Lu Jun got up and called his sister. As soon as the call connected, a lazy and pleasant female voice came through:
"Hello? Did you complete the mission last night? I didn't hear from you all day yesterday. I was a bit worried."
Hearing this, Lu Jun first felt a warmth in his heart, then some guilt. He replied, "Ah, it's fine. It's all taken care of. I'll be back tomorrow. Oh, by the way, I had a huge harvest this time."
On the other end of the line, Lu Mei softly acknowledged, "As long as you're okay, the harvest doesn't matter."
This gentle tone was almost too much for Lu Jun to handle. Perhaps the intensity of the previous day hadn't completely faded, leaving his thoughts wandering.
He couldn't help but say, "Sister, our family is rich now. I obtained a top-grade Spirit Seed."
"Huh?" Lu Mei was slightly surprised. "That's impressive! But it must've been dangerous, right? Were you hurt?"
Her first reaction was concern for his safety. Lu Jun felt completely disarmed.
What she said next made his back break out in a cold sweat. Over the communicator, her voice floated in:
"Tang Yue is a good person, willing to take you along to earn money. Back in the Bo City battle, we didn't get a chance to sit down and chat properly. I thought we wouldn't meet again after parting, but now that there's a chance, why don't you invite her over so we can thank her in person?"
Lu Jun fell silent. Sister, this is not the time to host a guest! The awkwardness from yesterday's incident was still fresh in his mind, and he didn't dare approach Tang Yue—not to mention he had no idea how she felt about it.
"Sigh." He said, "Tang Yue is a Magic Court enforcer. She's busy. She left early this morning to report back. We can meet her another time."
"Hmm..." Lu Mei hesitated. "Why not give her a call? See if she's free."
"Fine, I'll try. If she's available, I'll come back today." Lu Jun agreed, but after ending the call, he hesitated.
Honestly, I don't want to call her right now. It's too awkward for both of us. Maybe after some time, when things cool down, we can go back to being friends.
Even so, he decided to make the call. If he didn't, and his sister contacted Tang Yue herself, everything would be exposed immediately.
In a West Lake apartment in Hangzhou, Tang Yue held her phone. Seeing Lu Jun's name pop up, her face instantly flushed. She hesitated but eventually chose to answer.
The first thing the boy said caught her completely off guard. With a sincere tone, he said, "If you're willing, I'll take responsibility. Also… I'm sorry."
"Pfft." Tang Yue had initially planned to maintain her dignity and avoid further interaction with him. However, upon hearing this, she couldn't help but laugh. Her heart softened as she thought about how he had come to save her.
In the end, I should be the one thanking Lu Jun. We're both adults. Facing this awkwardness with maturity is better than behaving like a child.
Unconsciously, her tone became gentler. "Alright, I'm fine. You don't need to take responsibility. Nothing even happened. I should be thanking you for saving me. Anyway, what's the reason for your call?"
Hearing this, Lu Jun let out a sigh of relief. Tang Yue's demeanor was truly that of a mature woman—graceful and composed. He stammered, "Uh… my sister wants to meet you."
"Huh?" Tang Yue froze, her mind instantly jumping to the phrase meet the parents.
She quickly shook her head, reminding herself that she was much older than Lu Jun—even older than his sister by a year or two. Although mages had long lifespans and could stay youthful, she still couldn't cross that mental barrier.
C'mon, stop overthinking! Tang Yue shook her head vigorously and replied in a calm tone, "What's going on?"
Lu Jun explained, "She just wants to thank you in person."
Understanding his intentions, Tang Yue said, "That's unnecessary. The Rose Flame Spirit Seed was rightfully yours. Just give her my contact on WeChat, and I'll talk to her directly."
After ending the call, Lu Jun felt relieved. Looking at the time, he realized it was already noon. He thought to himself, Dealing with two people is exhausting. I don't know how those so-called time management experts handle multiple conversations.
That afternoon, Lu Jun took the Spirit Seed and returned home. The moment he walked in, he saw that Lu Mei had prepared dinner. She was lying on the couch watching variety shows, her long, well-proportioned legs resting on the armrest, her fair feet swaying lazily.
