Firefly Journey

Chapter 238 Birds and Fish Take Different Paths (13)

A disaster that seemed imminent was averted silently, and most of the residents of Yicheng were unaware that danger had been so close to them.

However, the sudden dissipation of the smog that had been swirling overhead, revealing the sun shining through the clouds in this bustling industrial city, was somewhat disorienting. It's hard to imagine how long it will be before that industrial smog begins to accumulate again.

For many, that day will never come.

That's life. Everyone is alone. Friends and family can only accompany you for a certain period of time. You have to walk most of the road by yourself.

Cassius left quietly, without anyone noticing. Only the high-ranking officials of the Vatican and his students knew what mission he was about to embark on.

Also leaving with him was the Black Knight, beloved by the people of Yicheng, who would disappear from the newspapers from then on.

The competition has ended, and it has been proven that the Church of Light remains the head of the Ancestral God Church, a position that cannot be shaken.

After returning from the training field, the entire Class 29 went to the classroom, and sure enough, there was a letter in each of their drawers.

They tacitly agreed not to open it on the spot and chose to go back to rest.

With the stars and moon high in the sky, Lin Yuanran ate dinner, returned to his dimly lit dormitory, sat at the table by the window, and solemnly opened the envelope.

The envelope was made of the most common material on the market, and Lin Yuanran tore it very carefully, afraid of damaging it.

Inside the envelope were only two sheets of yellow paper, one of which had clearly visible writing under the light:

My teaching career has come to an end, and I'm glad you're my last student. Since it's the last, your time studying here will be the shortest, less than a year, so there's not much I can teach you, and I deeply apologize for that.

Your talent is the best I've ever seen, even surpassing Fengling's. Don't waste it; make the most of it. Then, step by step, ascend to the pinnacle of the continent.

I will continue to follow you, and I hope we will have the opportunity to meet again in the future. At that time, we will not only be teachers and students, but also friends.

Lin Yuanran finished reading quietly, feeling a mix of emotions.

He had experienced the separation of teachers and students before.

In the original world, he had similar experiences from elementary school to middle school, then to high school, and even as he was about to enter university.

But those experiences seem insignificant compared to today.

It was strange; he had never felt this sad when facing classmates or teachers he had known for three years or more before. Yet, even though Cassius had been teaching him for less than a year, he inexplicably felt a tightness in his chest.

After much thought, he attributed it to the positive atmosphere of Class 29.

In Cassius's class, Lin Yuanran saw no busyness, no backstabbing, only the unbridled behavior of a group of young people. The phrase "teaching according to aptitude" best describes Class 29.

Lin Yuanran really liked this atmosphere. He knew that in all the years to come, this rare memory would be firmly etched in a corner of his mind and would never fade away.

The other one is Cassius's assignment of tasks to him.

Cassius believed that his rapid advancement from a Level 1 Awakener to a Level 2 Awakener in just over half a year seemed incredible, but in reality, it carried the risk of overexertion.

Therefore, Cassius suggested that he should not rush towards the "Fire Mage's" third awakening, "Corona," but instead take it easy, proceed step by step, lay a solid foundation, and then try to see the view from a higher vantage point.

Lin Yuanran had never considered this question. Compared to other extraordinary individuals, he attributed his rapid advancement to the unique characteristics of a transmigrator.

Now, he has to seriously consider Cassius's advice.

When did Cassius miss it?

Lin Yuanran decided to do as instructed.

Cassius's departure meant that Class 29 had lost its teacher, and therefore the class no longer had any reason to exist.

In his letter, Cassius said that apart from Lin Yuanran, the other students had already met the standard graduation requirements, but he hadn't expected to leave.

The reason he kept pushing them back was to maximize everyone's potential, but that's impossible now. Therefore, he'll let the other students take the graduation exam, but Lin Yuanran will have to continue his studies in St. Louis.

He had already made arrangements for the rest. He had discussed it with Principal Ampera, and Class 29 would still be retained, but only Lin Yuanran would remain as a student.

The tutor's question was entrusted to Margarita, and Lin Yuanran could usually audit classes with Class 63.

Finally, at the bottom of the yellow paper were divine advice on cultivation given by Cassius.

The timing and the choice of which oracle practice to practice based on his characteristics demonstrate a meticulous and comprehensive planning.

"He is truly a competent teacher," Lin Yuanran thought, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

For Lin Yuanran, Cassius was his first true elder in this world. Even though they were not related by blood, their interactions in less than a year had already made him realize the depth of their feelings for each other.

"Has everyone graduated yet..." Lin Yuanran's brows furrowed with worry.

"I think I understand now what the wind chime meant when she kept telling me that we are not from the same world."

“Miracles are treasured possessions in any church. The fact that she was able to access the miracles of the Dark Temple means that she had a close relationship with the temple from the very beginning.”

"She has no respect for Julius, the god of light and wisdom. Now it seems that her faith is in Azepeia, the goddess of darkness, so of course she won't care about other ancestral gods."

"She joked that if her family forced her to marry into the Demos family, she would run away from home. So, what she really meant was to return to the Dark Temple to cultivate?"

Lin Yuanran smiled bitterly. These ideas were pretty much the same as Feng Ling's future life trajectory. She would go to the temple to cultivate and rise to the top. If she was lucky, she might even break through to the divine realm one day and become one of the subordinate gods of the Goddess of Darkness.

And what about him? His future is shrouded in uncertainty, and he'll likely waste his life searching for his way home. Even if he does find it and has the ability to return, wouldn't he still never see her again?

For the first time, the silver-haired boy, who had always been clear about his goals and had a firm attitude, wavered in his resolve.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about this anymore. I'll contact Wendy and the others and arrange a meeting before they leave Yicheng." Lin Yuanran calmed himself down.

Just as Lin Yuanran was thinking about how to help Durant Pippen and get him to investigate his father's death within his capabilities, the door opened.

Mr. Blair, whom we hadn't seen in a long time, walked in.

Lin Yuanran forced a smile: "Good evening, Mr. Blair."

"good evening."

Blair hunched over and sat down on his bed, then looked at Lin Yuanran.

Lin Yuanran felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, so he asked, "What's wrong, Mr. Blair?"

"I heard that an evil god descended to earth today, although it was quickly quelled by the Holy See. Are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Lin Yuanran replied. He was quite flattered that his roommate, whom he rarely saw, was showing concern for him, especially since she had performed a miracle…

Speaking of which, who exactly is Mr. Blair? He's so mysterious...

"When...are you planning to graduate?" Blair asked.

Having worked in St. Louis for so many years, he couldn't possibly be unaware of the college's academic regulations. Lin Yuanran had only been enrolled for a short time; how could he be talking about graduating? He found this rather baffling.

Lin Yuanran replied, "I don't know. My teacher told me to study for a while longer, maybe three to four years, like everyone else."

Blair smiled slightly, but his entire face was hidden under his robes, so Lin Yuanran couldn't see the change in his expression.

"Let me know when you graduate, I have a gift for you."

Gift?

Lin Yuanran's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

He performed a miracle with his first move before. As for graduation gifts, is there anything more amazing than a miracle?

But why should he help himself?

Lin Yuanran fell into deep thought. Who exactly made him do this? What secrets were behind it?

He had no way of knowing.