Full-Time Mage: Double Return, Niu Ma Mo Fan

Chapter 31 Buying Mu Ningxue for 600 million is not a loss! Leaving the team to earn extra money!

Mu Nujiao felt her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of her chest, but she dared not make a sound. In her flustered embarrassment, she could only glare at Meng Qiuzhen before quickly lowering her head, afraid that others would notice her secret.

Meng Qiuzhen chuckled, "Their control is too strong, there's nothing I can do about it."

Although it feels soft and squishy, ​​isn't that just flowing water? What does that have to do with me?

Mu Nujiao bit her lower lip in hatred, keeping this unspeakable discovery firmly buried in her heart, turning it into a secret that no one could know.

If everyone found out about this, I would be so ashamed!
The others didn't pay much attention to the goddess's changing expressions, unaware of the little secret behind the flowing water.

After this tunnel encounter, everyone looked at Meng Qiuzhen with complicated and strange expressions.

Including Mu Ningxue, a cold and aloof beauty.

To be honest, she didn't believe in any goddess of fortune or anything like that. If Meng Qiu really had the ability to predict the future, how could he still be a mid-level student? He would have been worshipped by powerful forces long ago.

Regarding Meng Qiuzhen's supposed prophetic abilities, she leaned more towards intelligence, suspecting that he might have known some information in advance, or that it was based on experience. It wasn't impossible for him to judge what kind of demons were in the tunnel based on his experience.

Anyway, she didn't believe that Meng Qiuzhen had any prophetic abilities.

……

After finding a water source near the railway tracks, they first checked the surrounding area to make sure there were no demons living there before setting up tents to rest.

Beyond the fields, the sky was exceptionally clear, and the bright moonlight spilled into the forest.

Meng Qiuzhen checked the system message he had just received.

[Ding! Mo Fan gained one Servant-level Essence Soul, and received two Servant-level Essence Souls in return!]

Previously, inside the tunnel, he hadn't picked up a single remnant of a cave demon slave, all in preparation for their return.

Two servant spirits, and ten million is easily in hand.

If the other trainees knew, they'd probably be green with envy. Being chased by demons is one thing, but at least you still managed to gain something in the end.
……

The journey was arduous, involving overcoming numerous obstacles and hardships.

We finally arrived safely in Jinlin City.

The group stood on a mountain ridge, gazing at the houses that had been inhabited by demons.

The streets and highways were completely destroyed, and the plants, nourished by the demon's excrement, grew extremely fast, with vines, moss, and grass covering everything.

There are many points to be surveyed during this training exercise, and Lu Zhenghe, the representative from the capital, proposed to split up the operation, but this was rejected by many people.

The seventeen of them, traveling together, could handle even hordes of demons; but if they were separated, things would be different.

"Let's step on them one by one."

The seventeen people began to enter the desolate city, which meant they were entering a city where demons roamed freely, and they were in danger at any time.

At this point, it is urgent to find a safe place to settle down, so that at least in case of danger, one can evacuate quickly and defend oneself effectively.

As expected, Mo Fan chose the Jinlin City Municipal Building, the place where the fake demon hid in the original work.

Meng Qiuzhen and Mu Nujiao made an excuse not to go in. It wasn't that he couldn't defeat the Pseudo-Fear Demon, but that the Pseudo-Fear Demon was worthless. If they were to consume a lot of magic energy to kill it and end up with a War General-level remnant soul, they would lose a lot of money.

Moreover, a fight would only benefit the giant lizard pseudo-dragon behind them.

Not long after the group entered, the fake demon revealed its true form!
Meng Qiuzhen, with great foresight, hid aside to watch the show.

The group's actions seemed dangerous, but they were not safe at all. However, Meng Qiuzhen, who had read the original novel, did not think anyone would get into trouble, since the giant lizard pseudo-dragon would come to the rescue.

"Aren't you going to save them?" Facing the powerful pseudo-demon, Mu Nujiao didn't know where she got the courage to say that she wanted to help.

Perhaps it was the extraordinary strength of the man beside her that gave her that.

"Don't panic, just hold on a little longer, our savior will be here soon," Meng Qiuzhen said calmly.

The next moment, the eerie wind suddenly intensified, and Mu Nujiao felt a tightness in her chest, as if the air had been sucked away in an instant, making it difficult to even breathe.

Fine beads of cold sweat had somehow soaked my entire body, bringing a sticky, icy sensation.

Driven by her physical instincts, she involuntarily moved closer to Meng Qiuzhen beside her!
At this moment, it seemed that only the place where he stood could provide a sense of security and respite.

Just as Mu Nujiao was filled with doubt and uncertainty, a sudden change occurred!

"Crack!!!"

The enormous giant lizard pseudo-dragon appeared with lightning speed. Its ferocious head suddenly shot out, and its huge mouth and sharp teeth gleamed with a cold light. It bit the rampaging pseudo-fear demon in half as easily as crushing a fragile biscuit!

