The plane landed slowly in the Evil Heaven Pavilion's territory. Led by Mo Xie, the group went straight through a private passage and out of the airport.
"Mo Xie, over here."
Outside the airport, they immediately spotted two figures who had been waiting for them: Mu Bai and Xu Zhaoting.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. Thanks for coming to get us."
Mo Xie walked over, patted them both on the shoulder, and smiled.
"We only just got here. We've arranged a car, so we can leave right away."
"Great."
Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan joined them to catch up with their old friends, and laughter soon filled the air.
"Old Xu, it's been ages. How are things with your girlfriend? When do we get to drink at your wedding?"
"Heh, I can't compete with you, Young Master Zhao. Lulu and I plan to get married in a year."
"Oh, then congratulations in advance! I'll make sure you get a big wedding gift!"
"Green Tea Man, you even came to pick me up? How thoughtful."
"Get lost. Nobody's here for you. Stay away from me!"
As the five of them joked around, the other members of the National Team stared at Mu Bai and Xu Zhaoting in surprise, their expressions complicated.
Judging by their auras, both were Advanced Level mages. And from the conversation, they seemed to be about the same age as the team members...
They were all outstanding mages who had risen above the rest of their prominent families. Realizing that even more talented people their age had not entered the Nomination Battle—and might otherwise have taken their places—left them privately relieved.
After a brief chat, the group boarded the waiting bus and rode into the Evil Heaven Pavilion's urban district.
All along the way, they gazed at the