Full-Time Mage: Starting From Obtaining the White Tiger Pendant

Tang Yue watched from the side in surprise. She hadn't expected a student to be so quick, accurate, and ruthless. His actions were decisive and clean, and his strength seemed to have increased. He had dealt with the vicious wanted criminal without her needing to intervene.

Afterward, Lu Jun approached a pillar of Rose Flame by the Reservoir Ground Fissure. A stream of azure water enveloped his body, and his Water Shield resisted the waves of intense heat, distorting the surrounding air.

He took out a special box for storing Spirit Seeds and carefully used his Gold Element Magic Energy to draw it in. As he closed the lid, the rose-red glow that had been illuminating the area vanished.

A top-grade Fire Element Spirit Seed, the Rose Flame, was his!

Lu Jun breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the four people controlled by the Curse Net. A Great Evil Spider, black and red, dangled above their heads, its ferocious mouthparts open. Wisps of transparent Soul Power were seeping out from the crowns of their heads.

If he didn't act, these four would have their souls completely drained and die.

The Intermediate Mages nearby had all fainted.

He controlled his Star Seeds, and a semi-transparent ripple spread out. White light flashed in his eyes: Level 3 Spirit Ripple - Mind Wall.

In the ethereal realm, four dusty, silent 'heart-lakes' in front of him suddenly erected transparent, crystalline walls, blocking the black and red demonic claws.

The next moment, Dongfang Jun and the others awoke. Their dormant minds began to stir, and their mental intent focused, desperately resisting the Curse Trap.

Hiss~ The Great Evil Spider above roared in anger. It was, after all, an Intermediate magic. With a Mind Mage interfering, the four Intermediate Mages' resistance finally broke free from the shackles.

The evil spider slowly disappeared, seemingly returning to the Dark Plane, and the Soul Power net was also broken.

Dongfang Jun and the others collapsed weakly. He said hoarsely, "Thank you, brother. My Dongfang Family will surely remember this."

Hearing this, Lu Jun waved his hand dismissively and didn't pay it any mind. He looked at the spot where the evil spider had disappeared, lost in thought. The four branches of Black Magic were all closely related to the legendary Dark Plane, serving as bait deliberately scattered by its rulers into the human world.

He glanced at the four people. They had been drained of soul power by the evil spider for quite some time, and it would likely take a long period of recuperation, possibly even leaving lingering effects.

Curse Mages were divided into two types: those who inflicted torment and those who took lives by devouring souls. The former merely caused suffering and were used in duels, while the latter were purely killing techniques, strictly forbidden by the Magic Association in public. (Original text, Chapter 1330)

Even if one survived a curse, there were significant after-effects. The Curse Element had always been powerful for this very reason: it was unpredictable, and even powerful individuals could fall victim, making it very troublesome.

Chapter 57: The Temptation of Home

Lu Jun didn't engage in much further conversation with Dongfang Jun. He wasn't on the same path as these scions of noble families. Saving him was merely a casual act, not seeking any reward or forming a connection.

He quickly walked up to Tang Yue and said in a low voice, "Let's go. I got what I came for, and the target is dealt with."

However, when he called out a few times, the woman beside him trembled slightly but remained motionless.

Seeing this, Lu Jun realized something was wrong. He reached out and grasped Tang Yue's wrist, feeling a burning heat. Before he could react, a pair of jade hands tightly gripped his palm.

"The effects of the medicine are kicking in. You... you take me to a safe place. I can control it myself."

Tang Yue panted slightly, her beautiful eyes hazy and unfocused. Her long legs were unsteady, and her hot, soft body leaned against him. She had already felt something in the dense forest earlier, which was why Lu Jun's provocations had affected her.

Damn it. Lu Jun glanced around, gritted his teeth, and pulled the mature woman's soft waist into his arms, hoisting her onto his shoulder. The Magic Tool, Azure Cloud Boots, on his feet flashed, and he sprinted down the mountain.

Ugh! A sharp pain in her abdomen made Tang Yue gag unexpectedly, and she was stunned. She had considered many possibilities, but she never imagined the young man would carry her so 'roughly.'

