Versatile Mage: Lord of Space

Chapter 204 Totem Guardian

"Everyone, this is my student Lin Lan, a disobedient student, but he is very outstanding. The eagle just now is his summoned beast." Tang Yue saw the Totem Black Snake appear, and there was no fear on her face. She even raised her hand and gently stroked the head of the Totem Black Snake. Seeing that the Totem Black Snake had no ill will towards Lin Lan, Tang Yue completely relaxed and pointed to Lin Lan by the lake and introduced him.

The head of the totem black snake is as big as a house of about 100 square meters. Its flat nostrils look like small caves in human eyes, not to mention its extremely wide mouth and long tongue moving in and out. Most people would probably be so scared that their legs would go weak when they saw it.

However, Tang Yue was extremely daring. She leaped forward and landed steadily on the smooth forehead of the totem black snake, and began to talk to it with great interest.

Lin Lan quietly looked at the mature and sexy teacher Tang Yue. At this moment, in front of the totem black snake, she was like a lively and playful little girl, exuding youthful vitality and filled with joy and innocence.

The Frost Thunder Eagle has returned to the summoning plane, and Lin Lan is finally able to witness the true appearance of the Totem Black Snake, and a strong shock surges in his heart.

Taking a closer look, the totem black snake's physique is comparable to that of the thunder lion, and the aura it exudes is equally terrifying. Lin Lan thought to himself that he was afraid that if it just swept its tail at him, he would be beaten into a pulp in an instant.

If it releases the pressure of the Supreme Lord, it will be terrible. Even if he opens the space amplitude and his mental strength reaches the sixth level, he will probably have a mental breakdown and become a psychopath.

"Lin Lan, let me tell everyone about your situation." Tang Yue said.

"You guys talk, you guys talk." Lin Lan had already guessed Tang Yue's intention, but the process still had to be followed.

It would be really nice to make a defensive magic tool that is immune to all poisons and make friends with the totem black snake.

"It's rare to find someone as calm as you who has no curiosity about things. But don't worry, I won't harm you." Tang Yue gave Lin Lan a reassurance.

"You guys chat, I won't disturb you."

On the bank of West Lake, with this giant skyscraper in front of you, in this situation and scene, if the background music was changed to "Beautiful Scenery of West Lake, March Day", it would be quite appropriate.

Tang Yue spoke softly, just like a younger generation chattering about the trivialities of daily life to an elder, while the honest and taciturn elder just listened quietly.

In front of Tang Yue, the black totem snake only showed half of its naive head. When Tang Yue paused, its lantern-like eyes would occasionally turn upwards, as if it was expecting what was to come...

Witnessing this scene, Lin Lan was shocked. He seemed to see Tang Yue as a child and a girl, having such heart-to-heart conversations with the Sky-Snake.

During the years of growing up, it is great to have such a special "elder" by my side to help dispel the haze in my heart.

This scene is really heartwarming. In the legend of West Lake, a snake really appeared today...

"Let's go, everyone already knows. I didn't expect you to be so calm after seeing God. How about it, are you shocked?" Tang Yue giggled.

Tang Yue explained Lin Lan's situation in detail to the Totem Black Snake, saying that Lin Lan was someone she trusted. She hoped to use Lin Lan's power to take the Totem Black Snake to hide for a while and get through the molting period.

The totem black snake also agreed.

After finishing the conversation with Tang Yue, the totem black snake glanced at Lin Lan with its two large lantern-like eyes, then slowly dived down and sank into the water, as if to convey: I remember you...

"Teacher Tang Yue, I have also seen many monarchs, there is nothing to be afraid of. After listening to your conversation just now, I can roughly guess what your village is planning. It should be to find a trustworthy outsider to help, but don't ask me to sacrifice him. I can't get equipment..." Lin Lan said.

"You are very smart, and it is indeed similar to what you thought. But come with me first, I will take you to see our village." Tang Yue said with a smile.

"It's so soon to meet the 'parents', Teacher Tang Yue, I'm not mentally prepared yet." Lin Lan joked with a smile.

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll let the big guy swallow you up." Tang Yue threatened, pretending to be angry.

