Bird City / Red-Ling Demons: Whose Home Turf Is It in Water Magic?

"Heh heh heh, the Nationalist government members are so arrogant. They're good at internal wars but incompetent at external ones. No wonder their performance has always been poor. It's a bunch of scum representing us in this war. We strongly demand a thorough investigation and reckoning."

Soon, another faction stepped forward to refute this.

"What do you know? Lu Jun from the Pearl Academy is not that kind of person. He is a hero. He eliminated the Blue Robe Deacon in Magic City and the Mysterious Snake Incident in Hangzhou."

"I am a student from the Water Institute of the Pearl Academy. I have met Chairman Lu. He is a gentle and upright person, not a bloodthirsty madman."

"Exactly, spouting nonsense without knowing anything, I believe there's more to the story."

"You're kidding. If I had a bright future like his, who would take the risk of making such a big mistake and ruining their own career?"

In Magic City, Hangzhou, and other Ancient Capital cities, many people who knew Lu Jun spoke out in his defense.

Finally Magic City that public opinion had reached a certain point, Shanghai released the truth through various media outlets and information channels, making it known to everyone and instantly reversing public opinion.

"Lu Family Lu Xin and his son attempted to coerce the National Mansion Captain Lu Jun, into withdrawing from the competition by threatening the relatives of National Team members, so that their direct descendant, Lu Yilin, could take his place. Their methods were insidious and they deserved their punishment..."

The lengthy text, spanning several hundred words, clearly recounts the events and fully exposes the despicable practices of the Lu Family's Lu Xin lineage.

The most ingenious part is that the copywriting intentionally or unintentionally reveals Lu Jun's identity as a commoner, standing on the side of the general public and resonating with countless ordinary people.

As for the duels and feuds between mages, they were defined as disputes within the Lu Family's private territory. Although they were not approved of it, it was not illegal.

Furthermore, in order to protect Lu Jun and his relatives, Ding Yumian's name was omitted, and she was only referred to as a relative. It can be said that the handling of public opinion from all aspects was extremely perfect.

"Hahaha, I knew Lu Jun couldn't be the kind of person who's indifferent to life. Now that the truth is out, what do you bunch of idiots have to say?"

"Damn the Lu Family! If I put myself in Lu Jun's shoes, I'd probably have gone even further."

"Indeed, it's fortunate that Lu Jun possesses power. If it were an ordinary commoner disciple, without strength, they wouldn't even be able to fight to the death in this situation. I can only say, well done."

"These Great Noble Families are all cancers, interfering with the National Academy's selection process. The reason for such poor results is entirely due to them. They even dared to frame the National Mansion Captain; they've gone too far."

"Hey, isn't that the ID upstairs the one that was just attacking Lu Jun? Clown, you dropped your ID!"

The public was outraged and gave Lu Jun their full support. The Lu Family was subjected to a barrage of insults, and their related industries suffered heavy losses. They had no choice but to cower in fear.

Is this probably the only omission in the announcement? But the Lu Family deserved it; the higher-ups couldn't be bothered with it.

This public opinion spread rapidly, affecting many prominent families, who were forced to hastily declare that they had absolutely not done such a thing.

Seeing that the time was ripe, the five mentors seized the opportunity to launch reforms, breaking the independent and parallel mechanism of the National Government's selection of academies and the Wei Fang, and at the same time establishing a supervisory body to film and release the events that happened in the National Team in the form of documentaries.

The former means that even if Great Noble Families forcibly elects a formal member through its connections, the member must still compete with other candidates from the other Wei Fang. Those who are not strong enough will still be eliminated, ensuring that the team is filled rather than filled with inferior members.

It should be noted that Wei Fang previously only had three spots, making the competition extremely fierce. Many strong individuals were eliminated, while some spoiled brats were able to openly occupy the spots. This unfair phenomenon has long aroused strong opposition.