This bloody and brutal scene silently, yet with unparalleled clarity, illustrates the most primal law of the wilderness—survival of the fittest!
As for the two people hiding to the side, the giant lizard pseudo-dragon didn't even glance at them, and simply flapped its fleshy wings and left.

Shortly afterward, the students who had entered the building rushed out in a panic, their eyes filled with horror!

Mu Nujiao recounted the entire process she had witnessed, leaving everyone shuddering!

They escaped this calamity only because they were ants whom the commander looked down upon.

This place outside the safe zone is too dangerous! Many people are already having second thoughts; what's more important than training than their own lives?

What should we do next?

"In short, I won't leave."

Mu Ningxue was the first to express her opinion.

She didn't force anyone, whether from Mingzhu or the capital. Since it was a real trial, a test of her strength, there was no reason to back down.

After several encounters, Mu Ningxue turned her attention to Meng Qiuzhen.

This person always makes accurate predictions about certain situations; perhaps having him as the team leader would be the best choice for this training trip.

Unfortunately, Meng Qiuzhen didn't really pay attention to this aloof beauty's ideas.

He was willing to follow Mo Fan and sometimes even personally intervened, mainly because Mo Fan was his "double treasure trove"—if you threw one in, two would come out.

If you want him to work hard, you can't skimp on the price, since his current asking price for a single move is already 60 million.

Mu Ningxue would probably have to sell herself to get him to do her bidding, though she might not even get that much money.

Who would spend 60 million to buy a mid-level mage? So what if she's a cold and aloof beauty? 60 million could support a whole bunch of them.

However, if Mu Ningxue really wanted to sell herself, Meng Qiuzhen would definitely buy her.

He wouldn't even blink an eye at 600 million, let alone 60 million.

Are they buying intermediate-level training materials? Or are they buying the future Ice Forbidden Spell?
……

After this dangerous experience, the training team suddenly split into three.

Mo Fan was ridiculed for choosing the city hall, so he decided to leave the team.

Meng Qiuzhen also jumped in wanting to leave the team, which moved Mo Fan deeply. But then she turned around and ran off with Mu Nujiao, leaving Mo Fan furious.
He has no problem bringing the girl, but please bring him too!
Mo Fan couldn't help but recall the days when Lingling disliked him.

In fact, Mu Nujiao's willingness to leave the team was beyond Meng Qiuzhen's expectations.

"Why do you insist on following me? Staying with the main group is the safest and most secure option, isn't it?" Meng Qiuzhen asked Mu Nujiao behind him as they strolled through the deserted city.

"Following the team is not as good as following you." Mu Nujiao's voice trailed off. "The sense of security you give me is greater than that of the entire team!"

The appearance of the monitor lizard pseudo-dragon was the best illustration of this; only this man could bring her a sense of security!

She didn't want to leave the person in front of her.
She herself thought it was outrageous—suddenly running off with a man, which would only shock people if they told others—but it was a decision she made following her heart, and she didn't regret it.

Meng Qiuzhen just smiled at Mu Nujiao's words and didn't say anything more.

He felt that the Pearl Goddess seemed to have undergone some different changes, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it, so he simply let her be.

After circling around, the two returned to the municipal building.

As expected, we witnessed Mo Fan ordering the Swift Star Wolf to dig at the ground.

"Old Meng?! Why are you back again?" Mo Fan asked somewhat awkwardly.

How could someone leave the team just because of a few words from someone else?

Mo Fan's real purpose in leaving the team was to see what was hidden here!
“Everyone who sees it gets a share,” Meng Qiuzhen said with a light laugh.

His reason for leaving the team was quite simple.

It's so boring! Traveling with a group of students is so boring!
It would be better to find Mo Fan, this double-treasure trove, and earn some extra money.

"Hehe! Nothing can be hidden from you, Lao Meng." Mo Fan grinned slyly.

In Mu Nujiao's eyes, the two of them were like old foxes, just short of revealing their true colors.

……

In addition to these trainees undergoing training, Dongting Lake also welcomed a group of Sky Eagle Masters today.

The people riding the Sky Eagle were Lu Nian and his group, who were on their way to find the trainees.

Apart from Meng Qiuzhen, who was very familiar with the original work, no one knew about the impending danger.

However, since he dared to come here for training, he was not afraid of this little danger.

At this moment, he didn't care about Lu Niannian at all; he was busy checking the system's returned messages.

[Ding! Mo Fan obtained the Pseudo-Demonic Seed, and received the Burning Flower Seed and Dragon Spirit Flower Seed!]

[Ding! Mo Fan obtained one War General-level Soul Essence, and received two War General-level Soul Essences in return!]

[Ding! Mo Fan gained one Servant-level Essence Soul, and received two Servant-level Essence Souls in return!]

[Ding! Mo Fan has obtained...]

(End of this chapter)