During Training, the Teachers' Conversation

Ten days later.

The twenty-person team formed by Qin Yuan, Mo Fan, Zhang Xiaohou, and the others had traveled the fastest and was about to reach their destination.

They had not encountered any major difficulties along the way. With the power of Elementary Level One magic, they could handle everything just fine.

When thirsty, they drank mountain spring water; when hungry, they hunted some wild game.

It was called wilderness training, but it felt more like a real-life version of "Wilderness Survival."

"System, check in."

Qin Yuan walked at the front of the team and silently muttered to himself.

[ Ding, detected that the host has checked in for seven days. Weekly Check-in in progress.]

[ Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining Golden Boar Jerky x100 packs.]

"Golden Boar, a Servant-level Demonic Beast. It is slightly stronger than a One-eyed Demonic Wolf. Its most famous feature is its golden meat—rich without being greasy, pleasantly chewy, and enticingly golden."

After glancing at the description, Qin Yuan took twenty packs of jerky from the System Space and handed them out. "There's still a short distance left. Everyone, give this jerky a try."

The moment he spoke, Mo Fan and the others' eyes lit up, and they all gathered around.

"Huh? Why is this jerky so golden?"

"Holy shit, this is Golden Boar meat!"

"The Golden Boar that Teacher Zhang said was nearly extinct?"

"Yes, yes, that one!"

"..."

After receiving a pack each, everyone stared at the golden jerky in their hands in shock.

"Thanks, Qin!"

The group called out with smiles.

Qin Yuan merely smiled and said nothing.

He tore open a pack as well and tasted the Golden Boar meat. After chewing for a moment, he found that its texture and flavor truly lived up to its reputation.

"I heard this stuff isn't just rare—it's expensive too!"

"How expensive?"

"They say a pound costs six figures now!"

The group chatted as they ate, with their destination already within reach.

Just as they left, a military mage responsible for recording emerged from the forest behind them.

After jotting down a few notes on his form, the corner of his mouth twitched. "They're fucking loaded. Golden Boar meat... you can't buy it even if you have money."

After feeling envious for a while, he disappeared back into the forest.

On an open lawn.

Several instructors and teachers from Tianlan Magic High School had gathered there. Each held a specially made pair of binoculars as they looked into the distance.

"Damn, that much Golden Boar meat? They're fucking rich. Qin Yuer really spoils her little brother. Could he possibly not be her biological brother?"

Zhan Kong muttered to himself.

Seeing Qin Yuan take out twenty packs of Golden Boar Jerky had genuinely shocked him.

Though this luxury food was delicious, it was extremely expensive, and it was now practically impossible to buy.

That was because Golden Boars had nearly been eaten to extinction by humans several decades ago.

Tang Yue had also been watching Qin Yuan's movements. Seeing him spend so lavishly, she could not help cursing inwardly, "That little brat is such a spendthrift."

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~

At that moment, strange sounds came from the bushes behind them, and a man wearing a straw hat walked out.

"Boss, as of now, group three has performed the best. They're about to reach their destination."

"Among them, Qin Yuan, Mo Fan, Zhou Min, Zhang Xiaohou, Xu Zhaoting, and the other five people have performed especially well. They handled cliffs, flowing river, Demonic Vines, and the like perfectly."

"They are also fairly proficient in using magic. Qin Yuan in particular uses it no differently from experienced mages like us."

The man in the straw hat reported truthfully.

"Oh?"

Zhan Kong raised a brow in surprise. "I didn't expect group three to have so many promising mage seedlings."

"Not bad. Record them all. Just like Mu Bai from Group One earlier, give them all high scores after the training ends."

Pan Lijun, standing nearby, nodded. "Yes, Boss."

Zhan Kong gave a slight nod and continued watching the students in the distance. He murmured, "You rookies, bounty missions aren't that simple. This is only the beginning."

"A true mage is not a flower hiding in a greenhouse."

"Let me see just how many of them can keep their heads under the claws and fangs of Bai Yang's Ghost Wolf Beast and cast their magic."

"Using a Summoned Beast to train the students, test their ability to react on the spot, and build up their courage beforehand... Boss Zhan Kong has truly put a great deal of thought into this." Xue Musheng said with feeling.

"As I should."

Zhan Kong nodded slightly, looking a little proud.

"But what if they kill the Ghost Wolf Beast?" Tang Yue suddenly asked.

"Impossible!"

A military mage in uniform blurted out.

He was none other than Bai Yang, the owner of the Ghost Wolf Beast.

Bai Yang shook his head decisively. "They're just a bunch of wet-behind-the-ears rookies. Even if someone has mastered Elementary Level Two magic, they absolutely will not be a match for the Ghost Wolf Beast."

The Ghost Wolf Beast was even slightly stronger than a One-eyed Demonic Wolf.

Moreover, it was his Summoned Beast. Having undergone systematic training, its actual combat strength was greater than that of a mature team of Beginner Mages.

"Hahaha, Teacher Tang Yue is talking about Classmate Qin Yuan, isn't she?"

"Classmate Qin Yuan is indeed exceptionally talented, but he is still far from being able to deal with a Ghost Wolf Beast that has undergone systematic training."

"That's right. Qin Yuan has an Innate Spirit Seed, so he's probably already Elementary Level Two... but he isn't a lightning or fire mage. He's only an Ice Mage, so his damage is somewhat lacking."

Several teachers chuckled.

Tang Yue did not respond. She merely smiled faintly and thought, Little Yuan's Ice Element magic might not be merely Elementary Level Two.

"An Innate Spirit Seed, Elementary Level Two?"

When Bai Yang heard the teachers' discussion, he was first startled, then a trace of gloom flashed through his eyes.

Other than Zhan Kong, the several people among the instructors were also shocked to hear that Qin Yuan possessed an "Innate Spirit Seed." Still, they were old enough not to overreact.

"If they can truly kill the Ghost Wolf Beast, I absolutely will not be stingy. Every one of them will receive an S-Class rating."

Zhan Kong said calmly.

Those seemingly useless ratings depended on who gave them.

An S-Class evaluation from a High-level Mage like him would be of immense help to the students when they applied to magic academies in the future.

Hundred Herbs Valley.

To the south was a palm-shaped lake, while to the north was a raised mountain pass.

The destination of the bounty mission was the most conspicuous cave ahead. From afar, it looked dark and somewhat chilly.

Group three—Qin Yuan's group—was the first to arrive.

"There won't be a One-eyed Demonic Wolf inside, right?" A petite girl in the team asked weakly.

"Don't worry, He Yu." Zhang Xiaohou patted his chest confidently. "If we really run into a One-eyed Demonic Wolf, with our coordination, we'll definitely be able to put up a fight."

"Alright, Houzi, quiet down."

After saying that, Mo Fan stepped forward and stood alongside Qin Yuan. "Old Qin, do you think this bounty mission will really be that simple?"

Mo Fan might have been a little scatterbrained, but he was not an idiot. He still had the judgment he needed.

At least, whenever he was reliable, he was quite reliable.

"If it were simple, it wouldn't be called a bounty mission."

Qin Yuan smiled and replied.

His Spiritual Power had already reached the Second Realm, so his senses were sharper than those of the others.

Although he could not determine the exact situation inside the cave, he could vaguely sense an extremely active presence within.