Full-time Mage: Heavy Water Returns to the World

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Nan Yi stood still, looking at the Goddess Temple that stood atop the high mountain.

Nan Yi clearly sensed countless gazes directed at him with various purposes, including probing, surprise, wariness, and hostility.

But he didn't care at all.

Since he dared to venture into the mountains, he had long been prepared to face everything.

The reason he ventured into the mountain at night wasn't just because the Moon Gazing Platform was only effective at night; after all, he had more than one trump card to defeat Bora and Haobu.

Coming late at night is also a statement of attitude.

A beautiful, graceful figure appeared from the steps ahead, her lotus-like steps swaying gently in the breeze. Nan Yi looked up and saw the newcomer.

It was a face that wasn't entirely Western; its features had a touch of Eastern charm. On that jade-like face, there seemed to be ripples in the bright, star-like eyes.

With her beautiful face and a pure white dress that accentuated her figure, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was an elf who had descended to earth.

Asharuya.

She's barely an adult yet, but she doesn't look very naive. It's no wonder that she's been able to win over a large number of voters without vying for power in a high-profile manner.

Asha'ruya, slightly blushing, strode towards Nan Yi, appearing as if she were truly a princess welcoming her knight, right before everyone's eyes.

However, this harmonious scene was abruptly disrupted by a cold remark.

"Asha'erya, whether she is friend or foe is still unknown. Let's find out more before making any decisions."

Ander was not polite. As he spoke, he no longer suppressed his aura, and the pressure of a superior being pointed directly at Zhiyi. At the same time, the two Purple Gold Palace Masters and the Palace Mother stood beside Ander.

Although they remained silent, they seemed to tacitly approve of Ander's actions.

Seeing this, Nan Yi had no intention of backing down. He raised an eyebrow, and his aura began to rise. His cultivation level rose from the second level of the high-level to the super-level, and the moonlight that pierced the sky reappeared.

"I wonder what Parthenon thinks of this..." Nan Yi asked calmly, not at all intimidated by Ander's aura.

"What is an enemy, and what is a friend?"

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Whether it was Ander, the Palace Master of the Purple Gold Palace, the Palace Mother, or the others, they all stared intently at Nan Yi, who was bathed in moonlight, as if trying to discern something from him.

"What kind of evil forbidden technique is this?" Ander asked coldly.

Everyone wanted to know and was looking forward to Nan Yi's answer. Compared to meeting the Holy Maiden, Nan Yi's Moon Essence Secret Technique was undoubtedly the most attractive thing.

The ability to forcibly elevate one's strength to the super-tier level by ignoring the restrictions of the sacred mountain, and even to allow someone to release super-tier magic regardless of the number of star points, would tempt anyone.

But just as everyone's attention was focused on Nan Yi, suddenly, a strong male voice came from the side.

"What? When did Parthenon become interested in the totems of my Chinese civilization?"

The next moment, a tall, well-dressed man in a suit appeared beside Nan Yi, shielding him behind him.

The uninvited guest immediately caught everyone's attention, and Ander and the others recognized him.

“Li Nian? What are you doing here? Since when can people freely enter and leave the Parthenon from the embassy?” Ander questioned.

Although Li Nian was very strong, no human mage could escape unscathed in Parthenon's territory, and no one dared to act recklessly.

Even forbidden spells are impossible!

Not to mention mere embassy consuls.

But then, Asha'ruya had somehow walked up to Nan Yi's side. She glanced at Nan Yi, who was only a few years older than her, before turning around and speaking.

"I saw that Consul Li Nian was standing at the foot of the mountain and was having a hard time, so I invited him to come up for a cup of tea. What? Sister Ander doesn't welcome him?"

Sure enough, it was that slut who did it!
Ander gave a cold "humph," no longer making things difficult for Li Nian on this point, and instead turned his attention back to Li Nian's words.

“Totem?” Ander narrowed his eyes. “Is this Moonlit Secret Technique a totem heritage of China?” Li Nian didn’t care about Ander’s provocation and continued to laugh. “Your Majesty is truly forgetful. Have you forgotten that we talked about this last time we met?”

"Last time?" Ander asked in confusion, starting to recall when she last saw Li Nian.
If I remember correctly...

It was in the first half of last year that Li Nian approached her to discuss cooperation, specifically regarding the construction of Huaguo New City, wanting to see if Parthenon was willing to reach a consensus on certain resources.

Ander remembered that it was a resource-based city with excellent geographical conditions, and it would inevitably become a resource stronghold connecting various places in the future. There were also some minerals that Parthenon needed, so the two talked a lot.

But what does this new city cooperation have to do with totem inheritance? The new city has only been under development for a year, and it's unknown how long it will take before it's truly implemented.

No, that new town is called...

Hengshan New City.

Hengshan?

Could this Moon Essence Secret Technique be related to Hengshan?

After all, China has a rich history, and countless totem traditions are buried beneath its vast land. Perhaps a new tradition will be found in the newly developed Hengshan Mountain.

The fact that Hengshan is extremely rich in resources further corroborates Ander's conjecture.

Ander paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Then please invite Consul Li and Nan Yi to the Goddess Palace for a chat."

Upon hearing this, countless eyes were filled with envy and jealousy, but no one dared to challenge Ander's authority, so they scattered like birds and beasts.

After a while.

Nan Yi and Li Nian arrived at the Goddess Palace.

The magnificent and elegant decor was captivating. In the very center of the hall, Ande and the temple's matriarch had been waiting for a long time.

“Consul Li Nian, and…” It was Saintess Ander who spoke, her beautiful eyes sharp as she looked at Nan Yi: “Nan Yi Military Intelligence Bureau.”

"Without a reasonable explanation, I don't know how to explain it to the Court of Judgment." The threat in Ander's words was obvious.

"Saintess Ander is as domineering as ever, but I think you won't be disappointed."

Li Nian was not surprised that Ander had found out about Nan Yi's background; the Saintess of Parthenon could do this with ease.

Immediately, Li Nian simply took out a round, ancient-looking object from his spatial magic tool. It had strange patterns and arrays on it, and carried a mysterious aura that was hard to fathom.

It is remarkably similar to the aura of the Moonlit Secret Technique. Could this be the origin of the Moonlit Secret Technique?

But then, Li Nian changed the subject.

“Your Holiness, why don’t we find another place to talk in detail, so as not to damage this Goddess Palace and suffer the consequences.”

"This also gives the Southern Military Commander and Saintess Asharuya some personal space. After all, the Southern Military Commander went through great hardships to get through the Star River Mountain Path. Your temple's rules cannot be broken because of me."

The others could easily understand the implication of Li Nian's words. What did he mean by destroying the main hall and breaking the rules? Wasn't he just trying to create an opportunity for Nan Yi and Asha Ruya?

But faced with a secret technique that could directly allow one's cultivation to leapfrog a major realm and could also disregard the number of stars to construct and unleash super-level magic, no one could resist its allure.

As for what kind of collusion Asharuya and Nan Yi had, she didn't care.

This is ultimately a world where strength reigns supreme.

"Alright, come with me to the back mountain. If the Palace Mother and the two Palace Masters wish to come, please come with me."

"Please lead the way, Your Holiness."

"Brother Nan, would you like to take a walk with me?"

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(End of this chapter)