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

Chapter 82 Imperial Capital
A glint flashed in Fang Yu's eyes. He had made up his mind. His target was the white crocodile skin on the island, which represented a large sum of money.

"Sea monsters gather there, so you must be extremely careful when you go, and never be careless!" Dean Xiao warned.

"Alright, let's get ready and set off!" Chen Jingxi said, her words swift and decisive, and she was about to depart as soon as she finished speaking.

After leaving the conference room, Fang Yu returned to his residence, bringing some changes of clothes and no large luggage. He simply slung his bag over his shoulder and left quickly and easily.

That evening, everyone finished packing and set off.

……

Within the Nine Provinces, the most prosperous cities are the Imperial Capital and the Magic City. The Imperial Capital is the political center, while the Magic City is the economic center.

Fang Yu grew up in Bocheng and cultivated in Modu. This was his first time going to the capital and witnessing its splendor!

The plane roared northward.

Fang Yu looked out the window. The night was deep, the moon was bright, and the stars were twinkling.

"It seems like we're taking a detour?" Fang Yu asked in surprise.

“Yes, some areas may look quiet and peaceful, but they are actually very dangerous,” Han Yu responded, explaining, “The establishment of flight paths is very difficult and requires a considerable investment of time and effort. We had to use satellites to repeatedly verify the routes before we found a safe and reliable one.”

"The most dangerous thing is encountering Feathered Demons, but we can get a warning in advance, as mages will use their firepower to lock on us."

"As long as we don't encounter an extremely powerful winged demon, there shouldn't be a big problem."

"It's so dangerous in the air."

"Senior Han, if anything really happens, we'll have to rely on you," Qin Shuo said with a smile, because only she had the Winged Magic Tool and could fly.

Han Yu smiled sweetly, blinked her big eyes, and said, "No problem, I'll carry you when the time comes."

Zhang Hao immediately perked up and said, "If something really happens, I'll have to borrow your leg."

"Go to hell!" Han Yu kicked him aside.

……

The plane sped along, and after some time, it arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport.

Fang Yu looked down at the capital city through the narrow plane window!

"This is the heart of Kyushu's turmoil..."

The imperial city is enormous, majestic, and has existed for a long time, standing firm through the ages, having withstood the test of time from ancient times to the present.

Inside the capital!
There are massive ancient sections of the Great Wall built into the mountain ridges, standing silently like majestic mountain ranges and a vast, undulating mountain range.

This is the ancient Great Wall with a history of more than two thousand years, accumulating the vicissitudes and profound weight of history.

"A Azure Dragon Stretching Ten Thousand Miles!"

Fang Yu was lost in thought, his mind filled with countless emotions.

The Great Wall, its true secret, is the place where the once mighty Azure Dragon fell and transformed.

Over countless years, this magnificent and imposing Great Wall has recorded the various aspects of China.

This is a testament to the times, a magnificent crystallization in the long river of history.

Soon after, the plane landed smoothly, and Fang Yu finally came to his senses. After getting off the plane, everyone dragged their suitcases straight to the parking lot on the second basement level, where they boarded the shuttle car.

Forty minutes later, the car arrived at a five-star hotel. Everyone put down their luggage, rested for the night, and recharged their energy.

The next day, the group began to explore the capital city.

The capital city is quite beautiful, full of life, with all kinds of plants everywhere, well-developed infrastructure, and towering buildings everywhere you look.

People came and went, a constant stream of pedestrians. This magnificent capital city was incredibly prosperous, with an unknown population of tens of thousands. It was bustling and lively, with pedestrians shoulder to shoulder walking on the main street. "The capital is truly a wonderful place," they exclaimed.

"Half of them are mages, and many of them are powerful, with considerable cultivation levels," Fang Yu remarked.

"This is the capital city, a gathering place for powerful families and strong individuals," Han Yu explained.

Everyone moved forward.

The streets are lined with various shops, and the sounds of hawking and buying fill the air. In addition to daily necessities, there are all kinds of magical tools needed by magicians, such as precious stardust magical tools, control magical tools, as well as spirit seeds and various crystals.

"I'm selling maps! They contain information about a Ming Dynasty treasure. You can trade them for a single fire-type spirit seed." Someone was setting up a stall nearby and hawking their wares.

This left Han Yu and the others dumbfounded. There was even a map recording the treasure?
"You need to have a good eye to get here; be careful to distinguish things," Chen Jingxi reminded.

The group immediately understood that even in the capital, there were all sorts of oddly priced oddities on the market, though there was also the possibility of finding truly unique treasures.

"Dream Butterfly, a top-tier demon possessing spiritual abilities, only one of its kind. If you want to buy it, make your offer quickly." On the other side, an old man was holding a jade jar and hawking it.

Fang Yu and the others went over to take a look, and saw a caterpillar inside the jade jar, which left them speechless for a moment.

“Young man, haven’t you heard of breaking out of the cocoon and becoming a butterfly? This is the juvenile form of the Dream Butterfly; it hasn’t transformed yet.” The old man smiled.

"Who are you kidding? You think you can fool people with just a bug?" Zhang Hao said indignantly.

The old man looked completely at ease and said, “I’m not making this up. This is a caterpillar that has been dormant for over ten years and is just at the critical point of metamorphosis.”

They didn't stop and continued walking forward, but soon they were stunned again, looking at a strange ancient vine.

"What's going on?" Fang Yu and the others were all surprised.

This is a very eerie scene, with strange ancient vines burning fiercely.

Everyone watched eagerly.

The ancient vine emitted flames, possessing a magnificent and dreamlike charm, its flowing light illuminating a red glow.

An old woman explained to them, "This is a special plant species, imbued with the power of flames."

"Such a thing is true?" Fang Yu and the others were shocked, finding the capital city even more mysterious.

The ancient vine, blazing with flames, was over a meter tall. Even after hearing the explanation from others, everyone was quite astonished and found it unbelievable.

Even Fang Yu showed a surprised expression and asked the shopkeeper for details.

A ball of fire once descended from the sky and landed on this ancient vine. Instead of burning it to ashes, it nourished it, making it grow stronger and reborn overnight.

After that, the ancient vine was completely different.

Fire Gold Vine is the name of this ancient vine, which vividly reflects its characteristics. If one absorbs it, the plant will contain intense fire, allowing plant-based magic to master the power of the fire element.

Fang Yu's heart stirred as he gazed at the ancient vine.

Upon first seeing such a plant, he sensed that it was of extraordinary origin and must be a great fortune. Plant-type mages who absorbed it would likely become extraordinary and be able to dominate their peers!
However, when the time came, Fang Yu was shocked. The price was outrageous; it could bankrupt a family instantly.

"Let's go," Fang Yu said.

I'm too poor to afford it.

I don't want to stay here.

They left this place and entered other bustling streets of the capital, where people were trading everywhere and shops lined both sides of the street.

After strolling around for a while, the group soon set off for the Imperial Capital Academy.

(End of this chapter)