This Is Incredible! / The Qing Dynasty Has Fallen!
Zhao Lei, who was engrossed in eating his noodles, was taken aback by what he heard. He had only heard Zhao Ping mention this occasionally, and didn't quite understand the specifics. "Brother Ping, do you realize that you're like a young lady from a prominent family in ancient times, being used for a political marriage? And you're in modern society, but you're a man. You can't expect the main character to come and rescue you; you have to learn to take control!"
Zhao Ping: o(′益`)o
Ling Mengxue:(ー`?ー)
"Ahem..." Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Zhao Lei quickly coughed to lighten the mood. "But our class's study tour location is quite fun. It's in the Jiangzhou Ancient City in Southeastern Province, bordered by the shimmering Xinghai Lake to the Star Sea and the evergreen Cangshan Cang Mountain to the west. It's truly an excellent tourist destination!"
"Jiangzhou?" Zhao Ping scratched his head, feeling like the place sounded familiar. "Zhao Lei, do you remember Miss Mo mentioning this place?"
Ling Mengxue: "What is it?"
"Wait, I think I've memorized it." Zhao Lei slapped his thigh and grinned. "I heard it's one of the four ancient cities in Jiangnan, on par with Chongming City. But my master said the forces there are chaotic, and there are monsters too."
"A monster?" Zhao Ping was taken aback, his expression suddenly turning strange. "It's probably just a rumor, where would a monster come from in this world... Uh, actually there are!"
Thinking of the one Ling Mengxue killed in Chongming City, Zhao Ping felt instantly resentful.
[img=700,988]htt Ah, it's finally here~☆A grand melee of magic and cultivation techniques is about to begin!
Chapter 159 This is amazing!
Having solved the lunch problem, the three of them quickly went home to pack their luggage, preparing to go to the study tour destination with their respective classes on Monday.
Ling Mengxue didn't need to prepare anything herself, but she received a notification as soon as she got home.
She turned right after leaving the house, hailed a ride, and arrived at the 'Thief's Leisure' coffee shop designated by her superiors.
At the agreed-upon spot sat a pretty woman wearing black-rimmed glasses and a fitted suit. Upon seeing the newcomer, she couldn't help but smile warmly.
Upon seeing Yan Ying, Ling Mengxue was momentarily stunned.
This young lady usually wears a special black leather jacket, giving off the impression of a killer black rose. Today, she's dressed so revealingly that I almost didn't realize it.
Ling Mengxue smiled, waved, and carefully sat down opposite her.
"Does Ling-mei really like dressing as a man? She always seems to like pretending to be 'Ling Feng'."
Yan Ying gave a playful smile, clearly having done her research beforehand, but she gave off a very simple and deliberate impression, just teasing people.
But Ling Mengxue was originally a boy, only she became a little different later. Today, when she passed by a clothing store, she specially went to get a new outfit.
The black trench coat fluttered gently in the breeze, her silver hair flowing freely, adding a touch of mystery to her surroundings. She also wore fingerless gloves, instantly exuding an aura of power.
Even though she still looks like a harmless, pretty little sister, she exudes an aura that can be quite intimidating!
Ling Mengxue was too embarrassed to explain or refute anything; she simply let it go.
Recalling Yi Yun's report from the previous night, Yan Ying immediately regained her heroic demeanor. "Sister Ling should know that you've been targeted, right? Among those who surrounded and killed you last night were three martial artists at the third level of gene cultivation. Only a handful of forces in the entire China could pull off such a feat. Do you know who they are, sister?"
Seeing Yan Ying's serious expression, Ling Mengxue was taken aback. Of course, she knew that those people were sent by the Ling Family for revenge. If Sister Xiaoyu found out, she would definitely go and cause trouble, right?
"It seems to be from the Ling Family," Ling Mengxue said.
"Yesterday we managed to subdue those assassins, but somehow they all committed suicide. We monitored them 24 hours a day but couldn't find anything. They must be assassins trained by some powerful family."
Yan Ying explained earnestly, then after thinking for a moment, a strange smile appeared on her face, "I heard that Sister Ling beat up someone's son, which led to retaliation. But don't worry, Sister, the Ling Family dared to attack the organization, so they will definitely pay the price. As long as we can find the evidence, the Ling Family will fall overnight. That's the power of the most authoritative institution in the country!"
"Ahem..." Ling Mengxue couldn't help but cough lightly, smiling, "Sorry, the coffee was too bitter."
"Would you like some sugar?"
"No... no need." Ling Mengxue felt a wave of embarrassment. So this is what it feels like to have someone back you up? You don't have to do anything and someone will clean up your mess.
That's fucking awesome!
