Mystic Snake: I'm Staring

(Due to reasons that cannot be mentioned, some homophones are used in this chapter. Tian Bing apologizes QAQ)

Kang City, Airport.

"The sun is so hot."

Mu Nujiao, wearing a short-sleeved shirt, her fair, slender arms seemed to refract fluorescence under the sunlight. After walking out of the airport, fine beads of sweat soon appeared on her forehead, and she couldn't help but wave her hand to fan herself.

The handsome and gentle man beside her saw this and gently waved his hand. The light refracted in all directions, and cool shade covered her.

Mu Nujiao smiled brightly, hugged Mu Ningwei's arm, and tilted her head up, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

"Thank you, Brother Ningwei."

"I just can't bear to see Nu Jiao get hot."

Mu Ningwei said dotingly, lightly brushing Mu Nujiao's nose with his index finger.

"Hehe~"

Mu Nujiao giggled foolishly.

On the highway not far away, a tall beauty, with a full figure embraced, leaned against a sleek silver sedan. She pushed down her sunglasses under her baseball cap and saw this scene with emotion.

"Your sibling relationship is really good."

Mu Nujiao waved, "Sister Leng Qing!"

"Leng Qing."

Mu Ningwei observed.

Leng Qing was wearing a cool, cropped top and a hip-hugging skirt, paired with a baseball cap and sunglasses with a ponytail. She was a stunning beauty who attracted a lot of attention, exuding an incredibly cool vibe that drew frequent glances from the men and women around her.

"Get in the car."

Leng Qing opened the car door and stepped in with her long legs to the driver's seat.

After Mu Ningwei and Mu Nujiao got in.

Leng Qing started the car, took off her sunglasses, and said gently with slightly upturned red lips, "Thank you for being willing to come and help."

Mu Ningwei asked, "What's the situation now? I saw that passengers boarding needed to be tested by doctors. Is the Plague Ice already very serious?"

A hint of solemnity flashed in Leng Qing's beautiful eyes as she began to explain.

A few days ago, Plague Ice suddenly broke out near Bai Town in Kang City and spread rapidly.

By the time the Magic Association paid attention, the Plague Ice had already appeared in more than half of Kang City's corners.

"The Ice People have been isolated, but this Plague Ice has spread so quickly. Many people have been inexplicably infected, and the Magic Association hasn't even found the source of the ice."

"The physician research team gathered in Kang City cannot develop an antidote in a short period. They say that progress can only be made if the pollution source is found."

Mu Nujiao was surprised, "Such serious Plague Ice?"

Leng Qing nodded, "Yes, Kang City has entered a state of semi-alert."

Mu Nujiao asked doubtfully, "Then what does it have to do with Brother Ningwei? Although Brother Ningwei has the Blessing Element, shouldn't this kind of thing require a Poison Element or Healing Element Mage?"

Mu Ningwei said, "I've seen many difficult and complicated cases at the Parthenon, so I might have ways to detoxify. Besides, Leng Qing asked me to help, not to treat the ice."

Leng Qing explained, "The Tang Family is an old aristocratic family in Kang City. They have guarded a Monarch-level Totem Beast, the Mystic Snake, for generations. The Mystic Snake's aura has protected Kang City from demonic beast incursions for hundreds of years."

Mu Nujiao was shocked, "There's a Monarch-level Demonic Beast in Kang City?"

"I thought the Tang Family was just an ordinary family in terms of strength. I didn't expect them to have such a trump card. A Monarch-level guardian beast!"

Leng Qing continued, "I need Mu Ningwei's help with the Mystic Snake."

Mu Nujiao was confused, "Help a Monarch? Did it encounter trouble?"

"That's right. The Mystic Snake goes through a molting period every once in a while. During this time, its strength is greatly reduced. Currently, it is the Mystic Snake's molting period."

"However, with the outbreak of Plague Ice in Kang City, the Strategic Hidden Danger Councilor of the Imperial Palace, Zhu Meng, arrived in Kang City. He believes that the source of Kang City's Plague Ice is the Mystic Snake."

Mu Ningwei nodded, "I've heard of Zhu Meng. He advocates the Theory of Demonic Beast Harm and the Theory of Demonic Beast Hidden Dangers. As a snake-type Monarch, the Mystic Snake is definitely related to poison. It's normal for Zhu Meng to suspect the Mystic Snake."