The latter involves the participation of ordinary citizens for oversight, increasing the National Government's attention and promoting the development of the competition. Of course, the identities and cultivation levels of National Government members are kept secret, limited to daily life and guidance from mentors.

These two changes greatly benefit the National Prefecture Team, and the team's strength will be improved to a certain extent in the next few seasons.

The professors at the Nationalist government have always wanted to change the status quo; the old constraints are no longer an obstacle, and now is the perfect time.

For a time, the public was delighted, while the powerful families were secretly annoyed. Instead of blaming Lu Jun, they transferred their anger to the Lu Family, saying, "You've been causing trouble all this time, and now look what's happened, nobody's having any fun anymore."

On the military aircraft, Lu Jun scrolled through his phone. He was not surprised by the reversal of events. A very small number of self-righteous internet trolls were caught and cursed to death without him having to say a word.

Because it's so rare for a player to perform well against the odds, it has aroused the excitement of netizens. Every time one is discovered, they swarm to catch it, creating a scene comparable to the six major sects besieging Bright Peak.

"I hope that when your parents and wife are murdered, you can forgive your enemies."

In the end, even the most virtuous women disappeared, leaving only the stubborn retort, "So what? We've lost every National Mansion Competition, it doesn't matter who plays."

This statement sparked widespread discussion. People initially wanted to support Lu Jun, but they lost confidence when they thought of his past achievements.

But after the intense reforms, a glimmer of hope finally emerged, and the people secretly prayed that Lu Jun would prove them wrong.

Seeing Zhao Manyan said with relief, "Luckily, I entered the National Academy a year earlier. Next year, it won't be possible to get in just by paying money."

Shortly after, Wei Fang's plane arrived at its destination. The three of them disembarked, and all their personal belongings, including their ID cards and communication devices, were confiscated. They would then undergo training under assumed names at the Nationalist government.

In Fei Niao City, a large group of people gathered, including thirteen young and beautiful women, full of vigor and ambition.

Ai Jiangtu breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Lu Jun arrive and asked, "Is everything resolved? Are you alright?"

Jiang Shaoxu smiled charmingly and said, "I've heard about it. He's very impressive. I like him, he's a reliable man."

Lu Jun nodded and glanced at the crowd. Most of the members respected him. Outsiders were just watching the show, but insiders knew how strong the Lu Family was. Lu Jun had killed hundreds of people, and his combat power in the high-level category was unprecedented.

He recalled the format of the National Prefecture War: a year-long journey to various countries for training, with the key being to challenge other countries' National Pavilion and obtain [Challenge Badges].

Only the top 32 countries in terms of the number of badges can enter the final Venice Competition, which serves as an initial screening to select the top 32 countries from more than 200 countries and regions to compete.

The tournament format is not exactly similar to the gym system in a game called 'Pokemon', but it is practically identical.

Coincidentally, the five mentors from the National Government had already arranged their world tour, with the first stop being 'Living a Good Life Country,' the birthplace of this game.

Mo Fan said irritably, "We have no identity or money now, and we've been abandoned in a remote fishing village on the coast. How are we supposed to get to Jinzhou?"

Chapter 278 Fei Niao City

Lu Jun was confident and planned the route.

"Don't panic. The presence of fishing villages indicates a coastal area, and coastal areas must have ports where we can take a boat to Jinzhou."

The group exchanged bewildered glances, still filled with questions such as the fare, customs procedures, visas, and maps.

But they chose to trust their captain's judgment for the time being.

Lu Jun led a large group of people into the fishing village, but they ended up seeing fewer people in the village than they had arrived.

The little kids squatting by the door playing in the mud had probably never seen so many young and beautiful older sisters and handsome older brothers before. They blinked their eyes, and as soon as everyone approached, they ran back into the house in a flash, peeking out of the windows.

His gaze swept over the poor and backward village, gesturing for Jiang Shaoxu to step forward and negotiate.

This outgoing and cheerful girl is a social butterfly.

