Versatile Mage: Starting with the White Tiger Pendant

In the small bungalow, Lu Mei paced back and forth, touching everything, looking around, her face filled with reluctance.

She sighed, "You're going to the Magic City Academy, and I have to follow. To chase the pinnacle of magic, you have to be in a big city. But this house... let's not sell it. Keep it as a memento."

"Besides, we aren't short on money right now," she said, counting on her fingers. "If we ever fail in the hustle and bustle, we can always come back to our hometown and lay low. And if we succeed, we'll eventually retire from this chaotic world."

Lu Jun quietly listened to his sister's rambling. A bittersweet feeling of parting and homesickness surged within him, leaving him restless.

It had been a week since the Bo City Disaster. Familiar faces like Zhang Xiaohou, He Yu, Mu Bai, Mo Fan, and Xu Zhaoting had made their decisions to part ways, going off in different directions.

Zhang Xiaohou and He Yu chose to enlist in the army, while Mu Bai followed his uncle Mu He to the Ancient Capital, looking lost. Xu Zhaoting decided to apply to an academy, and Mo Fan resolutely took his family to the Magic City to make a living.

Even Zhan Kong was being reassigned, and Tang Yue had returned to Hangzhou.

Before their departure, both sincerely invited Lu Jun to join them, promising to provide high-level resources as a backup.

He had to admit, Lu Jun was a little tempted. After all, advancing from Intermediate to Advanced was not the same as moving from Basic to Intermediate. To achieve it through his own efforts, he'd need either long-term exposure to Star River Magical Artifacts or a rare treasure called Star River's Pulse, which cost a whopping one billion!

Lu Mei had already reached the peak of two elements and urgently needed such a resource to advance. Their current savings of 40 million meant it would take two to three years to save up, wasting valuable time.

Someone like Tang Yue, backed by a powerful organization, was also at the Intermediate peak. Once back in Hangzhou, she'd likely obtain a Star River's Pulse and advance to Advanced in just a few weeks. At that level, she would truly step into the ranks of experts, standing out even on a national level.

Lu Jun wasn't sure what the future held. He could only take one step at a time and hope to find a source for Star River Magical Artifacts, which were no longer available on the market.

Currently, the siblings had 40 million yuan in total savings, theoretically enough to rent a Star River Magical Artifact.

"Right, Sis, you need two Spirit Seeds for your two elements, and I need metallic materials for my Metal Element magic. Ugh, why does money seem to vanish so quickly?"

Shaking his head, he sighed and turned to Lu Mei, "It's time to go. The train tickets are already booked."

Lu Mei sighed again, taking one last look at their small bungalow. Even Lu Jun couldn't help but feel nostalgic. This was their home for eighteen years—a place where they had lived through thick and thin, relying on each other for the past three years.

Creak... thud!

The courtyard gate closed, not knowing how long it would remain sealed.

The two siblings set off, first heading to nearby Xiamen, and then to the Magic City.

Lu Jun suddenly remembered something. Bai Yang seemed to have been executed after interrogation. Many Black Vatican members had been caught, but Yu Ang's whereabouts were still unknown. He made a mental note to stay vigilant in the future.

The script had been completely rewritten, and perhaps Xu Zhaoting would no longer have to act as a scapegoat.

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On the train, the siblings were each engrossed in their phones. Lu Jun was researching information about the Magic Pearl Academy, a top-tier magic university in the country, ranked either first or second.

Globally, it was also considered a world-class academy. Any graduate from it would have at least Intermediate-level cultivation.

After careful consideration, Lu Jun decided to apply to this school. It was rich in resources and even had a cultivation holy land known as the Three Step Pagoda.

Due to the Bo City Disaster, the Tianlan Magic High School students had missed their exams. The government arranged for them to repeat their senior year and retake the college entrance exams next year. Xu Zhaoting and Mo Fan had chosen to wait another year.

But for Lu Jun, waiting a year was a waste of time. He opted to enter the university through a special admissions program, prioritizing faster growth.

Special admissions required unique qualifications. Officially, he was a dual-element mage of Water and Curse (though in reality, it was Metal). His rare dual-element talent and Intermediate-level cultivation were enough to qualify.

Additionally, Lu Jun had his eye on Pearl Academy's principal, Xiao. The man was a hidden boss and a Forbidden Spell caster in the Water Element, only revealing his true strength later in the story.

If Lu Jun could gain his favor and become his disciple... he'd have the world at his feet. The principal's Water Element cultivation insights would be invaluable.

"Wow! Lu Jun, look!"

Lu Mei suddenly exclaimed, handing her phone to him with a bright smile. "Little brother, you're famous!"

Lu Jun was momentarily stunned. On the screen was a Douyin video. The footage was shaky and dim, seemingly captured through a light barrier from within Bo City's safe zone.

From this perspective, it showed the Silver Trade Building, with a familiar scene unfolding. Lu Jun stood proudly on the rooftop, controlling the Golden Flying Sword, slaughtering enemies. Then, a blue tidal wave swept away all the sins of the world.

Each of his attacks elicited cheers from the crowd in the video. A man even roared, "Yes! Yes! Yes! Destroy the Black Vatican for us!"

A strange mix of emotions surged within Lu Jun—pride, gratitude, and vanity. Perhaps it was the acknowledgment from the people he protected that truly made this a unique accomplishment, one he had never experienced in his past life.

Curious, he clicked on the comments to see what the online world was saying.

"I'm a Bo City resident, and I was there that night. It was amazing! Who exactly is this mage?"

"Flying swords... I'm tearing up. Could it be that ancient myths and magic were already intertwined two thousand years ago?"

"I want to become a mage like this, slaying demons and protecting people!"

"Dream on, kid. These magical tools aren't easy to get. It's probably someone from a major family."

"Does anyone know this mage's profile? I want to follow him—a true hero who protects the people."

"Heh, I know! He later participated in the battle against the demon beasts, performed outstandingly, is very young, and quite handsome, but I can't say any more."

Lu Jun scrolled through several videos, all praising him. Even Fifth Young Master's brief report sparked widespread attention. Ultimately, netizens affectionately gave him a nickname:

"Sword Immortal of Bo City."

"Ha ha ha!" Lu Mei burst into laughter, shaking with glee, slapping her thighs as she exclaimed, "What a ridiculously cheesy nickname—Sword Immortal! I can laugh about this for an entire year."

Lu Jun's face turned red. After thinking about it, he decided it wasn't a big deal. His identity was protected by the authorities, so he likely wouldn't be exposed online—probably. Once the buzz died down, it would sink into the depths of the internet, as most trends do.

He then opened Zhihu, curious about how people there were discussing him.

Unsurprisingly, the most popular article was one speculating about his identity.

The article quoted Fifth Young Master's report, detailing his reasoning and actions. It noted how he first detected the unusual behavior of the Giant-Eyed Rats in the sewers, then contacted the Holy Spring Guards after discovering part of the spring had been stolen.

Acting decisively, he sounded the alarm and took command of the situation.

The article also included a series of interviews, combined with footage, painting a picture of fiery passion and heroic deeds.

The author concluded that someone capable of noticing the abnormalities underground had to be a member of the Urban Demon-Hunting Team, possessing vast experience and calm judgment.

The final claim was made with absolute certainty:

"There is no way this person is young."

The author dismissed online fantasies of a youthful hero, criticizing those perpetuating such romanticized and false notions.

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