Versatile Mage: I Awakened Nine Stars

Chapter 390 Learning, we still have to learn; learning is endless.
Americas, Noza Magic Association.

In the spotless laboratory, a slightly swollen middle-aged man took off his gas mask and rubber gloves, carefully washing them again and again before taking off his scrubs and throwing them into the trash can. He then left the room and locked the door.

He stared at the woman who had been sitting quietly in the front hall for a long time before sighing, "Yan Qiu, it seems your plan has failed."

"It's not me who failed, it's your medicine."

Yan Qiu has an East Asian face, looks to be around thirty years old, and is graceful, mature and charming.

The man struggled to look away from her and said, "Go back and tell the master that the boy's physique is probably far superior to that of a commander-level demon."

Yan Qiu was somewhat shocked: "How is this possible? How could a human's physique surpass that of a demon ruler?"

"I do not know then."

Yan Qiu frowned and said, "Is it possible that he has a talent that makes him immune to all poisons or a magical artifact that makes him immune to poisons?"

"Perhaps," the old gentleman said, taking a USB drive from the safe. "This is the surveillance footage of his fight with Pei Li. I hope you will still hold your opinion after watching it. Oh, and remember to take it back to the master."

……

The death of Mu Tingying is not something to be taken lightly.

As the top family in the country, the fact that their chosen contestant died so mysteriously in a foreign land is a headache even for the Shenzhou Magic Association.

Even Dean Songhe, who has always been a figurehead, came to the United States in person.

Unfortunately, the Temple of Liberty seems to have been completely infiltrated by the Black Vatican.

They investigated all of Mu Tingying's recent whereabouts, but every lead they found would eventually come to nothing.

The troubled Temple of Liberty simply gave up and used the few black people present as scapegoats.

Although the attitude was perfunctory, at least they gave an explanation.

Faced with a powerful nation like the United States, even the Muslims had no choice but to swallow their pride and accept it.

In the magnificent presidential suite, Song He, Feng Li, and a middle-aged man from the Mu clan sat around the sofa.

"Dean Songhe, although Tingying has unfortunately passed away, our Mu family still wants to contribute to the World University Competition."

The man who spoke was named Mu Fangzhou, one of the representatives of the younger generation of the Mu clan. At a young age, he was already a powerful expert in three super-levels.

Upon hearing this, Feng Li's face darkened considerably. Although he refrained from saying anything, he was actually cursing inwardly.

Has the Mu family no shame? They just have to have this spot!

Dean Songhe took a sip of tea without showing any emotion, and said with some difficulty, "As far as I know, none of the students participating in the gate defense competition are from the Mu family, so it won't work according to the rules."

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible," Mu Fangzhou said with a smile. "Whether they can be changed, and how they can be changed, is entirely up to you."

Mu Fangzhou knew that this year's National Team was full of hidden talents and had a great chance of winning the world number one spot.

Even just getting a small share of that honor would be a huge win for the nation's top aristocratic family.

Dean Songhe sighed, his tone becoming much more serious: "Fangzhou, I won't beat around the bush with you. I understand your thinking. But with so many eyes across the country watching the World University Competition, if you want special privileges, others will too."

Do you know what the reputation of the Chinese national football team is like now? If it weren't for this generation of players performing well, what do you think the top players in the country would say?

Mu Fangzhou thought to himself, it's because they are so ambitious, otherwise the Mu family wouldn't have bothered to ask for this spot again.

He smiled and said, "Dean Songhe, I won't say anything else. I heard that these little guys managed to get an elemental soul seed for themselves in Peru. Although it hasn't arrived yet, I'm sure they can't back out of it. Our Mu family is poor and can't send that many, but we can still afford to send five. Five elemental seeds, absolutely all-natural."

5 Elemental Soul Seeds!
Feng Li was startled.

The average price of a natural elemental soul seed with an attached domain is around 6 million to 10 billion.

Even if you choose the cheapest option, it would still cost 30 billion. The Mu family is not stingy when it comes to this spot.

“However, I have another condition,” Mu Fangzhou said. “It’s not too much to ask that one of these five soul seeds be given to a member of the Mu family. Also, the soul seed that originally belonged to Tingying in Peru should be inherited by the Mu family.”

Feng Li was taken aback.

Wow, that's quite a clever scheme.

In this way, the cost of going back and forth is only three soul seeds.

You want to buy a spot for less than 20 billion?
Why don't you go out and ask around how much a single sign-up ceremony at the Parthenon costs?

The Mu family really knows how to calculate things carefully.

Too much, too much!
Feng Li couldn't take it anymore. Before Dean Song He could speak, he slammed his fist on the table, stood up, and unleashed a torrent of abuse on Mu Fangzhou.

Mu Fangzhou felt somewhat embarrassed.

These are all respectable people. To have someone point fingers at you, spew profanities, and spit on your face is an experience he has never had before in his life.

His refined upbringing caused the veins on his forehead to bulge, yet he still tried his best to remain calm.

If the negotiations break down today, this spot will truly be gone.

Forbearance!

Finally, the sealing and output process is complete.

Mu Fangzhou unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Dean Feng, why don't we sit down and discuss this again? Perhaps the children will agree?"

Feng Li's expression turned somewhat awkward.

The most expensive thing the National Team students had ever received was the Dark Knight's Cloak sponsored by Essendel.

That was something Mo Fan had fought for himself.

Three elemental soul seeds are enough to shut up those short-sighted kids.

However, what's the difference between exchanging Soul Seeds for a spot in the National Games and a sale with a price tag?

Once this precedent is set, who knows how chaotic and disorderly future National Championships will become.

If he really did that, he would be criticized and condemned, and he and Songhe would be sinners in history!

However, as the largest family in the country, the Mu family wields considerable influence within the Magic Association, an influence that even Speaker Shao Zheng cannot ignore.

Speaker Shao Zhengda's 20,000-mile coastline strategy was already facing numerous obstacles; if Mu also stood on the opposite side...

“I have a compromise,” Songhe suddenly said. “In this year’s Academy Tournament, our defending students haven’t performed very well. So far, five of the seven countries that came to challenge us have successfully obtained the national badge.”

We can propose supplementary selections for the Hall Defense Competition. No matter how many members of your Mu family there are, as long as they meet the requirements, I can let them join. If they perform exceptionally well in the Hall Defense Competition, I can also let them join the National Team when the team undergoes its next roster change.”

Mu Fangzhou's eyes lit up.

To be honest, it's a bit embarrassing for them, even if they are the top family in the country, to be so blatant in asking for spots.

However, by taking a roundabout approach and making a compromise, things become much more harmonious.

As for what constitutes "outstanding performance," that's just a matter of their word.

No wonder he is the dean of D Capital University.

We still have to learn; there's no end to learning.

(End of this chapter)