very first day of her rebirth, when Zhou Xiaoya merely grazed her arm and knees, she had made Wei Zi run ahead and panicked as if she were dying simply because the sight of blood terrified her.

Whenever Zhou Xiaoya had her period, her face would turn as pale as a ghost's.

When Wei Zi had first awakened her mystic core, Zhou Xiaoya had even opposed it, arguing that the profession was all about fighting and killing—and her aversion to blood was undoubtedly a part of that reason!

Upon hearing this, Liao Changming looked stunned for a moment before breaking into a helpless smile. "So the real troublemaker between the two of you is her! No wonder she seemed so reluctant whenever I urged her to come. If her parents hadn't forced her to register, she probably wouldn't have shown up at all!"

"I'll try to persuade her!" Wei Zi thought to herself. Hearing that Zhou Xiaoya had also awakened a mystic core filled her with genuine joy. Perhaps they could fight side by side in the future; she certainly hoped Xiaoya could become her exclusive battlefield medic!

Besides, a squeamishness about blood was only a minor issue—Wei Zi was fully capable of helping her overcome it gradually.

After hanging up with Liao Changming, Wei Zi went to the Mystic Arts Bureau first. Liao Changming received her and arranged an expedited test for her mystic core attribute and potential.

"As expected, the rare Ice attribute!" Liao Changming said excitedly. Mystic core attributes were divided into ten major categories: Light, Darkness, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Space, Lightning, and Ice. Among them, Space, Lightning, and Ice were actually branches of Wind, Metal, and Water, but these three elements were exceptionally formidable with powerful mystic techniques and countless profound runes found in nature. Because they were so rare and offered immense opportunities, anyone who stepped into the mystic world with such attributes—barring premature death—was bound to rise to prominence!

Next came the potential test. To Wei Zi's surprise, her potential was even greater than she had guessed in her previous life, reaching the 3S peak level.

Seeing these results, Liao Changming's jaw dropped as he stared at her in disbelief.

Wei Zi wasn't sure if this was related to her rebirth, her practice of the Ninefold Mystic Firmament Art, or the half-month of rigorous physical training.

Perhaps her talent had simply been this high in her past life as well; otherwise, how could she have survived the invasion of fire poison instead of perishing instantly?

Wei Zi's calm and collected demeanor as the person involved caused the excited Liao Changming to rein in his emotions, though he grew increasingly courteous toward her, helping her secure a seat on the last shuttle heading to the academy.

That afternoon, Wei Zi would report to the school and begin a grueling month-long military training!