After the Giant Lizard Pseudo Dragon incident.
Under Mu Ningxue and Mu Nujiao's command, the team set up camp and steadily surveyed the abandoned city.
There had been accidents along the way. They had been surrounded by demons, ambushed by demons, and Mo Fan and Shen Mingxiao had clashed...
At the cost of "killing" two people, three dark cocoons hung in midair. The team had adapted to surviving in the abandoned city, and their survey data now covered 80% of the area.
It seemed they would complete the mission very soon.
Mu Ningxue and the others were fired up.
They were geniuses from the Imperial Capital and Magic City, challenging a high-difficulty mission.
If they successfully surveyed an abandoned city threatened by commander-level demons, the powers behind them would definitely think much more highly of them!
They were about to see the end of their suffering!
Everyone thought so proudly.
If I can also teach that bastard Mo Fan a lesson and make Mu Ningxue favor me, this trip will be completely perfect.
At dusk.
Lu Zhenghe watched the graceful silver-haired figure squatting by the stream and washing up, then coldly glanced at Mo Fan, who shamelessly sidled up beside Mu Ningxue.
Originally, it had been Mu Ningxue and Lu Zhenghe's turn to fetch water.
Lu Zhenghe had been delighted at the chance to spend a brief moment alone with his beloved Mu Ningxue.
But Mo Fan had insisted on following them. He could not be driven away, and he kept pestering Mu Ningxue, shattering Lu Zhenghe's fantasy.
"Mo Fan, you really deserve to die!"
Lu Zhenghe was furious, but he quickly turned it into a sneer and quietly tossed a signal pen into the grass.
"Enjoy yourself for a little longer. Tonight, Big Brother will take you away. I should also thank you for clearing out the other rivals in love for me."
Most of the boys from Imperial Capital Academy liked Mu Ningxue.
Two people secretly in love with Mu Ningxue had stepped forward to confront Mo Fan, only to be defeated by him and declared "dead" by Mu Ningwei.
Once Lu Nian took Mo Fan away, Lu Zhenghe would have plenty of time to grow closer to Mu Ningxue!
"What are you doing here?"
Lu Zhenghe jumped in fright. He discovered that Mu Ningwei had appeared behind him at some point. Cold sweat seeped from his forehead as he laughed awkwardly.
"Captain Mu, what brings you here?"
Damn it, wasn't this guy a cultivation maniac?
He probably did not see my little move, right?
"You two have been out here for a while, so I came to take a look."
Mu Ningwei watched Lu Zhenghe struggle to hide his panic with great interest, then patted him on the shoulder.
"I've seen all the effort you've put in lately. Once we return, I'll definitely report your outstanding performance to the teachers."
Lu Zhenghe relaxed and chuckled sheepishly. "Not at all, not at all. I can't compare to Captain Mu."
On the other side.
When Mu Ningxue heard the words "Captain Mu," she instinctively turned around. Seeing that they were referring to Mu Ningwei, she froze for a moment, shook the water from her arms, and walked over.
Mo Fan followed behind her. "Xuexue, want me to dry you with fire?"
Mu Ningxue gave a slight shake of her head, stopped before Mu Ningwei, and spoke softly.
"Sorry. Washing up delayed me for a while. It won't happen again."
Mo Fan clicked his tongue.
He felt that Mu Ningxue cared far too much about Mu Ningwei's opinion.
Perhaps that was the pressure of being born into a great family. Mu Ningxue had to perform well and make up for her initial mistake.
That was what Mo Fan thought.
Mu Ningwei smiled. "There's nothing wrong with a girl liking to be clean. I was being oversensitive."
Mu Ningxue let out a breath of relief. Having just washed up, she rolled up her sleeves. Crystal-clear drops of stream water clung to her fair, lotus-like arms, while her exquisite face, as lovely as an ice-and-snow spirit, looked especially fresh and pale. She was breathtakingly beautiful, like a lotus emerging from the water.
Her eyes gazed at Mu Ningwei as she softly said, "Let's go back," seeming to care only about being with him.
Mu Ningwei nodded happily, helped carry one of the water buckets, and glanced back over his shoulder.
Lu Nian is quite patient.
No one noticed the High-level Mage concealed in the grass across the stream, his aura restrained and his gaze cold and stern!
The shadow servant Mu Ningwei had sent out had discovered Lu Nian, which was why he had come along. He was worried that Lu Nian might directly use the Rock Demon Eye to launch a sneak attack, kill Mu Ningxue, and then take Mo Fan away.
