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

Chapter 357 Jiang Shaoxu Under the Night

Sure enough, the media rushed to report on it the next day.

"Mu Ningxue, who left the Mu family, became an enemy of the Mu family and established Snow Moon City on her own!"

"Mu Ningxue, a meritorious official of the National Government in the competition for world-class universities, will build a new city. Her grand project will open a city-level protective realm, illuminating the entire sky of Feiniao City!"

"It's common knowledge that the Mu family suppressed Mu Ningxue. If they're this cruel to their own people, what about those outsiders who joined them?"

As expected, such a sensational event attracted a large number of media outlets. The establishment of Snow Moon City did not make any contact with the media at all, but the event itself was very big. Not only did the media swarm in like bees collecting honey, but countless speculations were also made about the event on the Internet and among mages.

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After Snowmoon City was established, the subsequent affairs were handed over to Mu Ningxue. Fang Yu, on the other hand, went to Pearl Academy to use the Three-Step Tower there to break through to the third level of the Summoning system.

Five days later, when Fang Yu emerged from seclusion, he learned that Jiang Shaoxu had been waiting for a day.

After meeting up with her, the two immediately took a plane to Dunhuang City. By the time they arrived, it was already night, and they found a hotel to rest.

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Dunhuang City at night.

From the hotel room balcony, Fang Yu could see Jiang Shaoxu gazing absently at the undulating night sky in the distance.

Seeing this, Fang Yu released his magic, stepped into the spatial rift, and easily landed beside Jiang Shaoxu.

The clear sky was studded with stars. Fang Yu walked to Jiang Shaoxu's side and saw her gazing at the dazzling night sky, lost in thought. She was completely unaware of his arrival.

At this moment, Jiang Shaoxu was recalling the totem legends her brother had once told her.
"Brother, are you going to look for those ruins again..." Jiang Shaoxu asked.

“Well, I’ll stop here. I need to prepare some things. The place we’re going to this time is quite complicated. If we can really find the entrance to that mysterious world in Dunhuang, enter the Mogao Caves, and find the mystery of the flying apsaras, this operation will definitely be recorded in history!” Jiang Shaojun said.

"Do you really like going to those kinds of places that much? Isn't it better to stay in the city?" Jiang Shaoxu asked with a girlish temper and a look of reluctance.

"Our ancient kingdom has a history of five thousand years and possesses a supreme magical civilization that other countries cannot match. If we can inherit everything left by our ancestors, we will not be considered backward as we are now," the man said gently and patiently.

Then, he patted Jiang Shaoxu on the head, turned around and left.

Jiang Shaoxu watched his retreating figure, not knowing why his body slowly faded away in the white sunlight. When Jiang Shaoxu looked closely, he was gone.

Meanwhile, several other children were still playing in the courtyard, birds were singing, and gardenias were blooming brightly. Yet, in Jiang Shaoxu's eyes, the courtyard felt empty, making her feel lost and sad.

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Lost in memories, Jiang Shaoxu's eyes welled up with tears, and she seemed somewhat lost in thought and dazed.

She was only awakened when Fang Yu shook her body.

Upon seeing Fang Yu's sudden appearance, Jiang Shaoxu was taken aback. She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes before saying, "Why are you here?"

"I wanted to see you, but why were you staring blankly at the rain? I never expected to see you like this. Were you thinking of your brother?" Fang Yu asked in return.

"Yes. When I was little, if I was wronged, my brother would take me to a quiet place, look at the starry sky, and listen to the chirping of insects. I would forget all my troubles," Jiang Shaoxu said in a low voice.

"He found many totem traces for the country and kept trying to find the strongest holy totem. Unfortunately, he was just one step away from changing the country's decline. He was a great man," Fang Yu said.

“So I want to revisit the mountains and rivers he traversed.” Jiang Shaoxu raised her head and said, “Dunhuang Mogao Caves, in my brother’s description, is a very dangerous place, but also a magical place. There are stories of ancient ancestors there, as well as some very interesting people. I hope we can step into it.”

"Yes, the history of this ancient country is so long, containing so many untold stories and so many answers that need to be uncovered by future generations," Fang Yu said with emotion.

