Versatile Mage: Starting with the White Tiger Pendant-Chapter 140: The Chief’s Position

The audience was still immersed in the intense and high-level magical battle that had just unfolded.

The final scene of Qing Yu remained vividly etched in their minds—unforgettable, a unique image they would carry with them for life.

After a brief silence, people gradually came to their senses and began praising,

"That was exhilarating! Lu Jun truly deserves his title—an overwhelming force sweeping through the Water Institute!"

"What do you mean Lu Jun?! Do you think you can call him that casually? You better address him as Lu the Butcher! Or Chief Lu!"

"Haha! Chief Lu, my bad! There are too many people in the Magic Battle Hall. Once we get back to the dorms, I'll kneel and apologize properly!"

The crowd was buzzing with chatter, and many even started making up their own humorous lines on the spot.

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Some troublemakers chuckled and said,

"The Water Institute really has some top-tier beauties. We have Chief Lu to thank for that—challenging two thousand people in a row. Each of them had impressive looks and unique temperaments. Watching them step onto the stage was like watching a fashion show, slurp slurp."

Someone suddenly interjected,

"Oh really? But all you can do is watch. Look at the arena now—hehehe, Lu the Butcher has become the Water Institute's Chief. He's practically got his own harem, able to take his pick."

As soon as those words fell, the male students from other institutes turned their heads and looked over. Instantly, their jealousy was almost palpable.

The moment the referee officially declared Lu Jun as the Water Institute's Chief, the female mages in the front rows erupted into cheers, clapping enthusiastically in approval.

Some bold girls even ran up to the stage, greeting him one after another as Chief Lu.

Within seconds, Lu Jun found himself surrounded by a flock of beauties—curvaceous and slender figures alike, all vying for attention. The air was filled with all kinds of enchanting fragrances—natural scents, perfume—so much that he felt like sneezing from an allergy.

He even occasionally felt something soft press against him. These female mages were way too enthusiastic, continuously leaning in. It was as if he had fallen into a sea of cushions.

Lu Jun had no choice but to force an awkward smile, fumbling to respond while trying to maintain composure.

Amidst the chaos, he unintentionally caught a glimpse of Qing Yu below the stage. Her expression remained cold, but there was a hint of loneliness in her gaze.

At that moment, whatever minor frustration Lu Jun had felt completely vanished.

Heh... Trying to act all cool in front of me?

Well, looks like reality is catching up to you now.

Of course, that was just his inner monologue. He didn't actually care all that much.

What he didn't know was that, in the audience, Ding Yumian had been about to step forward and congratulate him on his victory. But seeing the scene before her, she hesitated.

She pursed her lips, decided against disturbing him, let out a soft hmph, and turned away.

At the same time, his defeated opponents, Dongfang Ming and Bai Zhengfeng, scratched their heads and sighed,

"Forget it. Let's go. It's over. We should head back and train. If we don't, the gap between us and him will only keep widening."

Meanwhile, a few envious onlookers muttered sourly,

"Hmph. These women are just after the benefits. So shallow."

But someone nearby quickly sneered,

"Oh yeah? Then why don't you try becoming a Chief and see for yourself?"

The position of Chief wasn't just about ranking first in the institute. It came with immense power and resources.

First, the Chief had significant authority over the allocation of the Water Institute's resources.

Beyond the standard benefits given by the academy's ranking system, additional funding occasionally came from various internal and external sources.

Every year, the Chief handled assets worth tens of millions. Who to distribute them to, and how—that was a matter entirely under their discretion.

Naturally, many students who sought to improve themselves saw the Chief as someone worth currying favor with.

Additionally, the Chief of an institute was eligible to be part of the Student Council's decision-making body.

They participated in high-level meetings and had voting power on major decisions.

And don't even think about comparing Pearl Academy's Student Council to some trivial student organization from a technology-based society.

Even the weakest members were at least at the Mid-tier level. In Bo City, they would be on par with an official from the Magic Association, like Yang Zuhe.

As for the Chiefs? They were on another level entirely.

Most of them reached the High-tier before graduation. At just twenty-two years old, their influence was comparable to that of a military commander or a deputy adjudicator in a mid-tier city.

Their potential for growth was immeasurable.

That was why they could not be seen as mere students.

When they joined forces, the Student Council became a formidable power—one with high status and authority, establishing connections with numerous enterprises and noble families both within and outside the academy.