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Lin Lan followed Tang Yue and boarded a small boat. The boat slowly floated on the lake, like a light leaf, swaying gently with the waves.

The lake was as clear as a mirror, reflecting the snow-white clouds in the sky. The white clouds seemed to be enchanted, gently surrounding the boat, like a dream. This scenery was extremely pleasant, and with the company of a beautiful woman, if it were someone else, I'm afraid they would have been intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

However, Lin Lan's mind was not completely focused on this beautiful scenery. He could vaguely feel that there was a huge and hazy body coiling in the depths of the lake. The body was right below the boat. The boat looked as small as an insignificant leaf against it, and the huge body below could not be fully revealed. Only the part that was revealed made people feel its immense size, like the tip of an iceberg, which filled people with endless reverie about its full appearance.

Lin Lan couldn't help but have a mischievous thought in his mind. He didn't know if the totem black snake would suddenly jump out and swallow him if he teased Tang Yue at this moment...

The boat drifted slowly and slowly until it reached the island in the middle of the lake.

The shape of the island in the middle of the lake is quite peculiar. The overall shape is similar to a prohibitory sign, a large circle with a striking cross inside. Except for this island, the rest of the area is endless lake water.

As soon as the boat reached the shore, Lin Lan saw a man in green clothes guarding the place. When the man saw Tang Yue, his eyes lit up instantly, as if he had seen some rare treasure.

But when his eyes fell on Lin Lan, his brows unconsciously frowned.

"Tang Yue, we don't allow outsiders to come in here." The man in green clothes said, with a hint of unquestionableness in his tone.

"Dasheng, he is not an outsider." Tang Yue said as she motioned Lin Lan to go ashore, and then she tied the boat firmly to the wooden stake beside her.

"Could it be that you have already..." The man named Dasheng was surprised, his eyes widened. If he had just shown a little bit of rejection towards outsiders, then at this moment, his eyes had completely turned into naked hostility.

This guy is a gigolo!
Tang Yue instantly realized Dasheng's misunderstanding, her pretty face turned red, and she said, "What are you thinking, he is my student." "Oh, oh, student, then he can barely be considered a family member." Dasheng smiled foolishly when he heard that, and all his unfriendly attitude towards Lin Lan disappeared in an instant.

There shouldn't be any other relationship between students and teachers...

"It turns out that this place is contracted by your people. I thought tourists could come here at will." Lin Lan was somewhat surprised to find that there was not a single tourist on the island in the middle of the lake at the moment.

In the past, the island in the middle of the lake was a popular tourist attraction, and there were always many tourists. Although the island is not big and you can get back to the original place after walking a few steps, it has a unique charm. Looking around, there is green water everywhere, surrounded by a huge lake, and the pavilions on the island are scattered and the trees are lush, forming a rare and beautiful picture full of elegance and style.

Island in the middle of the lake, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon!

"Dasheng, you go back. I'll stay here today." Tang Yue said to Dasheng in green.

"Oh, oh, okay." Dasheng didn't think much about it. After responding, he got on the boat and left.

Lin Lan watched Dasheng leave without any precautions and couldn't help but think that this man was really interesting.

It seems that they are the only ones left on the island in the middle of the lake. Being on such a small island in the lake, it is inevitable that people will have a lot of imagination. Does he really believe that the relationship between the male student and the female teacher is just a simple teacher-student relationship?
I almost forgot, there is also a big snake.

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Lin Lan followed Tang Yue all the way to the courtyard house in the center of the cross in the lake.

As you step into the courtyard, you will see green tiles and red pillars, which show the typical Jiangnan charm everywhere, like a slowly unfolding Jiangnan ink painting.

There are many antiques on display in the courtyard. Not only are they placed on the tables, but there are also murals carved on the walls that carry ancient legends, showing every visitor the mystery and vicissitudes of the past.

The content of the murals is rich and varied, including human figures and some seemingly ambiguous monster images.

In the picture, there is a quiet village, gurgling water, and some strange creatures surrounding it, forming a ring. If you look closely, you can find that it is actually a snake, a giant snake coiled in a ring, and the village is located right inside the ring!

