Versatile Mage: Lord of Space

Chapter 201 Kingdom of the Dead: Ancient Capital

Mu Yin looked straight at Lin Lan, and seeing that he was enjoying the barbecue as if nothing had happened, he suddenly felt as if he was in an extremely embarrassing situation and felt uncomfortable all over.

"Wow!" Mu Yin secretly exclaimed in his heart, "If Lin Lan really has mastered ice magic, then he must be a genuine high-level magician!"

Mu Yin had long heard of Lin Lan's reputation. Not only was he handsome, but his strength was also astonishing. When he first entered school, he single-handedly challenged all the teachers and students in the school. In the assessment of the main campus, he was like a dragon in water, showing extraordinary skills. His feat was simply amazing.

Recently, the hottest topic on campus is undoubtedly Lin Lan's legendary story of breaking into Leiyuan alone and beating up all the freaks along the way.

This matter became a hot topic on campus, and almost everyone knew about it.

"Hey, think about myself. I'm almost graduating from my senior year, and I've finally reached the intermediate level." Mu Yin couldn't help but laugh bitterly. "I just randomly found someone to have a meal with, and I actually ran into such a powerful person in Mingzhu Academy. This luck is really unparalleled!"

To have become a high-level magician at such a young age, this strength is simply terrifying to the extreme!
Thinking back to his previous eloquent and boastful words, Mu Yin now felt like a ridiculous clown. It was so embarrassing that he showed off his skills in front of such a "monster".

No, this atmosphere is so awkward that it makes me feel uncomfortable. I can dig a three-bedroom apartment out of the ground with my toes. It’s better to leave first.

"Hahahaha... brother, let's find an opportunity to get together next time! Don't take what I said before to heart. I was just talking nonsense after drinking. Don't take it seriously." Mu Yin had mixed feelings at the moment, and he forced a bitter smile on his face.

"Oh, my friend just happened to ask me something urgent. Goodbye, brother. I'm really sorry for having troubled you today." Lin Lan glanced at Mu Yin, who seemed to have suffered a heavy blow, and spoke.

Lin Lan was also puzzled. How could someone recognize him when he met him randomly? However, this senior was indeed an interesting person. Not only was he humorous, but he was also very generous and took the initiative to pay the bill.

……

After saying goodbye to Mu Yin, Lin Lan headed straight to the place he had agreed to meet with the other two people - it was a very distinctive and authentic Hunan restaurant in Shanghai.

It had been a long time since the terrible disaster in Bo City that the three of them had not been together.

Time flows slowly, and many past events are like smoke and dust drifting in the wind, gradually fading away.

Everyone has changed to varying degrees over the years.

"Here it is, Monkey. Today I, your brother Fan, will treat you. Let's have a good time with Lan Zi. Don't leave until you are drunk!"

Before anyone even entered the private room, that familiar loud voice could be heard.

The two men pushed open the door of the private room and saw Mo Fan and Zhang Xiaohou sitting closely together, arm in arm, showing a scene of deep brotherly love and joy.

“Lan Zi, you came so quickly! I just sent you the location, and you arrived before us.” Mo Fan said with a smile.

"Of course. I was nearby just now, drinking and chatting with a very interesting friend." Lin Lan responded with a smile.

"Brother Lan! Long time no see. I missed you so much!" Zhang Xiaohou's eyes lit up instantly when he saw Lin Lan. He immediately rushed forward impatiently and excitedly gave Lin Lan a big, warm hug.

It had indeed been two full years since they last met in Bo City.

After a long separation, my heart is filled with deep longing.

Lin Lan looked at Zhang Xiaohou in front of him, feeling deeply moved.

Zhang Xiaohou has always been one of his few close playmates in Bo City. Now it seems that Zhang Xiaohou is no longer the young boy who was so nervous that his palms sweated when he cast magic.

From the aura that Zhang Xiaohou inadvertently revealed, Lin Lan could clearly feel that his current strength was already quite impressive.

It seems that everyone has different opportunities and growth in their respective life paths.

"By the way, Brother Lan, this is for you." Zhang Xiaohou said as he carefully took out a magic weapon from his backpack. With a simple smile on his face, he respectfully handed it to Lin Lan.

"Magic weapon? You are really thoughtful." Lin Lan took the object in his hand, felt it gently, and could clearly sense the tremendous energy contained in it.

