"The Qi and Blood Realm brings an all-around enhancement. That layer of blood radiance can be used for both offense and defense, and even for healing the body. As long as the injuries aren't too severe, they can recover quickly."
Lu Jun pondered for a moment. To put it into perspective, this self-regeneration ability was equivalent to a Basic-Level 2 Basic Healing Spell.
However, for serious injuries like fractures or internal organ damage, it was still beyond his capability and would require a professional healer.
That was normal. Mo Fan, after a great battle, had his chest torn open and his entire skeleton shattered, yet he was able to regenerate within just one or two hours. That level of recovery was simply monstrous.
To some extent, this newfound ability made up for one of Lu Jun's weaknesses—the lack of healing capabilities.
Looking at his own progress, he felt less and less reliant on the Demon Element. He was truly on the path of an overpowered growth rate.
He felt refreshed. His breakthrough into the High-Tier Water Element had gone smoothly, seamlessly completing his third life transition. His body had stepped into a new realm, though he still needed time to get familiar with these abilities.
His cultivation speed could only be described as terrifying.
But Lu Jun didn't let it get to his head. He knew that Mo Fan's progress was just as fast. A year and a half after leaving the Ancient Capital, Mo Fan had reached High-Tier in Fire and perfected three Mid-Tier elements.
And that was after the Demon Element had downgraded him twice.
If Mo Fan had progressed normally, by the time the Dongting Lake training ended in just over six months, he could have amassed a hundred million and easily reached High-Tier in Fire.
Especially considering Lu Jun still had a total of five elements to cultivate to High-Tier the road ahead was long.
"Forget it. I'll think about it when the time comes. Tonight, I'm resting!"
After exiting the Three-Step Tower, he stretched his body. The seven days had gone by in the blink of an eye. Including the days spent waiting for the Star River Vein, more than ten days had passed since his breakthrough.
As he strolled through campus, students passing by greeted him with admiration, addressing him as "Chief Lu."
Suddenly, his sharp ears caught a hushed conversation nearby.
"Did you hear about the incident at the Azure Campus gymnasium? A Scaly Demoness parasitized countless female students, almost causing a catastrophe."
Another student sighed heavily. "Yeah, my girlfriend was one of the victims. I still can't believe what happened to her… I'm traumatized. I don't even dare to touch her now."
"Sigh, tell me about it."
The first student continued lamenting, "A thousand Mage girls were parasitized! At least they survived, thank goodness."
"I heard it was Zhao Manting, the direct heir of the Zhao family, who turned the situation around. That's a true noble scion for you—far better than us commoners."
"Wait, my girlfriend said she was saved by a man wielding thunder and fire from the sky. Are you sure? Zhao Manting only has the Light Element, and he's useless in combat."
"I don't know, but the school officially recognized Zhao Manting's contribution. It must be true, right?"
As more students walked past, the discussions continued.
Lu Jun listened intently and quickly pieced the situation together.
Mo Fan had joined the Clear Sky Hunter Agency. On his first mission with Lingling, they encountered a Scaly Demoness at the Warrior-level. Given the timing, this had to be within the first two weeks of the semester.
The core of the incident was simple: a type of urban demon that could parasitize both men and women. The hosts remained unaware during the day, but at night, they would transform into their true forms.
The first Scaly Demoness continued expanding her brood, using the densely packed gymnasium as an opportunity to infect numerous victims. They remained hidden until Mo Fan and Lingling picked up the trail.
A Warrior-level demon…
Even without a Fire Element Soul Seed, it wouldn't have been a problem. Mo Fan was slightly stronger than in the original timeline, and based on his memories of the novel, the battle was ultimately resolved using Intermediate Shadow and Thunder Magic.
"And, as always, he struck a deal with Zhao Manting—exchanging reputation for money. Tsk tsk, twenty-eight million for a top-grade Thunder Element Soul Seed, Thousand-Jin."
Lu Jun shook his head. He had been too busy in seclusion and missed out on the spectacle.
The money was a lot, but even if he had participated, he might not have gotten it.
His reputation was simply too overwhelming. Who didn't know about Chief Lu? If he had shown up at the gym and resolved the crisis, the entire campus would have been abuzz with his name that very night, leaving no room for Zhao Manting to operate.
Even if they had forced a transaction, it would have backfired on the Zhao family. Everyone would know Lu Jun was the real hero. If Zhao Manting suddenly appeared to claim credit, the backlash would be huge.
Did the Zhao family really think the public was stupid? Would they still go through with the deal?
Besides, twenty-eight million wouldn't make much of a difference to him at this stage. But for Mo Fan, it was crucial. Helping him grow was a strategic move—another layer of security for humanity. Lu Jun understood the bigger picture.
He shrugged it off with a chuckle.
"Who would've thought being too famous could be such a headache?"
With a smug grin, he headed home.
At the Golden Source Apartment, in the spacious first-floor living room, Mu Nujiao, Ai Tutu, and Lu Mei were all present. The first two had no classes today and were sitting cross-legged on the sofa, cultivating.
To his surprise, his reputation was quite useful one of Pearl Academy's goddesses was living in his home, yet not a single troublemaker had dared to disturb them. Everyone showed him due respect.
In fact, no men ever approached Mu Nujiao anymore, as she was now rumored to be kept by Lu the Butcher.
Lu Jun could guess what they were thinking, but he couldn't be bothered to care.
Meanwhile, his sister, Lu Mei, immediately noticed his return. Sensing the dense water energy radiating from him, she smiled with delight. "You did it?"
Since there were outsiders present, she didn't say it outright.
Lu Jun grinned and nodded. "Yeah. Let's talk in my room."
The siblings quickly made their way inside. Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu found their behavior a little suspicious.
Ai Tutu's eyes darted around mischievously, but before she could act, Mama Mu was quick to react. With a swift move, she grabbed the little troublemaker by the scruff of her neck. Ai Tutu let out a small cry, but Mu Nujiao, well accustomed to her antics, simply shook her head in exasperation.
"You shouldn't eavesdrop on other people's conversations," she scolded lightly. "It's rude."
Inside the room, Lu Mei curiously asked, "High-Tier Water? I thought your Metal Element would be the first to break through. Oh, right! High-Tier means you get to awaken another element. With your natural dual elements... tsk tsk, you'll have six elements in total. That's more than a Forbidden Curse Mage's five elements."
"So, tell me, what will your fifth and sixth elements be?"
Lu Jun had already made up his mind. "I want an element for mobility. I originally considered Wind or Shadow, but both have limitations."
"Wind Track and Wings of Wind are physical movement techniques, while Shadow Element requires an existing shadow to teleport. Both demand a lot of resources for cultivation."
"So..." He paused before saying, "I want to awaken the Space Element. High-Tier Blink is an unmatched movement ability. More importantly, it saves money. With my Spiritiual third realm, I'll already have considerable combat power as soon as I awaken it."
The Space Element was immensely powerful—Basic Tier Telekinesis, Mid-Tier Space Rhythm, and with a fourth-realm Spiritual, even a single spell could injure a Ruler-level demon.
Moreover, Lu Jun had another reason—his teacher, Dean Xiao, was a Space Element cultivator. When it came to formations, the Space and Chaos Elements had immense potential.
Lu Mei nodded approvingly. "You have a solid plan. What about your sixth element?"
Lu Jun hesitated before answering, "Summoning."
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