Full-Time Mage: Starting from Obtaining the Mysterious Ancient Tree

Chapter 20 Returning “Home”

Two days later.

Bocheng Station.

"I don't know if we should go directly into the wild."

Fang Yu stood patiently at the station entrance, muttering to himself about where he was going.

"No."

A sudden, cold voice came from behind.

Fang Yu felt a chill in his heart, but quickly relaxed.

The voice was extremely familiar.

From a mysterious woman.

Turning around, I saw a woman dressed in a light blue and white dress behind me.

Leng Qing moved slightly and walked up from behind.

She wore her hair in a simple bun, cinched at the waist with a belt, and her dress reached her ankles—simple and unpretentious.

It seems like a good time to travel.

"Where are you planning to go?" Fang Yu asked.

“Luocheng,” Leng Qing said.

Luocheng is the city closest to Bocheng.

Bocheng is located in the central part of the Qilu region.

The land of Qilu is vast, encompassing sixteen cities, each of which is exceptionally spacious.

The city is located in an area that also contains many towns and villages.

Bo City and Luo City are both ghost cities.

"Let's go." Leng Qing glanced at Fang Yu and walked forward.

Half an hour later.

The two got out of the car.

People come and go here in an endless stream.

The sign clearly reads: Luocheng.

"arrive."

This is a city in the heart of the ghost city, and by surrounding standards, it can be considered prosperous.

However, he had some impression of Luocheng.

Although it's a bit blurry, I can't forget it.

"Let's go." Leng Qing took the lead and walked forward.

Fang Yu stopped thinking and immediately followed, kindly reminding him:
"Aren't you going to pretend a little, senior?"

"Pretend? Do you think I'm ugly?" Leng Qing stopped and stared at Fang Yu.

At this moment, a powerful magical force was faintly visible on her body.

It seems like they could take action at any moment.

“With your stunning appearance, you would surely attract attention from ordinary people. It’s possible that you’ll come into the view of others and bring a lot of unnecessary trouble,” Fang Yu said tentatively.

Upon hearing this, Leng Qing stared at Fang Yu for a long time.

Then continue walking forward:

"What are you worried about? Do you doubt my identity?"

"No," Fang Yu said helplessly from behind.

“Lying,” Leng Qing said coldly.

Fang Yu followed quietly, without saying another word.

Logically speaking, if Leng Qing were a member of the dark forces, he wouldn't be openly mingling in Luo City.

However, the woman always met him in a mysterious way, and even warned him not to reveal her identity.

It's inevitable that he'll overthink it!

The means of concealment are very sophisticated.

It was true that at the time, the assumption that she was a member of the trial committee was correct.

"We'll be staying in Luocheng for three days, so we need to find a place to stay."

After leaving the station and entering the city, Leng Qing said to Fang Yu.

"There should be a nice hotel up ahead," Fang Yu said, pointing to the main road.

Leng Qing walked forward and casually said:

"Have you been here?"

"Probably," Fang Yu said softly, looking at the road ahead.

He had indeed been here before, but it felt both familiar and strange.

It was similar to, yet very different from, the streets he remembered.

It must be due to changes over the past decade.

here it is.
His hometown when he was a child.

He lived in this city until he was seven years old.

He didn't remember at first, but he remembered after entering the city.

This is his hometown, which he wants to come back to visit.

He had previously thought about coming back to visit after graduation, not for any other reason than to take a look.

Who would have thought I'd be back so soon?

Perhaps I could go home and visit?

He didn't remember much about that home, only that he helped in the kitchen by fetching water, chopping wood, and cooking.

Occasionally, she would also get scolded by her stepmother.

Aside from these, he had no other memories of being abused. The clearest memory he had was of a sudden misfortune that year, when his family became destitute, and his stepmother gave him two steamed buns and kicked him out.

Then an old lady took me back to Bocheng.

Upon realizing this, Fang Yu was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

"here?"

While Fang Yu was still lost in thought, Leng Qing's voice suddenly brought him back to reality.

They were standing in front of a rather grand hotel.

The sign above reads "Cloud Hotel".

"Mm." Fang Yu nodded gently.

He remembered thinking that he would come here to eat and stay when he had money, it would be very comfortable.

I never expected that now that I have money, I don't have the same thoughts as before.

After entering, Fang Yu and Leng Qing stood in front of the counter.

"Two people checking in?" asked the middle-aged receptionist.

"Okay, I'll stay at the hotel." Fang Yu nodded.

"Shall we get you two a room?" the receptionist asked tentatively.

Fang Yu glanced at Leng Qing subconsciously and found that she was calm and had no intention of speaking.

Feeling his gaze, Leng Qing turned her head and glanced at him.

It seemed to carry a hint of mockery.

Fang Yu then asked for two rooms.

He naturally wanted two rooms, but he was worried that it would ruin Leng Qing's purpose for the trip, so he needed to observe the other party's expression.

The Cloud Hotel has six floors.

The lobby on the first floor is where you can eat.

The ordinary rooms on the second and third floors are called "below the clouds," the middle rooms on the fourth and fifth floors are called "middle clouds," and the sixth floor is called "above the clouds."

Fang Yu wanted the sixth floor.

If it were him, he wouldn't care.

But it's different when Leng Qing is by his side; if he's not careful, he'll be the one who suffers.

creak!

The door opened.

A delicate fragrance wafted over.

The room was exquisite, complete with a bed, table, chairs, and dressing table.

There is a transparent bathroom next to it, with a landscape painting above it.

The transparent bathroom contains a bathtub for bathing.

There is a window at the very front, with tables and chairs placed around its edge, offering a view of the city.

Fang Yu went to the window and looked down; it was a main road and street.

Leng Qing walked over and sat down, then pointed to the teapot.

Fang Yu understood, took out the tea leaves provided by the hotel, brewed a pot of tea, and then poured a cup for him.

Leng Qing stared at the teacup for a long time without touching it.

She glanced at Fang Yu and remained silent.

Are you dissatisfied with this tea? Fang Yu was somewhat speechless, then quickly changed the subject:

"What do you intend to do by staying in Luocheng?"

"For this." Leng Qing placed a piece of paper on the table:

"This is a secret message on a piece of paper. The message is to meet in this city in the next three days."

"Who's on the other side?" Fang Yu asked curiously.

"You'll find out then. All you need to do is help me find the source of the paper artifact." Leng Qing handed over the paper artifact and said:
"Now you take the paper and work on it, I'll give you instructions later."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yu had no choice but to accept the paper.

He didn't understand who the root of the problem was, and why someone like Leng Qing cared about it.

The sun was shining brightly outside, making it hot and dazzling.

"Buy me an umbrella while you're at it," Leng Qing suddenly said.

After nodding in agreement, Fang Yu walked out.

Standing at the hotel entrance, he felt a pang of emotion.

I'd been wanting to come out anyway, and now it's perfect timing.

If I remember correctly, his old home wasn't far from here.

It's been ten years.

I wonder how they are now.

At that moment, he didn't quite understand his own thoughts; he just wanted to go back and take a look.

He didn't have an answer for the moment whether he hoped they would live well or poorly.

Perhaps once you see something good, you'll understand.

"Do they recognize me? Will they be alarmed if they see me?"

There are many questions he wants to know, but he doesn't really want to know them.

After a moment of reflection, he began walking in the direction of "home" based on his memory.

I passed by a place selling umbrellas and chose one with a blue floral pattern on it.

Every time I saw Leng Qing, she was dressed in blue; she probably just liked the color blue.

After folding up the umbrella, he continued on his way.

(End of this chapter)