Innate Dual System Stuns Everyone, Revealing Information

"No, that's not it."

Principal Zhu carefully looked Mo Fan over, then exclaimed in shock, "Mo Fan is... an Innate Dual System!"

As Principal Zhu's words fell, they were stunned once again.

Innate Dual System!

This was far more valuable than reaching Intermediate Level in three years!

"Tch, making a name for himself."

Qin Yuan watched the scene with interest.

Still, Mo Fan gaining more fame than him was actually somewhat advantageous for Qin Yuan.

Yeah, let Mo Fan draw the fire.

"If you wanted, you'd be even more famous than Mo Fan." Tang Yue's faint voice came from behind.

She knew full well that Qin Yuan hadn't just broken through to Intermediate Level in three years—he'd also mastered Intermediate Level magic and awakened the Summoning System in that same time.

That talent was in no way inferior to an Innate Dual System.

"Better not. My magical stage isn't here anyway, and I have no interest in competing with my peers." Qin Yuan smiled.

His targets had always been the renowned veteran mages.

Surpassing them was where the real challenge lay.

"You're quite confident."

"I have the grounds to be confident, don't I?"

"...I suppose so."

Tang Yue nodded in agreement.

Qin Yuan's talent was indeed worthy of setting his sights on surpassing the 'seniors.'

"Innate Dual System—that should count as a General Talent." Mu Ning Xue said.

"Mm." Qin Yuan nodded in agreement. "Our Innate Spirit Seeds are Exclusive Talents."

A mage's Innate Talent was broadly divided into three categories: General Talent, Exclusive Talent, and Calamity-prone.

"This kid, I'm taking him!"

At that moment, Zhan Kong's bold voice rang out.

"Ahem, when it comes to training, our Mage Association is more professional." Yang Zuohe cut in.

The two launched into a heated debate.

Qin Yuan wasn't particularly interested in that. Instead, he seized the gap to send Zhan Kong an invitation to chat privately later.

Zhan Kong acknowledged it before diving back into the argument.

"Sister Tang Yue, come with me later." Qin Yuan smiled.

Words alone wouldn't cut it—he needed someone 'relatively authoritative' to vouch for him, so Zhan Kong would believe it.

"Alright."

Tang Yue was a little puzzled but agreed anyway.

With her answer secured, Qin Yuan nodded, then turned back to chat idly with Mu Ning Xue, occasionally teasing and joking with her.

Mu Ning Xue would get annoyed at times, but never tired of it.

The two were very close.

Seeing Qin Yuan and Mu Ning Xue's tightly clasped hands, a faint, barely perceptible dimness flickered in Tang Yue's beautiful eyes, along with a trace of longing.

"Ah, this troublesome little brother..."

Tang Yue sighed.

The Magic Duel finally came to an end.

The shock Mo Fan had dealt to everyone would be hard to digest even after several days and nights.

Principal Zhu eventually made a 'plea' to those present, asking them not to expose Mo Fan's talent, to prevent schemers from targeting him.

The leaders of the military, the Hunter Alliance, and the Mage Association also pledged to help seal the information, to keep Mo Fan from harm.

Qin Yuan saw Mu Ning Xue home, then found Zhan Kong with Tang Yue.

"Spit it out, Qin Yuan. If you're in some trouble, don't worry—I've got a bit of 'face' in Bocheng."

Zhan Kong thumped his chest, speaking with hearty openness.

The strongest combat power in Bocheng wasn't just for show, especially with his family's 'secret arts'—holding his own against demons alone was no problem.

"Senior Zhan Kong, it's not me who's in trouble." Qin Yuan shook his head. "It's Bocheng that might be in big trouble... the Black Vatican."

The moment those words left his mouth—

Zhan Kong's eyes sharpened, his usual flippancy vanishing in an instant as his expression turned serious.

He was well aware that the Black Vatican was hiding within Bocheng—that was precisely why he had told Mo Fan to keep an eye on Yu Ang during the duel.

Yu Ang of the Mu family was under suspicion.

Zhan Kong said gravely, "Give me the details."

Anything involving the Black Vatican could not be taken lightly.

"Is Little Yuan finally going to speak up?" Tang Yue also looked surprised, listening intently.

"Sister Tang Yue uncovered this."

But Qin Yuan's words were startling.

Tang Yue: "???"

Wait, she uncovered it?

What had she uncovered? In the past two years, the only lead had been tied to Qin Yuan, and he hadn't said a thing—what did she even know?

Tang Yue was about to speak when her right hand was grasped by Qin Yuan's, a ticklish sensation spreading from her palm.

She understood—he wanted her to play along.

Though full of confusion, she instinctively cooperated. "Mm, I did find some clues about the Black Vatican..."

Lying made Tang Yue burn with shame.

Clues?

What clues could she possibly have?

"What is it?"

Zhan Kong didn't suspect a thing, knowing that Tang Yue was a member of the Judgment Association.

"We're not sure of the specifics either."

Qin Yuan paused thoughtfully before saying, "According to Sister Tang Yue's investigation, demonic creatures have been appearing frequently in Bocheng lately—not just Giant-eyed Starry Rats, but also One-eyed Demonic Wolves."

"We surveyed the areas where the demons appeared and found several man-made caves about a meter in diameter, with the scent of Black Beast Demons lingering around the entrances."

Zhan Kong's brow furrowed deeply at this.

Beside him, Tang Yue was equally shocked—she knew nothing about any of this.

"I really am a negligent judge. Such an abnormal clue—demons appearing frequently in Bocheng—and I had no idea."

Tang Yue fell into deep self-doubt.

But this wasn't the time for self-pity. The priority was to figure out what the Black Vatican was up to.

"What about those caves?" Zhan Kong asked.

"We've only done simple cover-ups for now, making sure not to alert the Black Vatican."

"How many caves, and where exactly?"

"So far we've found four. Three of them are in the Inscription Area—one at the Old Canteen of Inscribed Girls Middle School..."

Qin Yuan relayed the information about the caves to Zhan Kong, including the one still unaccounted for in the Beiling Area.

"I'll have men secretly stationed near the cave entrances." Zhan Kong nodded slightly, though his brow remained furrowed. "And the one in Beiling Area..."

If the demon caves weren't dealt with promptly, tens of thousands of lives could be in danger.

And there was no guarantee these were the only four.

"Senior Zhan Kong, we have an idea." Qin Yuan suddenly spoke.

"Let's hear it."

Zhan Kong gestured for him to continue.

"Find a reason to temporarily evacuate the people from Beiling Area—say, due to frequent demon activity, the military mages need to seal off and sweep the area."

"...That could work, but it might arouse the Black Vatican's suspicion."

"Better they get suspicious than for the people of Bocheng to be in danger."

Qin Yuan said.

From his 'God's Perspective,' he naturally knew a great deal, but it wasn't convenient to say everything outright.

In any case, the Black Vatican's arrow was already on the string—the disaster in Bocheng was a foregone conclusion. Even if they were exposed now, the enemy most likely wouldn't change their plans.

"I'll handle this matter." Zhan Kong nodded.

"Then we'll leave it to you, Senior Zhan Kong."

Qin Yuan smiled.

Soon, Zhan Kong departed, using Wind Wings to fly off. Judging by his direction, he was heading toward Snow Peak Mountain Post Station.