Demon Hunting

Hearing this, Lin Lan also felt that the Black Vatican members would not simply let things go. They had spent ten years laying the groundwork for the Bocheng disaster. Yu Ang had lurked within the Mu Family, Mu He had manipulated things from the shadows, and there was also Wu Ku, a Calamity User who could freely control the rain. Salang would come to Bocheng when the disaster struck as well.

It was simply too difficult for Lin Lan to save Bocheng from its crisis. He knew how the story would unfold, but when the time came, two Super Rank Mages would gather in Bocheng while demons ravaged the city. What could a mere beginner mage like him possibly do...

"Teacher Tang Yue, anyway, I still have to thank you for helping me apply for these magic tools."

"If the Black Vatican wants to run wild in Bocheng, I definitely won't stand by and do nothing. If they want to destroy Bocheng, they'll have to ask whether I agree first."

Lin Lan glanced at Tang Yue's originally gloomy face. It quickly returned to normal, and a meaningful curve appeared at the corner of his lips.

"You really do like talking big. Still, it's a good thing that you're willing to contribute to Bocheng."

Tang Yue's gloomy expression relaxed as she smiled faintly.

After saying goodbye to Tang Yue, Lin Lan headed to school. There was not much time left of his school days. Day after day passed in cultivation. When he had nothing to do, he would eat and drink a little and enjoy himself. He chatted nonsense with Mo Fan and Zhang Xiaohou, traded a few barbs whenever Zhao Kun San came looking to be cursed at, and before he knew it, Lin Lan had become first in the class.

Principal Zhu summoned Lin Lan to his office.

"Lin Lan, this is your Star Dust Magic Tool for this month."

Principal Zhu picked up a bracelet from his desk and handed it to Lin Lan.

"No need, Principal Zhu. Leave it for the other students to use. I don't need it anymore."

Lin Lan waved it off. He already had a spirit-grade Star Dust Magic Tool, so he had no use for an ordinary-grade one. Leaving it for the other students could be considered a small benefit for them.

"It's fine if you don't need it. I called you here today mainly because there's something else."

Principal Zhu did not say much when he saw Lin Lan refuse. As for this student's strength, even he could no longer see through it. Lin Lan had taken first place in the test the day before yesterday, and that was enough.

"Please go ahead, Principal Zhu."

Lin Lan said.

"Bocheng has always had a place that is greatly beneficial to the cultivation of young mages: the Earth Sacred Spring."

"It can triple the cultivation speed of beginner mages for one day, allowing them to reach the Intermediate Mage level faster. It has always been Bocheng's treasured land."

"Every year, one mage is selected to cultivate within it. This spot is chosen from among the school and the great families."

Principal Zhu explained to Lin Lan.

"Principal Zhu, so the school has chosen me?"

Lin Lan asked curiously. The Earth Sacred Spring could indeed help his cultivation, but that would be half a year from now. By then, he might already have broken through to the Intermediate Mage level. Bocheng's Earth Sacred Spring was too weak and would be of little use to an Intermediate Mage.

"Yes. The school plans to choose one between you and Mo Fan. You'll have to fight for this spot yourselves."

Principal Zhu nodded in reply.

"I see. Alright, thank you, Principal Zhu. I understand."

"Then I'll definitely fight hard for the spot and beat those family heirs flat on the ground. I won't let the school down."

Lin Lan's gaze sharpened slightly before he smiled. Although he was not particularly interested, he still had to put on the proper show.

"How is your cultivation now?"

Principal Zhu was rather curious about Lin Lan's cultivation. This student usually kept a low profile and never revealed his abilities. Being able to kill a Ghost Wolf Beast and take first place showed that he was anything but ordinary.

"Lightning Seal, third level."

After a drizzling spring rain, Bocheng's weather turned cold for several days before warming up again, remaining steeped in a balmy atmosphere.

For some reason, with the arrival of spring, the number of demons outside had begun to increase again. Yet the Black Vatican had remained quiet.

Bocheng wilderness.

"Mo Fan, use Lightning Seal!"

