Full-Time Magister: The Ruler of Wind and Rain

three days later.

A high-speed train speeds along the tracks from Jiangnan to Shanghai.

Wang Yu leaned against the car window, watching the scenery rushing past outside.

Although the disaster in Bo City was brought under control, the wounds it left behind would take years, even decades, to heal. He changed the fate of many people in the original story and saved hundreds of thousands more lives, but he knew that this was just the beginning.

The Black Vatican's conspiracy, the catastrophe in the ancient capital, the invasion of the siren...

The challenges ahead will only become more and more terrifying.

But Wang Yu had seen a quote in his previous life that he deeply agreed with.

If I can only save 50% of the people, I will do my best to save 60%.

"Strength, I still need to be stronger." Wang Yu silently pondered in his heart.

His current cultivation level is at the mid-stage of the four elements. After the battle of Bo City, his wind element has finally advanced to the mid-stage level three, and with Old Man Bao's Star River Magic Tool, he should be able to reach the maximum cultivation level soon. As for the others, his water element is at the mid-stage level two, and his fire and earth elements are at the mid-stage level one.

This is absolutely monstrous among his peers, but compared to those truly behemoths, it's still nothing.

A few hours later, the bullet train slowly pulled into Shanghai Hongqiao Station.

Stepping out of the station, the hustle and bustle of Shanghai hits you right in the face. The towering skyscrapers and the endless stream of hovercars create a stark contrast with the ruins of Bo City.

Considering that it was already holiday time, Wang Yu did not return to Mingzhu Academy, but instead took a taxi directly to Qingtian Hunting Grounds.

Pushing open that familiar wooden door, the brass bell on the door rang out crisply.

"Welcome to the Azure Sky Hunting Grounds... Oh, the great hero has returned."

Behind the bar, Lingling was holding a cup of milk tea. When she saw Wang Yu come in, she made a sarcastic remark.

Old Bao was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper. Upon hearing this, he put down the newspaper and looked Wang Yu up and down.

"Your aura has become much more composed. It seems you've killed quite a few demons in Bo City." Old Man Bao nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

"Old Bao." Wang Yu walked over and placed the two beggar's chickens he had bought on the way on the coffee table. "These are the local specialties I promised you."

"You've got a conscience, kid." Old Bao unceremoniously tore open the packaging, ripped off a chicken leg, and started gnawing on it.

Wang Yu sat down on the sofa and poured himself a glass of water.

"Chief Hua told me about what happened in Bo City," Old Man Bao said while eating. "You did a good job. Not only did you save people, but you also uncovered a mole within the Black Vatican."

"Just lucky." Wang Yu didn't say much more. Since Old Man Bao and Hua Zhanhong had decided to keep his predictions about the future a secret, he naturally wouldn't mention them again in front of Lingling.

"What are your plans next? Pearl Academy is about to start. You're quite the star student in the preparatory class, and many professors on the main campus are keeping an eye on you," Old Man Bao asked.

"I'll rest for a few days first. Once the rewards from the Southern Military Region are issued, I'd like to visit the Western Military Region," Wang Yu replied truthfully.

"The Western Military Region?" Lingling looked up, a hint of doubt flashing in her big eyes. "What are you going to that godforsaken place for?"

"The first batch of cultivation spots that Hua Jun gave me are over there."

Old Bao stopped chewing and gave Wang Yu a deep look.

"The West Military Region's treasure land... that's not a place just anyone can enter. It seems that Old Ghost Hua has really gone all out this time."

Over the next few days, Wang Yu enjoyed a rare period of peace.

During the day, he helped Lingling organize some simple commission documents at the hunting lodge, and at night he continued his weapon-forging work in the basement. Although the failure rate was still ridiculously high, his micro-management of fire element and mental power was steadily improving.

A week later.

Two black SUVs with military license plates stopped in front of the Qingtian Hunting Grounds.

Four military magistrates, dressed in crisp uniforms and exuding a fierce aura, stepped out of the vehicle and walked straight into the hunting lodge.

The leader was a second lieutenant. He walked up to Wang Yu, stood at attention, and saluted.

"Comrade Wang Yu! We are here on orders from the Southern Military Region Command to present you with commendations and awards!"

The lieutenant's loud voice drew the attention of several passing neighbors.

Wang Yu stood up and returned the greeting.

The lieutenant took an exquisite mahogany box from his adjutant behind him and handed it to Wang Yu with both hands.

"This is the Bo City Hero Medal, and the certificate of honorary captain rank awarded to you by the Southern Military Region!"

Wang Yu took the box and opened it.

Inside lay a pure gold medal, engraved with the emblem of Bo City, claws, and a magical star map. Beside it was a gold-embossed military officer's ID.

"Comrade Wang Yu, you fought bravely in the Bo City incident, killing a large number of demons and preserving a large number of magic students for the country, earning you a first-class merit. Since you have not officially joined the Southern Military Region, the first-class merit has been converted into cultivation resources and stored in this special military storage ring, which only you can open." The lieutenant handed over another silver ring.

Wang Yu took the ring and probed it with his spiritual power.

His pupils contracted slightly.

The ring wasn't very spacious, but what it contained made even someone like him, who had seen a lot of money, feel his heart race.

Ten spirit seed fragments in total! And they encompass all four elements: wind, water, fire, and earth. Spirit seed fragments are typically used to refine spirit seeds; ten fragments can be used for one refinement. Unfortunately, the ten fragments before us are not of the same element. Even if sold, each fragment would be worth seven or eight hundred thousand, totaling at least seven million.

Next up is a Warrior-level spirit, which is an even bigger deal. The price of a spirit is greatly affected by its quality, but it's sure to sell for at least ten million.

Then, there was a magnetic card lying in the ring. Wang Yu used his mental power to look at it and saw that it read: Forbidden Army Refining Department Material Exchange Card - Quota of 10 million yuan.

In addition, there is an extremely rare high-level Star River Vein Cleansing Magic Artifact. This item can greatly increase the success rate of mages breaking through to higher levels, and it is practically priceless on the market.

It's clear that Hua Zhanhong has high hopes for Wang Yu to break through to the advanced level as soon as possible! However, Wang Yu's cultivation time is still short, and coupled with his strange characteristic of being held back by those with lower cultivation levels, he probably won't have any intention of trying to break through to the advanced level within the next year or two.

"Commander Hua also asked me to pass on a message to you." The lieutenant looked at Wang Yu, "The Crescent Lake cultivation slot in the Western Military Region has been arranged for you. Crescent Lake is open for cultivation every three months, and the next one is in half a month. You can set off at any time."

"Please thank Commander Hua for me." Wang Yu gripped the ring tightly in his hand.

This reward is incredibly generous.

After seeing the military personnel off, Lingling came over and peered curiously at the mahogany box.

"Tsk tsk, honorary captain. If you went to the military mage's camp now, all those ordinary soldiers would salute you." Lingling curled her lip.

"That's exactly what we want. As hunters, we'll inevitably have to deal with military mages in the future. Having an official status will make it easier to do so," Wang Yu said, tapping his forehead.

"Pah, the stench of social interactions."

Wang Yu stood in front of the full-length mirror on the first floor of the Qingtian Hunting Grounds, pinning his medal to his chest. "Hey, you have to admit it looks pretty good," he thought. After admiring himself for a while, Wang Yu carefully put away his medal and officer's ID.

He walked to the window and looked at the bustling streets outside.

"Lingling, book me a plane ticket to the west."

"When?"

"tomorrow."