He paused for a moment, feeling as if he had returned to the old days in Bo City.
Walking further inside, he couldn't shake a strange feeling—like a husband coming home exhausted while his wife had already prepared a feast.
Without looking up, Lu Mei said, "You're back. Eat first. By the way, why didn't you bring Tang Yue?"
Lu Jun was flustered. What does she mean by 'bring her back'? He awkwardly replied, "She didn't have time to come. I gave her your contact, though, so you can chat."
"Oh, right." He took out a magic-powered container and handed it to his sister. "You should go to the Magic Association and replace your Wind Spirit Seed with this."
Lu Mei's eyes lit up as she accepted it. Being family, she didn't hesitate to help Lu Jun gather funds for special metals or the Water Spirit Seed earlier.
As Lu Jun watched his sister texting and laughing while chatting with Tang Yue, he sighed in relief.
Although curious about their conversation, he wisely chose not to interrupt and successfully smoothed things over.
The next day, the siblings went to the auction house, trading the Rose Flame Spirit Seed for a Wind Spirit Seed called Demon Wind.
Originating from the Qinling Mountains, this seed granted a 2.5x power boost. Its special effect, Feather Shear, caused wounds inflicted by wind blades to bleed uncontrollably, making it highly effective against large, resilient demons.
With this addition, Lu Mei's dual-element magic reached its peak in the intermediate tier. Equipped with two Spirit Seeds, her combat power soared. While not on par with naturally gifted prodigies, she could now dominate most ordinary mages.
With their combat strength significantly improved, both siblings were itching to hunt down wild demon beasts. Relying on Magic's city demon-hunting teams to gather 100 million seemed like an impossible task.
However, Magic City was not like Bo City. They were not locals and needed to scout their hunting grounds. Furthermore, the threats in Magic City were not land-based demon beasts but the Flood Demons of the Long River and the Sea Demons of the East Sea.
These two species were far more formidable than the one-eyed demon wolves, with their battle Warrior emerging in droves and powerful monarchs supporting them from the shadows.
Given the resources the siblings required, a single one-eyed demon wolf pack could no longer sustain them. Thus, they shifted their focus to Magic City
Before this, however, Lu Jun's Metal Element magic, which had been on the verge of breaking through for some time, needed an upgrade. Having worked on it for weeks, coupled with the constant nourishment from the White Tiger Pendant, the breakthrough was achieved effortlessly.
One Week Later – Evening
Lu Jun was alone at home while his sister was out patrolling as part of the city's night watch. After being in Magic City for almost a month, she had encountered little trouble aside from a minor battle general-level demon. The corpse, combined with government rewards, was worth just over one million yuan.
As his breakthrough approached, Lu Jun let Lu Mei handle the patrol alone.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
At that moment, Lu Jun's body radiated platinum light as the platinum nebula in his spiritual world surged, expanding by an entire ring.
Metal Element Intermediate-Tier Level Two: [Division]
He was ecstatic upon realizing this new effect. Sword Light Division allowed his Gold Metal Flying Sword to temporarily split into multiple blades, multiplying his killing efficiency.
It was comparable to the Lightning Element's Intermediate-Tier Level Two Thunderstorm Yaksha, which summoned multiple lightning strikes from above.
However, his skill was significantly harder to control. Wielding a single flying sword with precision, adjusting its size and movements freely, already required intense mental effort. Managing multiple flying swords demanded a mind capable of multitasking, increasing the difficulty exponentially.
If used well, however, it was exceptionally versatile.
Fortunately, Lu Jun's high-level Psychic Element mastery gave him a significant advantage. With his current cultivation, he could summon seven flying swords simultaneously without any issues. With his Metal Element, he could easily solo two or three hundred servant-class demons. Against a battle Warrior, it would only take a single strike.
After completing his breakthrough, Lu Jun was in a great mood. Realizing there was still plenty of time left, he decided to meet up with his sister and continue patrolling.
Midnight
As he stepped out of his apartment, walking along the street, he noticed a shadow wriggling in a secluded alleyway.
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