Full-Time Mage: Starting from Obtaining the Mysterious Ancient Tree

Chapter 370 The Struggle for Resources Among Aristocratic Families
Headquarters of the East Sea Magic Association.

At this moment, the long-standing battle between powerful families is taking place on Gulangyu Island.

Many disputed resources end up in the hands of those with the greatest power.

Currently, the well-known Dongfang family, Bai family, Nanrong family, Dali family, and Lin family in this area are all vying for resources.

At this moment, the blue water spray barrier enveloped the entire Gulangyu Arena.

"Crash!!!!"

A surging, deep blue wave crashed into a brightly dressed male mage like a ferocious beast. Most of the flames on the mage's body were extinguished, and he was sent flying by the wave, collapsing limply at the edge of the barrier.

"The Great Li Family, Li Lingsheng!"

As the old mage referee announced the order, the handsome man who was controlling the raging water waves in the arena looked at his opponent with disdain and said arrogantly, "I thought you could give me a few more moves, but you're just like those guys before, all good-for-nothings!"

"You...you shouldn't say hurtful things!" Mu Linsheng said angrily.

As he said this, a few scattered members of Snow City rushed over and helped the seriously injured Tian Tingbu down.

"If it weren't for the fact that part of the Great Crystal Vein happens to be in your territory, would your small clan really think you would be qualified to sit here and discuss matters with us noble families?" Li Ling said with a calm and composed demeanor.

It seems that defeating a minor character like Ayumi Tagami from Snow City is nothing special.

"I'll do it." Mu Ningxue's gaze sharpened, as if she was ready to accept the challenge.

"No, absolutely not! As the head of our Snow City family, how can you personally take to the front lines?" Mu Linsheng immediately objected.

“Ning Xue, I know you’re eager to expand Snow City, but if you keep taking in these mediocre people as members, it’s really hard to make it work…” Nan Rongni was sitting less than two seats away from Mu Ning Xue.

In the past, Ms. Ni of Nanrong was able to disguise herself as gentle, virtuous, and understanding, and would not easily hurt anyone with harsh words.

In fact.

Normally, Nan Rongni hides herself very well. After the World University Competition, she gained a lot of fans and treated others kindly...

However, upon seeing Mu Ningxue, the two had already broken off their relationship during their training at the National Academy, so Nan Rongni felt there was no need for her to wear that mask.

She offered words of comfort in the tone of a good friend, yet the contempt and mockery in her words were so direct.

Mu Ningxue truly hadn't expected to meet Nan Rongni at the East Sea Magic Association's annual aristocratic family meeting. What made her even more uncomfortable was that all the aristocratic families here looked at Xuecheng with disdain and mockery...

Because they all knew that Mu Ningxue's decision to establish her own power base and make an enemy of the Mu clan was tantamount to leading all her followers to their doom.

After all, that was a clan, and its hidden resources were unfathomable.

"Mu Ningxue, your people have all lost, so there's no need for you to have any illusions about the Great Crystal Mine." The person presiding over this family meeting was none other than Lin Ze, an elder of the East Sea Magic Association.

The position of elder in the Magic Association is similar to that of a councilor, and the level of their status depends on the level of the Magic Association.

"This has nothing to do with winning or losing. According to the regulations of our country's Magic Association, 70% of the ownership of newly excavated mineral veins belongs to the government and the Magic Association, 10% to the discoverer, and 20% to the landowner. Even if we lose, there is no reason for us not to get a single penny!" Mu Linsheng said with great dissatisfaction.

"First, this is the East Sea Magic Association. How the Pearl Tower makes its rulings is none of our business; we only follow the rules of the East Sea Magic Association. Second, the discoverer of the shattered crystal vein isn't one of your people. Next, you are a clan, not a powerful family. According to regulations, there's no contest for this level of mine. You were lucky that part of the vein was on your territory, which is why we summoned you for discussion. Finally, you lost this fair contest..." Lin Ze said expressionlessly. At this point, the heads of the other powerful families nodded in agreement. If they just handed over the largest piece, each family could get a bigger slice of the pie—imagine how much money such a vein could yield each year!
"Fair?? You, with the power of an aristocratic family, dare to call it fair to fight against a newly established clan like ours!" Mu Linsheng said angrily.

"Blame yourselves for being less skilled!" Li Ling said with a smile.

"Hmph, you're just joining forces to swallow up the mine, thinking that Snow City has no one to rely on!" Mu Linsheng pointed at the disgusting family leaders.

Seeing Mu Linsheng's agitated and indignant appearance, Nan Rongni covered her mouth and laughed, whispering to Mu Ningxue, "Where did you find such a ruthless leader who only knows how to throw tantrums but has no ability? If he were smart, he should have told you before you came that you had no hope of getting this large broken mine."

Mu Ningxue glanced at Nan Rongni, but remained silent.

Seeing that Mu Ningxue remained silent, Nan Rongni became even more smug.

In the competition for the world's top universities, Mu Ningxue was the focus of everyone's attention, while she and Mu Tingying were almost forgotten.

Fortunately, Mu Ningxue chose a dead-end path, setting up her own household. Nan Rongni was genuinely worried that she would join another powerful clan, which would make it difficult for her to make things difficult for Mu Ningxue.

"What, you've run out of things to say?" Nan Rongni continued.

Mu Ningxue didn't pay attention to her, but looked up at the sky.

...

At that moment, a beam of frosty white light streaked across the sky and descended upon Gulangyu Island a few moments later.

Upon arriving at Gulangyu Island, Fang Yu suddenly noticed that the guys from Xuecheng were all looking at him with fervent eyes. Although Fang Yu wasn't often in Xuecheng, his fame was still considerable.

Mu Ningxue stood up and said, "Why are you here?"

"I heard from Mo Fan that you were here, so I came to see you." Fang Yu went up and gave Mu Ningxue a big hug.

Mu Ningxue's fair skin flushed slightly; she was indeed a little embarrassed in front of so many people.

"Patriarch, the situation is not right now. The battle for resources is still ongoing. Can't you stop feeding us dog food?" Mu Linsheng said with a wry smile.

Fang Yu released Mu Ningxue and said, "Leave it to me."

“No, I’ll do it,” Mu Ningxue said.

Fang Yu stepped forward and forcibly pressed Mu Ningxue into her seat, saying, "Be obedient and leave it to me."

After saying that, Fang Yu walked towards the dueling platform.

As Fang Yu took the stage.

The duel has begun again.

Originally, when Li Ling saw another unknown mage come on stage, she planned to mock him...

However, Fang Yu ignored Li Ling's nonsense and did not follow the usual pattern. Without saying a word, he decisively took action.

(End of this chapter)