After a little thought, Lin Lan concluded that this should be a magic weapon used to assist in cultivation, and its value must be very high.

“I bought this magic weapon with the resources I earned from the military. I only got two of them. Boss Zhankong said that you often go out on monster hunting missions. If you encounter monsters that are good at bewitching people’s minds, this magic weapon will come in handy…” Zhang Xiaohou explained excitedly, his eyes full of expectation for Lin Lan to accept the gift.

During this holiday, Zhang Xiaohou took time out to come and meet them.

For Zhang Xiaohou, the reunion of the three of them was the most exciting and happy thing for him. After all, he had always regarded Lin Lan and Mo Fan as his closest brothers.

"I don't feel comfortable doing this, Monkey. It's not easy for you in the military. You should use resources on yourself first." Lin Lan said sincerely.

"It's okay, Brother Lan. You and Brother Fan have always taken good care of me. You even gave me a precious Stardust Magic Weapon before. Just consider it as a little token of my appreciation in return." Zhang Xiaohou said with a smile, his eyes full of sincerity.

"Yes, Lan Zi, you see I didn't even bother to be polite to Hou Zi. This is indeed Hou Zi's kind gesture, so just accept it." Mo Fan also chimed in.

In fact, although Mo Fan said this, he secretly gave Zhang Xiaohou a very precious magic tool.

"Okay, then I'll accept it without hesitation. I also happen to have something to give to the monkey." Lin Lan said, and took out the spiritual seed that he obtained by chance in Dongting Lake from the space he carried with him.

Although this spirit seed is somewhat useful to him, it is not indispensable. He had already considered Zhang Xiaohou's situation and felt that this spirit seed could bring greater value to Zhang Xiaohou. Although it was only a spirit seed, it might not be too precious for Lin Lan, who was already a high-level mage and had relatively easy access to resources. But for Zhang Xiaohou, who was in the extremely competitive environment of the military, the friendship carried by this gift was extremely deep.

After all, judging from the quality of these two magic weapons, Zhang Xiaohou probably spent almost all of his savings to exchange for them.

To be honest, Lin Lan was quite touched. This was exactly what he agreed with, the attitude that brothers should have towards each other.

"Brother Lan, what is this? It looks like... a spirit seed!!" Zhang Xiaohou asked with curiosity in his eyes as he looked at the earth-type spirit seed Liuzhao that Lin Lan had placed in an exquisite container.

He could clearly feel that the earth-type energy contained in it was extremely powerful. If nothing unexpected happened, this was undoubtedly an earth-type spirit seed!
"Yes, this is an earth-type spirit seed, and its name is Liuzhao. You happen to be an earth-type mage, and this spirit seed will be of great benefit to your cultivation. Let me tell you this, I am now a high-level mage, and it is relatively easier for me to obtain resources. Don't refuse, you are in the military, and you need these treasures that can enhance your strength even more." Lin Lan said as he stuffed the vessel containing the spirit seed into Zhang Xiaohou's hand.

Lin Lan knew clearly that Zhang Xiaohou would be heading to the ancient capital soon. The complex and dangerous environment of the ancient capital, especially the hard-to-guard-against undead spirits of the ancient capital, was extremely dangerous.

This spiritual seed might be of great help at a critical moment, and he didn't want to see Zhang Xiaohou fall into danger.

Mo Fan watched this scene from the side, and the incident with the Flame Spirit Seed came to his mind. He couldn't help but think to himself: "Lin Lan sold me that Flame Spirit Seed for 3000 million!"

However, as time passed, and now that I was training with Lin Lan, I could often pick up various spirits and gained a lot. Those past events did not seem so important anymore...

Looking at the spirit seeds handed over by Lin Lan, Zhang Xiaohou's eyes instantly lit up like bright stars, with a complex expression of surprise and emotion in his eyes.

He held the spirit seed carefully in his hands, as if he was holding the most precious and rare treasure in the world.

“Brother Lan, you have actually reached the level of a high-level wizard! But, this... this gift is too precious! I really don’t deserve it!” Zhang Xiaohou’s voice trembled slightly. This gift far exceeded his original expectations, and he was surprised and a little overwhelmed.

