Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 470 Objective: Summoning a Dimension, Visiting Pang Lai
Mu Nuxin knew that although her brother-in-law acted casually, he was actually very thoughtful and never did anything without a certainty.

"Okay, since you've said so, brother-in-law, then I'll go ahead and make the arrangements."

"I won't disturb your peace and quiet with your sister any longer. I'll be going now."

She turned to leave, but Qin Xiaonan called her back.

"Xin Xin, wait a minute."

Mu Nuxin turned around and heard Qin Xiaonan say, "I plan to go to the capital tomorrow. As usual, I will entrust all affairs in the new city to you."

He paused, then added a weighty statement: "Go ahead and do it with confidence. If anyone dares to cause trouble, whoever it is, go directly to Malzahar to resolve it."

Malzahar's existence is an open secret among the New City's upper echelons. His strength is unfathomable, and he is one of the New City's most reliable pillars of stability.

Upon hearing this, Mu Nuxin felt reassured and said, "Okay, brother-in-law!"

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of the house!"

Once Mu Nuxin's footsteps faded into the distance, the terrace returned to tranquility, with only the sound of the waves gently kissing the rocks remaining.

Qin Xiaonan's next target has already been the Summoning Dimension.

However, a real problem is before us.

He himself did not practice summoning magic and knew very little about this vast and complex plane, limited to some common knowledge circulating among mages.

All he knew was that once a mage's summoning magic reached the advanced level, and their mental power resonated with the plane to a certain degree, they would have the opportunity to open summoning gates leading to some of the most famous and dangerous areas of the summoning plane.
Examples include the Valley of Ten Thousand Dragons where ten thousand dragons roar, the Tower of a Thousand Races where elemental spirits dwell, and the Tomb of the Fallen Kingdom where the bones of ten thousand beasts lie dormant.

These places are undoubtedly the core manifestations of summoning dimensional power.

To conquer that dimension, one must naturally start by tackling the toughest challenges.

In the entire country of China, the one with the deepest research and the highest level of expertise in summoning magic is undoubtedly the chief mage of the palace, Pang Lai.

Therefore, Qin Xiaonan set her sights on this senior colleague.

I'm preparing to visit them, sound them out, and gather some necessary information.

In fact, before Mu Nuxin arrived, he and Mu Nujiao were talking about this very matter in hushed tones while fishing by the railing.

Mu Nujiao asked with some doubt, "You don't cultivate the summoning system, and you've never even signed a contract for dimensional summoning. Why did you suddenly decide to visit Elder Pang? And why did you specifically inquire about summoning planes?"

Qin Xiaonan naturally couldn't openly discuss her grand plan to conquer the plane, so she just smiled and said, "I'm just very interested in that bizarre world and want to learn more about it."

Mu Nujiao was very clever. Seeing that he was unwilling to elaborate, she did not press him further. She just pouted slightly and pretended to be dissatisfied, saying, "Hmph, whatever. You always have your own reasons, so mysterious. It's pointless for me to ask."

Then she changed the subject and took Qin Xiaonan's arm.

Her tone carried an undeniable insistence: "However, I must go to the capital with you this time! It's been so long since I've been out and about."

Qin Xiaonan smiled as she looked at the expectation in her eyes and gently pulled her into her arms.

He agreed, "Of course, I'll definitely take you. It's perfect timing, we haven't traveled together in a long time."

As if suddenly remembering something, he asked, "By the way, is Ning Xue also in the capital now?"

Mu Nujiao adjusted to a more comfortable position in his arms and replied, "I think so."

"She broke through her cultivation level some time ago, and her state of mind seems to have changed as well. When she left the new city, she said that she wanted to make a clean break with the Mu family."

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The next day, early morning.

As dawn broke over the new city, a clear and melodious cry shattered the tranquility. A magnificent bird, its wings shimmering with iridescent colors, gracefully descended upon the plaza in front of the city lord's mansion.

Surrounded by a pure natural aura and a powerful aura, it was none other than the Seven-Colored Peacock King under Qin Xiaonan's command.

Qin Xiaonan and Mu Nujiao, traveling light, climbed onto the broad and comfortable back of the Peacock King.

The Peacock King let out a cry, flapped its wings, creating gusts of air that transformed into a magnificent rainbow, speeding towards the capital.

Flying high in the sky, the view is extremely wide.

The two could clearly see that the ground below, unlike its usual orderly state, had many moving "veins".

It was a migrating torrent of countless people, flowing along highways and trails from the directions of various large base cities toward the inland, toward small and medium-sized towns and even villages.

The official organized evacuation and the spontaneous migration of the people intertwined, forming a tragic and chaotic picture against the backdrop of the apocalypse.

Even from a great distance, one could almost feel the anxiety and unease permeating the air.

When the Seven-Colored Peacock King flew over the airspace surrounding the capital, one could also see streams of people walking out from various exits of this ancient capital.

After the Seven-Colored Peacock King landed smoothly, Qin Xiaonan and Mu Nujiao walked into the capital.

The scene inside the city confirmed their observations from the air: the streets were noticeably sparsely populated, many shops were closed, and the once bustling commercial districts appeared rather deserted.

A sense of impending doom hung over this megacity.

Before coming, they had already contacted and made an appointment for this visit through Jiang Yu, a disciple of Pang Lai, an old acquaintance from their time on the National Team.

At the agreed location, they met Jiang Yu, who was already waiting there.

After not seeing him for several years, Jiang Yu has become much more composed.

But when he saw Qin Xiaonan and Mu Nujiao arrive together, he still showed a sincere smile.

He stepped forward, smiling and cupping his hands in greeting, saying, "Brother Qin, Miss Mu, it's been so long! You've really impressed me!"

"I never imagined that Brother Qin would become such a powerful figure, ruling over the new city of Shanghai and becoming the renowned City Lord Qin!"

Qin Xiaonan smiled and returned the greeting: "Brother Jiang, you are too kind. It was just a coincidence that I had a place to stay."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jiang Yu straightened up and said, "The teacher is already waiting."

"Come with me, don't keep the teacher waiting."

Jiang Yu said no more and then turned around to lead the way.

The three of them walked through two sections and stopped outside a quiet and elegant courtyard.

"Teacher, Lord Qin and Mu Nujiao have arrived."

A calm and composed voice immediately came from inside the door: "Come in."

Upon entering, one finds the court's chief mage, Pang Lai, sitting on a stone stool in the courtyard.

He raised his head, his gaze first falling on Mu Nujiao, and he nodded gently before fixing on Qin Xiaonan.

Looking at this student who once stood out in the World University Competition, now he is a renowned city lord.

He put down the ancient scroll in his hand, let out a soft sigh, his voice carrying a mixture of relief and melancholy.

"The younger generation is truly formidable; the young phoenix's cry is clearer than the old phoenix's... The future belongs to you young people."

(End of this chapter)