As expected, Jiang Shaoxu walked with a cat-like gait, smiling, to the children, bent down to pat their heads, and with a few words, she won them over, taking the initiative to lead the outsiders to the village chief.

The old man quickly understood the situation, revealing not only the location but also the direction of the port.

The Nationalist government members couldn't help but smile with delight upon seeing that the intelligence had been obtained so easily.

Nan Jue has an exceptional memory and is intimately familiar with the terrain of various strategic cities throughout Kyushu. He immediately analyzed Fei Niao City with perfect clarity.

Led by a village guide, the group then walked seventy or eighty kilometers, and after most of the day, they reached the edge of the city.

This is a beautiful bay, but due to planning issues, many areas have become overgrown with weeds.

Some buildings have already sprung up deep in the bay, all high-rises that rise abruptly from the ground, their construction mirroring the bay's curve, perfectly embodying the ocean-view suites often touted by real estate developers...

These buildings must have been built recently, and the surrounding area looks somewhat messy and disorganized. Occasionally, you can see some construction teams doing some work.

Judging from its location and development trend, it will be driven up to a very high price in the future!

This port of Asuka is clearly an important trade hub, with many large ships sailing by. The Haihe River is also very wide, leading directly to the vast ocean, and looking further inland, it seems to stretch even deeper into the interior...

Seeing this, Zhao Manyan frowned, looked around, and said in confusion:

"Something's not right. The Haihe River is quite large; this city should be approaching the size of a major city, but it looks like it's only at the level of a third or fourth-tier city."

As a man in the Zhao Consortium, Zhao Manyan could often see through things that were related to development and wealth at a glance.

Mo Fan casually remarked, "Perhaps the municipal administration is inadequate."

Throughout the journey, Lu Jun remained silent, secretly observing the members' performance, feeling gratified.

Each member of the Nationalist government possesses unique skills: Jiang Shaoxu's interpersonal skills, her multilingual genius, Nan Jue's sense of direction, her map memory, and even Lao Zhao's keen insight into the city's economy.

In particular, Zhao Manyan directly pointed out the problems existing in Fei Niao City.

He possesses the memories of the original story and knows the significance of the National Government mentor's deliberate choice of this location. The fact that the Fei Niao City was being plundered by the Sea Monster is due to the existence behind it, a being that is all-powerful and unfathomable.

Clearly, the authorities also had doubts about Fei Niao City, but the system was too large and bloated, with various forces deeply entrenched, making it difficult to investigate through formal procedures, because that would yield nothing.

Just then, the Nationalist government's training team assembled, and a wise person suggested that they simply send these greenhorns to charge into battle.

Believe it or not, they really hit the nail on the head and prescribed the right medicine.

First, the National Government is extremely popular, so the mastermind behind it wouldn't dare to risk public condemnation by secretly eliminating its members. Second, the members present have powerful backers, so if they step on any landmines, their backers will react quickly to handle the situation.

Thirdly, and most importantly, this group of people are young and intolerant of any darkness; they are bound to cause a sensational incident.

The more Lu Jun pondered, the more he appreciated the chess player's ingenuity; using magic to counter magic was truly ingenious.

You think you have powerful connections and are obstructing the central government's investigation? Fine, fine, you want to play this game? Then I'll send a group with even more powerful connections to investigate. Let your forces clash first.

"It was probably the work of Leader Hua."

Lu Jun thought to himself, then asked the others, "We need to cross the sea by boat, do you have any ideas?"

"I have a way. There's someone in Fei Niao City who absolutely has the ability to send us to Japan without identity cards or visas."

Zhao Manyan smiled mysteriously, eager to please, and led the group along the route marked with the phone number and address on the seaside real estate sign to the head office [Lin Group].

As he walked, he explained, "I know the Lin Group well. They're real estate tycoons with a lot of influence. Every city they develop has flourished, but Fei Niao City is still a dead city. It's just because of the Sea Monster causing trouble."

