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Chapter 78 You call this magic?

Seeing Xu An speak with such confidence, the others couldn't help but start to have doubts.

Could it be that Xu An really has a special skill?

Finally, it was elementary school student Lin Zihao who asked the question on behalf of everyone.

"Brother Xu, can you really do magic tricks?"

"What kind of magic trick is it exactly?"

Everyone turned their attention to Xu An, only to see him say with a confident expression:

"Do you believe I can open the lock without a key?"

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of surprise.

How to open the lock without a key?

This doesn't sound like the little magic trick they were imagining.

"Xiao Xu, did you bring a specially made magic lock?"

Zhang Lin couldn't help but ask.

This magic trick clearly requires special props.

The others in the courtyard also showed expressions of agreement.

The elementary school students, however, were somewhat disappointed.

Although magic props are part of magic, using magic props just doesn't feel as cool as magic tricks!

Seeing the disappointed expressions on the faces of the elementary school students in the yard, Xu An waved his hand and smiled.

"No magic props needed, just pure magic!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned.

Zhang Lin asked again, as if to confirm:

"Xiao Xu, you mean a regular lock will do, no magic props needed???"

Xu An nodded.

This time, the crowd was no longer surprised, but instead began to question the situation.

Not a single person in the live stream believed it.

[Unless you use magic tools to pick the lock? Are you planning to use a bite to open it, buddy?]

I think An Gou has gotten too cocky; he'll say anything now!

That's right, it's a magic trick, not sorcery!

Upon hearing Xu An's words, the elementary school students all showed interest in their eyes.

They probably think that magic is just a type of sorcery.

The elementary school student, whom Xu An had previously called "Little Ox," ran straight to his home, which wasn't far from the hut, grabbed a small brass lock about the size of his palm, and excitedly said to Xu An:

"Brother Xu, please teach me how to open this lock! If you succeed, I'll forgive you for losing to me in the game last time!"

Upon hearing this, Xu An said irritably:

"I already told you, last time it was because I wasn't in good form, and I didn't get my signature hero!"

She smoothly took the brass lock from the calf's hand.

The lock body and shackle of the brass lock both showed signs of rust, and there were also many scratches on the brass-colored lock body, indicating that it had been used for many years.

Everyone became interested in the lock.

This lock was clearly for Xiao Niu's own use, not a magic prop prepared in advance by Xu An.

Everyone watched with anticipation as Xu An prepared to unlock the door, wondering what method he would use.

Xu An observed for a moment and then frowned.

Seeing this, the calf standing nearby asked nervously, "Brother Xu, is it difficult to drive?"

Upon hearing this, Xu An shook his head and said in a very serious tone, "I need to borrow something from you!"

"What is it?" the calf asked, somewhat confused.

"Could you lend me your little red flower brooch? I need it for a magic trick!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Niu was taken aback, and then hesitantly handed over his little red flower.

The others in the cabin looked at him with strange expressions.

Is Xu An trying to trick me into giving him a red flower?

"Xu An, are you sure the little red flower has anything to do with the magic trick you're going to perform?"

Chen Zize directly voiced his doubts.

"certainly!"

As Xu An spoke, he placed the little red flower brooch between his hands, then grabbed the paperclip on the back of the brooch with his right hand, and with a little force, broke it off.

He then very skillfully inserted the slightly bent paperclip into the keyhole, seemingly fiddling with it casually for a few moments.

Before anyone could figure out what he was going to do, they suddenly heard a faint sound.

"Smack!"

The copper lock opened with a click.

Everyone gaped in astonishment.

Xu An placed the unlocked lock on the table, turned his head, looked at the crowd who hadn't yet reacted, and said with a hint of amusement in his voice.

"Isn't it open now?"

"Magic, isn't it amazing?"

Zhang Lin's lips twitched slightly.

"You call this magic???"

Seeing Zhang Lin's speechless expression, Xu An looked puzzled.

"I didn't even use a key to open the lock, isn't that magic?"

"So, tell me if the lock-picking effect is good or not?"

Before Zhang Lin could speak, the comments section answered for him.

"This is too much! You should talk to Uncle Hat!"

[What magic trick? Isn't this just unlocking a lock?]

[No way, he just casually poked the lock twice with a paperclip, and it opened???]

Even if you smash it open with a rock, what if you did?

I can't hold it in anymore! Where did he learn all these weird and wonderful skills?!

"I absolutely refuse to acknowledge this as magic!"

Hearing Zhang Lin's words, Xu An said somewhat dissatisfied, "Why not? I can still use leaves or toothpicks to open it!"

"Lock-picking magic is still magic!"

"That's black magic, right now!"

Zhang Lin blew his beard and glared at him.

Bai Ge, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but rub her forehead. She pulled the indignant Xu An aside and said with a hint of helplessness in her beautiful eyes:

"Alright, Xiao An, no matter what you say, I won't let you teach them this!"

"If they learned this, they might start by cracking their own locks!"

"Be careful, their parents might come after you!"

Upon hearing this, Xu An's previously somewhat displeased expression froze.

Thinking about the fighting spirit of those elderly men and women in Taoyuan Village.

"Very wise," Xu An sighed.

"Looks like you're not cut out for my magic tricks. Oh well, I'll teach you singing instead!"

Upon hearing this, everyone gave him an annoyed look.

You're still saying that's magic!

The people in the live stream, on the other hand, seemed to thrive on chaos.

[What a pity! Don't you think it would be amazing if these elementary school kids all learned how to pick locks and opened their own safes and other locksmiths?]

[The little house has become a training ground for demon pills, hasn't it!]

Why don't you teach me? I want to learn magic too!

Indeed, learning this will make unlocking much easier; you won't need scissors or pliers anymore, and you can use that time to scout out locations beforehand!

[This guy's profession sounds a bit niche!]

Unable to pass on his lock-picking skills, Xu An became somewhat disheartened.

While the others were interacting with the children in the yard, he went out of the yard, intending to find a place to lie down for a while, but he saw a beautiful figure leaning against a tree.

"Zhaoyue, what are you doing here?"

Jiang Zhaoyue turned her head and looked at Xu An as he walked out of the courtyard, a hint of surprise flashing in her starry eyes.

"It was a bit noisy in the yard, and I hadn't decided what to teach the children yet, so I came out first!"

Upon hearing this, Xu An also became interested.

"Aren't you an idol? You could teach them to dance!"

"There are so many boys in the courtyard, my dance is not suitable for them to perform."

Upon seeing Xu An, Jiang Zhaoyue seemed to perk up slightly, and a smile appeared on her lips.

Is the little boy dancing to a girl group song?

It does seem inappropriate.

Xu An thought about it for a moment and understood Jiang Zhaoyue's idea.

Then another idea came to him, and his eyes lit up.