Versatile Mage: One innate talent for each system

Chapter 323 Conflict Caused by Treasure

"problem occurs!"

"what happens?"

Jiang Yuan had just returned to Shanghai when Qin Yun called, his tone somewhat disordered.

"Where are you now? Your junior brother is in some trouble, it's hard to explain in a short time, come to Mingzhu right away!"

"it is good."

Jiang Yuan hung up the phone, his pupils narrowing slightly as he searched for Ji Ming's experiences at the training grounds. He immediately understood what had happened.

Underground at the training site, a coffin was discovered. It was extremely ancient and contained no skeletons or ghosts, but rather a precious orb containing extremely dense shadow power.

The reason for Ji Ming's accident lies in this Shadow Pearl. According to the distribution of experience contributions, Pearl Academy should receive 70%, and the remaining 30% should go to Imperial Capital Academy.

However, Xu Tianlei was unwilling, because having a whole Shadow Orb would give a high-level, fully-trained Shadow Mage a 60% chance of breaking through to the Super Rank.

Therefore, a conflict arose between the two university teams.

The conflict itself wasn't a big deal, since Qin Yun was watching them from the shadows. In the end, after the two teams had fought, Qin Yun intervened and took everyone and the Shadow Orb away from the training point.

Not long after returning to Shanghai, people from the Mu family arrived. Xu Tianlei, who was following behind them, saw that Ji Ming was on the verge of death. Then, they used their connections in the court to forcibly abduct Ji Ming on charges of malicious murder.

That's why Qin Yun made the phone call.

After learning the details of the matter, Jiang Yuan returned to Mingzhu Academy and saw Qin Yun pacing back and forth, along with Dean Xiao, who was frowning beside him.

"Jiang Yuan, you're finally back!"

Qin Yun hurriedly stepped forward and quickly recounted in the simplest terms what happened when Ji Ming was taken away by the Inquisition. He then said, "The Mu family's power is too great. Even as a super-level mage, I, your teacher, cannot fight against them. You should know the Chief of the Palace, Pang Lai, and the Commander of the Hua Army. Could you ask them for help?"

"This is no big deal. The Dean is a forbidden spell mage; his intervention is sufficient."

Upon hearing Jiang Yuan's words, Dean Xiao hesitated, saying, "As you know, the Forbidden Spells Association does not allow Forbidden Spells Masters."

Jiang Yuan interrupted, "What are you still talking about? The Holy City is gone, so the rules of the Forbidden Spell Society should be abolished."

The Forbidden Spells Guild established in the Holy City completely confined forbidden spellcasters, and many of them stayed in human society, not going out to confront the demons, in order to prevent the beast plague from occurring.

These forbidden spellcasters could easily go and wipe out some of the demon territories under the emperor's rule, since most demons don't have harmonious relationships with each other anyway.

They will definitely be able to seize vast swathes of land and make them human territory, greatly reducing the threat of demons, leaving only the location of the demon empire.

Therefore, Jiang Yuan always scoffed at the rules of the Forbidden Spell Society, believing that the organization's rules, which did more harm than good, were filled with ignorance and stupidity.

"Alright, you're absolutely right." Dean Xiao was embarrassed and immediately prepared to go to the court to bring Ji Ming back.

"Dean, I'll go with you!" Although Qin Yun was shocked by their conversation, now was not the time to care about that; his disciple was more important.

“Remember to remove those false accusations as well,” Jiang Yuan said.

The injuries on Xu Tianlei were not inflicted by Ji Ming, but were fabricated by the Mu family to find a reason.

He looked like he was on his last legs, but he was actually full of energy. "Never mind, I'll go over there too."

Jiang Yuan thought about it and decided to go and see how the Mu family would react.

Originally, the Mu family of the capital was a detestable clan in the original timeline. If they hadn't never provoked him, Jiang Yuan planned to find a reason to eliminate the most disgusting members later.

Now that they've framed their own junior brother, they've really messed with the Mu family. They'll have to teach them a lesson.

It just so happens that Mo Fan and Mu Ningxue recently had a conflict with the Mu family in the capital because of the Ice Crystal Bow.

We can call them all over and resolve the issue together.

then.

Before going to the trial, Jiang Yuan found Mo Fan and Mu Ningxue and went together.

…………

Trial session.

A room with slightly dim lighting.

“If Pearl Academy is smart enough, they will come to us with the Shadow Orb to negotiate and exchange their students.”

Ge Xiong from the Mu Clan Discipline Hall was analyzing the next move of Mingzhu Academy with Xu Tianlei beside him.

Because the Mu clan would accept people from other ethnic groups, it is normal not to have the surname Mu.

"With that Shadow Orb, plus the resources the Mu family will provide, you'll definitely be able to advance to the Super-Rank before graduating from the Imperial Capital Academy! You'll then be the youngest Super-Rank mage in the world!"

Xu Tianlei became more and more excited as he listened, as if the day he would surpass all his peers and become a super-level mage was just around the corner!
"I will definitely dedicate my strength to the Mu family!" Xu Tianlei quickly declared his loyalty.

"Hmm." Ge Xiong nodded and smiled, "Your talent will become stronger as you progress, and you'll be able to bring more resources. You know very well the importance of spirit essence; it's the world's hard currency. Any industry related to magic cannot do without spirit essence, even forbidden spellcasters need it. It's truly enviable!"

If Xu Tianlei couldn't understand Ge Xiong's words, then he would be truly stupid. He immediately took out a commander-level spirit from the container he carried with him: "Lord Ge, this is a small token of my appreciation for you. I hope you will accept it."

His heart was bleeding. This Commander-level Essence had taken a lot of time and resources to synthesize. He had almost used up all the Essences he had. He could have sold them for a Star River Vein to break through to a higher level.

However, exchanging a Commander-level essence for a Shadow Orb that allows one to break through to the Super Rank is definitely worthwhile, especially since it also earns Ge Xiong's favor—a win-win situation!
Seeing the light emanating from the Commander-level spirit, Ge Xiong couldn't hide his drooling desire.

Even though he was a powerful figure in the Mu Clan and a super-level mage, the production rate of commander-level essences was terrifyingly low; it would take killing many commander-level demons to obtain just one.

It's important to know that if there are too many commander-level demons, a swarm of demons can be used to kill a super-level mage!

Therefore, this commander-level essence worth hundreds of millions is an absolute fortune for him!
"Alright, alright, I'll accept it then." Ge Xiong swiftly accepted the spirit essence, then patted Xu Tianlei on the shoulder and said, "You're very capable; you'll be highly valued by the Mu family sooner or later. Hmm, some of the women in the family are still unmarried; I can help you create opportunities to try. Don't disappoint me."

Marrying a woman from the Mu family would definitely be a crucial bargaining chip for entering the core circle, and Xu Tianlei immediately nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Jiang Yuan and the others arrived outside the Shanghai Tribunal.

(End of this chapter)