But he had to admit, the speed of the Magic Tool was incredible.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Jun was carrying Tang Yue back to the hotel. The wind howled along the way, creating afterimages that others couldn't see.

A short while later, the same front desk attendant at the hotel looked at the couple from earlier with astonishment. He suddenly understood, initially thinking it was an old man with a young woman, but now realizing it was something else entirely.

He gave Lu Jun a thumbs-up, thinking how brilliant he was to turn the tables so completely in just one day.

Lu Jun felt bewildered. He quickly carried Tang Yue back to their room and threw her onto the bed, pausing to catch his breath, holding his waist.

Before he could even cast his Mind Magic, [Soothing], the woman's wild, long legs coiled around him like white pythons. Her hips pressed down, tripping him and sending him falling onto the bed, crashing directly into her.

At this moment, Lu Jun felt like he had fallen onto a soft, hot cushion. He lifted his head slightly, and a small, rose-red mouth kissed him.

Mmmph! Lu Jun's eyes widened. His first kiss was gone? What a loss! And this woman was even trying to probe deeper into his mouth.

He was slightly dazed. Before he could savor the moment, a force pushed him from his chest, sending him rolling to the side.

It turned out Tang Yue had regained a sliver of consciousness and pushed him away, looking incredibly shy.

Lu Jun was still stunned. Soon, he felt another wave of heat wash over him. The woman, flailing wildly, got up and lunged at him, pinning him to the bed.

Lu Jun felt numb. If this continued, let alone saving anyone, he himself would be completely ensnared.

"Ling Yi, Soothing!"

But he had always been a gentleman, embodying the pure, naive spirit of a student. He disdained taking advantage of someone in distress and decisively cast his magic, his eyes fixed on Tang Yue above him, suppressing the vixen!

Tang Yue's body trembled as if doused with cold water. The ripples in her heart-lake calmed, and she regained her composure. She looked down at Lu Jun. This position was very embarrassing, but she showed no outward reaction.

Next, she got off the soft bed and sat on the sofa, her clothes slightly disheveled, her short skirt almost up to her waist, her full buttocks creating an astonishing curve as they pressed down.

For a moment, the only sounds in the room were their ragged breaths.

Lu Jun quickly cast Soothing on himself to calm down, finally letting out a sigh of relief. He asked, "How are you feeling now?"

"Me?" Tang Yue frowned slightly, appearing to be in pain. The burning desire in her body and the calm, cool state of her mind clashed violently, creating an unbearable mismatch.

Material determines consciousness, but Mind Magic had altered this structure, leaving her mentally lucid yet dazed.

Seeing Tang Yue's dazed appearance, Lu Jun didn't ask further, knowing she was not in a good state.

Unfortunately, he hadn't rested long before a plump, soft body lunged at him again as the effect of the Mind Magic wore off.

"Calm down." Lu Jun placed his hands on Tang Yue's rounded, beautiful shoulders. White light flashed in his eyes as he administered another dose of 'calming medicine.'

Soon, the mature woman lay limply back on the sofa, her eyes rolling back, drool escaping the corner of her mouth as she panted.

Seeing this, Lu Jun muttered, feeling like Mind Magic might have a hidden catch. Would using Soothing too much create some kind of unhealthy dependence?

But since he'd already done it, he could only grit his teeth and continue.

Before long, Tang Yue lunged forward again. Lu Jun reluctantly prepared to cast a spell, but just then, his phone suddenly rang from his pocket.

The ringtone was piercingly loud in the quiet room.

He frowned slightly, placing a hand on Tang Yue's shoulder while reaching for his phone. Upon seeing who it was, his brow twitched. It was his sister, Lu Mei. At such a critical moment, it was a disaster!

Lu Jun considered pretending not to see it, putting the phone aside, and giving Tang Yue another Mind Soothing to place her back on the sofa.

However, the ringing from the phone continued relentlessly, possessing a determined air of not giving up until answered.

Hearing this, Lu Jun's face fell. He remained unmoved. Damn it, he was trying to save someone, why did it feel like he was caught in some illicit affair that required secrecy?

But as he looked at the beautiful woman on the opposite sofa, writhing and groaning slightly, he suddenly fell silent. It really wouldn't be easy to explain.

Fortunately, after ringing a few times, his sister finally stopped calling.