"By the way, I have an important task for you today. Yi Yun has been in seclusion since he came back last night and can't get away for the time being."
Currently, my sister needs to deal with a supernatural creature called a 'Night Wraith,' a solitary, intelligent being that feeds on men's yang energy and only appears at night. There are already dozens of victims, with approximately two or three young men dying every night."
"We basically wiped it out in the last major operation, but the Night Wraith Lord still managed to escape severely wounded. It's estimated to have the strength of the Fourth Realm of Origin Transformation. The organization currently doesn't have enough manpower, and in this area around Jiangzhou, only Sister Ling has the strength to kill it. The location is perfect, Jiangzhou Ancient City, which is the same as your research and study location. If there are no problems, I'll send you some information about it later."
"Okay, but am I the only one here?" Ling Mengxue was a little confused.
"Haha, of course you're not fighting alone. Ling has been assigned to the rank of Special-Grade Reserve Agent. When I heard the news, I was so envious! Now you can freely allocate idle personnel, and the Prosecutor will also provide assistance." Yan Ying found it inexplicably amusing.
"I don't know much about it yet, but it sounds pretty impressive."
Soon, the morning of the study tour arrived.
With everything arranged, when the students arrived at the school, there were already more than a dozen cars parked at the gate, making quite a grand entrance!
Everyone has been very busy these past two days, with some even staying up all night, all hoping to encounter something interesting on this study tour.
This is like a headless ghost or something...
Ahem, I've gone off on a tangent.
When Ling Mengxue returned to her class, she received news that surprised everyone: the person leading the group this time was not the homeroom teacher, but a handsome young man whose face was completely unfamiliar.
"Hello everyone! I'm sure you all know what day it is today. Hehe, let me introduce myself first. My surname is Mu, and my given name is Yan. You can call me Instructor Mu. Entrusted by the school leaders, I will be leading this class's research meeting. That's all, dismissed. Go and line up!"
"Wait! Instructor Mu, why should we go with you?" A defiant young man with a bald head suddenly stood up and said with considerable dissatisfaction.
"Oh? What's your name? I'm leading your team, so of course I have to protect you little rascals." Mu Yan crossed his arms and looked at the bald boy with great interest.
"My name is Liu Hai. And what's with that skinny little thing of yours? You probably couldn't even beat me, could you?" Liu Hai said arrogantly. "Besides, what danger could a research club possibly pose? It's just for fun, right?"
"Haha!" Mu Yan laughed, ignoring the student's provocation, and silently pulled out a piece of chalk.
Liu Hai thought he was going to use the same tricks that all teachers use to teach him a lesson, so he didn't pay any attention. But the next moment, his expression froze on his face.
Mu Yan held the chalk in his hand, flicked his finger, and a visible cloud of mist exploded from between his fingers. A black shadow shot out instantly, swift as lightning, across the aisle in the middle of the classroom, leaving a pink mark several meters long in its wake! And it penetrated deep into the ground inch by inch!
"Hiss~~"
The students who witnessed this scene all gasped in shock.
Even the Magical Girls like Tang Ling and Lan Yuxin were surprised to see an ordinary person so powerful, despite their own magical abilities.
Shangguan Li narrowed her eyes slightly, a playful smile playing on her lips. 'A real expert. Looks like this research trip is going to be quite fun.'
Ling Mengxue calmly glanced at the gap created by the chalk, then looked at the teacher, her eyes shimmering. 'Could it be that some ancient, mysterious creature is truly hidden within that so-called ancient city?'
Now, the students' eyes are filled with a variety of complex emotions: excitement, agitation, surprise, fear, disbelief, and so on.
"This is amazing!"
[img=700,1075] Chapter 160: The Qing Dynasty is Over!
After boarding the school bus, the students looked at Mu Yan differently, especially Liu Hai. He had been yelling, but after seeing that scene, he was instantly subdued and fawned over him.
"Instructor Mu, you're amazing! How did you do that just now?"
"Yes, Instructor Mu, you were so handsome just now, like a chivalrous hero." A girl said with admiration.
Many boys and girls in the class surrounded him, their faces filled with respect.
Seeing this, Shangguan Li couldn't help but find it amusing. "They only see the essence of things. Didn't they ever think about what would happen if that piece of chalk hit a human body? It would probably go right through."
"Hiss~"
Upon hearing Shangguan Li's words, many people around her felt a chill run down their spines and shivered, clutching their clothes.
"Shangguan, is it really that scary?" Yue Youyou's face turned pale with fright, and she couldn't help but move closer to Ling Mengxue.
Shangguan Li chuckled without saying a word, but when he noticed Ling Mengxue's ambiguous smile, he couldn't help but freeze, a chill running down his spine.
