Full-Time Magister: The Ruler of Wind and Rain

"It's good to be young, you're not afraid of anything, but if you're weak, you're easy to die. It would be a pity if you died, since you haven't had a chance to drink good tea or coffee many times yet." The old man said slowly, and judging from his footsteps, he was going downstairs at a leisurely pace.

Wang Yu had a great deal of admiration for the grandfather and granddaughter. Although this world was fraught with danger, the mages' views on life and death were not so open-minded. The old man and his granddaughter were talking about life and death so calmly; in the words of another world, they were practically gods.

"Xiao Ding, please invite our guest in. Lingling, go get some tea from the cabinet; guests are guests." The old man's voice preceded his arrival on the first floor. Wang Yu felt less nervous, thinking that he wouldn't be rejected outright this time. He had planned this carefully before coming; it would be a huge failure if he didn't even get through the door.

Lingling came running up, while Xiaoding led Wang Yu to a seat at the table. Xiaoding then turned and went to the counter to retrieve a tea set. Just then, the old man, whose voice had been heard but not seen, finally appeared and sat opposite Wang Yu. After Lingling brought the tea, she and Xiaoding went outside, seemingly to stand guard for the old man and Wang Yu's interview.

"Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Wang Yu, I'm from Bocheng, I'm 16 years old, I awakened magic one year and two months ago, and my current cultivation level is the third level of the initial stage of wind magic." Wang Yu handed over his resume and briefly introduced the key points.

The old man took the resume but didn't look at it. Instead, he looked at Wang Yu with amusement: "Wang Yu, the first place winner in the preparatory class selection of Shanghai Academy, I know you. Lingling and I went to watch the finals, but the little girl probably didn't recognize you. I am the president of Qingtian Hunting Club, my surname is Bao. You can call me Old Man Bao from now on."

As he spoke, Old Man Bao brewed tea. "So, why do you think your level 1 mage skills are enough to become a hunter mage, and why did you choose our Azure Sky Hunting Grounds?"

"The first question is simple," Wang Yu answered confidently. "I've only been awakened for a year and I'm already at the third level of the initial stage. At this rate of cultivation, the intermediate stage is just around the corner. And you've seen my magic duel. Although it was just a battle between an initial-level mage relying on magical tools, I think that championship at least proves that I have some strength. In addition, this is my record of just solving five bounties. Although none of them were particularly difficult, it also proves that I am a qualified or even excellent hunter at the initial-level strength level."

"As for the second question," Wang Yu said, leaning closer to Old Man Bao and lowering his voice, "I've come to the Qingtian Hunting Grounds seeking refuge."

"Shelter? Interesting. Continue." Old Bao poured fragrant tea for the two of them.

Wang Yu picked up the teacup, blew on it gently, and took a sip. The tea was indeed excellent. Although Wang Yu couldn't quite put his finger on what was so good about it, it was simply delicious.

Old Man Bao wasn't in a hurry; he'd wait until Wang Yu had built up enough suspense before speaking. Sure enough, Wang Yu didn't keep him waiting long:

"You should have seen it before; my wind element possesses the power of a domain." Old Man Bao nodded slightly, signaling Wang Yu to continue. "What I'm about to say might be a bit shocking, so please be prepared."

"When I first touched the wind elemental realm, I discovered that my realm seemed to allow me to see some things about the future that are related to me, and what I'm going to talk about today is all related to this. If what I say is wrong, you can take me for a mentally ill person who's delirious in his dreams, but if it corresponds to what you know, I believe you will understand and take what I'm saying seriously."

"First, I possess the innate talent of having two magic systems." Wang Yu first conjured a wind blade in his hand, then dissipated it, condensing it into a water blade, causing Old Man Bao's eyebrows to twitch slightly. "And the wind told me that currently, a group of military mages are researching a new magic system. This magic system not only looks evil, but it also requires mages as test subjects, and so far, not a single test subject has survived. The best test subject for this kind of experiment is someone like me, whose magic system surpasses that of mages of the same rank."

Taking another sip of tea, Wang Yu continued, "Feng told me that within four years at the latest, those scoundrels among the military mages who have lost all sense of the world through their experiments will come and capture me as a test subject. After all, I can't keep my dual-elemental talent hidden forever. That's why I'm seeking protection from the Azure Sky Hunting Grounds, or rather, from you, Mr. Song, the retired priest of the Holy Judgment Academy."

As Wang Yu spoke, he kept his eyes fixed on Old Man Bao's eyes. He clearly observed that the old man's eyes flashed with surprise more than once.

This time, Wang Yu didn't keep him in suspense any longer. He continued, "You can check my whereabouts in Bocheng later. What I just mentioned is top secret even in the military. Unless you have special abilities, I have absolutely no way of knowing a single thing. But one piece of evidence is not enough, so now I want to talk about the second thing. If possible, you'd better check if there are any eavesdropping devices here."

Old Man Bao slightly raised his hand, and Wang Yu felt an invisible force surging from the old man opposite him, flashing by in an instant.

"This building is now under my control. Continue," Old Man Bao said sternly.

"The second thing I sensed from the wind, I sincerely hoped it was just my imagination, but unfortunately, it probably isn't." Wang Yu's expression was extremely solemn. "The subordinates of Cardinal Salan of the Black Vatican are planning a devastating massacre in Bo City. Two years later, they will unleash monsters from the surrounding area to attack the city, causing hundreds of thousands of casualties. However, Bo City two years later is merely a rehearsal for them. The Black Vatican will recreate the Bo City massacre in a northern city in the future, with countless deaths and injuries."

Upon hearing the words "Black Vatican," Old Man Bao's expression hardened. After hearing everything Wang Yu said, his face turned even more somber. After pondering for a long time, the white-haired Old Man Bao finally spoke:

"You will stay here for the time being and do not step out of the hunting lodge for the next week. Also, you must sign a magical oath regarding what just happened, promising not to reveal a single detail to anyone."

He took out an old parchment scroll from his spatial ring and taught Wang Yu how to use magic to leave a mark on it. The moment the ritual was completed, Wang Yu felt a sense of constraint, an discomfort that vanished in an instant, but Wang Yu knew that he would be bound by the oath magic until the contract expired. If he didn't know the plot and that this old man was definitely a good person, he wouldn't have dared to sign such an oath so easily.

"Here, wear this bracelet at all times, don't take it off. It's both a protective magic item and can share your location with me, so you can call for help in an emergency." With that, Old Man Bao snorted and glared, "This thing is extremely valuable; it can even stop a commander-level demon. My precious granddaughter's protective gear is only slightly better than this. You absolutely must use it well, and don't you dare die before I've verified the results!"

Wang Yu took the bracelet and put it on, and couldn't help but sigh that Old Man Bao was really rich. Such a super good magical tool, given to him after only meeting him once. He was indeed a story-driven person, getting story benefits so early. It's true that marrying a rich old man is worse than marrying a rich woman (not really).

Old Man Bao handed over another agreement. Wang Yu took a look and saw that it was for joining the Qingtian Hunting Lodge as a hunting mage. Old Man Bao explained, "Since you are born with dual elements and your strength is improving very quickly, then you can become a hunting mage here with me. Otherwise, if you just stay in my Qingtian Hunting Lodge like this, Lingling and the others will become suspicious."

"Alright, then I'll stay here for a week." It's normal for Old Man Bao to be worried after such a big thing was exposed. Just consider it a change of scenery for cultivation.