I dug up the magical girl's corpse.

Chapter 71 Magical Weapons

"No, that's impossible."

This time, it was tourmaline's turn to refuse.

She shook her head and explained, "It's not that I disagree with this method; to be precise, it's that I can't make the decision on my own. Every year, the city's special event team oversees the league, and the referees are all at the [Lei] level. Besides, the entire city is watching this competition, so I can't possibly decide who the champion is."

"All right."

Chen Mu shrugged and nodded.

At this moment, Lin Yongxi leaned down and said urgently in his ear, "Brother-in-law, you really don't want to do this, do you? Shouldn't we win fair and square?"

"I don't care what means I use to win, as long as I can win."

Chen Mu answered her as a matter of course.

However, he had anticipated that Bixi would refuse, as he knew that cheating in the league was almost impossible and the consequences of being exposed would be severe.

"There's nothing to worry about in a normal match. With Lin Yongxi's strength, it shouldn't be difficult, especially after seeing that fleeting glimmer of light last night..."

But Chen Mu still had to throw out this outrageous condition first, just to put enough pressure on Bixi.

The essence of bargaining is that you have to demand that the house be demolished before the other party will allow you to open a window.

"Alright, then use this to repay the debt."

Finally, Bixi couldn't stand Chen Mu's pulling anymore, so she bit her lip and took something out of her pocket.

A flash of light transformed into a long staff, almost as tall as Bixi. She had inexplicably pulled the crystal ball from her bosom in the same way.

"The magic weapon [Ice Jade] took me a long time to make, but you got it for free."

Lin Yongxi's eyes lit up as he looked over.

The long staff floated silently above Bixi's palm, emitting a soft, cool glow. The handle was almost transparent, gradually turning a deeper cyan towards the top. The staff wasn't a smooth cylinder; it was engraved with intricate patterns, presumably runes. Upon closer inspection, a liquid seemed to flow within the staff, a truly wondrous sight.

Lin Yongxi carefully took it, and a distinct chill immediately touched his palm. It didn't feel heavy as he had expected; instead, it was so light that it felt weightless.

It felt like touching a piece of ice; the more she looked at it, the more she liked it. Perhaps it was the logic at the very bottom of human genes at work, but she couldn't help but swing it around.

Chen Mu felt that this guy was acting like a monkey, which was a bit embarrassing, so he thanked him on her behalf:

"Thanks."

"No need." Bixi pouted. "I don't know how to use this. I originally planned to give it to her after I took on a disciple. Although she refused, it's as if she gave it to me."

She pointed to the weapon and introduced it:

"The enchantment's effect is [Heart Suspension]. Simply put, holding it will help you stay a little calmer in battle and prevent you from being too impulsive. It offers some resistance to illusion magic and mind-affecting spells, but it's very weak, so it's best not to take it too seriously. Its core function is still as a weapon, used to smash people."

"Oh!" Lin Yongxi nodded.

She also noticed that when she held the stick, not only did her palms feel cold, but she also felt calmer and less nervous.

This may seem like it has little effect, but in reality, being able to remain calm and think clearly during a battle is very important, and can even be the key to determining victory or defeat.

"Thank you!" The girl giggled, instantly forgetting the anger and disgust she had felt towards the Demon Court the night before.

[Magic Weapon] This is definitely not a simple compensation gift.

To talk about this, we need to mention one point:

Why do most magical girls we see fight bare-handed instead of carrying weapons?

For example, in the preliminary rounds at the Magic Academy, you could see that the girls were basically fighting each other with fists and feet, it was like a girls' version of Fight Club.

The Kapok trees that attacked last night were unarmed; they either used their fists and feet or directly used magic to spray fireballs.

Is it because magical girls are all "mages"?

No, magical girls primarily engage in close combat. The only reason they don't use weapons is that ordinary weapons are insufficient to sustain their fighting prowess.

Whether it's high-strength alloys or steel, human materials science has reached its limits here. All weapons manufactured here will break and become unusable after a few uses, unable to withstand such high-intensity impacts and usage. And the true [Original Mystic Code] of a magical girl will only be awakened after advancing to the [Rei] rank.

Therefore, before reaching the Rei-class, most magical girls do not have weapons and can only fight with their bare hands.

However, there are exceptions; some magical girls do have weapons.

These are generally referred to as "second-generation demons".

[Magical Weapons] are a lower-tier alternative to [Primal Mystic Codes]. They are not unique weapons forged from one's own magical power, but rather substitutes created by others. However, the production cost of such weapons is extremely high, requiring specialized magical materials, specialized forging techniques, and specialized engraving runes.

Only in this way can it barely withstand the intensity of magical girl use and have a little bit of enchantment assistance function, so it can be considered usable.

Despite this, magical weapons remain incredibly rare and highly sought after, their value exceeding monetary worth. After all, every inch counts, and in a competition, having a weapon versus not having one makes a world of difference. Magical girls would keep their weapons as trump cards, so why would they bother to forge one for a student?

Only someone of the [Lady] level like Bixi would be so generous, which is why master-disciple relationships are extremely important in the world of magical girls.

Choosing a good mentor can determine your future achievements, and that's no exaggeration.

"Back then, I also wanted to find a [magical weapon] for Lin Yongxi, but unfortunately, I searched the whole house and couldn't find anything."

Chen Mu sighed, after all, his wife was also at the [Flower] level before she passed away. Once you reach that level, you have no chance to get these things. He never expected to have such an unexpected surprise today.

Even so, he still glanced at the stick and said:

"Couldn't you just make a long spear? It doesn't look good."

"Stop being so picky!"

Bixi was so angry she gritted her teeth and snorted, "You're going to participate in a competition, not to kill people! Why do you need spears? Sticks are enough!"

Besides, given her personality, she wouldn't choose to forge a sharp spear; a softer, blunter staff is the type she prefers.

"Okay, then I'll reluctantly accept it."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mu smiled.

Others might not understand, but he had already grasped the old fox's subtext: why would she choose to give a [magical weapon] as compensation?

Although Bixi had previously firmly rejected the request to pre-select the champion, the fact that she specially sent weapons on the eve of the competition speaks volumes!