Meanwhile, in Magic City, Lu Mei sat in meditation, her brow furrowed as she stared at the communicator in her hand. She wondered what was on her mind. Had her brother not answered because he was on a mission?

She thought to herself, Fine, I can't disturb him. If he doesn't reply in a few more hours, I'll go find him.

Back with Lu Jun, after a prolonged struggle with Tang Yue, she finally quieted down. Her mature and alluring face was etched with exhaustion, and she turned to the side, falling into a deep sleep, clearly drained both physically and mentally.

Seeing this, he let out a sigh of relief. He had used a high frequency of Mind Stardust today, leaving his Magic Energy depleted. However, his mastery of magic had grown significantly. He was at the peak of Primary level, and with a few months of quiet focus, he might break through to Intermediate level.

"I guess this is a blessing in disguise,"

Lu Jun scoffed at himself. He had intended to leave the room, but he was afraid something might happen if no one was there to protect her, so he stayed and drifted into a light sleep.

After an unknown amount of time, Tang Yue woke up first. Seeing her clothes in disarray and a large expanse of her fair skin exposed, she was startled. She quickly checked her entire body and, finding no serious injuries, breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Then she saw Lu Jun half-lying on the bed. A slight flutter arose in her heart, and she remembered yesterday's events. Her face flushed, and she covered it with her hands.

Tang Yue took a deep breath, grabbed a sticky note, and wrote down her thanks. Without disturbing the young man, she quietly left.

If she had to sum up her thoughts in one sentence, it would be: I'm too embarrassed to face him.

Not long after Tang Yue left, Lu Jun woke up. Seeing the thank-you note, he scratched his head. Well, it was a worthwhile trade, I guess. I got a Spirit Seed, and sacrificing a little of my dignity for it is acceptable.

As the thought crossed his mind, he was startled. How did I become as thick-skinned and shameless as Mo Fan?

Indeed, proximity to vermilion stains one red, and proximity to ink stains one black!

"Achoo!" Mo Fan, who was miserably cultivating in his apartment in Magic City, sneezed. He said to himself with a strange sense of pride, "Hahaha, a beautiful woman must be thinking of me."

Chapter 58: Getting Away With It

Lu Jun got up and called his sister first. As soon as she answered, he heard her lazy and pleasant voice: "Hello, did you finish your mission last night? I didn't hear from you all day yesterday and got a bit worried."

Hearing this, Lu Jun's heart warmed for a moment, but then he felt a pang of guilt. "Ah, it's okay, it's all sorted. I'll be back tomorrow. Oh, right, I had a huge haul this time."

On the other end of the line, Lu Mei hummed softly, "It's good that you're okay. The harvest doesn't matter."

My goodness, she's so gentle. Lu Jun felt he couldn't handle it. He wondered if it was the lingering passion from yesterday, his mind wandering.

He couldn't help but say, "Sis, we're rich now. I got an ultimate Spirit Seed."

"Huh?" Lu Mei was slightly surprised. "That's really not simple. Very impressive. But it must have been dangerous, were you hurt?"

Her immediate concern for his safety made Lu Jun feel like he was being manipulated.

The next words, however, made him break out in a cold sweat. He heard a voice float from the communicator:

"Teacher Tang Yue is willing to help you make money, she's a good person. We didn't get to chat properly during the Bo City battle. I thought I'd never see her again after we parted ways. Now that you have a chance, invite her over to thank her."

Lu Jun fell silent. Sis, this isn't something we can just invite over! Yesterday's events were too awkward, and he didn't feel comfortable approaching Tang Yue. Most importantly, he didn't know how she felt.

"Sigh," he said. "Teacher Tang is an adjudicator; she doesn't have time. She had to report back early this morning. We'll get to know each other better another time."

"This..." Lu Mei hesitated. "Why don't you still tell her? See if she can come."

"Okay, if it's possible, I'll come back today." Lu Jun agreed. After dealing with his sister, he hesitated for a moment. Honestly, he really didn't want to call Tang Yue right now. It was too awkward for both of them.

Perhaps only after some time had passed could they face each other calmly again and return to being friends.

