Chapter 158 The Time Is Ripe

Schelling's outstanding performance in the first project once again added to his popularity.

The number of members of the "Warrior Schelling Fans Club" is growing rapidly, because Schelling has established a good reputation and a positive image in both Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Many young wizards consider joining the club as an opportunity. Glory. In their hearts, Schelling's achievements also belong to the glory of Hogwarts, and being his classmate is also an honor. This club has become the largest and most populous club in Hogwarts, far three times ahead of the second largest club, the Gobstone Club.

As club leaders, Zhang Qiu, Marietta, Luna, and Susan designed a "Support the Warrior Xie Lin" badge and distributed it publicly in Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw colleges. The result was unexpectedly huge. popular!

The incident made Harry uncomfortable for some time.

Later, Hermione and Ron also designed a "Support the Warrior Harry" badge for him, which was very popular among Gryffindors, and Harry regained his smile. But in fact, there were very few responders to his badge in the other three colleges.

Schelling saw that the time had come and it was time to take the next step in his plan.

On this day, Xie Lin made an appointment with Zhang Qiu and Susan to meet in front of the big mirror on the fifth floor, and in their different eyes, he recited the "Secret Mirror Revealed" spell in front of the mirror, and the picture on the mirror appeared. Ripple-like fluctuations suddenly revealed a deep path.

"How cool!" Zhang Qiu's eyes were a little hot, "Is this a secret passage? When did you discover it?" She gently touched the mirror with her hand, but she penetrated to the world on the other side of the mirror without any obstruction.

Xie Lin said in a half-joking tone: "If I said that I knew about its existence on the first day of school, would you believe it?"

Unexpectedly, Zhang Qiu nodded without hesitation. The expression on her face was very serious. She said, "As long as you say it, I believe it."

This actually made Xie Lin a little embarrassed.

Susan broke the awkward silence and said, "Xie Lin, you are really shameless. You knew such an interesting place but didn't share it with us. We must know that we are your 'hardcore fans'! Oh, let's not talk anymore, it's better to hurry up." Please take us in, I’m looking forward to seeing what secrets there are?”

Xie Lin stared deeply at the two girls, his eyes shining brightly. Not only Susan, but also Zhang Qiu couldn't help but have a faint blush on his cheeks.

"The secret of this secret passage is just a trivial matter," he said softly with a slight curl of the corner of his mouth: "There are more interesting things!"

The secret passage was very dark. Xie Lin waved his left hand forward slightly, and there was a slight trembling sound in the air. Three light balls emitting a bright and gentle milky white halo appeared. The light balls seemed to have independent consciousness and stayed in the three. People petitioned and followed the steps of the three people.

"Is this... a transformation spell?" After all, Zhang Qiu comes from a family of transfiguration. Although he is only in fifth grade, he is no stranger to high-level transfiguration.

"Well, it's a transformation spell. Speaking of which, I have to thank your uncle. It was his "A Thousand Changes Technique" that made me realize how to integrate the characteristics of the fluorescent spell into the illusion-" Xie Lin's tone Wei Wei sighed, "The mysterious and ancient Eastern magic really has its own merits and makes people yearn for it..."

"Xie Lin," Zhang Qiu blushed, although it was not obvious in this dark secret passage, "What my uncle said before was just a joke. Don't take him too seriously..."

"Really?" Xie Lin's eyes were half-smiling, "I was quite looking forward to the secret transformation technique he promised!"

The three of them had been walking for fifteen minutes, and some strange marks began to appear on the stone wall of the secret passage. Some of them were similar to the ancient runes, but not quite. If I had to say it, these were more like the randomness of a drunk person. Graffiti.

The two girls looked at these pictures and texts with a bit of obsession, as if there was some mysterious power in the pictures and texts that deeply attracted them.

Xie Lin stood still, observing their performance steadily.

These magic marks are all his masterpieces. They are magic spell marks created by him after intensively studying spiritual magic and soul magic. They can trigger temptation, greed and fear deep in the human heart, and only a firm will can resist it.

Zhang Qiu replied relatively quickly. Her eyesight had just returned to clarity, and her eyes showed deep fear again, as if she had seen something extremely terrifying.

She suddenly fell to her knees on the ground, covered her face and cried bitterly.

