Versatile Mage: Lord of Space

"Hehehe, how about we move to a higher-level suite? This place doesn't quite suit your status. Your team leader wants you to be promoted to a four-star team as soon as possible. I think that's just around the corner!" Lai Hengbao changed his tune completely, his attitude shifting 180 degrees.

He had a rumor that the three Blue Valley Ferocious Beasts had been killed by a master. At first, Lai Hengbao thought it was just drunken nonsense from that drunkard.

But the demon gall in Lin Lan's hand was clearly freshly made.

It even has a temperature, and upon closer inspection, isn't this the demonic gall of the Blue Valley Ferocious Beast, a type of sea monster?!

If we take good care of these people, or more accurately, if we take good care of Lin Lan, then we won't have to worry about money.

"Changing to a suite is no problem. Tell me about this four-star squad." Lin Lan placed the Demon Gallbladder on the living room table.

Lai Hengbao's eyes lit up as he looked at Yao Dan, then he reluctantly looked away and said, "Brother Lan, the requirements for this four-star team were that your team leader asked me to bring them to you. He said that if you don't meet the requirements, the things he promised to give you will be taken away by other countries... When I first heard your team leader say that, I thought he would send a team of experienced mages, and I didn't expect that to be the case! And you guys are so young, you're clearly pillars of China! Your future is limitless!!"

After Lai Hengbao said that, the others quickly understood.

To snatch high-level resources from other teams undergoing similar trials, they must reach four stars during this trial.

"How was this four-star rating determined?" Ai Jiangtu asked.

"If you perform well in defense, monster hunting, rescue, assault, or special operations, people will remember your achievements. It's similar to the Hunter Alliance's rating system for hunters. The number of monsters killed and the bounties completed count as points, and you'll advance to the next level once you accumulate a certain number. I think with your strength, you should be able to do it in less than half a month! I'll help you report these three commander-level monsters, and you'll at least be promoted to three stars!" Lai Hengbao said.

Upon hearing this, everyone was immediately relieved. That was great; they had basically completed the task as soon as they arrived.

However, one still has to put in the effort to gain experience, and the allocation of resources within the Nationalist government reflects both team contribution and individual ability.

……

After changing to a more upscale suite and clarifying the situation, Lai Hengbao happily left with the Demon Courage in his hand.

After the money for the Demon Gallbladder was reported, Lin Lan received the largest share.

There will be a high tide the day after tomorrow, but nothing much will happen in the meantime.

"The Japanese really know how to play the game. They built this Great East China Sea battlefield, becoming the owners of the sea, while giving the castles in each district to trusted individuals to manage independently. The Japanese government collects rent and also cheaply requisitions all abundant seafood. The army and the Magic Association are relegated to the sidelines, and those who die are mostly mages who want to make a fortune from the war and sell themselves to kill demons. Money and resources flow into their pockets continuously." Zhao Manyan was most sensitive to this kind of manipulation of power and business, and said with a cold smile.

The Japanese government only needs to set some rules and then hide behind the scenes counting its money.

However, this is not something they can concern themselves with.

……

early morning.

A ray of sunlight shone through the window without glass, landing on a pale yet beautiful profile.

"Mmm~"

Mu Ningxue felt the sunlight and opened her eyes. The beam of light shone directly on her eyes, and she subconsciously used her hand to shield them.

As she covered her hands, she quickly discovered that they were covered in frost, and the coldness seeped into her cheeks.

She frantically hid her hands under the covers, whether out of a desire to avoid seeing them or to warm herself up in the blankets, but the entire bed remained ice-cold.

"Will there come a day when I won't even be able to wake up..." Mu Ningxue curled up slightly.

When did it start, but as soon as I fall asleep, it's as if I've fallen into an endless black ice cave. No matter how many blankets I cover myself with or how warm the fire I light, I can't feel any warmth at all.

Her face was almost cold, her bones were icy, and even her blood was frigid... After washing up, it was just dawn, and Mu Ningxue left the house and headed towards the ocean.

……

The seawater was rhythmically crashing against the beach, with the waves still about thirty meters away from the embankment that was more than ten meters high.

There were people patrolling the low embankment; they were all Japanese military mages, wearing thick, green-yellow coats that wouldn't flutter in the wind.

Mu Ningxue found a quiet place where there were few people, wanting only to stay there in peace for a while.

"morning."

Unexpectedly, Mu Ningxue saw a familiar face. He was carefully observing the seawater, seemingly even using his mental energy...

"Good morning, did you come to see the sea all by yourself?" Lin Lan looked up and said with a smile.

"You're not alone now. What are you looking at?" Mu Ningxue walked over and stared at the spot where Lin Lan had been looking, but she didn't find anything, not even a seashell.

"There's something in the water, something very strange..."

Mu Ningxue's mental strength was not as high as Lin Lan's, so she could not see the jellyfish maggots in the water... which is the drowning curse.

Mu Ningxue looked carefully, but still found nothing and didn't take it seriously.

"How did you cultivate your ice magic?" Mu Ningxue asked.

Lin Lan stopped paying attention to the jellyfish maggot. It would die immediately out of the water, and it would also die without nutrients.

Moreover, this thing can grow into whatever it gets entangled with.

Even great monarchs can change...

"It's about accumulating resources, plus constant struggle. Fighting against humans and demons, constantly accumulating experience, comprehending magic in battle to improve experience, and naturally achieving cultivation level," Lin Lan said.

“I envy you and admire you. Without the help of a powerful family, you have become so strong step by step on your own…” Mu Ningxue said.

"You're just lucky. Your Ice Crystal Bow will definitely help you reach the pinnacle of ice magic in the future; I'm quite certain of that. You'll gradually master it after you reach higher levels."

Shooting down a fourteen-winged archangel with one arrow—if you're not awesome, then who is?

"hope so……"

"By the way, I'll give you half of the money for that demon's gall after we get it. Without your Ice Crystal Bow, that Blue Valley Ferocious Beast might have already escaped," Lin Lan said.

“You killed them. My arrow couldn’t have killed them.” Mu Ningxue shook her head.

"No need to be polite. We're both from Bocheng, and given our childhood friendship, it's only right and proper that I share with you."

"Okay... thank you."

……

Just then, a short man suddenly ran towards the sea while repeatedly issuing warnings, and plunged headfirst into the water...

(End of this chapter)