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Although Leah has now become a magician, her knowledge of magic is almost zero.

Leia's adult status meant she could not attend Hogwarts, so Snape had to teach her personally.

It will certainly take a considerable amount of time to guide Leah to success and help her reach a certain level of maturity.

Snape usually had classes at Hogwarts, so he didn't have that much time.

Therefore, Snape thought of the "Zen Garden's" ability to adjust the rate of time flow.

By utilizing the time difference between inside and outside the "Zen Garden," he would have ample time to teach Leah.

Chapter 234 Machines and Core, The Birth of the Golden Crow

Snape decides to use Zicomo's "Zen Garden" to teach Leah.

He looked at Zicomo and asked, "Could I and Leah stay in your 'Zen Garden' for a while?"

Zicomo countered, "Hmm? What are you planning to do there?"

Snape replied, "Teach Leia."

Although Snape didn't elaborate, Zicomo understood his intention.

Zicomo nodded and said, "Of course, no problem. Extend your hands."

Snape and Leia did as they were told.

Zicomo took out the key to the "Zen Garden" and left a mark on their arms.

He said to the two of them, "This mark allows you to enter the 'Zen Garden' anytime, anywhere. Just put a little magic into it when you want to go in."

Snape and Leia nodded to indicate that they understood.

Zicomo then said to Snape, "By the way, you'd better get that tattoo on your arm removed; it looks awful."

“You know perfectly well that this is enchanted with dark magic and can’t be removed,” Snape said helplessly. “Or do you have a way?”

The tattoo Zicomo was referring to was actually the Dark Mark, a mark left by Voldemort on the Death Eaters that could not be easily removed.

Snape had tried to remove it over the years, but had never succeeded.

“You don’t need me; you can do it yourself now,” Zicomo waved his hand. “Haven’t you noticed that your control over your body has improved significantly?”

After the soul is transformed into Source Stone, the body becomes more like a machine used to support the core.

Through the core, one can have complete control over the operation of this machine.

It also allows for the flexible removal of some unnecessary parts from the machine.

For example, Snape's Dark Mark.

Upon hearing this, Snape carefully examined himself and found that his control over his body had indeed improved considerably.

He tried to peel off the Black Demon Mark from his arm.

Snape was surprised to find that the Dark Mark had indeed loosened somewhat.

However, it will still take some effort to completely peel it off.

After all, Snape wasn't fully familiar with the changes in his body yet.

Now that he had gained the right to freely enter and exit the "Zen Garden," Snape planned to take Leia inside to familiarize her with the changes in her body.

If time permits, he can also teach Leah some basic magical knowledge and remove the Dark Mark while he's at it.

“It’s getting late, let’s call it a night,” Snape said. “I’ll take Leia into the Zen Garden first, and you can adjust the time flow ratio for me.”

After saying this, Snape was about to lead Lydia into the "Zen Garden".

Zicomo stopped him and said, "We're planning to grab a late-night snack, do you want to come along?"

Snape realized that he and Leia had lost a lot of blood that night and were both feeling weak.

It would be good to go get something to eat together, so we can replenish our energy.

With that thought in mind, Snape abandoned the idea of ​​immediately taking Leia into the "Zen Garden".

He nodded and said, "Okay, let's go."

The group headed toward the Hogwarts kitchen, encountering Filch on patrol along the way.

Since losing his cat, the Hogwarts ward has become even more withdrawn and his attitude towards the students has worsened.

Especially towards students who violate school rules, they are often subjected to all sorts of foul language and insults.

I've heard that many students have complained to Dumbledore, demanding that Filch be dismissed.

However, Dumbledore did not agree, since cheap labor like Filch was becoming increasingly rare.

He was responsible for almost all the miscellaneous tasks at Hogwarts.

From night shift security guards to cleaners to maintenance workers, these are all positions that Filch was responsible for.

In some ways, Dumbledore was also a heartless capitalist.

In the Hogwarts kitchen, the house-elves prepared a sumptuous late-night snack for Zicomo and the others.

Most of these were the blood-replenishing foods that Snape had requested.

As a Potions Master, Snape also had some knowledge of dietary supplements.

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After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Zicomo said to Snape, "We're going to enter the 'Zen Garden.' Are you ready?"

Snape asked, puzzled, "Prepare what?"

Snape didn't understand. It was just entering the "Zen Garden," what preparations were needed? It wasn't like he hadn't been inside before.

“I went back to the East last summer, and I made some discoveries there,” Zicomo said. “Now, the ‘Zen Garden’ has undergone some changes, so I’m letting you know in advance so you won’t be too surprised.”

Since Zicomo returned from the East, Snape has not entered Zicomo's "Zen Garden".

That's why Zicomo made that statement.

Snape didn't speak, he just nodded.

He felt that Zicomo was underestimating him. Back when he was with Voldemort, what kind of big scenes hadn't he seen?

Although he was indeed quite surprised when he first entered the "Zen Garden".

But Snape didn't think he would be shocked a second time.

Seeing this, Zicomo waved his hand and led everyone into the "Zen Garden".

Snape stared at the space before him, which had undergone a complete transformation, and remained in a daze for a long time.

After a moment, Snape turned to Zicomo beside him and asked, "Is this the little change you were talking about?"

The entire "Zen Garden" was nothing like the one he used to know; even the iconic golden tree had grown much taller.

Zicomo's lips curled up slightly as he said, "Hmm, I already reminded you."

Snape was speechless. He wanted to ask Zicomo if he had some misunderstanding about the word "a little".

Looking at Zicomo's upturned lips, Snape knew perfectly well that Zicomo was indulging in a wicked sense of humor.

Snape ignored Zicomo, tossed out a "Remember to adjust the flow of time for me" message, and turned to leave to find a place to teach Leia.

Zicomo shrugged somewhat boredly as Snape left.

He thought Snape would ask him something else, but Snape left without saying a word.

Just as Zicomo was about to go to rest, he sensed some movement coming from a corner of the "Zen Garden".

Seeing Qi Kemo gazing into the distance, Huang Xi, perched on his shoulder, asked curiously, "What's wrong in that direction?"

Zicomo replied, "That golden crow looks like it's about to hatch. Shall we go take a look?"

Huang Xi nodded. She had just finished eating and was wondering what to do.

She had originally planned to invite the three of them, Zicomo, to play mahjong together.

Seeing this, Zicomo raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

The scene before them changed, and they arrived at the place where the three-legged golden crow eggs were stored.

At this point, the golden crow egg was covered with cracks, and a large amount of heat was continuously gushing out from the cracks.

Even the vibrant, immortal trees around it had their leaves scorched by this intense heat.

Zicomo quickly erected a barrier between the golden crow egg and the immortal tree to insulate it from the heat.

At this moment, the golden crow egg trembled slightly, and a small golden beak pecked open the top of the eggshell, revealing a furry head.

After the head emerged, it didn't rush to look around. Instead, as if it were a starving ghost reincarnated, it quickly swallowed the entire eggshell.

As it ate, its body beneath its head became visible.

It looks like a golden crow, except that it has three legs.

After the little golden crow finished eating its eggshell, it began to look around.

Upon seeing Zikomo, it cried out and rushed into Zikomo's arms.

For some reason, Huang Xi on Zikomo's shoulder burst into laughter upon hearing the little golden crow's cry.