At this time, Susan had just recovered from her obsession. She suddenly screamed, rolled her eyes, and fainted.

Xie Lin took out his magic wand and cast "All Curses" on each of the two girls. Then they slowly woke up or came back to their senses, but they couldn't remember what happened before.

Susan rubbed her sore eyes and said doubtfully, "What just happened?"

Xie Lin said: "This stone wall is engraved with magic marks that can temper your will and soul. As long as you successfully pass its test, you can enhance the strength of your will and soul, which is extremely beneficial to your magic strength, but..."

"Just what?" Susan asked hurriedly.

"You two," Xie Lin said calmly, "you both failed the test just now."

"Ah!" Both girls exclaimed at the same time, showing extremely disappointed expressions.

"Seriously, it's nothing," Xie Lin said in a deep voice, "You are all my friends. As long as you are ready, you can tell me at any time and I can bring you here to try again."

"Really?" Zhang Qiu showed an expression of surprise, and Susan beside her also had an expression of expectation and excitement.

"Of course it's true," Xie Lin smiled. "After all, Mr. Zhang and Aunt Lia have given me a lot of help and guidance. Let's consider this as a reward for their kindness! However, you have to agree. I, please don’t reveal the secret of this secret passage to another person!”

The two girls nodded in agreement.

"Okay, today's adventure ends here!" Xie Lin continued, "I'll take you back first, Daphne and the others are still waiting for me in front!"

The two girls seemed to have guessed something. They looked at each other in understanding, but showed no intention of turning around. In the end, Zhang Qiuxian mustered up the courage, "That -"

"Is there anything else behind the secret passage? Can we go there and join in?" Although they knew that the so-called "Daphne and the others" were most likely the Slytherins closest to Schelling, they still couldn't restrain the thoughts in their hearts. The discomfort, this feeling of being excluded is really uncomfortable, especially after knowing that the content in the secret passage is likely to be beneficial to their strength growth.

"Knowing too much is not necessarily a good thing," Xie Lin's eyes swept back and forth between the two of them, and said meaningfully: "The back of the secret passage involves a bigger secret of mine. So far, I have been able to participate in it. They are my closest and most trusted people. Once you know this secret, you will inevitably be involved. There is no turning back. Have you thought clearly? "

Xie Lin's gray pupils were shining brightly, especially in this dark secret passage, which seemed a little penetrating. I don't know if it was due to psychological effects, but both girls could feel that there seemed to be gusts of sinister wind and air in the dark secret passage. The temperature inside seems to have dropped, and even the milky white brilliance emitted by the three light balls floating in the air no longer seems so soft and warm...

There was an inexplicable chill behind the two girls. In the shadows, the usual gentleness on Xie Lin's face gradually became blurred, making people feel a little strange and strange.

Zhang Qiu was a little hesitant and flinched, but she couldn't help but think of Xie Lin's consistent gentlemanly and gentle style, good reputation for being friendly to other colleges, and most importantly, her great uncle Zhang He's evaluation of Xie Lin. During the summer vacation, Xie Lin helped her master the Patronus Charm. A faint blush appeared on her face, and she suddenly made a decision in her heart.

She secretly gritted her teeth and suppressed the uneasiness in her heart. She stared closely into Xie Lin's eyes, with a hint of firmness in her eyes, and said, "Whether it's the magic mark just now or your question now. It’s a test, right?”

There was a hint of appreciation in Xie Lin's eyes, but he said nothing.

Seeing Xie Lin's eyes, Zhang Qiu confirmed what she was thinking. The hesitation in her heart disappeared, her eyes glowed with a strange look, and her voice was low and powerful: "I failed the test just now, I failed. Gave fear—"

"This time, I won't make the same mistake again—"

"I have decided - I want to participate in your so-called secret," Zhang Qiu's tone became more determined, "I have thought clearly, even if I can't look back, I will never regret it."

With Zhang Qiu taking the lead, Susan also nodded and joined in the agreement.

"Don't worry!" Xie Lin's face returned to its usual gentle smile, which made the atmosphere in the secret passage much warmer. Even the three light balls seemed to be brighter than before.

"You will not regret today's decision," Xie Lin took the lead and took the lead, then waved his hand for the two of them to follow. "What you will come into contact with is - an opportunity to determine the future destiny of the world!"