Chapter 77

Stepping into the Mu Family Manor, Mo Fan unfortunately overheard the conversation between Fei Shi, Wen Jie, and Cai Tang about him, secretly pondering what their faces would look like if they knew that the Fan Mo they were talking about was the same person as Mo Fan.

Forget it, better focus on today’s duel.

Entering the grand banquet hall of the Mu Family Manor, there were indeed countless delicious foods laid out. Mo Fan, who was quite hungry, was just about to indulge when he saw a handsome, bearded man surrounded by several young women.

"Good kid, you really dared to come to the banquet!" The bearded man glared at Mo Fan.

"Commander, are you here to freeload too?" Mo Fan was surprised to see Commander Zhan Kong here.

"Cough, cough, how do you talk to me!" Zhan Kong freed himself from the group of young women, grabbed Mo Fan to the side, and asked with raised eyebrows, "How about it, come to my unit after graduation? If you can get into a good magic university, my military can definitely support your huge expenses there. I know you’re a troublemaker, but with our government backing you, you can step on any second-generation rich kid you don’t like, and we’ll clean up after you!"

This wasn’t the first time Zhan Kong had tried to recruit Mo Fan, though it was unclear if it was to get Mo Fan to return the expensive Scythe Bone Shield.

"No, guarding the border all day is so boring. I want to explore the big city." Mo Fan flatly refused.

"What’s good about the big city? Concrete, car exhaust, corruption, and stench. Our grand station has clear mountains and clean water, birds singing and flowers fragrant. If the food isn’t to your liking, you can always hunt a few demons outside. How carefree is that?" Zhan Kong said with a smile.

"Anyway, I won’t join the military." Mo Fan said firmly.

"Fine, fine, fine, you have spirit. If you agree today, Commander will definitely help you out when you get into big trouble. Since you’re so stubborn, I won’t care if that Yu Ang guy beats you half to death!" Zhan Kong was furious.

With his name, Zhan Kong, any young magician would beg to join his unit, but this kid didn’t even give him a second glance!

Just as Mo Fan was about to leave, Zhan Kong pressed his hand on Mo Fan’s shoulder.

"Commander, what do you mean? I won’t join your unit, are you going to force me?" Mo Fan asked, puzzled.

Zhan Kong had now put away his lecherous, cool uncle demeanor, his brows showing seriousness as he lowered his voice, "Fine, you don’t have to join my unit, but do me a small favor."

"What favor?" Mo Fan was confused.

"Pay more attention during your duel with Yu Ang."

"Pay attention to what?"

"Just pay attention."

"I don’t understand." Mo Fan was about to ask more when a few middle-aged men and women, who seemed to be of high status, approached.

They were clearly old acquaintances of Zhan Kong, who quickly greeted them with a smile.

Mo Fan was utterly baffled, not knowing what Zhan Kong wanted him to do.

...

Soon, Principal Zhu, Deng Kai, Yang Zuohe, and other important figures from Bocheng appeared. These few were personally greeted by Mu Zhuoyun and Yu Ang.

Principal Zhu represented the magic school, the pillar of Bocheng Magic School.

Deng Kai was the head of the Hunter Alliance, with a transcendent status.

Yang Zuohe was the representative of the Magic Association, with power almost on par with the first two.

On the military side, there was Zhan Kong, the strongest magician among this group, the true guardian deity of Bocheng City!

Mu Zhuoyun, the leader of the Mu family, needed no introduction.

Mo Fan was surprised to find that he had basically met all these big shots from Bocheng, which seemed to prove that he was already considered a figure of some importance?

Actually, Mo Fan knew he still had a long way to go to catch up with these old guys. Because of his student status, if he stood out, it was easy to attract the attention of these leaders. Once he entered society, after the waves of time, he would likely be quickly forgotten by them.

Luo Yunbo, Pan Lijun, and Bai Yang, Mo Fan’s three instructors, were also present. According to the old birds at the station, these three instructors were slightly stronger than the demon-hunting team captain Xu Dahuang, approaching the level of mid-rank mages.

In fact, in Bocheng, reaching the mid-rank mage level was already quite remarkable. Any faction would be willing to offer a high position to recruit such a person.

To put it bluntly, if Mo Fan could reach the mid-rank mage level, Mu Zhuoyun wouldn’t dare to cause him any trouble. The number of mid-rank mages in Bocheng could be counted on one hand.

...

"Mu Zhuoyun is really going all out this time, inviting so many people. It seems everyone with some prestige in Bocheng received an invitation and came to give Old Zhuoyun face," someone whispered at the banquet.

"Isn’t that right? The Mu family has produced Mu Ningxue, whose future status will definitely surpass the current level. Who doesn’t know that Old Zhuoyun will soon be all-powerful? Today, Mu Zhuoyun is introducing his young master of Bocheng. If you want to do well in Bocheng, how can you not come? Those who were invited but didn’t come will probably be put on the blacklist," a man who looked like he was from the Magic Association said in a low voice.

"Is it really that exaggerated??" another person asked.

"Yes, absolutely. Tell me, how old were we when we reached the mid-rank mage level? Now look at Mu Ningxue, how old is she? From this, you can guess how much control the Mu family will have in Bocheng in the future."

"So, except for someone like Commander Zhan Kong who transcends our mundane world, everyone has to take Old Zhuoyun seriously. I don’t know what that fool Mo Fan is thinking. We all have to be submissive in front of Old Zhuoyun, but he... doesn’t want to stay in Bocheng anymore!"

"Sigh, it’s not that simple. I heard that Mu Ningxue and Mu Zhuoyun don’t have a good relationship. Mu Ningxue said she can’t touch him, so Mu Zhuoyun won’t go too far."

"Yes, and I heard that Mo Fan is the top student of Tianlan Magic High School, deeply favored by Commander Zhan Kong during his training. Principal Zhu and Deng Kai will definitely protect such a student. Even if they don’t want to offend Mu Zhuoyun, Commander Zhan Kong has no such qualms. Who does Commander Zhan Kong fear? If anyone touches his soldiers, he’ll kill them in a heartbeat!"

Fei Shi, noticing the group discussing this, quickly joined in.

Not long after, when Fei Shi returned, Xiao Ke, who was a bit curious, asked, "Fei Shi, why is everyone talking about Yu Ang and that Mo Fan?"

"Oh, I just found out. Mo Fan, to some extent, represents the magic school. He will duel Yu Ang, a young master from a prestigious family, and the winner will gain the extremely valuable opportunity to cultivate in the Earthly Holy Spring." Fei Shi explained.

"Is that so? I heard that it’s been many years since a student from the magic school has entered the Earthly Holy Spring."

"Normal, normal. The school mass-produces students, and it’s a great harvest if one or two world-class geniuses appear. The young masters from prestigious families are all elites, fewer in number but all elites. It’s not surprising if Mo Fan becomes a stepping stone for others today."

"It feels so sad, the best student who fought his way out of 1,500 people is still not as good as a good family background." Xiao Ke said with a pout.

"Sigh, being born is a skill."