The Magic Capital.

Apart from the "mages" and their immediate family members who were granted "permanent residency rights".

Anyone else who entered the capital would have to submit an application to the Border Administrative Office. Only after passing the inspection and approval and obtaining "temporary permission" could they enter and temporarily stay there. Generally, they were "commercial application", "work application", "visiting relatives application" and "enrollment application".

For example, Lin Qi and the other mage apprentices relied on a letter from the Magic Academy to automatically fulfill the conditions for "admission". It was the fastest and most convenient way. Otherwise, ordinary people wouldn't be able to get it even after several months.

However, they could also apply for "permanent residency rights". Other than the automatic acceptance of first-level sorcerers, the remaining quota would be divided according to the available slots and a "points-ranking" system.

"Temporary residency" was like an overseas visa. It could be applied for the right reasons.

Obtaining a "permanent residency" in the capital offered extremely enviable benefits. It was a lifelong goal of those who had no hope of becoming mages. As long as they obtained it, it was equivalent to having someone to support them for the rest of their lives.

Lin Qi looked out of the plane's window at the vast expanse of land below, faintly outlined and clearly marked as the Magic Capital, a place his predecessor had aspired to.

When he woke up, everyone in the cabin remained silent.

Lin Qi couldn't help but wonder, "Mage Mo Feng, aren't you curious about what happened in my dream?"

Wang Ruoling, who seemed to have forgotten about their passionate conversation last night, also set aside her pride and pricked up her ears.

Mo Feng chuckled. "Because I'm afraid you might get too arrogant."

"Before applying for this corporate airplane, I called Mage Luo Tianqing to give him a warning. I also expressed our faction, the Golden Dawn's concerns for this.

This was the first time Lin Qi knew the name of the secret faction—Golden Dawn.

Yeah, a little childish.

"It wasn't until you woke up that my phone call came into effect. It could be because you were about to receive treatment in Magic Capital, or it could really be because you were too outstanding."

"But I want you to forget everything that happened in your dream."

"Mages never seek instant success or failure in their plans. They just quietly lay down the key chess pieces. I'm worried that your awakening was intentional by the other party, planting an impression in your mind so that they can truly control you in the future!"

As he spoke, Mo Feng stared fixedly at Lin Qi as if he wanted to see if he could detect anything strange.

"Although I've scanned you several times with a 'detection spell', we cannot let our guard down."

Lin Qi also bowed his head humbly, indicating that he knew now.

He had been feeling smug earlier but Mo Feng's words made him break out in cold sweat. He quietly recalled the entire process, trying to analyze whether the other party really "went easy" on purpose.

The air stewardess on the plane maintained a formal smile as she stood by the side and waited for instructions.

Stewardesses like her had to go through a long and arduous selection process to be assigned to this corporate plane. As for overhearing such "shocking" news, forgetting them was the best way to preserve their own lives.

The frosty Wang Ruoling melted a little on seeing Lin Qi being lectured. She couldn't help asking, "Mage Mo Feng, is it possible for Lin Qi to defeat the opponent in the dream world with his own ability?"

Mo Feng smiled. "Yes, but the possibility is very slim. Never underestimate a mage."

"During the whole process, Lin Qi did not look anxious at all. Or are you both so powerful that you can cast the eighth-level spell 'Mind Barrier' on yourself and make yourself immune to all spells that affect the mind?"

Lin Qi and Wang Ruoling both shook their heads. An eighth-level mage who could cast an eighth-level spell was already an elite existence.

"Back then, when I graduated, an apprentice found a helper to invade the dreams of his competitor in order to compete for the qualification to become a 'Holy Defender'. In the end, he managed to screw over his competitor."

"Ah? The academy didn't pursue the matter?" Wang Ruoling asked indignantly.

Mo Feng snorted. "Playing tricks like that, you will naturally lose your qualifications."

"Then were there any after-effects?" Wang Ruoling asked.

Mo Feng rubbed his chin, feeling a little embarrassed. "No. Actually, the target was drowned in a barrage of very enchanting dreams, so much so that the formerly robust young man ended up being very distracted all day during that period."

"Pervert." Wang Ruoling quietly grumbled. Her gaze towards Lin Qi instantly became hostile.

