Versatile Mage: Invincible from the Fire of Disaster

Chapter 225 The Case of the Missing Infant
"The members of the National Team are all very talented!" Lin Ming said with some emotion as he looked at the National Team members.

At this moment, a mission suitable for the National Team members had already formed in his mind.

"Let's get straight to the point, Mr. Lin Ming. Mo Fan should have already told you about the payment, right?"

Ai Jiangtu's face was tense as he looked at Lin Ming with a somewhat unsmiling expression.

"He looks about our age," Guan Yu said softly, carefully examining Lin Ming's face.

However, there was some doubt in her gaze as she looked at Lin Ming.

They seemed to be wondering whether Lin Ming could actually lead them there.

"He knows that substitute, could he also be from Mingzhu? But which family is he from?" Mu Tingying frowned slightly, trying to figure out which family Lin Ming was from based on his clothes.

After all, in her view, how could someone who wasn't a member of the family possibly resolve their trip to Japan?

“Of course, I’ll take you all to Japan.” Lin Ming chuckled, looking at Ai Jiangtu. “If you can complete the mission, I can provide a yacht to take you to Japan.”

As a monarch-level blacksmith, Lin Ming had built up some connections over the years, so smuggling was naturally within his capabilities.

Seeing the somewhat doubtful expressions on their faces, he gently waved his hand, and a sheet of white paper appeared out of thin air in his hand.
"Do we need to draw up a contract, everyone?"

This move immediately widened the eyes of Ai Jiangtu, who was also a high-level spatial cultivator.

His brows furrowed slightly.

He's a space-type cultivator, and his cultivation level isn't low either!
He didn't sense any spatial fluctuations at least when he took the item!
This means that the man in front of him has a spatial cultivation level that is no weaker than his, and may even be stronger!

“No need.” Ai Jiangtu shook his head: “Let’s get straight to the commission.”

"The commission is actually something I discovered in Asuka City." Lin Ming paused, "I don't know if you all know, but Asuka City has been experiencing missing babies for more than two years, and the local government has been investigating for a long time without any results."

Baby missing?

Ai Jiangtu's brows furrowed suddenly, and the others were instantly drawn to Lin Ming's words.

The disappearance of an infant is no small matter, especially when it has been going on for more than two years!
This kind of case should have made national headlines long ago; how could they have been completely unaware of it?

“However, last night I unexpectedly discovered that these babies don’t seem to be simply missing,” Lin Ming said calmly.

"Not just a simple disappearance? What do you mean?" Ai Jiangtu looked at Lin Ming, his tone becoming somewhat serious.

The group met on a beach near the coast. Lin Ming simply sat down on the sand and gently drew lines in the sand with his fingers.

“Yesterday, I caught a siren on the tourist coast of Asuka City.” Lin Ming drew the shape of a monkey in the sand with his finger.

"A sea monkey monster."

"And in his arms was a stolen baby."

As soon as Lin Ming finished speaking, Ai Jiangtu's face darkened instantly.

The rest of the Nationalist team members also showed expressions of anger.

"Therefore, I would like to ask the National Guard to investigate this case of the missing baby."

Lin Ming looked at them, but there was no smile on his face.

This matter involves the Asian Magicians Association, and the power behind this group is so great that the Asian Magicians Association dares not openly interfere in this matter.

But Lin Ming also had his own selfish motives.

Li Xiangyuan clearly wanted to get along with him and Master Jingde, which could potentially affect his search for the Yin-Yang Fish. Now he needed to find something for Li Xiangyuan to do.

"We'll take this commission!"

Ai Jiangtu suddenly waved his hand, staring intently at Lin Mingdao.

He would accept the request even without the reward of going to Japan!
His only thought now is to twist the head off the military intelligence officer in Asuka City! And then question him about exactly what he did!

A demon can infiltrate the city center and steal a baby?!
He was determined to get to the bottom of this matter no matter what!

Lin Ming nodded, then slowly left the beach with Ding Yumin and Lingling, leaving behind only one sentence.

"If you gain anything from this or need any help, please come to the Flying Bird Hotel to find me."

"What are your thoughts on this matter?" After Lin Ming left, Ai Jiangtu asked the remaining members of the National Team.

"What do you think? Since it's a demon stealing a baby, why don't we just go and deal with all the demons around here? There shouldn't be any particularly strong demons in this area, right?"

Mu Tingying looked at Ai Jiangtu with a strange expression, seemingly puzzled.

However, Ai Jiangtu remained silent, his expression still grave.

Nan Yu's expression was also quite solemn.

"No, something's not right." Mo Fan's expression also became extremely serious; he always became much more serious about these kinds of matters.

"Substitute? Then tell me what's wrong with it!" Mu Tingying was furious and looked coldly at Mo Fan.

Mo Fan didn't look at her, but calmly looked at Ai Jiangtu and analyzed...

"First of all, the loss of a baby is no small matter. It is not normal for a baby to go missing for two consecutive years, especially since no one outside Asuka City knows about it!"

"Secondly, the tourist area is inside the barrier! It's strange enough that demons appear inside the barrier, let alone that babies are in their parents' arms in the heart of the city! How could they be stolen by demons without attracting the attention of any mages!"

Both of these situations illustrate the same point!

Mo Fan's expression was serious, and a powerful aura erupted from his body.

For a moment, none of the people who disliked Mo Fan dared to speak.

But at that moment, everyone understood.
"Someone is covering this up, or even raising demons to steal babies!"

Ai Jiangtu gritted his teeth and said.

He initially thought it was just a case of negligence in management by the Military Intelligence Bureau, but considering the two years that have passed, it's clear that this cannot be explained by mere negligence!

"Phew~" Ai Jiangtu exhaled, forcing himself to calm down.

He is the captain of the National Team and cannot be swayed by emotions.

He looked at Mo Fan and asked seriously.

"Tell us first what kind of person Lin Ming is."

He vaguely felt that Lin Ming was leading him, or rather, leading the Nationalist team to do something.

"Lin Ming." Mo Fan's expression was a little strange, but he still told them what he knew.

But after Mo Fan finished speaking, everyone present fell silent.

"High-level? You're saying he's already high-level, and even high-level in three elements?" Guan Yu looked at Mo Fan in disbelief. "He should be about the same age as us!"

"Impossible! Impossible! If he's that strong, why didn't he participate in the National Games?" Mu Tingying shook her head in disbelief.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Yes, the National Academy Battle is a stage that all academy members aspire to. With his strength, he can definitely shine in the academy, so why wouldn't he participate?

Mo Fan didn't actually know the answer; he could only make a guess based on Lin Ming's personality.

"Maybe it's because he felt it wasn't necessary. Maybe he thought it was too easy, too simple?"

Instantly, everyone's sense of superiority at becoming a National Team player vanished, replaced by a feeling of defeat.

So what I fought so hard for was something others didn't want?
"Never mind all that for now! Focus on this incident!" Ai Jiangtu suddenly shouted, diverting everyone's attention.

Ai Jiangtu looked around and suddenly realized that it seemed that one person was missing from the National Team.

Where is Jiang Shaoxu?

"Um..." Nan Rongni's soft voice came out, and everyone's eyes immediately turned to her.

Nan Rongni's voice was very soft. This healing-type girl was like a white lotus flower. Under everyone's gaze, she pointed shyly in the direction Lin Ming had left.

"It seems that Jiang Shaoxu has gone after them."

(End of this chapter)