After returning to the city, Mo Fan went to Xin Xia.
As a Healing System Mage, with her around, there was no need to worry about injuries. In fact, under the cover of the Light of Healing, not even scars would be left.
However, seeing Mo Fan in this state, Xin Xia pouted her small lips in complaint.
Looking at Xin Xia's pouting expression, Mo Fan seemed unaware that something was amiss; instead, his heart felt a surge of warmth.
"Brother Mo Fan~~"
Upon seeing this, Xin Xia couldn't help but chide him softly.
"Hehe, I'm fine."
Mo Fan shook his head, then told her about his recent promotion: "Xin Xia, did you know? I've broken through to Intermediate Mage!"
Good news, of course, should be shared with important people.
When Xin Xia heard what Mo Fan said, she immediately froze.
What did she hear!?
Although she had always felt that her Brother Mo Fan was extraordinary.
But...
Intermediate Mage!?
This was simply an epic level of unreasonableness!
Even Mu Ningxue might not be able to break through to Intermediate Mage in such a short time, right?
Xin Xia even thought of something terrifying for a moment.
"Brother Mo Fan, you…"
However, looking at Xin Xia's small expression, Mo Fan knew this silly girl was probably overthinking things.
And besides, speaking of which, you, a Pope's successor, why are you always questioning me?
Mo Fan immediately reached out and pinched her small cheek: "I haven't dabbled in anything I shouldn't have, and I have no connection whatsoever with the Black Vatican. My cultivation was entirely earned through battle after battle."
Xin Xia winced a little from the pinch.
But she listened carefully to Mo Fan's words, and looking at Mo Fan's expression, it was clear he wasn't lying.
Mo Fan didn't keep pinching her; instead, he released her soft cheek but didn't withdraw his hand, gently stroking Xin Xia's face as he said, "I cultivate so diligently precisely to give you better protection. So, don't always overthink things, understand?"
"Mm." Xin Xia was a little shy, but she still softly agreed.
Of course, it was still incredible.
However, Xin Xia didn't ask any more questions; at least, knowing that Mo Fan hadn't touched anything he shouldn't have was enough.
"..."
After leaving Xin Xia, Mo Fan called Teacher Teacher Tang Yue.
Breaking through to Intermediate Mage naturally required awakening a new magic system. But currently penniless and not wanting to appear too outstanding, he could only seek out his 'rich lady teacher'.
At worst, he'd repay her with his body later!
Soon, the call connected, and Teacher Teacher Tang Yue's charmingly melodious voice came through the phone.
The slight stimulation he had just received from Xin Xia was now making him lose a little control.
Hmm, after a moment to compose himself, Mo Fan resisted the pressure and said, "Teacher Teacher Tang Yue, I've broken through to Intermediate Mage."
"Oh, ah?"
Upon hearing what Mo Fan said, Teacher Tang Yue was utterly stunned!
What did she hear?
Mo Fan said he had broken through to Intermediate Mage!?
Heavens!
Teacher Tang Yue was almost instantly invigorated.
"You, what did you just say??" Teacher Tang Yue's incredulous voice came through again.
"I said, I've broken through to Intermediate Mage." Mo Fan repeated what he had just said.
"Mo Fan, you're not joking, are you!?" Although she had confirmed it again, Teacher Teacher Tang Yue still found it a bit hard to accept.
What kind of international joke was this!
He's already Intermediate Mage??
This is too outrageous, isn't it?
"Teacher Teacher Tang Yue, I'm really not joking. Also, I want to ask you for a favor." Mo Fan continued.
"What favor?"
"I want to be guided to awaken the Shadow Element, but I don't plan to reveal my current cultivation in Bo City. Besides Teacher Teacher Tang Yue, I don't know who else to ask in Bo City. Oh, and you'll need to front the money for the guided awakening; I'll pay you back later."
After Mo Fan finished speaking, there was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.
Mo Fan didn't continue to speak; to be honest, he wasn't sure if his beautiful teacher would still be willing.
But like he said, at the moment, besides Teacher Tang Yue, he really didn't know who else to ask.
Zhan Kong definitely wouldn't help him keep anything secret. After all, in Bo City, there was no one Zhan Kong couldn't protect if he wanted to.
But the waters of Bo City were also extremely deep!
It wasn't just the people on the surface; there were also a bunch of scoundrels from the Church. Although the possibility of being noticed was very small, what if?
Therefore, before he had his trump card, he had to keep a low profile.
Hmm… thinking about it this way, damn, Lu Nian is also a good person!
That was his biggest asset.
Although the demon form had a price in the early stages, its life-saving effect was excellent.
While Mo Fan was lost in thought, Teacher Teacher Tang Yue finally said, "Alright, come to my apartment…"
Hearing Teacher Teacher Tang Yue's reply, Mo Fan breathed a sigh of relief. At least, he wouldn't have to worry about a new awakening!
Mo Fan followed the address Teacher Teacher Tang Yue gave him and arrived at her apartment.
Teacher Teacher Tang Yue's house wasn't particularly special, just clean and tidy.
As Mo Fan surveyed Teacher Tang Yue's apartment, Teacher Teacher Tang Yue spoke very seriously: "Mo Fan, tell me honestly, you…"
Mo Fan was also speechless for a moment. Why did everyone think that cultivating quickly automatically meant being involved with the Church?
Did the Church have that ability?
If they had a way to help people cultivate quickly, would they still need to hide?
Mo Fan directly interrupted: "Teacher Teacher Tang Yue, I know what you want to say, but I can tell you with certainty that my cultivation was earned little by little. I can even go with you to the Judgment Association of the magic forces for various tests…"
Seeing Mo Fan like this, Teacher Tang Yue felt a little relieved. And seeing his reaction, it seemed others must have asked similar questions, right?
"Alright, no need for all that trouble, Teacher still believes you. It's just that the speed of your cultivation growth is a bit beyond imagination. Even among some aristocratic family disciples, few can compare to you." Teacher Teacher Tang Yue explained.
Suddenly remembering something, Teacher Teacher Tang Yue abruptly said, "Where's your ancestral pendant?"
(⊙o⊙)…
Even Mo Fan hadn't expected Teacher Teacher Tang Yue to suddenly ask him this!
"Do you still want my help?" Teacher Tang Yue feigned anger.
Mo Fan had no choice but to take out his Little Loach.
As the Little Loach was taken out and handed to Teacher Teacher Tang Yue, she examined it and immediately became somewhat angry: "You scoundrel, you really went and collected Spirit Essences!?"
Although this Little Loach pendant had no effect on her, Teacher Tang Yue could tell. The grade of this Loach pendant was likely already a top-tier existence among Spirit-grade Stardust Magical Tools!
And for Mo Fan to be able to directly upgrade it, a large reason must have been hunting demons in the wild!
Recalling Mo Fan's frequent requests for leave over the past year or so, Teacher Teacher Tang Yue's face instantly filled with displeasure.
"You're quite something, aren't you? You've increased its level so much; no wonder you were able to break through to Intermediate Mage. Should I praise you for being so lucky?"
Mo Fan shrugged and argued, "Teacher Teacher Tang Yue, everyone has their own difficulties and their own direction they must strive towards. I know doing this is dangerous, but from the day I became a Mage, these are all things I will have to face sooner or later."