Lin Lan shouted at Mo Fan. Two One-Eyed Demon Wolves in the forest lunged at Mo Fan the next second, their fangs bared.

"Lightning Seal—Raging Strike!"

Mo Fan directly unleashed a third-level Lightning Seal, blasting both One-Eyed Demon Wolves in the head.

"Zzzzt—"

"Bang—"

The two One-Eyed Demon Wolves fell in response to the lightning strike, their bodies charred black and their skulls blown open.

"Not bad! Mo Fan, you're using Lightning Seal so skillfully now, and your reactions are pretty good too."

Lin Lan had originally intended to make a move, but Mo Fan had resolved everything himself. Mo Fan's progress truly was astonishing.

"Hehehe... Of course. I'm terrifyingly strong now."

"Every time I come out to hunt demons, I not only make money but also improve my strength quickly. I don't want to join the City Demon Hunting Squad anymore." Mo Fan chuckled smugly. Through his frequent demon hunting, he had now reached the peak of the beginner level in both Elements, and his combat experience had grown rapidly as well.

"Don't get too cocky. My Space Element is almost at the Intermediate Mage level. You're only a tiny bit stronger than me right now." Lin Lan cracked his knuckles and teased Mo Fan.

"Damn! You're almost an Intermediate Mage already?" Mo Fan instantly felt much less delighted. He had been desperately chasing after Lin Lan every day, yet just when he had finally caught sight of Lin Lan's taillights, he was about to be left eating dust again.

"Absolutely." Lin Lan was only one opportunity away from a breakthrough. Once he crossed that threshold, a bright future would lie before him.

As they spoke, two remnant souls flew out of the One-Eyed Demon Wolves and drifted into Mo Fan's Little Mudfish pendant.

"Mo Fan, that little loach of yours is always stealing food. I really want to throw it into a cesspit." Lin Lan could not help getting angry at the sight of Little Mudfish. Most of the demons he had worked so hard to kill had their remnant souls sucked away by Little Mudfish. Just how greedy was that loach...

"Don't be angry, don't be angry. I'll have a good talk with it when we get back."

Mo Fan wore an apologetic smile. His little loach had done something wrong, and he felt quite embarrassed toward the hard-working Master Lin.

"Fine, let's go back. Next time we go demon hunting, I'll snatch your little loach first and hide it somewhere." This was not the first or second time Lin Lan had had this idea. All told, he had only absorbed six remnant souls, while Little Mudfish had absorbed more than twelve, most of them stolen from him. Still, the loach seemed to know the relationship between Mo Fan and him, so it had not taken everything. Otherwise, it would already be living in a cesspit.

"No, no, no! We already split the profits sixty-forty. Little Mudfish is just like that. I'll talk to it again when we get back." Mo Fan hurriedly stopped Lin Lan from acting on that idea. Little Mudfish was his treasure; how could he let Lin Lan hide it away?

"Let's go. Back to Bocheng." Lin Lan said nothing more and headed back with Mo Fan.

This time, they had killed four One-Eyed Demon Wolves and sold them to Wang Dafu for 850,000. They split the money sixty-forty: Mo Fan received 340,000, while Lin Lan received 510,000.

"Lanzi, you're really smart. Coming out to hunt demons feels like the best decision I've ever made with you." Mo Fan looked at his bank card and sighed. Not only had he improved his strength and earned money, but his hunter rank had also risen to Advanced Hunter. That was an identity to have when traveling outside.

"What are you planning to do with the money?" Lin Lan was curious about what Mo Fan intended to spend it on and could not help asking.

"I bought Xin Xia a phone before. Next, I'll buy her some dresses and send fifty thousand to my dad."

"I still have 1.6 million left. I'm planning to buy another house in Bocheng. Once I go elsewhere to develop, my dad will still have a place to live." Mo Fan was very pleased with his plan. The corners of his lips rose slightly, and his eyes were filled with longing.

Lin Lan's face immediately darkened when he heard that. Come on, man?

"Buying a house right before the Bocheng disaster? When the demons come, let's see who's still acting tough..."