*Chapter 7: Pranks, Partnerships, and Pandemonium*
After the wild Club Fair, Jade Spirit Academy went back to its bustling, mysterious rhythm. But for Li Wei and his friends, life was anything but ordinary. Mischief seemed to follow wherever they went.
On Monday, they woke to find every pillow in the dorm enchanted to float above their heads. It was Mei Fen's idea—a lighthearted prank to kick off a week of harmless tricks. Jin Ming tried to wrestle his pillow down, but it just floated higher, making everyone roar with laughter. Chen Xiulan swore revenge but couldn't stop giggling at the sight of Jin's bed covered in feathers.
Classes brought their own surprises. During elemental studies, Bao Yu's seedling grew so excited by all the magic, it sent out vines that tangled the entire classroom. Mei Fen's illusions, meant to be butterflies, multiplied out of control, filling the room with flapping wings and glitter. Their new friend, electric-haired Rui, accidentally shocked everyone, causing their hair to stand on end—Jin Ming wore the spikiest crown and posed for pictures.
At lunch, the group met even more unusual students. A girl who communicated with animals tried teaching Bao Yu's seedling to roll over. A boy from the Night Club could make candles flicker with a word. Jin Ming challenged them all to a cake-eating contest, promising no fire—he almost kept his word.
But not every moment was chaos. One evening, the five heroes gathered in their dorm for a serious talk, sharing more about their past—fears, hopes, and the strange dreams that had haunted them since arriving. Chen Xiulan confessed she sometimes wished for a normal life. Mei Fen admitted her illusions often protected her from loneliness. Even sarcastic Jin Ming's voice softened, remembering his family's high expectations. For a quiet moment, Li Wei realized how much they'd become a family here.
Yet as laughter echoed through the room, mysterious notes appeared on each of their books: "The real test is always closer than you think." The next morning, every pillow and blanket in the school shimmered with a faint dragon pattern, just visible in the sunlight.
Prank wars, silly chaos, and real friendship—Jade Spirit Academy was full of magic in every sense.