The many monsters running around seemed to indicate their deep fear of the village. The entire ancient mural was presented in the form of simple sketches. If you have never heard of the story related to it, it would be difficult for anyone to associate the vague circle of things with a huge snake that could wrap the entire village.

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"So, Teacher Tang Yue, you are the guardian of the totem." Lin Lan said.

"Well, the totem black snake is the guardian god. Thousands of years ago, it guarded a village, and now, it protects a city, and this city is Hangzhou!" Tang Yue nodded and said.

In the distant past, humans relied on the worship of totem animals in the hope of achieving peace and tranquility where they lived.

These totemic creatures are neither ferocious monsters nor summoned creatures at will. They exist in the world in a unique and mysterious manner. They have no intention of killing humans, but rather they wish to coexist harmoniously with humans, and are even willing to shoulder the responsibility of protecting humans.

However, it is regrettable that as early as a thousand years ago, the totem beasts had gradually disappeared in the long river of history and became a phantom in the legend. Today, magic is prevalent in the world, and humans have the ability to protect themselves with their own strength. In the cognition of this era, it seems that only the concept of summoning creatures is deeply rooted in people's hearts, and the legend of totem beasts has long been forgotten by most people in the corner of memory.

In fact, Lin Lan knew that as humans became stronger, the need for the protection of totem beasts gradually faded. Not only that, many people were dissatisfied with the existence of totem beasts. Since the death of the four sacred beasts, the totem beast clan has been like a withered flower, gradually declining. Most of the remaining ones are just some sub-totems.

As for the emperor-level totem beast, it is almost impossible to find any trace of it, as if it has completely disappeared from the world...

But think about it, totems are totems, and it is extremely difficult for them to reproduce offspring. The same is true for those emperor-level and monarch-level monsters. Otherwise, with their strength, they would have ruled the world long ago.

"It is an ancient totem beast. Our family has been responsible for protecting it from generation to generation, and it also protects this city. But now, many magic organizations are afraid of the totem beast's overly powerful power, and there are many authoritative organizations that oppose it. In addition, as time goes by, the totem beast has gradually been sealed in a long time, no longer reappearing in the world, and is no longer accepted by people. I'm afraid that we are the few totem guardians who are still holding on in the country." Tang Yue sighed softly, his expression full of helplessness and loneliness.

Lin Lan nodded silently without saying anything more. He knew in his heart that totem guardians were indeed rare nowadays.

However, for some reason, he always felt that under the vast land beneath his feet, the number of totem beasts might not be as rare as it seemed on the surface.

After all, there are four totem beasts headed by the four sacred beasts, and there are also those totem sacred beasts that are hidden in the mist of history and have not yet been discovered. However, all of this needs time to uncover the mystery and explore the truth...

The Thunder Dragon lineage is now the direction that Lin Lan is exploring. If he is not careful, he might even dig out a large number of emperor-level totem creatures...

"Teacher Tang Yue, I realize that you have many identities. You are a totem guardian, a member of the Inquisition, and also my enlightenment teacher in high school." Lin Lan couldn't help but sigh.

"There is no contradiction between these identities. To be honest, the presiding judge is my uncle. Otherwise, how do you think I helped you obtain those resources?" Tang Yue said frankly.

Lin Lan thought that Tang Yue must be talking about Tang Zhong, the super-class wizard of the Lingyin Tribunal.

It’s different if you have a strong background. You can go everywhere without any obstacles. You have to rely on Mr. Lei to give you plug-ins, and you have to snatch a lot of resources.

Looking at the charming Tang Yue, at that time Tang Yue chose to go to Bo City and work as a teacher at Tianlan Magic High School. This was an eye-opener for the students there. Enlightenment teachers are really different.

"Teacher Tang Yue, please stop beating around the bush and just tell me what's going on. I've looked at the things and understand the situation clearly. Isn't it time to get down to business?" Lin Lan said anxiously.

After all, we have seen everything we should see, and it is time to talk about the key things. It would be a good choice to find a hotel or a quiet place to sit down and have a good chat.

(End of this chapter)