Having someone to confide in made Jiang Shaoxu feel much better, and she continued, "Speaking of which, you have some traits that are quite similar to my brother."

"What is..."

"What I mean is, ever since you broke through to the intermediate mage level, you've often wandered outside the Anjie. Your reckless and suicidal tendencies are quite similar to my brother's."

“I cherish life, and everything I do has a purpose. I’m not as great as your brother; I just want to live a better life,” Fang Yu said, shaking his head.

“But if it’s for something very important, you’d risk your life, wouldn’t you?” Jiang Shaoxu smiled.

"I don't know." After saying that, Fang Yu didn't continue the topic, but turned to look at Jiang Shaoxu and asked, "Have you recovered?"

"Come on, have a few drinks with me." Jiang Shaoxu stood up and pulled Fang Yu back into the room. "Aren't you afraid I'll do something outrageous if you get drunk?" Fang Yu asked with a smile.

“If you show any signs of this, I will tell Tang Yue and Mu Ningxue,” Jiang Shaoxu said seriously.

"Are you a sore loser?" Fang Yu asked seriously.

Jiang Shaoxu gave him a flirtatious wink and said, "You womanizer, you should think about how to resolve the relationship between the two of you."

Jiang Shaoxu went into the room and opened two bottles of wine.

The two originally only planned to have a small drink. But as they drank, several bottles were emptied.

Jiang Shaoxu has a decent alcohol tolerance, but compared to Fang Yu, he's still somewhat lacking.

He was already dizzy and disoriented, let alone Jiang Shaoxu.

The next day.

As the sky begins to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

"what!!!"

A scream echoed throughout the room.

"After this, I never want to see you again." Jiang Shaoxu was furious.

Although the two did not go all the way last night, they still slept together in bed all night.

Moreover, Fang Yu is such a jerk; he's a restless sleeper, and his whole body aches from being touched so much.

Feeling neither here nor there, even having the thought that it would be better to do something better.

"Isn't this a natural reaction when you're asleep?"

"Get out!" Jiang Shaoxu said angrily.

Finally, after Jiang Shaoxu grumbled and cursed for a while, Fang Yu calmed her down and managed to soothe her emotions.

The key point is that Jiang Shaoxu doesn't dislike him; otherwise, given her status as the daughter of a powerful family, Fang Yu would already have been taken in for questioning.

After leaving the hotel, Fang Yu summoned the Dark-Patterned Wolf and, carrying Jiang Shaoxu, sped towards Dunhuang.

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The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang have always been a very mysterious and strange place.

In the magical world, the Dunhuang Mogao Caves are further extended, and due to the pervasive mist, this place has become a forbidden zone for humans.

Jiang Shaojun had once visited this place, and based on clues from Jiang Shaoxu's recollections, Fang Yu and his companion planned to travel to the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang.

Driving the Dark-Patterned Wolf, we raced across the red soil of Dunhuang.

Upon arriving here, one not only needs to fend off the obstacles posed by the "Dunhuang Demon Tiger," but also needs luck to find the location of the Mogao Caves.

"Whoosh!!!!!"

The Gobi Desert is a desolate wasteland with endless yellow sand, scorching heat, and blazing winds.

Seven days have passed since I started my journey through Dunhuang, and I still haven't been able to locate the Mogao Grottoes within the general area.

"Boom!!!!"

At that moment, a sudden sound rang out, and Fang Yu discovered that a burly figure had emerged from the yellow sand, stirring up turbid sand and blocking his path.

"No! No! No!!"

The monster opened its three large mouths and roared at Fang Yu and Jiang Shaoxu.

The monster seemed to know no fear, and strode straight toward the two of them!
It has three heads and is about four meters tall. Its body proportions are like those of a weightlifter who has undergone long-term training in arm, waist, and leg strength. It has a very solid and muscular body, so it is not considered a behemoth among many demons. Even now, when it is running wildly, it still carries a very strong impact!
The three-headed monster charged wildly, but under Fang Yu's telekinetic control, it was instantly repelled. Fang Yu leaped up, letting the Dark Patterned Wolf carry Jiang Shaoxu away first.

(End of this chapter)