Return, Defensive Magic Tool

"Instructor Bai Yang, on the orders of the Chief Instructor, placed his summon here as a test for everyone."

As soon as these words were spoken—

"What, a summon?!"

"No way, the instructors are going this far? I'm scared to death!"

"Damn, you're all missing the point. The problem now is that Qin Yuan killed Instructor Bai Yang's summon."

Everyone exclaimed in shock, their faces full of disbelief.

Qin Yuan also put on a perfectly timed expression of 'shock' and said, "Ah, I didn't know, I thought it was a demon..."

"Instructor Lu, Instructor Bai Yang won't make me pay compensation, will he?"

"Let me be clear, I don't have any money."

As he spoke, Qin Yuan flicked the blood off his Demon Slaying Tool, then put it away.

Everyone: "..."

Damn it, talking about having no money while holding a Demon Slaying Tool—you really understand what 'no money' means.

"This kid." Lu Yan twitched the corner of his mouth, feeling helpless.

Would Qin Yuan ever be short on money?

Golden Boar meat, a Space Ring, a Demon Slaying Tool—any one of these casually taken out was worth a fortune.

"Alright."

Lu Yan calmed everyone down, then raised his voice and said, "Everyone, gather and count off. We're heading back first."

Before assembling, Qin Yuan suddenly remembered the Ghost Wolf Beast's Remnant Spirit. He was about to turn and pick it up when he noticed that bastard Mo Fan had already grabbed it.

"This kid."

Qin Yuan smiled to himself, not bothering to haggle over a mere Remnant Spirit.

"Stay close, everyone. We're taking a shortcut back."

Lu Yan led the group back.

Halfway along the path, they happened to run into Zhan Kong and the others.

"Old Lu, my Ghost Wolf Beast..." Bai Yang rushed forward, extremely agitated.

As the summon's master, he already knew what had happened to the Ghost Wolf Beast, but he just couldn't accept it.

That Ghost Wolf Beast was a summon he had spent over two months taming!

"Bai Yang, the Ghost Wolf Beast is dead," Lu Yan said.

"No, my Ghost Wolf Beast!" Bai Yang cried out in grief, deeply sorrowful.

He strode forward a few steps, looked at Qin Yuan, and said excitedly, "How could you kill my Ghost Wolf Beast? It wasn't a demon at all..."

"Bai Yang!"

Zhan Kong pressed down on Bai Yang's shoulder, his voice heavy.

Bai Yang froze, then shut his mouth.

"The responsibility for this lies with me. I'll file a report for you and compensate for your loss."

After making that statement, Zhan Kong expressed a slight apology to Qin Yuan. "Instructor Bai Yang is the Ghost Wolf Beast's master. Now that it's dead, his emotions might be a bit stirred up."

"It's fine, Instructor. I understand."

Qin Yuan smiled, looking very gentle.

"Mm."

Zhan Kong nodded, then looked towards the Elite Class and announced loudly, "Let me tell you all some good news. Since Qin Yuan killed the Ghost Wolf Beast and exceeded the bounty mission's requirements, every student in this batch will receive an S-Class grade."

Even though the Ghost Wolf Beast was essentially killed by Qin Yuan alone, he always kept his word.

He never skimped on what was due.

"S... S-Class grade?!"

"Damn, I didn't do anything, and I got an S-Class grade!"

"Solid, solid! I'm definitely getting into a good magic academy now!"

"Qin Yuan... no, Brother Qin, you're my god!"

"..."

The students were incredibly excited, especially those who hadn't even reached Hundred Herbs Valley and were eliminated halfway. They had thought their future was bleak, never expecting a 'free win.'

Was this the legendary God-tier teammate?

After this incident, Qin Yuan's prestige in the Elite Class soared even higher, surpassing that of any subject teacher.

"Little Yuan, are you alright?"

Tang Yue walked over to Qin Yuan and asked.

"Sister Tang Yue, I'm fine." Qin Yuan shook his head with a smile.

What could possibly be wrong with him?

With a full set of Spirit-level Magic Tools, even if he stood still and let a Ghost Wolf Beast tear at him, it couldn't break his defense—it would just exhaust itself to death.

The two were about to say more when Zhan Kong turned around.

"Qin Yuan, in light of your outstanding performance during this Wilderness Training, this defensive Magic Tool is yours."

Under the envious gazes of the crowd, Zhan Kong tossed a defensive Magic Tool to Qin Yuan.

A Mortal Grade Magic Tool, the Sickle Bone Shield.

It was decent even among Mortal Grade items, worth around four to five hundred thousand Huaxia Coins.

"Thank you, Chief Instructor."

Qin Yuan expressed his gratitude.

Zhan Kong waved his hand. He knew Qin Yuan was doing him a favor, because given the net worth Qin Yuan had displayed, he truly didn't lack a single Mortal Grade Magic Tool.

"Everyone."

After receiving the Magic Tool, Qin Yuan made another unexpected move.

He walked before his classmates and announced loudly, "There's still over a month of Wilderness Training left, and I don't need the Magic Tool myself. So, I've decided to give this tool to the classmate who performs the best in the upcoming training!"

Zhan Kong: "???"

The instructors and teachers: "..."

The crowd: "!!!"

"Holy crap, Brother Qin, are you serious?" a male student asked excitedly.

Qin Yuan chuckled lightly, pulled Tang Yue's hand over, and said, "Teacher Tang Yue will vouch for us."

Tang Yue was startled by Qin Yuan's sudden move.

Her pretty face flushed, and she tried to pull her right hand back, but Qin Yuan held it tightly.

Fortunately, everyone was focused on Qin Yuan's words, and no one noticed this somewhat unusual, intimate gesture.

"Brother Qin is a legend!!!"

"I swear, Brother Qin is my idol from now on!"

"Classmate Qin Yuan, I'd like to ask you for some advice on magic..."

The students were so excited they nearly rushed up to toss Qin Yuan in the air.

"Good kid, you just tossed it away. Is my face really that worthless?"

Zhan Kong couldn't help but laugh and scold.

"Hehe, not at all." Qin Yuan grinned and continued, "I really don't need this Magic Tool. Why not use it to motivate everyone? Maybe it'll push them to train harder."

"If one day a genius shakes the Magic World, wouldn't that bring you glory too, Chief Instructor?"

"Hahaha, you little rascal." Zhan Kong laughed heartily, clearly pleased by the remark.

Qin Yuan smiled faintly.

Just then, he felt movement from his left hand—Tang Yue struggling.

"Still not letting go?"

Tang Yue shot Qin Yuan a glare, a blush fleeting across her face.

This Qin Yuan was getting bolder and bolder, with no sense of discretion around others.

"Sigh." Qin Yuan let go with a hint of regret. "Can't even hold hands. Sister Tang Yue really breaks my heart."

"You? Heartbroken?"

Tang Yue didn't believe it at all.

She had seen through Qin Yuan's true nature—on the surface, he seemed honest and simple, but underneath, he was a lecherous little brother Full of Bad Ideas.

"I'm human too, you know. Of course I get heartbroken."

"Oh, really? Want me to comfort you?"

"Sure, give me a kiss." Qin Yuan Grinned, utterly shameless.

"Get lost."

Tang Yue shot Qin Yuan a bashful glare, then turned and walked away without looking back.

She was afraid that if she stayed with Qin Yuan any longer, she'd let him take advantage again. Not that she really minded, but with so many eyes on them, it really wasn't a good look.

Qin Yuan naturally understood Tang Yue's thoughts. Shaking his head with a smile, he followed after her.