It was only then that Lin Qi came to his senses. After watching "The Exorcist" in the memory palace, he felt more and more uneasy. That was why he switched to a R-rated movie to counter the fear, but ended up a social pariah?

Mo Feng also patted Lin Qi's shoulder meaningfully. "So don't think that you were lucky and won this round. Remember this!"

"When gambling, winning is the process, and losing is the result."

"As mages, we pursue comprehensive strategies and sufficient intelligence! This ensures a victory"

Lin Qi nodded humbly.

It seemed that the mage who secretly cast the "dream invasion" spell had very realistic acting skills.

During this time, he had provoked the other party several times, but the other party did not barge into the "Memory Palace" to drag him away as angry as he was. It was obvious that he wanted to make him careless to make it easier for the next big move.

High-level mages were all sly and experienced. He had to be careful.

At this moment, the flight attendant announced in a standard voice. "The plane is about to land. Please be prepared."

Suddenly, Wang Ruoling walked past the corridor and handed him an A4 paper. She pouted and said, "After you talked to me about the brain last night, I prepared a document of relevant points for you. If you're interested, you can take a look at these references. There's also the contacts of the experts in the industry. You can contact them via email."

Lin Qi did not expect Wang Ruoling to be so considerate. However, before he could speak, he realized that the proud little girl had already turned her head up high, as if not wanting to continue interacting with him.

Uh, so even among brothers accounts should be settled.

Never mind, interacting with such people was actually easier. Lin Qi smiled.

As the plane slowly landed on the capital airport, Lin Qi once again felt a slight ringing in his ear from the imbalance in air pressure.

As Lin Qi had just come out of prison, he only had two changes of clothes in his backpack, as well as the "academy admission notice" and "proof of identity". He and Wang Ruoling followed Mo Feng closely and got into the airport shuttle bus to the private security checkpoint.

Most of the travelers in the vicinity were in a hurry. For the first time, Lin Qi noticed that the frequency of passers-by wearing magic robes increased, but most of them still had cloaks over their heads and looked unapproachable.

"There's no need to look around. A truly powerful mage relies on teleportation to get back to the capital, unlike us who take planes," Mo Feng said.

"Isn't it said that the whole Mage Capital is shrouded by a mysterious magic barrier that blocks spells like teleportation?" Lin Qi also pricked up his ears to listen. This was probably information he missed when he was still in his dreams.

Mo Feng smiled at the two people behind him. "Remember, there is nothing absolute in the capital! Since there are 'Confusion Spells' that prohibit teleportation and flight, there are also special exceptions. Otherwise, do you really think those Great Mages and Legendary Mages would just walk in?"

"As long as you are strong enough, even the most unbreakable rules will have a back door opened for you."

As he spoke, he looked at the blue sky covering Magic Capital and couldn't help but sigh with feeling.

"Only after living here for a long time will you know that this is a city that is controlled by magic in every aspect. Magic is the human rights of this city."

At this moment, a notice was broadcasted on the platform. "Good morning, passengers. The weather announcement in the Capital is clear today. Please make use of sun protection measures."

"Announcement? Isn't it a forecast?" Wang Ruoling immediately noticed the difference.

"Guessing the weather is called a forecast. But controlling the weather is called an announcement," Mo Feng explained calmly.

At this moment, the shuttle service arrived at the station. The three of them walked towards the security checkpoint together.

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"Beep, beep, beep."

The mature and charming woman felt the vibration of the secret phone in her pocket. She nodded apologetically at the participants who were listening to the topic of 'Model Improvement' and handed the microphone to her assistant.

The woman walked straight to the private room and cast a spell before picking it up.

Her expression was cold. "I remember we agreed to communicate with magic."

At this moment, an urgent voice sounded from the receiver.

"Yunxi!"

"Your information is wrong!"

Luo Yunxi took a deep breath. "What do you mean? What happened?"

"You told me that he was just a mage apprentice who had yet to enter school. After analyzing the previous incident, you suspected that he was just lucky enough to avoid your father's Phantom Killer spell."

"But I was almost trapped in his dream forever!"

"Your target has at least an eighth-level mage behind him. He cast the Mind Barrier spell on the spot and trapped me within an eighth-level maze'!"

Standing in the Magic Academy, Luo Yunxi's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Impossible!"