Versatile Mage: Starting with the White Tiger Pendant

Under Ding Yumian's command, the chaotic scene quickly became orderly. Everyone performed their tasks with precision, resulting in an immediate and remarkable effect. In the darkness, the two fleeing figures were clearly captured.

Several spells had already struck them, but the beast-like man's body was incredibly resilient. He endured Thunderbolt without flinching and remained immune to other types of damage. The elegant man, a dual Wind and Earth Element mage, easily evaded and defended himself against the attacks.

Nonetheless, they were forced to change their path. Instead of escaping far, they ended up moving through the open area in front of the girls' dormitory, constantly dodging magic.

Lu Jun also heard Ding Yumian's words, and a wave of joy surged in his heart. She still cares about me.

The moment the name "Lu Butcher" spread, the scrutinizing gazes of the female mages around him softened, and they stopped randomly attacking him with spells.

He quickly activated his Azure Cloud Boots, traversing rooftops and walls, making his way to Ding Yumian, who stood high up on a balcony.

Along the way, as the female mages caught sight of Lu Jun, teasing laughter rang out.

"Oh, isn't this the great Lu Jun? You sure came quickly—were you planning this all along?"

"You should've told us! We wouldn't have minded. We're always open to guests."

"Wow, he's actually better-looking than I imagined. People weren't exaggerating; he's a hundred times more handsome in person!"

Lu Jun's face turned slightly red. My god, it's like I've walked into the lair of the Spider Queen. He glanced around and saw rows of dormitory doors, each with enchanting women standing in them. At a rough estimate, there were over a hundred women on each floor.

The female mages wore light, skimpy sleepwear, revealing their long, slender legs. Some had just rushed out of the bathroom, wrapped only in small towels, their fair skin exposed as they prepared to confront the intruders with fierce determination.

The air was filled with a mix of fragrances from various body washes, combined with lingering warmth and steam.

The female students of Pearl Academy were among the most talented mages in the nation. They all stared at Lu Jun with bright, curious eyes. Instead of feeling repulsed by a man entering their dormitory, they seemed intrigued. The bolder ones even waved at him teasingly or tried to touch him as he passed.

Having watched videos of Lu Jun's grueling one-day-and-night battle during the Beast Battle Competition, many of them admired him deeply. His strength, endurance, and charisma made them curious and even attracted to him. A man like that… wouldn't life with him be amazing?

For a moment, Lu Jun felt as if he were an emperor visiting his harem. I can't take this… I really can't take this.

In stark contrast, Zu Jiming and Guan Yu felt utterly miserable. When they turned back and saw the scene, they cursed aloud. Damn it! We risked everything to sneak into the girls' dormitory, enduring ridicule and attacks from everyone.

But this guy? He just walks in openly, and the girls love him for it!

"Damn it, this is so unfair!" Zu Jiming's beastly curse marks spread across his face as his anger boiled over. Their situation felt unbearable, and he desperately wanted to turn back and beat that guy up.

"I, Young Master Zu, refuse to allow someone better than me to exist!"

"If I find out who that guy is, and he's representing the new students, I'll crush him during the exchange competition!"

"Enough already!" Guan Yu snapped as he ran, irritated. "You'll be lucky if you make it back unharmed. If we get caught here, it'll be the ultimate humiliation!"

At that moment, Lu Jun avoided the lingering teasing from the female mages and asked Ding Yumian with concern, "Are you alright?"

The usually cold and composed Ding Yumian blushed faintly, feeling awkward amidst the playful commotion from the girls around them. Suppressing her embarrassment, she used Psychic Voice to reply, "I'm fine. But my mental perception revealed that one of them is specifically targeting me."

Lu Jun's face turned grim, and a fierce anger surged within him. How disgusting. Sneaking into the girls' dormitory was bad enough, but targeting someone I know? This won't go unpunished.

Without a word, he activated his Azure Cloud Boots and prepared to pursue the beast-like Zu Jiming. Out of respect for Zhan Kong, he decided not to kill him outright. However, he fully intended to crush his spirit, just like he had done to his scheming uncle, Lu Dong.

He wanted to leave Zu Jiming with a deep psychological shadow, a terror that would haunt him for life. With a combination of Curse and Psychic Element, he could easily achieve this.

"Hey, hey, hey!" Ding Yumian immediately realized what Lu Jun intended to do. Their tacit understanding allowed her to guess his plan instantly. She wanted to stop him but couldn't bring herself to say the words. After all, he was doing this for her. The thought warmed her heart.

So, she said, "Wait for me. I'll go with you. Don't kill him—things will get messy if you do. Leave the rest to me. I'll make sure he suffers worse than death."

Hearing this, Lu Jun stopped after taking a few steps and turned back. The sight of the white-clad woman's gentle yet resolute expression struck a chord with him. Sometimes, nothing feels worse than going unappreciated after standing up for someone. Mutual support and shared risks—these define true friendships.

Without saying much, he nodded. "Alright, come with me… Actually, no, I'll carry you instead."

Without waiting for her response, Lu Jun wrapped an arm around Ding Yumian's slim yet resilient waist. With a firm step, he leaped off the rooftop. The soft, warm sensation of her body against his was almost distracting.

Ding Yumian lowered her head, her face flushed. She didn't resist, though. She could've used her Shadow Element's Shadow Escape for mobility, but it wasn't as efficient as Wind Track over long distances. Besides, she didn't want anyone to know she had already reached the Advanced Tier.

At their age, being dual Middle Tier was normal; being Advanced Tier was not.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

They moved swiftly, catching up to Zu Jiming and Guan Yu, who were hindered by attacks and unable to reach their full speed. Soon, the pair was within reach, joined by dozens of pursuing Wind Element female mages.

Magic light illuminated the night as spells rained down on the duo. Guan Yu, overwhelmed by the attacks, faltered. Desperately, he began constructing an Earth Wave star pattern to conjure a barrier to buy some time.

Lu Jun immediately countered with Psychic Impact, a Basic Tier Psychic Element spell. His eyes glowed faintly, unnoticed in the dark. A mental sword, sharp and precise, struck Guan Yu's mind.

Guan Yu's forehead glimmered as his mind-guarding magic tool activated, forming a mental wall. However, under the concentrated mental energy of someone already in the Third Tier, the barrier shattered instantly. The residual force caused him excruciating pain, interrupting his casting.

"Ahhh!" Guan Yu screamed, clutching his head. He gritted his teeth and kept running. When he glanced back and saw the approaching pursuers, terror overwhelmed him.

Zu Jiming, gasping for breath, was similarly frustrated as Ding Yumian repeatedly disrupted his spells. When he caught a glimpse of her nestled in Lu Jun's arms, his jealousy exploded.

The sight of the woman he considered his prize, looking shy and demure in another man's embrace, drove him to madness. His jealousy burned as brightly as the sun, and his imagination conjured a vast green field above his head.

Worse still, these two were chasing him down while flirting with each other. Surrounded by admiring female mages, they resembled a feudal lord and his consort hunting prey, whipping their targets like animals.

Zu Jiming suddenly felt a pang of despair. The stark contrast was unbearable. Compared to them, he and Guan Yu were nothing more than dogs, hunted and despised.

"Just wait! One day, I'll crush that pretty boy!" he muttered bitterly, his resolve steeled. He covered his face with his sleeve and focused on escaping.