Snow Peak Mountain Peril

"Classmate Cheng Xiaoyu, you are already five minutes late."

"Sorry. I had to take my younger sister to school this morning, so I was just a little late."

"Teacher Tang Yue, that's nothing. Classmate Cheng's grades are so outstanding that it's only right to give him a small privilege."

Xue Musheng smiled at Tang Yue, then waved Cheng Xiaoyu over and said, "Hurry up and get on the bus. We can set off now."

He would not make too many demands of Cheng Xiaoyu. After becoming the homeroom teacher of the Top Class, his own mindset had already changed. He was not as overly stubborn as before.

Cheng Xiaoyu nodded and got on the bus. Ignoring the burning gazes of many girls, he glanced around briefly and found that there were basically no empty seats left, leaving him somewhat troubled.

"Forget it, Classmate Cheng Xiaoyu. Just sit beside me."

Tang Yue saw Cheng Xiaoyu's difficulty. Her fair hand patted the seat beside her as she said with a smile.

Under the envious gazes of the boys and girls in the class, Cheng Xiaoyu sat down beside Tang Yue. He spoke helplessly.

"By the way, do I still need to take part in the Wilderness Training?"

"This is essential for every student. Your Wilderness Training results are related to your college entrance results. Although you've been on leave throughout high school, you still have to apply to a university, don't you?"

Tang Yue felt somewhat helpless about Cheng Xiaoyu. Ever since the Final Exam, he had not come to school at all. Sometimes the chances of running into him at the Hunter Union were higher than at school.

"I can sense that the aura on you isn't weak. You must have broken through again recently, right?"

"Mm. Just luck. Anyway, thank you for the five hundred thousand you gave me before. I'll repay this favor."

Cheng Xiaoyu was not someone who liked owing favors. Once he had the ability in the future, he would simply pay it back.

As for his cultivation breakthrough, last time when he had been blessed by the Lucky One, he had opened a Stardust Magic Tool from the [Random Treasure Chest], which had merely sped up his cultivation a little.

They arrived at the destination of this Wilderness Training, Snow Peak Mountain Station. Everyone got off the bus, and under the teachers' lead, they walked through the imposing stone gate, looking curiously at Snow Peak Mountain Small Village.

They would be staying here today. The station had already arranged tents and provided food as well, so there was no need to worry.

Many people could not help complaining, especially the girls who liked cleanliness. At night, they would even have to suffer the harassment of mosquitoes and insects.

Cheng Xiaoyu did not care. As long as there was a place to sleep, it was fine.

The next day, all the students lined up in the square, waiting for the Military Mage on the high platform to speak.

Before long, a Military Mage in uniform walked onto the high platform. His stern gaze swept over all the students present, and he spoke.

"Hello, students. I am your chief instructor for this training, Zhou Zhengyu. I am very glad that you have come to Snow Peak Mountain Station."

In the crowd, Cheng Xiaoyu let out a bored yawn. He had no interest in this kind of leader-like speech at all. He might as well sleep a little longer.

However, one statement from that chief instructor immediately drove away all his sleepiness.

"Don't worry. As long as you properly complete the tasks assigned to you over these days, I will generally let you pass, and you may even receive a good grade."

"Of course, I also believe that some students are unwilling to be mediocre... How about this? I just happened to accept a bounty. As long as you complete this bounty, I will give you an A for your assessment."

"I'll say this in advance: participation in this bounty is voluntary. I won't force anyone. Students who don't participate can still receive a passing score from me. As for the students who do participate, even if you don't complete it, I will still give you a decent score, as praise for your courage."

After hearing Instructor Zhou's words, the students present immediately began discussing among themselves. They had not expected there to actually be a Hidden Plot. Even the accompanying teachers were somewhat surprised by this bounty they had known nothing about.

The students were roughly divided into three groups. The first only wanted to safely and steadily obtain a score. The second did not want to get merely a passing grade and still wanted to take part in this bounty to earn a good result. The third wanted excellent results but was also afraid of the dangers they might encounter during the bounty, leaving them hesitant and unable to decide.

"Xiaoyu, are you taking part?"

Hearing Mu Bai's words, Cheng Xiaoyu rubbed his chin. He really had not expected this Wilderness Training to include something so interesting, but if it only offered a score, then he was not very interested.

"Of course, if you complete the bounty, I will personally give you a reward. That reward is a piece of Defensive Magic Equipment."

Seeing the students below looking hesitant, Instructor Zhou raised his voice and continued speaking.

At the mention of Defensive Magic Equipment, not only were the students and teachers shocked, even all the Old Hunters around the outer edge of the square became excited!

"All right. I'm taking part."

After learning that the reward could be Defensive Magic Equipment, Cheng Xiaoyu immediately changed his mind and decided to participate in this bounty mission.

In the end, only a dozen or so people chose to take part in the bounty. This number left Instructor Zhou somewhat disappointed, but it was also within his expectations. He immediately decided to have these students form a small team to complete the bounty.

Over the next few days, the group of a dozen or so people walked through the Mountains and Forests according to the map. Cheng Xiaoyu followed within the team, doing his best to act as an Invisible Person. It was not that he did not want to help; there simply had not been an opportunity for him to act yet.

Along the way, he continuously observed everyone's performance. Most of them behaved like ordinary students. Only five people could display magic: Mu Bai, Mo Fan, Zhou Min, Xu Zhaoting, Zhang Xiaohou...

Among them, the strongest should have been Mu Bai and Mo Fan. There was no problem with the former having the Mu family's help, but the latter had no background and could still cultivate to this level... However, he was not curious about the reason. It had nothing to do with him.

In the distance, Instructor Zhou held a telescope and watched this group of students pass through layer after layer of obstacles before finally arriving at the final destination. At last, a gratified smile appeared on his face.

Looking at the report handed over by his subordinate, whether it was the Wind Element student who had jumped off the cliff or the Fire and Ice Element students who had eliminated the Ghost Vine, they were all very outstanding Mages. However...

That student named Cheng Xiaoyu had not acted. He gave him a very different feeling, like a warrior who had experienced countless battles. This was his intuition as a Military Mage.

He immediately asked the teachers beside him about Cheng Xiaoyu. In an instant, his expression darkened.

Not good. My wallet is in danger!

On the other side, when everyone arrived outside a cave, everyone except Cheng Xiaoyu was somewhat covered in dirt and grime, though their faces all showed a trace of joy.

"All right, leave the rest to me. Wait outside for my good news."

After giving everyone those instructions, Cheng Xiaoyu turned into a shadow and entered the cave. Wasting only the slightest bit of time, he found the bracelet from the bounty mission on a stone platform.

Great. Now he could get himself a free piece of Defensive Magic Equipment. But... first, he had to deal with a few little rats!

He picked up a small stone and tossed it into a dark corner. The next second, several snarls rang out, and pairs of scarlet eyes became especially conspicuous in the darkness.

Ghost Monkey Face, a Deformed Human Body, pitch-black all over, as if it were wearing a tight leather bodysuit—an unbearably ugly kind of monster!

"Black Beast Demons?!"

Cheng Xiaoyu had read about them in books. This kind of monster was the symbol of the Black Vatican, but he never would have imagined that Black Beast Demons would appear in this place.

Seeing that they had been discovered, one hideous, disgusting Black Beast Demon after another sprang out, baring their teeth as they glared at Cheng Xiaoyu, their gazes as if they wanted to tear him to pieces!