Versatile Mage: Lord of Space

In the past, Star Sea Celestial Veins were virtually impossible to find in either the magic market or top auctions. They were typically exchanged as strategic resources between large organizations and conglomerates, or used as key bargaining chips in major conflicts…

Lin Lan has all her elements at the Super-Tier level, so exchanging them for other resources is also an option.

Lin Lan and Lingling met up. Lingling drove, and Lin Lan only needed to lie down in the passenger seat.

Lingling is growing more and more beautiful.

"It's not just us."

"The Asian Warhorse Hunting Station received one."

"The Japan Lunar Orbiter also received one."

"The elephant hunters in India also received one."

"The Gando Hunting Grounds in Dubai are no exception."

"And our Qingtian Hunting Grounds also received one."

Lingling looked serious, her tone carrying an undeniable certainty.

"Your grandfather knows something, doesn't he? Where is that old man Bao now?" Lin Lan asked.

“Grandpa has been invited to the sea area; it’s said he’s tracked down the Sea Emperor,” Lingling said.

"That's alright, take your time."

……

Near Kunshan, a magical market has sprung up. Although it's only the size of a small town, it's incredibly bustling.

The construction of the Magic City base led to the gradual convergence of many markets that were originally scattered in various places, thus forming some typical magic towns: Fire Town, Wind Town, Water Town... as well as Kunshan Market, which mainly trades various unique magical items.

Kunshan Market, Private Villa.

A prominent sign hangs on the European-style mandala iron gate.

On both sides are extremely clean lawns, lush and green, which is pleasing to the eye.

Passing a standard sculpted fountain, a building completely modeled after a European castle unfolds in a fan shape. Numerous luxury cars are parked neatly like exhibits, seemingly meticulously maintained by doormen, ensuring they remain spotless even in the open air.

Enter the hall.

Then Lu Kun walked in dressed in a Tang suit, and representatives from other well-known hunting firms in Asia turned their attention to him, and the hall fell silent for a moment.

"Gentlemen, I am also a trustee, just like you. The client hopes that I will organize and coordinate, and convey his instructions through me," Lu Kun said loudly.

"Is the client unwilling to meet with us directly?" Anyaza immediately asked.

"Due to special circumstances, the client is temporarily unable to disclose their identity, so I will temporarily act as their representative to convey messages and organize the work," Lu Kun explained.

“In that case, let’s get straight to the point. Brother Lu Kun must know more about the inside story than we do,” said Wangyue Mingjian.

It's common for clients to keep their identities hidden in the hunter world, so it's not surprising to most people.

"I'm only responsible for announcing the rules and supervising on behalf of the clients. As for the specific details of the commission, they will be delivered to your rooms after dinner. Until then, even I don't know the specifics of the commission," Lu Kun said with a smile.

The group looked at each other, puzzled.

We have to notify everyone individually?

"Everyone's assigned tasks are different?" Lingling keenly grasped the key point.

“Not bad, the young lady is very clever. Each renowned hunting ground and each King of Hunters has a different commission. The client specifically instructed that during the execution, the commission information must not be disclosed to anyone outside the team, otherwise the prepayment will be immediately reclaimed,” Lu Kun further explained.

This arrangement surprised everyone. Logically, gathering so many experts should have been for the purpose of solving a problem together, but unexpectedly, they were assigned different tasks.

“This must be a major operation,” Anyaza was the first to judge. “It’s probably some powerful figure who is close to, or even at, a forbidden spell level, and needs a group of experienced hunters to handle all the details for him. The mission has been split up for secrecy.” This deduction was shared by many. Those who could afford such extravagance are few and far between in all of Asia; at least a large clan like the Lu family certainly couldn’t afford it.

However, Lin Lan did know that Lu Kun was a lackey of the Red Devil and Yi Qiu.

This is a trap, but unfortunately, I happen to know everything.

Lin Lan wasn't in a hurry. Since there was no evidence, she couldn't alert the enemy. On the contrary, she had to act as if nothing was wrong.

So after dinner, Lin Lan went to the Kunshan market.

The market is quite bustling, with an overall retro style. Rows of glazed-tile buildings have gradually transformed the Kunshan Magic Market into a popular tourist attraction. Even those who don't buy anything can easily spot foreign tourists.

"The Asian Magic Association's latest development, the Magic Energy Grass, can help you recover magic energy faster in battle. Would you like to give it a try?"

"Exotic bones, three yuan per jin, ten yuan for three jin! Authentic exotic bones, three yuan per jin, ten yuan for three jin!!"

"Huge sale on all kinds of beast souls! Summoning mages, come and take a look! We have everything you could want, as much as you need!!"

The shouts and calls of vendors filled the market with vitality, as if stepping into an ancient, bustling painting. To create an even more immersive atmosphere, many vendors dressed in period costumes.

……

Upon returning to the Lu family's mountain fortress, Lin Lan found that Lu Kun had been waiting at the door for quite some time.

"It's a good thing to see you so relaxed," Lu Kun said with a smile, noticing that Lin Lan still had the leisure to stroll through the market.

"Let it be." Lin Lan invited Lu Kun into the house.

Lu Kun acted cautiously, setting up isolation barriers in each room to prevent shadow, space, or sound magic users from secretly spying on him.

"You may use the hunter's resources, but please do not disclose the details of the request to anyone. Although the client is generous, he strongly dislikes people prying into his private affairs," Lu Kun reminded him again.

"Don't worry, we know the rules." Lin Lan nodded in agreement.

Lu Kun then handed Lin Lan a letter of authorization imbued with chaos techniques.

After Lu Kun left, Lingling rushed to take the letter of authorization and eagerly began to read it.

Lingling read quickly, her expression changing visibly: from initial anticipation and excitement to cold anger!
"Let's go, we're not taking this job!" Lingling angrily threw the letter of commission on the ground and stomped on it several times.

Lin Lan picked up the commission and began to read it.

Do you believe that I am still alive somewhere?
I was once tracking a monster with a red soul.

At first I thought it was just a little monster that had wandered into the city, but as more and more events happened related to it, I realized that this red-souled monster was actually quite terrifying!
That day, I found the traces of its crime.

After reading a bedtime story to my daughter and letting her fall asleep peacefully, I followed its scent to the dock alone.

It is absorbing something; it is growing; it is becoming stronger!
I let it escape.

I realized that I had released an evil creature that could bring endless suffering to people, and the speed at which it was growing horrifying!

In the future, for every life it takes, I will bear a share of the guilt.

Because of my arrogance and mistakes.

I swear I will find it.

Eradicate it completely!

In the name of China's seventh-generation King of Hunters!

(End of this chapter)