Immediately, he decided to make the call anyway. If he didn't sort this out, and his sister contacted Tang Yue, wouldn't it all be exposed instantly?

In an apartment in Hangzhou's West Lake, Tang Yue held her phone. Seeing Lu Jun's call, her face instantly flushed. But she didn't choose to ignore it and answered the call.

The young man's first words on the other end made her unable to maintain her composure. His sincere voice said, "If you're willing, then I'll take responsibility. And I'm sorry."

"Pfft." Tang Yue had wanted to maintain some last shred of dignity and act like strangers with this guy, but hearing these words, she couldn't help but chuckle. Her heart softened. She thought about it again; he had rushed over to save her. She should be the one thanking Lu Jun. They were adults, after all. One should be able to face awkwardness calmly. He was just a child.

Her tone inadvertently became much gentler. "It's alright, I'm fine. You don't need to take responsibility. Nothing happened. You came to save me, so I should be thanking you. What's up? Why did you call me?"

Hearing this, Lu Jun breathed a sigh of relief. Teacher Tang was indeed a mature woman, so generous. Then he stammered, "My sister wants you to come over and meet her."

"Ah?" Tang Yue was stunned. A sentence flashed through her mind: Meeting the parents?!

She quickly shook her head. Her age difference with Lu Jun was too great. She was even a year or two older than his sister. It was completely unsuitable. Although a mage's cultivation was profound and could delay aging, allowing them to live for over a hundred years, she couldn't overcome that mental hurdle.

No, no, no. Tang Yue shook her head. How did her thoughts go there? She tried to keep her tone as neutral as possible. "What's going on?"

Lu Jun said, "She just wants to thank you in person."

Tang Yue understood and said, "Then forget it. The Rose Flame Spirit Seed is rightfully yours. If you contact her for me with your flying message, I can chat with her."

After hanging up, Lu Jun breathed a sigh of relief. He checked the time and realized it was already noon. Socializing was so tiring for both of them. He wondered how those time management masters managed to chat on multiple lines.

In the afternoon, Lu Jun took the Spirit Seed and went home by car. As soon as he entered the door, he saw that Lu Mei had already prepared dinner. She was lying on the sofa, watching a variety show, with her slender and voluptuous fair legs resting on the armrest, her fair and tender feet dangling.

He was slightly stunned, feeling a bit dazed, as if he were still in Bo City in the past.

As he walked in, he felt a strange sensation, like a husband returning home exhausted to find his wife had already prepared a lavish dinner.

His sister said without looking up, "You're back. Eat first. Why didn't you bring Teacher Tang Yue back?"

Lu Jun was greatly embarrassed. What did she mean by "bring back"? He said sheepishly, "She didn't have time to come. I've forwarded the flying message to you, so you can chat at your leisure."

"Oh, right." He took out the Magic Energy box and handed it to his sister. "Go to the Magic Association and swap out that Wind Spirit Seed."

"Mhm!" Lu Mei's beautiful eyes brightened, and she accepted it calmly. They were family, after all. She hadn't hesitated to pool money with Lu Jun to buy special metal before, nor had she hesitated with the Water Spirit Seed.

Seeing his sister take the Spirit Seed, Lu Jun relaxed as she added Tang Yue as a friend and started tapping on her phone, chatting and chuckling. She didn't ask him any more questions, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he was very curious about what they were talking about, he wisely chose not to disturb them and managed to get through the situation.

The next day, the siblings headed straight to the auction house and exchanged the Rose Flame for that Wind Element Spirit Seed [Demonic Wind].

This Wind Seed from the Qinling Mountains had a 2.5x power bonus. Its special effect was "Feather Fluff," causing wounds cut by wind blades to bleed uncontrollably and be unable to heal. This characteristic was very effective against Demonic Beasts that were large in size and had tenacious vitality.

With this, Lu Mei reached the peak of intermediate level in Dual Elements, possessing two Spirit Seeds. Her combat power increased significantly, and setting aside those with monstrous innate talent, she was enough to sweep aside ordinary experts.

With their combat power greatly enhanced, both of them were itching for action and decided to hunt Demonic Beast hordes in the wild. Relying solely on the Magic City City Demon Hunting Squad, earning a hundred million seemed like a distant dream.