Of course, she can't compare to this Astral Mark Girl!
"Xiaoxue, we have a travel plan, how about we go together!"
Tang Ling, holding a form in her hand, suddenly pounced on Ling Mengxue, falling flat on her face. "Hehe, I heard that Jiangzhou has a fierce local culture and various kinds of fighting tournaments!"
Ling Mengxue reluctantly helped the person up, glanced at several locations, and then, thinking of her mission, a bright smile appeared on her face. "Great! It's a rare opportunity to go on a picnic with several beautiful women."
"Huh?" Tang Ling was momentarily stunned, but then her smile widened even more than Ling Mengxue's. "Haha, who's prettier than this slut!"
Ling Mengxue's lips twitched slightly, her face beaming, and she grabbed her ear, "Dare you say it again?"
"Oh, I was wrong! I was just praising you! Really, I swear!"
"How so?"
"Four!"
"..."
After the dozen or so school buses left the school grounds, they quickly parted ways after just a few intersections.
Zhao Ping's class was headed to Chongming Ancient City, which made him complain repeatedly. Taking the school bus there would mean spending the whole day lying on the bus.
Taking a break at a service station along the way takes a considerable amount of time, but this still doesn't dampen the students' enthusiasm.
Chongming Ancient City! It's a very popular ancient capital city online recently. Although it can't compare to the oldest capitals, it is indeed a beautiful place with lovely scenery, blooming flowers and green willows, and simple and honest folk.
Upon entering, one might feel as if they have returned to a bustling ancient Capital City. But most importantly, one can experience the thrill of chivalry and revenge within the city's martial arts world!
Of course, just make sure you don't accidentally say the wrong thing and get killed on the spot!
Given that the Ninth Bureau has deployed so many people for protection, nothing should happen.
This event wasn't just held by the three major schools in Linzhuo; it included almost half of the well-known middle schools in Jiangnan, so you could sometimes run into classes or teams from other schools.
Time flew by, and it was soon noon.
At this moment, outside the Jiangzhou Ancient City, a green train is Youyou pulling into Jiangzhou City Railway Station!
A tall, middle-aged man with sharp features, wearing a black robe and carrying an old-fashioned suitcase, walked briskly out of the station!
A group of people passed by, and several girls among them couldn't walk any further.
"Wow! This uncle is so handsome! Although he looks a bit old, his charisma is absolutely amazing! He's so much better than all those young heartthrobs these days!"
"Shiyu, go upstairs and get me a WeChat. I'll cover your meals for the next few days!"
"Xiao Lin, your taste is too heavy. He looks older than your father. Why don't you just find a godfather?"
"Please, please help me, okay?"
Han Shiyu felt a little helpless, but since she was a classmate and a best friend, she decided to help her out.
"Uncle, my friend would like to add you on WeChat, is that alright?"
"WeChat? What's WeChat?" Yao Fan looked completely bewildered.
He's still using an old-fashioned mobile phone that's been around for who knows how many years, so he really can't understand what these young people are saying.
"..." Han Shiyu was taken aback. Was he not going to give it to her, or what? Remembering certain tropes from novels, her expression suddenly became somewhat strange. "Uncle, shouldn't you be asking me what year and month it is? Don't ask, the Qing Dynasty is long gone!"
Yao Fan was still in a daze when suddenly, a pretty young girl dressed in a flowing blue robe with flowing sleeves and a jade hairpin, with an ancient style, peeked out from behind the middle-aged man. "Hmm? Miss, is it the Restoration Era now?"
Han Shiyu: "..."
"Sigh~" Although Yao Fan has been out of seclusion for many years, he has focused on the intrigue and scheming among various forces. As long as his cell phone can make calls, there are many things he doesn't understand and has no interest in studying.
Yao Fan shook his head, not thinking about it anymore, feeling like he was falling behind the times!
"Qingyi, keep up. I'll show you my status later."
"Oh." Yao Qingyi nodded, looking at Han Shiyu. Then, as if she had just thought of something, a smile quickly appeared on her face. "Goodbye, ladies!"
"..."
At 1 p. m., Ling Mengxue and her class had just arrived at Jiangzhou Ancient City. Seeing one or two school buses still at the station, they knew that other classes or classes from other schools had also come to "archaeological dig".
Mu Yan quickly counted the number of students in the class to make sure no one jumped off the train and escaped. He then silently breathed a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his lips.
"Everyone, please line up first. Go to the Ancient Forest Hotel on the outskirts and settle in four-person rooms! We'll meet back tonight!"
"Instructor Mu, isn't it too crowded for four people to share a room?" a student asked.
"What? Don't you know there's a housing shortage? Hurry up!"
The student said "Oh," and followed the group closely.