"Monkey, don't be so polite with me! This thing is really not very useful to me, but it can play its greatest value to you." Lin Lan smiled and patted Zhang Xiaohou's shoulder affectionately.

Mo Fan watched this heartwarming scene from the sidelines, and a gratified smile appeared on his face. "Alright, stop pushing it away, and accept it. This is the friendship that should exist between us brothers. Come on, let's order some food. We have to have a good gathering today and have a good chat!"

Mo Fan was very clear about Lin Lan's strength. With Lin Lan's current abilities and the resources he possessed, this spirit seed could only be considered an ordinary one among his many treasures.

The three of them sat down at the table and started chatting enthusiastically while ordering dishes. From the past full of memories in Bo City to their current colorful experiences, the topics were endless like a torrent of water.

"By the way, Monkey, is He Yu with you now?" Lin Lan asked as if he suddenly remembered something.

"I still have to thank Brother Lan! She is now studying in the Ancient Capital Academy. In a while, I will also go to the Ancient Capital for further studies." Zhang Xiaohou said happily with a happy smile on his face.

"That's good, that's good! If you get married, don't forget to invite me to your wedding! By the way, you have to be careful when you go to the ancient capital..." Lin Lan nodded and said with a blessing smile on her face.

For Lin Lan, being able to help friends resolve their past regrets is indeed a very meaningful thing.

“The ancient capital of Xi’an? I heard it’s very close to the legendary land of the dead.” Mo Fan frowned slightly and said with a hint of emotion.

Zhang Xiaohou listened and nodded his head, "Yes! The dead things there crawl out from the ground all the time. No matter how we clean them up, they can't be cleaned up completely. As soon as we clean them up, they come back alive again. But then again, with this earth-type spirit seed - Flowing Swamp, I won't have to worry about being besieged by the undead anymore!"

“I must go and see it if I get the chance.” Mo Fan sighed with a hint of curiosity and anticipation in his eyes.

“Mo Fan, you should be close to breaking through to the higher level, right? If you go there and deal with those undead before you reach the higher level, you will suffer a lot.” Lin Lan turned to look at Mo Fan and said seriously.

"I am only one step away from the high level. I am about to strengthen my intermediate lightning and fire elements to the fifth level. What is there to be afraid of?" Mo Fan responded confidently with a confident smile on his face.

“But having said that, I always feel like I’m just missing that opportunity for a breakthrough.” Mo Fan frowned slightly and said with a hint of doubt.

"That's because you haven't used the Pulse of the Galaxy yet. I happen to have a copy here. For the sake of our brotherhood, I'll sell it to you at a lower price. Do you want it?" Lin Lan said with a smile, a hint of ridicule in his eyes.

"Vein of the Galaxy? How much does it cost?" Mo Fan became excited upon hearing this and asked impatiently.

"It's not expensive, just one hundred and twenty million." Lin Lan stretched out a finger and said with a smile.

“Damn, it’s so expensive! No wonder I always felt like something was missing. If I had known, I wouldn’t have spent all the money on strengthening the stars…” Mo Fan couldn’t help but exclaimed.

This is the result of lack of education.

“Brother Lan and Brother Fan are both so strong! My current cultivation level is only the third level of the wind system…” Zhang Xiaohou looked at the two of them, his eyes full of envy and admiration.

“Mo Fan, don’t be anxious. Save up the money you’ve earned recently and buy a copy of Galaxy Vein. When you reach the ancient capital, those undead will be enough for you to show off your skills.” Lin Lan persuaded patiently.

……

In the long river of history, countless dynasties have experienced the cycle of prosperity and decline, and countless heroic soldiers' souls have been buried forever in the endless yellow sand!

Whenever the sun rises, the whole world seems to wake up from a deep sleep, all things revive, and the scene is full of vitality everywhere; however, when the sunset slowly sinks into the horizon, darkness spreads rapidly like a tide, and those souls hidden underground seem to have received some kind of mysterious call. They can't wait to lift up the mud, shrouds, and coffin lids wrapped around them, and revel wildly in the darkness, singing praises to this dark world that belongs to them!

The ancient tombs, the solemn imperial mausoleums, the bloody battlefields, the eerie and terrifying death pits, and the ghost figurines of various shapes...all seem to be silently telling the mysterious stories that have been sealed away by the years...

(End of this chapter)