The influence of a Chief was no less than that of a publicly traded company's CEO.

They controlled countless hidden networks and resource channels. They could issue recommendation letters, sending a large number of Mid-tier genius mages from the academy to gain real-world experience.

This created a mutually beneficial arrangement: students gained practical training and extra income, while organizations received the protection of exceptionally powerful mages. Because of this, external groups constantly tried to curry favor with the Chiefs.

That was the true reason why so many people in the audience suddenly changed their attitude when Lu Jun became Chief.

New ruler, new order.

On the stage, Chen Yu felt frustrated. She noticed Qing Yu standing quietly outside the crowd, looking as cold as ever, yet there was an undeniable hint of sorrow in her demeanor.

Feeling a pang of sympathy, Chen Yu stepped forward, playfully wrapping her arms around Qing Yu's and saying,

"Qing Yu, don't be sad. At least you still have me!"

Qing Yu glanced at her and suddenly said in an icy tone,

"Not long ago, you were calling me Chief. Now, you dare address me by name?"

Chen Yu gave an awkward smile. Seeing that Qing Yu was still able to joke, she knew that her emotions had mostly settled.

Meanwhile, in the crowd, Lu Jun recalled the many responsibilities that came with being Chief.

With great 'difficulty,' he squeezed his way out of the swarm of girls and walked up to Qing Yu, smiling.

"Shall we find a quiet place to talk?"

The surrounding Water Institute girls didn't cling to him any further. They understood that now that Lu Jun was Chief, he had many matters to handle.

Qing Yu gave a slight nod. There were administrative duties to hand over, which was why she was still standing here, watching the victor flaunt his glory.

Lu Jun was surprised at how cooperative Qing Yu was. He thought to himself that if their roles were reversed and he had lost, he probably wouldn't be in such a good mood.

The two walked out of the Magic Battle Hall, one after the other.

Suddenly, Lu Jun caught sight of a familiar figure in a white dress. Her elegant silhouette, flawless beauty—it was Ding Yumian.

Feeling a surge of joy, he walked up to her, scratched his head, and said,

"You came to watch the match? How come I didn't see you?"

"Mhmm." Ding Yumian smiled. "Congratulations. There were too many people earlier, so I didn't want to disturb you."

Recalling the scene from before, Lu Jun hesitated and then chuckled awkwardly.

"Haha, you could have just come over. How could they be more important than you?"

Ding Yumian shook her head. "I figured you'd find me troublesome."

"How could I? I was actually hoping to train with you."

"Alright, alright, smooth talker." Ding Yumian glanced toward Qing Yu, who was waiting in the distance, then waved her hand dismissively.

"Don't keep her waiting. You've got things to handle. See you later."

As Lu Jun watched Ding Yumian walk away, a sense of warmth filled his heart.

It feels nice to have someone who's always paying attention to you.

When he returned to Qing Yu's side, she said nothing and simply led the way. They walked through the core areas of the Water Institute.

"This is the Water Institute Auditorium. You can use it for various events, gatherings, or banquets. You can invite students, enterprise representatives, and alumni from both inside and outside the academy."

Lu Jun looked at the grand, luxurious ancient-style hall, feeling impressed.

Now this has some real prestige.

However, Qing Yu added, "This building was constructed by the first ten generations of Chiefs. It has since become a symbol of the Water Institute."

Damn, Lu Jun thought. That's impressive for just a student.

But then he reconsidered. Since he had already participated in battles against Commander-level monsters, becoming a Chief didn't seem all that surprising anymore.

Afterward, they toured several other key locations—the swimming hall, the underwater beast arena, and more. The latter was a well-known training facility that housed numerous Warrior-level aquatic beasts and demons for combat practice.

Each location bore the marks of past Chiefs.

Qing Yu's tone carried a faint trace of regret as she said,

"As Chiefs of the Water Institute, our first goal is to leave something behind for future generations."

Finally, Qing Yu led Lu Jun to a massive underground parking garage.

With a single glance, he saw rows upon rows of luxury cars—Bugatti Veyrons, Rolls-Royce Phantoms, and even military-grade armored vehicles that even ordinary billionaires wouldn't have access to.

Lu Jun was utterly stunned.

Qing Yu, however, remained indifferent as she explained,

"These belonged to the previous Chief. They're public vehicles for official use. From now on, you can drive any of them whenever you need to travel. I assume this would interest you guys, right?"