But Lu Nian did not act rashly.
He was waiting for his subordinates to arrive and form an encirclement, killing Mu Ningwei and everyone else to eliminate any possibility of information leaking.
Night fell, and stars and moon hung high overhead.
It was Mu Ningxue and Qingqing's turn to keep watch during the first half of the night. The others had worked hard all day and rested early.
"Aren't you cultivating today?" Mu Ningxue asked.
After setting up camp, Mu Ningwei had almost always remained atop a rock, meditating day and night. His diligent attitude toward cultivation was enough to make others ashamed.
"I've completed my planned cultivation."
His resources had been fully refined, and his Light Element cultivation had reached the peak of the high level!
Mu Ningwei answered Mu Ningxue softly, then sensed another gaze and noticed Qingqing looking at him strangely.
Qingqing had originally planned to chat with Mu Ningxue to pass the time. Just as she was about to speak, Mu Ningxue had already gone to strike up a conversation with Mu Ningwei.
Mu Ningxue definitely liked Mu Ningwei, didn't she?
Well, she liked him too. A man that outstanding was hard not to like.
She just had not expected that even an ice-cold girl like Mu Ningxue could experience something like liking someone.
Mu Ningxue followed Mu Ningwei's gaze and looked at Qingqing in confusion.
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Qingqing patted her chest, gave a thumbs-up, and turned her back to the two of them, indicating that she had seen nothing.
Mu Ningxue was even more confused.
"Captain Ning Xue, do you need something?"
Mu Ningwei sat on the rock with his cheek propped on one hand, lowering his head to admire Mu Ningxue's beautiful face.
Mu Ningxue cast aside her distracting thoughts and hesitated slightly. "Yesterday, I heard you teaching Mu Nujiao Wind Element magic. I also have the Wind Element, and I'd like to ask for your guidance... would that be alright?"
"Of course. You come from the Mu Clan, so I can't say much about Ice Magic. But when it comes to Wind Magic, my realm is higher. I can offer you a few pointers, at least."
Mu Ningwei smiled and glanced outside.
The Lord Mages Lu Nian had brought were already closing in.
Mu Ningxue's lips curved slightly as she gave a small bow. "Thank you, Mu Ningwei."
Rustle, rustle.
Jiang Yi led two team members closer, their eyes fixed on the camp enclosed by a fence built with Plant Magic.
Sixty Lord Mages, each a warrior tempered by blood and fire, advanced in teams of three to carry out an encircling night raid, determined not to let a single target escape.
Their targets were merely a few students from ivory towers. They would probably slip into the tents without the students even realizing it.
That was fine too. The students could die painlessly in their sleep. Why wake up only to resist futilely and die in despair?
No matter what, they were doomed.
Jiang Yi was thrilled.
As long as they captured Mo Fan, the demon experiment would surely make new progress!
They were only students from ivory towers. Taking care of them would be effortless—
"Ding-ling-ling~" "Ding-ling-ling~"
"Ring-ring-ring-ring-ring~~~~~~~~!"
A dense chorus of bells exploded beneath their feet!
Huh??
Jiang Yi's body stiffened as she looked down at the weeds beside her feet.
Under the moonlight, clumps of inconspicuous tender green grass swayed their fruit-like bulbs, producing crisp chimes like bells stirred by the wind.
The ringing overlapped and layered together. Countless Bell Demon Grass plants swayed and danced, joyfully performing a powerful chorus that carried far and wide.
Inside the camp, Mu Ningxue's expression changed slightly as she shouted.
"Enemy attack!"
Jiang Yi's face darkened.
They had triggered a trap and actually been outwitted by mere students!
"Heh, so what if they discovered us early?"
"Before absolute strength, obediently dying is the correct choice."
"All personnel, heed my command. Send the signal and prepare to launch a full assault!"
A Light Flare shot into the sky. Then more Light Flares lit up, surrounding the camp.
Teams of Mages traced dazzling magical lights, their expressions murderous.
Mu Ningwei watched them with great interest.
"So pathetic."
Mu Ningxue heard the inexplicable remark and tilted her head.
She clenched her fists, assuming he was talking about her. As she loudly called to wake her classmates, she traced a Star Orbit beneath her feet.
The enemy had surrounded the camp while she was on watch.
Mu Ningxue, you're so pathetic!
The silver-haired girl ruthlessly pressured herself.
But why would Mages attack them in this remote wilderness?
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