"They must be having a real headache. If we go to their door to help them out, it would be only fair that they send us to Japan in return."

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized and nodded with smiles. "Isn't this exactly what bounty hunters do?"

"Very nice."

Lu Jun nodded in satisfaction. He didn't need to lift a finger; his capable subordinates would naturally contribute to the plan. It was so convenient. He almost blurted out, "All of you, come with me!"

Fortunately, he quickly changed his mind. "Everyone... let's go."

After saying that, the group swaggered into an extremely high-end building and said to the receptionist, "Could you please inform the owner of this group that we've come to resolve his troubles?"

"Trust me, your boss will definitely grant you a meeting."

The receptionist was completely fooled by Zhao Manyan; his air of a young master and handsome face were convincing, and she was allowed entry directly by facial recognition.

Of course, it's also because these young people have such an outstanding presence that they don't seem like scammers.

Just then, the CEO's secretary appeared upstairs.

The female secretary looked unwell. She had just been Lin Junxian, the boss of the Lin Group. When she heard someone volunteering, she was about to refuse, but when she saw the Killing Aura look in Lu Jun's eyes from afar, she was stunned.

You should know that Lu Jun had just killed hundreds of people and hadn't rested for a day before rushing over. His Killing Aura made even the members of the National Government feel slightly uncomfortable, turning them into obedient children. There was no quarrel at all, and everyone worked together as one.

An ordinary secretary couldn't withstand that.

She swallowed hard. Being a discerning person, she knew her stuff; none of the bounty hunters she'd invited in the past had this kind of presence. She said, "I'll take you to see President Lin."

Immediately afterwards, in the rooftop conference hall of the Linmao Building.

Lin Junxian scrutinized the group of young people, clasped his hands together under his chin, and said in a deep voice, "I hope you won't waste my time."

"A group of Sea Monster is roaming the waters off Fei Niao City. There were some signs of this seven or eight years ago, and their numbers have started to increase wildly in recent years. The city has sent some hunters to exterminate them, but the results have been minimal!"

"Can you really do this?"

A group consists of at least 2,500 Demon Beast, and there is definitely Commander-level Great Demon.

Chapter 279 Crimson Ling Demon, Whose Water Element Home Ground?

Seeing that he was being questioned, Lu Jun curled his lip. For an ordinary city, a ruling clan is enough to destroy the world, such as Bo City.

But after reaching a higher level, he had already killed countless monsters. If his four-star Hunter Master certificate hadn't been confiscated, there would be no need to say more; one certificate would have been all he needed.

Seven-star Hunter Master, four stars is already the end of the high-level realm, five stars and above are the Super Rank realm, then there are the two Hunter Kings in each region every ten years, the status is very high.

Similarly, the members of the Nationalist government remained calm and composed. They were all seasoned veterans with their own trump cards and were not afraid of the Commander-level.

Just as Jiang Shaoxu stepped forward, ready to use all his skills to negotiate...

Unexpectedly, Lin Junxian the subject and said, "Forget it. If you insist on going, please make it clear to the schools, parents, and forces behind you beforehand that I am not forcing you."

"My investment failed this time, but I still care about my reputation. I don't want people blaming me when things go wrong."

"Of course, if it can be handled perfectly, I won't be stingy with the reward; I can agree to any condition."

Soon, President Lin acted swiftly and decisively, arranging for everyone to rest in luxury suites and proactively preparing all the necessary hunting supplies, instruments, maps, water, and food for them.

There were so many of these things that it was enough for the Nationalist government to use all the way to Japan.

Fortunately, both Ai Jiangtu and Mo Fan possess Space Element, allowing them to create their own Portable Space without any burden. Storing these spaces separately makes them safer and more resistant to risks.

Jiang Yu said enviously, "Space Element is so convenient. Our team has two Space Mages, so we don't have to worry about the burden that ordinary teams might have."