The arrival of the Sky Eagle Legion was enough to bring the Bocheng disaster to a close. After taking a couple of bites of food, Mo Fan joined them in sweeping away the demon beasts.
Other mages could not collect Lingering Soul Remnants or Spirit Essences after killing demon beasts, so Mo Fan gladly took them all.
The cleanup lasted an entire week. Even the sewers were cleansed with magic, and Mo Fan made a fortune as well.
After fusing all the Lingering Soul Remnants and upgrading them, Mo Fan obtained ten General-level Spirit Essences. It was truly a bountiful harvest.
Such a horrific disaster in Bocheng shocked the entire country. Starting from the third day, donated supplies gradually began arriving from all over the nation.
Bocheng's reconstruction would take time, so the government introduced two policies. One was to build Settlement Housing in major cities across the country; the other was to remain and help rebuild Bocheng, with the Military Department providing free housing and a salary.
"Mo Fan, a Military Mage said Zhan Kong wants to see you," Mo Jiaxing said as he came over.
"Alright, I'll go over first. Discuss whether to stay in Bocheng or leave with my aunt," Mo Fan said, rising to his feet and heading toward the Watchtower.
After climbing the long flight of stairs, Mo Fan arrived at the top of the Watchtower again.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Boss Zhan Kong!" Mo Fan called as he knocked on the wall.
"You brat are surprisingly polite. Come in, let's talk," Zhan Kong said. He was not wearing his military-green robe, and white bandages were wrapped around his upper body.
"How was it, Boss Zhan Kong? Did you take care of the Winged Azure Wolf?" Mo Fan asked with a grin.
"Almost."
At the mention of the Winged Azure Wolf, Zhan Kong's face filled with killing intent. If part of his power had not been sealed, how could he have failed to deal with a mere Winged Azure Wolf?
"Forget about me for now. What are you thinking?" Zhan Kong asked.
"Please don't try to persuade me to join the military, Chief Instructor. I have no interest in the Military Department at all. But I can recommend someone to you—"
"Who?"
"Zhang Xiaohou!"
"Him?" Zhan Kong frowned. He truly had not noticed that the kid had the makings of a soldier.
"Yes. Monkey told me so yesterday," Mo Fan said.
"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving."
"Wait, which city are you going to?" Zhan Kong asked, somewhat worried.
"Modu!"
"That's good." Zhan Kong immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it was not the Imperial Capital. What talented youngster could survive President Song He's torment? That old Song He was practically cursed to ruin geniuses.
Mo Fan returned to where they had been before.
Mo Jiaxing said, "Mo Fan, your aunt and uncle plan to stay in Bocheng. Wherever you want to go, we'll go. Your dad will listen to you."
"Then let's go to Modu," Mo Fan answered without hesitation.
After all, Modu was the place he knew best from his previous life. All his good friends from that life had been met in Modu, so of course he had to return there.
The family of three moved quickly. Once they decided to leave, they left at once.
They first took a vehicle to Xiameng Island, the place closest to Bocheng, then took a high-speed train straight to Modu.
Xiameng Island. It reminded him of the days when he beat up the Twin Disaster Stars. How wonderful. He could beat them up all over again in this life!
Twin Disaster Stars: Have you heard what people are saying?
Mo Fan closed his eyes, and his mind entered his Spiritual Universe.
There were ten General Spirit Essences in Little Loach's space. Mo Fan first used the Celestial Spirit Codex to upgrade seven General Spirit Essences into one Commander-level Spirit Essence.
Commander-level creatures were already considered extremely powerful. They possessed city-destroying strength, could command demon beasts, and establish themselves as kings!
His Fire and Lightning Magic did not need strengthening for the time being, so his only choices were the Shadow Element and the Summoning Element. He did not yet have a Contracted Beast for the Summoning Element, so only the Shadow Element remained.
The Shadow Element was likewise one of his stronger Elements. In his previous life, he had killed the Shadow Kin King, who controlled the origin of Shadow Magic. It was also one of the Elements through which he had advanced to Forbidden Curse relatively quickly.
Celestial Spirit Codex—Commander Tier
Mo Fan still chose a creature from the Dark Dimension, a Ghost Shadow Evil Disciple from the Shadow Kin bloodline. There were nine Dark Stars within its soul shadow.
Ability—Ghost Shadow
This ability could bring his own shadow back to life and have it do anything for Mo Fan.
It seemed like a crude ability, but Ghost Shadow's strength was actually tied to Shadow Magic. In the future, once Mo Fan awakened other Dark Magic, Ghost Shadow would be able to use that Dark Magic as well.
Mo Fan did not touch the remaining three General Spirit Essences, saving them for emergencies.
On the train, Mo Fan had one arm around Xin Xia's waist as he rested his head on her shoulder.
Xin Xia had originally wanted to read for a while on the train, but Mo Fan clung to her side, leaving her unable to read at all.
The boys across the aisle watched Mo Fan behave so brazenly that their lungs nearly burst with rage. Let go, you beast! Let me have her instead!
To be honest, Mo Fan's impression of Modu in his previous life had been one of luxury and excess, blazing neon lights, diamond-like brilliance, and the three giants of Lujiazui.
But in truth, Modu only became the real Modu for those at the top.
Following the address provided by the authorities, the family of three found the Settlement Housing. It was no different from his previous life. It looked fairly normal from the outside, but the interior was unbearably depressing.
Since they had arrived in a hurry, Mo Fan barely managed to piece together a place for Xin Xia to rest. Then he had his father sleep on the couch while he pulled together two cardboard sheets and lay on the floor.
Back in Modu, Mo Fan lay on the floor, filled with countless emotions.
It was easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to return from luxury to frugality.
Mo Fan felt that he needed to make some careful plans. There were far too many things he needed money for now, not least Spirit Essences.
A Servant-level Spirit Essence could sell for between two and five million.
A General-level Spirit Essence soared into the tens of millions. If Mo Fan were willing to sell the three Spirit Essences in Little Loach's space, his assets would definitely exceed a hundred million.
Commander-level Spirit Essences sold for three to five hundred million. They were true luxuries.
As for Monarch-level Spirit Essences, they were no longer items that could circulate on the market.
Mo Fan currently had a little over two hundred thousand in hand. Part of it was his hard-earned money from hunting demon beasts, while the rest was an official reward for defending Bocheng.
Mo Jiaxing adapted easily and quickly found work, returning to his old trade as an experienced driver.
Mo Fan and Xin Xia both planned to study on their own this year, then wait for next year's unified academy admissions.
Little Loach had devoured the Earth Sacred Spring, and its rank had risen by an unknown number of levels. The spiritual glow it emitted could envelop all four of Mo Fan's Elements at once.
This meant Mo Fan could cultivate all four Elements together, and his cultivation time would be greatly extended as well.
Mo Fan suddenly recalled that beneath the waterworks in Lanyang City was a Fire Feather Venerate Pool. At the time, he had not known what it was, but he later learned that it was the rebirth site of the Sacred Totem, the Southern Li Sacred Feather Vermilion Bird.
However, Lanyang City was a major city, and that altar was an existence comparable to the Earth Sacred Spring. Unless Mo Fan made an enormous contribution to Lanyang City, there was no way he could enter it.
Otherwise, the moment he stepped inside, the next thing he knew, he would be arrested by a Judge.
A complete one-stop package of hanging and burning at the stake!
Forget it, forget it. I should focus on improving my strength for now. I wonder whether Commander Hua has noticed me yet.