CHAPTER 50: CHAPTER 49 LESSON

Foolish!

Those who have stayed in the palace for long don’t even know the basics of observing others’ words and expressions.

This is the Yuewu Mountain Range, not the Eastern Capital.

Chi Wu saw this but did not step forward to stop it; he intended to let Huang Lingling and the others learn a lesson.

Mu Shuiyue had been practicing Water Magic since she was young, and she thought Yun Canghai was nothing more than a brute, who could be scared off with just a little magic.

The Magic Wand in her hand was made from an eighty-year-old Water Whale Demon Bone, which released magic quick and steady. With a flash of blue light, a water whale rose from the surface of the water.

This conflict was all caused by Huang Lingling, yet she showed no sign of regret, and on the contrary, she kept shouting on the side: "Aunt Mu, teach him a lesson! That insolent good-for-nothing!"

Yun Canghai stood motionless, when suddenly, a ball of fire burned on the river’s surface, instantly turning the whole water surface into a boiling cauldron. The water whale, not yet having started its attack, was completely vaporized into steam.

Mu Shuiyue’s face turned pale at once.

Mage!

The opponent was also a Mage, and moreover, their strength was at least one rank higher than her own.

Water can overcome fire; it’s a natural law, yet the opponent’s fire showed no fear of her water—such a domineering fire.

Yun Canghai had not even made a move, and she had not even clearly seen him draw his Magic Wand, yet her water whale was already destroyed.

Although Huang Lingling was young, she too knew how to read expressions. The sudden defeat of the water whale and Aunt Mu’s shocked face made her realize that the seemingly destitute father and daughter might not be so simple.

"I’m sorry... I won’t say it again next time," Huang Lingling bit her lip and reluctantly apologized to Yun Sheng.

"Father, you’re awesome!" Yun Sheng lunged forward and joyfully hugged Yun Canghai. Worthy of being her father, praise-worthy indeed.

But as she embraced Yun Canghai, Yun Sheng realized his body was icy cold, as if he had just come out of the water.

"Father!" Yun Sheng exclaimed in surprise.

Yun Canghai patted his daughter’s head and took out a bottle of liquor, drank it down, and then his body began to warm up a bit.

After this minor conflict, Yun Sheng, Huang Lingling, and Mu Shuiyue stayed together in a tent.

The two young girls both found each other disagreeable to the eye.

At night in the Yuewu Mountain Range, Demon Beasts roamed about, which is why Chi Wu discussed with Yun Canghai about taking turns patrolling at night.

In the night, as they slept, Yun Sheng fell asleep first; thinking she was asleep, Huang Lingling quietly spoke to Mu Shuiyue: "Aunt Mu, those two are so annoying, why don’t we slip away from them quietly and hit the road?"

On the outer edges of the Yuewu Mountain Range, there weren’t many Demon Beasts, but entering the mid-range, Third-tier Demon Beasts began to appear. Huang Lingling’s purpose for this trip was to find Demon Beast Soul Stones.

On the Wuji Continent, there are no shortages of mountain ranges with Demon Beasts higher in grade than those in Yuewu Mountain, but for a novice who just became Magician, the Demon Beasts of Yuewu Mountain are the most suitable for obtaining one’s first Magic Soul Stone.

"Don’t worry, young miss, if you really encounter danger, Lord Chi will certainly help. Although Yun Sheng’s father is powerful, I noticed something off about his health during the day; he cannot use magic frequently," said Mu Shuiyue, who after suffering a loss earlier in the day, had kept a careful eye on Yun Canghai and found something amiss.

After hearing this, Yun Sheng felt somewhat uncomfortable in her heart.

Outside the tent, the campfire had already been extinguished.

Demon Beasts are different from ordinary wild beasts; although some of them are afraid of open flames, for the Fire Element Demon Beasts, fire is the very thing that attracts their attention.

Therefore, Yun Canghai and the others did not light a fire while keeping watch outside the tent.

After midnight, it was Yun Canghai’s turn to stand guard.

The mountain nights were especially cold, and Yun Canghai felt colder than the average person. He took out his flask, just about to take a swig, when a hand reached out and snatched it away.

"Brother Yun, you don’t mind if I take a drink, do you?" Chi Wu, who should have been resting in the tent, sat down nonchalantly and threw a thick beast skin blanket to Yun Canghai.

Having spent time in the military camp in his youth, Chi Wu had his fair share of night watches and knew well that during a cold night like this, a flask of alcohol and a beast skin blanket were the most effective comforts.

Seeing Yun Canghai did not object, Chi Wu took a big gulp and said, "Brother Yun, I want to ask about someone. I heard there is a genius Mage from the Yun Residence in Great Zhou City, who also shares your surname. Do you know him?"

In the darkness, with a whoosh, a five-colored Magic Wand was aimed at Chi Wu. With one more word from him, a deadly flame capable of melting gold and corroding bones would burst from the wand and burn a huge hole through his chest.

But Chi Wu was prepared; he showed no fear and simply took another sip of the wine.

"No need to panic, I have no ill intentions. Whether you are truly Yun Canghai or not is of no importance to me. I’m just curious why the man who once made the four sovereign states of the continent change color at the mention of his name, who helped Great Zhou rise once more, has ended up in this state today— even having to rely on alcohol to sustain his Magic Power," Chi Wu sighed.

It is always regretful to see the decline of a beauty or the downfall of a hero.

Chi Wu was not much younger than Yun Canghai, but Yun Canghai served a different master.

Yun Canghai’s fame was too great, and although he had disappeared from the public eye soon after, Chi Wu remembered him when he reminisced.

Chi Wu was astonished when he learned of Yun Canghai’s strength. He couldn’t understand why Yun Canghai would tolerate the humiliation from the young lady and travel with them.

However, after witnessing the duel between Yun Canghai and Mu Shuiyue, and seeing Yun Canghai endlessly drinking throughout the journey, Chi Wu noticed that Yun Canghai’s body was frail as if he had sustained some serious internal injury. His Magic Power couldn’t last for long; the more powerful the magic he used, the more his Magic Power would dissipate.

"This is not something you should concern yourself with. I have not pried into why the Princess from the Eastern Capital would appear here," Yun Canghai reined in his hostility and took back his wine from Chi Wu rather impolitely.

Chi Wu shrugged. "If you don’t want to talk about it, that’s fine. I have another matter to discuss with you, regarding the Demon Beast Soul Stones."

The night passed without incident, and early the next day, Yun Sheng got up early.

For a mage, dawn and dusk are the best times for meditation.

In the heart of Yuewu Mountain, various magical forces are abundant.

Yun Sheng chose a secluded spot not far from the tent, sat down, and began to meditate.

After acquiring the Five Elements Magic Soul, her absorption of Magic Power was progressing by leaps and bounds; merely half an hour later, she felt reinvigorated, full of energy and vigor.

By the time she returned from meditation, the others were already up.

After a simple meal of dry rations, Chi Wu called Huang Lingling over, while Yun Canghai summoned Yun Sheng.

"Young mistress, I have an announcement to make. We have entered the midsection of Yuewu Mountains. I believe that the young mistress can go with Miss Yun Sheng to hunt Demon Beasts suitable for yourselves," Chi Wu did not forget the instructions from the lady before they left, which was to prioritize Huang Lingling’s training.