After the Disaster

Lin Lan and Mo Fan rode the Crimson Wind Eagle toward the Safety Barrier. Their friends inside eagerly awaited their return; every time they saw a Sky Eagle, they would get excited, only to become disappointed when they realized it was not the two of them.

"What a pity. We couldn't kill Yu Ang," Lin Lan said regretfully. He could not use the Spatial Mark on Yu Ang either. There were experts within the Black Vatican, and the Spatial Mark merely used special particles in space to leave a mark. A mage with strong perception could notice that a patch of spatial particles on Yu Ang's body was different. If it was discovered, it would only bring trouble upon himself.

"I never expected Yu Ang to be part of the Black Vatican. Looks like the Mu Family raised themselves a lackey. I wonder whether Mu Ningxue will be affected," Mo Fan said. He did not care much about Yu Ang, but he was deeply concerned about Mu Ningxue.

"You really are a simp." Lin Lan felt that Mo Fan was utterly the king of simps. Still, he succeeded in the end, so it was a good outcome.

Amid their idle chatter, the Crimson Wind Eagle arrived at the Safety Barrier.

"Look! Is that them? That eagle looks exactly like Lin Lan's!" Zhou Min shouted excitedly at everyone, waving at the Crimson Wind Eagle. Hearing her call, everyone looked up at the sky.

"Oh, Lanzi, there are people waiting for us down there." Mo Fan stuck his head out and looked below. His hair was whipped up by the wind, but he paid it no mind as he continued gazing downward.

"Big Eagle, fly down!" The Crimson Wind Eagle descended, reaching the ground shortly afterward.

"It's fine, as long as you're fine." Seeing that the two were safe, Mo Jiaxing finally relaxed. He and Xin Xia had been searching for Mo Fan and Lin Lan earlier, and only learned from Mu Ningxue that the two had gone back to Bocheng. Worried, they had waited here ever since.

"Brother Mo Fan, Brother Lan, it's wonderful that you're alright." Tears filled Xin Xia's eyes. Overjoyed to see them unharmed, she spoke with concern written all over her face.

"It's alright, Xin Xia. Isn't Lanzi here with me? With the two of us together, those demon beasts were easy to deal with," Mo Fan hurriedly reassured her.

"Mo Fan, are you two alright?" Mu Ningxue appeared cold, but she had been deeply worried about their safety. "We're fine. This belongs to you, right?" Mo Fan had asked Lin Lan for the photo while they were on the Crimson Wind Eagle, intending to put on a good show in front of Mu Ningxue. Seeing this, Lin Lan quickly moved far away. Sure enough, the moment Mu Ningxue took it and checked it, she excitedly hugged Mo Fan again, leaving him grinning foolishly...

"Brother Lan, it's really great that you're alright." After surviving this life-and-death crisis together, Zhang Xiaohou and He Yu had clearly grown much closer, and He Yu had remained by Zhang Xiaohou's side.

"You brat, what could possibly happen to us? Monkey, make sure you treat He Yu well from now on." Lin Lan teased Zhang Xiaohou, making He Yu's cheeks flush. At that moment, Zhang Yinglu walked up to Lin Lan.

"Lin Lan, thank you for saving me. This is my thanks to you." Zhang Yinglu stood on tiptoe and kissed Lin Lan. Once she was done, she ran away shyly. "Seriously? The male lead's plotline is actually happening to me?" Lin Lan felt somewhat helpless. With his perception, he could have avoided it completely, but it was a girl's heartfelt gesture, so he could understand.

"Lin Lan, come with me." Teacher Tang Yue appeared behind Lin Lan at some point, her tone somewhat cold. Not understanding what was going on, Lin Lan followed her.

"Teacher Tang Yue, did you need something?" Lin Lan asked curiously.

"This disaster in Bocheng is over. Thanks to the information you provided, most of the people in Bocheng have been rescued. I called you over because of the promise I made to you." Tang Yue looked at Lin Lan with gratitude in her eyes.

"Teacher Tang Yue, it was simply what I should have done. But what promise?" Lin Lan could not help thinking, Could it be that Teacher Tang Yue has fallen for me too? She previously promised to...

"I mean the reward I promised you. Whatever you want, I can apply for it," Tang Yue interrupted, watching Lin Lan think. The look on his face seemed rather improper.

"Oh, right. I want a lightning-element Spirit Seed. I was just thinking about what reward I wanted." Lin Lan smiled.

"What do you need a lightning-element Spirit Seed for? Are you giving it to Mo Fan?" Tang Yue glanced toward Mo Fan. That kid was currently chatting happily with Mu Ningxue and Xin Xia.

"Why would I give it to him? It's for myself. My Spirit Seed is a growth-type Spirit Seed. It needs to absorb lightning-element heavenly treasures to improve." Lin Lan shrugged helplessly. "Other people can just buy a Soul Seed, while I have to slowly level mine up. But its upper limit might be greater than theirs."

"I've never heard of a Spirit Seed like yours. It can not only absorb other lightning-element magic, but also absorb heavenly treasures to evolve. It truly is unheard of. I'll apply for a lightning-element Spirit Seed for you, but it may take quite some time," Tang Yue said gravely. Spirit Seeds were usually held by prominent families, or else auctioned off, so it would take time.

"Teacher Tang Yue, I have plenty of time." Lin Lan did not mind.

"Where are you planning to go? Bocheng needs to be rebuilt as well, and the people of Bocheng won't be able to return for a while," Tang Yue asked Lin Lan.

"Magic City!"

In the end, most of Bocheng's people temporarily went elsewhere to make a living, waiting to return once Bocheng had been rebuilt. This disaster became an indelible memory buried deep within every Bocheng resident's soul. Some had lost family members, some had been injured, and some who survived such a catastrophe no longer wished to return to this place. No one knew what Bocheng would be like in the future...

Zhang Xiaohou still resolutely chose to become a Military Mage, wanting to protect more people. Mu Bai, Zhou Min, He Yu, and the others went to Ancient Capital Academy. Zhang Yinglu heard that Lin Lan was going to Pearl Academy and also prepared to go there.

Lin Lan traveled with Mo Fan's family to Magic City by high-speed train...

The Bocheng arc is over. The protagonist's early development is complete. From here on, the story will not entirely follow the original plot. He will participate in some major events, while everything else will depend on his own development. Chapters 39 had two overlapping chapters, but it does not affect anything.