Mu Nujiao understood, "So, Sister Leng Qing hopes that Brother Ningwei can help the Mystic Snake get through its molting period under the threat of Councilor Zhu Meng."

Leng Qing replied, "Exactly. Once the Mystic Snake passes its molting period, it will have nothing to fear from Zhu Meng."

"I have a good best friend named Tang Yue. She is the niece of the current Chief Judge Tang Zhong and an important member of the Tang Family. She lost her parents at a young age and grew up under the protection of the Mystic Snake, whom she regards as family."

"Tang Yue is one of my few friends. When the Mystic Snake was in trouble, she asked for my help. I felt that if things escalated to the worst-case scenario, I wouldn't be confident facing Zhu Meng alone, so I thought of you two."

Mu Nujiao said with some anticipation, "So, are we going to see Tang Yue now, and then visit the Mystic Snake? I've never seen a Monarch before."

Leng Qing smiled, "The Mystic Snake during its molting period is very sensitive. Approaching it as a High-level Mage will agitate it. Mu Ningwei and I can't get close. If you want to visit the Mystic Snake, I can ask Tang Yue to fulfill your wish."

Mu Ningwei chuckled lightly, "She is already a High-level Mage."

Leng Qing was surprised and looked at the little beauty in the rearview mirror.

Mu Nujiao was a little disappointed and shot Mu Ningwei a glare, "What a shame."

Mu Ningwei pinched her cheek, finding it amusing. "What a pity. Are you sure you haven't seen a Monarch before?"

Mu Nujiao blinked her eyes.

It seemed... Marquis Feiyi was a Monarch.

But she was in human form and never showed any hostility, so Mu Nujiao subconsciously treated her as a powerful Mage and didn't react immediately.

Mu Ningwei was about to tease his little ditsy girlfriend a few more times when he suddenly sensed a powerful life force approaching. He immediately took out the Dark Cross from his clothes and looked ahead with a solemn expression.

"Stop the car!"

Leng Qing instinctively slowed down, tapping the brakes.

"Brother Ningwei, what-- Ah!!!"

"Mu Ningwei, what happened-- Huh?"

The questions from the two women got stuck in their throats as they stared ahead in shock.

On the street, a thick fog suddenly appeared, and the sky was covered in dense, black scales. An incredibly massive creature that blocked their vision appeared in mid-air.

It flew low, riding the clouds, its eyes like ghostly lanterns staring deeply.

Mu Ningwei knew it was looking at him.

"Totem Mystic Snake, why is it here?!"

Leng Qing's face changed drastically.

Mu Nujiao's Adam's apple bobbed. "It's the Mystic Snake!"

"Oh my god, this is too terrifying. If it falls, will we all be crushed to death?"

Mu Ningwei and the Mystic Snake met each other's gaze for half a second. He felt a degree of hostility and frowned slightly.

"Troublesome."

The Mystic Snake, in its molting phase, had enhanced senses. It might have discovered his peculiarity and considered him a threat, appearing to issue a warning.

Although the Totem Mystic Snake was considerate, floating in mid-air and not landing in the bustling downtown area to crush humans who were like ants to it, the appearance of such a terrifying and massive serpent demon had already caused panic sufficient to claim many lives!

Listening to the screams around him.

Mu Ningwei immediately transformed into a shadow and flew through the air, appearing before the Totem Mystic Snake. He gathered deep darkness in his hands and slammed them downwards forcefully.

"Night Ruling · Shadow Realm!"

A heavy darkness erupted from beneath Mu Ningwei, quickly swallowing the daylight, obscuring the massive Totem Mystic Snake, and spreading to cover several bustling streets, dragging everything around into pitch blackness.

This was the Shadow Domain controlled by Mu Ningwei!

Everyone lost their vision at that moment.

They became even more terrified. Drivers frantically stomped on the accelerator, people in buildings jumped out of windows to escape, and the panicked masses fled blindly.

Mu Ningwei's expression was blank as he controlled the shadows to condense into physical form, restraining everyone in place.

If anyone still died from a weak heart due to fright, they could blame the Totem Mystic Snake.

Mu Ningwei frowned and looked at the Mystic Snake.

The Mystic Snake closed its eyes and locked onto Mu Ningwei with its mental power.

Neither the person nor the snake made any rash moves.

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Love~ Oh

A word from the author: The second chapter yesterday contained explicit content. The issue with the review was due to Tian Bing's poor control. My apologies.

However, the content was probably still quite good, hehehe.