Full-Time Magister: One System, One Forbidden Spell, the Strongest Divine Gift

Chapter 56 Giant Lizard Pseudo-Dragon: I think I've met my too-milky self.
As everyone watched Chen Yuan's departing figure, they couldn't help but swallow hard.

"We can't afford to mess with Chen Yuan, that big shot," someone in the group muttered quietly.

Zhao Manyan shrank his neck and said with a wry smile:

"We're still struggling at the mid-level while others are already high-level mages."

I can't even imagine how many powerful figures would be willing to back him up for this prodigy.

He stroked his chin, a shrewd glint in his eyes: "Honestly, if we could bring him into our Zhao family..."

His companion scoffed, "Dream on! Which organization wouldn't be eyeing a genius like that?"

"The Zhao family lacks nothing but money!"

Zhao Manyan lowered his voice, but his tone was unusually serious.
“A future forbidden spell mage is worth investing everything in.”

Think about why the Mu family has been able to remain powerful in the capital. Isn't it because they rely on forbidden spells to maintain their dominance?

He gazed in the direction where Chen Yuan had disappeared and murmured, "If I could have made this deal before he rose to power, I would have made a sure profit."

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this.

In this world where strength reigns supreme, a single forbidden spellcaster can indeed ensure a family's prosperity for centuries.

Chen Yuan's displayed talent makes this possibility seem exceptionally real.

"What a pity, it seems this opportunity won't come to you, Young Master Zhao."

Liao Mingxuan smiled meaningfully, his fingertips lightly tapping the tree roots beside him, producing a crisp sound.

"Although I hate to admit it," he shrugged, "there are countless big shots lining up to invest in a prodigy like Chen Yuan."

The campfire illuminated his slightly mocking expression:
"Believe it or not? If he just gives a hint, the businessmen in Shanghai can throw a mountain of gold at him."

"Let alone Shanghai, even overseas clans are willing to invest in and befriend such geniuses. After all, who wouldn't want to befriend a genius with a 40-50% chance of advancing to a forbidden spell in the future?"

The next day.

The morning light was just beginning to break, and the thin mist had not yet dissipated.

As dawn broke, the group had already packed up and continued their journey towards Jinlin Wasteland City.

The group marched swiftly through the desolate countryside. After an unknown amount of time, as they climbed a high slope—

That dead city suddenly came into view.

Weeds grew wildly among the broken walls and ruins, and shattered billboards swayed in the wind, creaking mournfully.

The once bustling streets are now only filled with the rustling sounds of wild rats scurrying about.

"Is this really the same second-tier city from over a decade ago?" someone in the group couldn't help but exclaim.

The stark contrast between desolation and prosperity silenced everyone.

"This place has long been devoured by demons, leaving only skeletons."

Qingqing pushed up her glasses and ran her fingertips over the yellowed old photos on the tablet.

That was the bustling street scene of Jinlin City in the past.

“The entire city is now a giant lair of demons.” She pointed to a leaning office building in the distance. “See those vines?”

Following their gaze, everyone saw mutated plants gushing out from the broken window frame, their purplish-black stems covered in suspicious slime.

"The active substances in demonic excrement," Qingqing's glasses flashed with a cold light, "allow these mutated plants to spread faster than wildfire."

She sighed softly and switched the tablet to real-time scan mode:
"Reinforced concrete? Now it's nothing more than fertilizer in the demon ecosystem."

Chen Yuan stared at the dilapidated city walls in the distance, a dark and ambiguous light flashing in his eyes.

"Set off."

He uttered only those two words, his voice as faint as the wind sweeping across ruins.

The target was that towering, dilapidated building.

It resembled a rusted giant sword, stuck diagonally in the center of the ruins. As soon as the group stepped into the decaying hall, Xu Dalong eagerly jumped out:

"Teacher Chen! Let me lead the team in to investigate!"

He patted his chest, but his eyes kept glancing towards Chen Yuan.
"As long as you restore my qualification for training."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly, which could be considered tacit approval.

Soon, a reconnaissance team consisting of Xu Dalong, Mu Ningxue, Zhou Min, and others went deep into the building.

Bai Tingting was positioned at the entrance, her healing mage a striking presence in the dimly lit hall.

However, it took less than ten minutes.

The entire building suddenly shook violently!

The cracked plaster peeled off in a rustling sound, and thick, magical vines burst forth from the supporting pillars—

The Great War General-level Pseudo-Dread Demon has awakened!

"Withdraw! Withdraw immediately!"

Zhou Min shouted sharply, and at the same time, she took out her demon-slaying tool without stopping, instantly breaking through the attack of the pseudo-terror demon, "If we fight in this enclosed space, we will all be buried alive!"

Fortunately, Zhou Min was experienced enough that everyone managed to escape unharmed. Just as they rushed out of the building and before they could even catch their breath, a foul-smelling gust of wind suddenly swept in.

"boom--"

The ground shook violently, and a nearby dilapidated building was smashed in half.

Amidst the smoke and dust, two scarlet vertical pupils, like lanterns from hell, locked onto the group of humans.

Its tail, covered in bone spurs, swept across the ground, easily carving out furrows several meters deep.

"A giant lizard pseudo-dragon?!"

The healing star map in Bai Tingting's hand instantly disintegrated, and her face turned ashen.

The aura emanating from this enormous creature almost froze her blood.

Lu Zhenghe grabbed his stunned companion: "Damn it! Commander-level! Run! Get out of here right now! The farther the better!!" His shout was almost hoarse.

"Split up and retreat!" Zhou Min grabbed Bai Tingting and rushed towards the nearest cover.

But behind everyone else, Chen Yuan stopped in his tracks.

He slowly turned around, and the light dancing at his fingertips suddenly surged, transforming into a dazzling spear of light.

Chen Yuan gazed at the enormous creature, a playful smile curving his lips: "Although the mixed-blood pseudo-dragon is of poor quality, its essence should fetch a good price."

Before the words were even finished, a vast and boundless spiritual pressure suddenly erupted!

The spiritual power of the Seven Realms solidified into a tangible form, creating visible ripples in the air.

The giant lizard-pseudo-dragon's body, which was about to pounce, suddenly froze, and a human-like fear appeared in its scarlet vertical pupils.

"Roar--!"

It suddenly let out a fierce but cowardly roar at the empty building, its thick tail frantically sweeping down several mutated giant trees.

Then, to everyone's stunned gaze, this commander-level demon tucked its tail between its legs and turned to run away!

Its comical appearance was just like that of a wild dog that had been scared out of its wits.

"They ran away already?" Xu Dalong's eyes widened in disbelief.

Even the usually aloof Mu Ningxue opened her mouth slightly.

Chen Yuan regretfully put away his spear: "What a pity. It seems that the beast is better at judging the situation than some people."

Fine, let this beast live a little longer.

Then we'll catch it and let it have a real one-on-one fight with Lu Nian.

(End of this chapter)