This year, Morlanxiu was already eight years old, and he had been practicing magic for three years. During these three years, Morlanxiu's understanding of perception had reached a relatively high level, and he had successfully absorbed the power of elements. Morlanxiu was very aware of the changes in his body. Due to the continuous practice of hunting skills, his body was much stronger than that of an ordinary child, and his physical fitness was helpful for absorbing elements.
However, despite having some magical power in his body and being familiar with some low-level magic spells, Morlanxiu couldn't even release a simple Fireball spell. Every time he finished chanting the spell, it seemed like there was no movement of magic power in his body at all, so naturally, the Fireball spell couldn't be released.
Morlanxiu didn't know what was preventing him from using magic.
In fact, magic was not as simple to release as one might think. Many magic apprentices couldn't release the magic stored in their bodies, so even though they could absorb and store magical elements, they still couldn't become true wizards.
The release of magic was more difficult than imagined.
The villagers of Algu gradually forgot about Morlanxiu's practice of magic. It was just a short episode in their lives. The real problem they faced every day was how to hunt more game to improve their lives.
However, Morlanxiu never gave up. Although he couldn't use magic, he still absorbed the power of elements from nature every night.
"Perhaps, when my magic power reaches a certain level, I'll be able to use magic," Morlanxiu murmured as he looked at the starry sky.
He wouldn't give up practicing magic; it had always been his dream. If he could become a wizard, life in Algu Village wouldn't be so difficult.
At the age of eight, Morlanxiu was already a decent hunter, and he understood the traps and habits of some wild beasts. In another four or five years, he would be able to join the hunting team and participate in hunting activities.
"Morlanxiu."
At some point, Mode quietly approached not far behind Morlanxiu. Looking at his son's small figure, Mode felt a bitter taste in his heart. If time could turn back, he wished that wizard hadn't given his son that book. Then, his son wouldn't have to practice so hard every day.
Training hunting skills during the day and practicing magic at night was indeed tough.
"Father?" Morlanxiu opened his eyes and turned to see his father behind him, slightly surprised. In the past three years, Mode had never come to find him outside when he was practicing magic at night.
"Morlanxiu, do you really think you can become a wizard?" Mode hesitated for a moment before speaking. He had been considering whether to persuade Morlanxiu to stop practicing magic.
He was afraid that as Morlanxiu grew older, he might develop negative thoughts because he couldn't achieve anything in magic. So, he decided to try to persuade his son. Actually, being an excellent hunter was also good. He could marry the most beautiful girl in the nearby villages.
"Father, I know what you want to say!" Morlanxiu smiled faintly.
Until now, no one knew that he could actually absorb the power of elements. He met the conditions to become a wizard. What he lacked now was just breaking through the last barrier. Perhaps one day he would be able to release magic suddenly.
Morlanxiu was confident that he could become a wizard.
"Morlanxiu, I know my son is very smart, but being a wizard isn't something that can be achieved just by being smart. Morlanxiu, in our entire Qinghe Town, all the children who can become magic apprentices combined don't exceed ten. They all have special teachers to teach them. Morlanxiu, you know, I can't find a wizard to teach you." Tears shimmered in Mode's eyes, and his voice gradually choked up. He felt sorry for his son. If there was a teacher, Morlanxiu might really become a wizard.
"Father, don't say that. Your son is extraordinary." Morlanxiu took his father's rough hand, one of which was missing fingers.
It was indeed a painful thing for an excellent hunter to suddenly lose his hunting ability. But his father had never shown any hint of despair or self-pity in front of him.
"Ow..."
Suddenly, a wolf howl came from not far outside the village.
"Father, it seems that a wolf is rushing towards us." Morlanxiu stood up and looked towards the deep forest, echoing the sound that came from the front.
"Morlanxiu, go back home quickly, now!" Mode's face suddenly changed color as if he had seen something terrifying.
"Father, what's wrong?" Morlanxiu noticed his father's abnormality.
"It seems to be a Magic Wolf. From the sound, it might be a Level 2 Magic Beast, the Windblade Wolf. Hurry back home, remember, don't step out of the house." Mode pulled Morlanxiu and quickly ran towards the village.
Back home, Mode once again instructed Morlanxiu not to go out. He himself took a gong and ran out.
After a while, the village was filled with the sound of gongs and Mode's shouts.
"All hunters gather..."
"All hunters gather... There's a Magic Wolf at the village entrance..."
Morlanxiu heard his father's call and had a bad feeling. Magic Beasts were called Magic Beasts because they could release magic, just like wizards. Moreover, Magic Beasts had some special abilities, making them very difficult to deal with. The wild animals hunted by ordinary villagers were just ordinary wild animals, and they wouldn't hunt Magic Beasts. That was something only adventurers could do.
Morlanxiu pushed open the door his father had closed and quietly slipped out, following the hunters to the village entrance.
At this time, more than ten strong young villagers skilled in hunting had already prepared their tools and were waiting for the approaching Windblade Wolf.
"Awooo..."
The howl grew closer and sounded particularly piercing in the open night.
Normally, these Magic Beasts wouldn't venture near the edge of the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Occasionally, some ordinary wild animals might attack the village, but it was rare. After all, ordinary wild animals still feared humans.
As for Magic Beasts attacking the village, there was only one occurrence in the village's history, and dozens of people died that time.
"Village Chief, it's indeed a Windblade Wolf." Mora came to Mode's side, anxious.
"Well, everyone take your hunting bows and shoot it as soon as it appears." Mode's face showed no expression, and his voice was calm. At this moment, he needed to stay calm.
Morlanxiu hid behind the crowd not far from a haystack. He knew that his father must be feeling like the sea was in turmoil. According to the elders in the village, his mother was killed by a Windblade Wolf.
Morlanxiu didn't know that he wasn't Mode's biological son. He had always thought that Mode was his real father.
Mode and all the strong hunters knew very well how strong the bodies of
Magic Beasts were, especially the Windblade Wolf. Not only was it strong, but it was also very fast. These arrows might be difficult to hit it. But they didn't have a better way; they could only fight to the death, or else the Wolf would slaughter their families, and they had to protect their families.
"Here it comes, everyone get ready, shoot!" Mode shouted loudly.
A gray Magic Wolf with eyes emitting red light had already appeared, rushing towards the crowd.
Arrow after arrow was easily dodged, and even if one or two hit, they couldn't cause much damage.
"Damn evil wolf, I'll fight you..." a loud shout came, and a villager had already pulled out a hunting knife and rushed forward.
"Mochal, come back!" Mode saw Mochal's figure rushing out and shouted loudly.
But by this time, the Windblade Wolf had already crossed paths with Mochal, and the Windblade Wolf bit Mochal's outstretched left hand. Mochal, with a deep roar, bit his teeth tightly and thrust the hunting knife in his right hand into the Windblade Wolf's neck.
The hero of Algu Village!