Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 42 Hunter-Xiao Qin
Qingli stood at the edge of the palace, looking down at the sea below. She saw countless blood-red corals wriggling and clinging to the giant pillars like living things, outlining hideous red veins in the azure water.

From time to time, sticky liquid seeps out from between the coral branches, dyeing the surrounding sea water a light pink.

"My Lord, these corals"

"It seems to contain some kind of corrosive power."

Azir didn't even raise his eyelids. "Don't pay attention to it." His voice was very calm, and he didn't care about the matter at all.

At this moment, the Red Sea Overlord was slowly driving the coral reefs to spread. Every line on its wrinkled, ancient body glowed with a faint crimson light.

Just as the corals began to spread, the Red Sea overlord was ready for battle.

Although it is well aware of the formidable nature of its opponents, the ocean is its home turf - the abundant water elements, the ten thousand tons of water pressure, and the coral reefs it has been operating for thousands of years are all sources of its confidence.

"Even if I'm defeated, I can still escape unscathed from this blood-red coral."

However, what it didn't expect was that the enemy had no reaction to the spread of the coral. The bone-eroding corals were almost surrounding the giant pillar, and some had even climbed up it.

But the desert emperor continued to fish leisurely, not even bothering to take a look.

As the overlord of the Red Sea, it had never been treated so lightly. The flames of anger burned in its chest, but it quickly calmed down—the more such moments, the more composure was needed.

"Very good." It slowly activated its demonic power, causing the coral to spread even faster. "Once my 'Blood Coral Domain' is fully formed, its strength will increase by another 30%."

The coral reefs emit an even more enchanting red light as its mood fluctuates.

These corals not only erode the enemy, but also provide it with endless energy. When the sea is dyed red, it is the best time for it to launch a fatal attack.

The Red Sea Overlord gazed at the golden figure on the water and sneered inwardly, "Arrogant land king, you will soon understand the price you pay for despising a sea overlord."

Then he continued to weave his own red poison coral.

During the time that Azir was hanging in the Red Sea, undercurrents were also surging in the African continent.

The Snake and Scorpion Ancestor led a group of his trusted followers to migrate south, and black fog covered the sky wherever they passed.

Some small human towns along the way were decisively abandoned.

The sounds of camel bells and the roar of magic engines intertwined together, and some human countries were migrating.

At the same time, the Sandstorm Emperor stood on the howling sand dunes, gazing at the rolling Snake Mountain and Scorpion Ridge in the distance.

After receiving Azir's order, it did not choose to kill them all, but launched a recruitment operation.

Azir clearly ordered that this matter be left to him to handle, and other emperors were not allowed to interfere. So he quickly recruited those from the Snake Mountain and Scorpion Ridge into his own hands to expand his own power.
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At this time, the real Qin Xiaonan had already left Bo City and headed to the Magic City.

The skyline of Shanghai loomed in the morning mist. Qin Xiaonan stopped in front of the Hunter Alliance Building. This was his first stop. Qin Xiaonan decided to register as a hunter.

This magnificent black building is like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, piercing the sky. Its facade is made of special light-absorbing material, which exudes a suffocating sense of oppression even in the sun.

As the largest hunter headquarters in the Far East, it handles billions of dollars worth of commissions every day and hides secret intelligence that even the military covets.

"drop--"

The infrared light of the smart access control swept across, and an imperceptible magic pattern flashed on the tempered glass of the revolving door.

The moment the door opened, a distinct aroma—a mixture of blood, magical potions, and high-end perfume—assailed him. The central air conditioning maintained a constant 18 degrees Celsius, but it couldn't suppress the restless heat in the hall.

The registration hall, covering nearly 10,000 square meters, was bustling with activity. In the mission announcement area on the east side, a dozen curved screens continuously displayed scrolling messages: [Reward for clearing out the mutated electric eel swarm south of the Huangpu River: 12 million]

[Reward for escorting merchant ships through the Demonic Sea: 4500 million]

Several fully armed hunter teams gathered in front of the screen and engaged in a heated argument.

In the rest area on the west side, lone hunters were scattered in groups of three or four, also looking for tasks that suited them.

“New registration?”

The receptionist behind counter No. 7 pushed a transparent crystal plate over without even looking up. In this industry with a high mortality rate, even clerical staff are ready to deal with emergencies at any time.

Qin Xiaonan took the electronic board and tapped the screen with his finger:
[Name: Xiao Qin]

[Class: Summoning]

【Recommender: None】

The Hunter Alliance adheres to the law of the jungle - it only recognizes points, not people.

No one cares about your information, and the most important thing is to complete the task alive. Besides, you are just a newbie registering, so there is no need to verify your information.

"Summoning?" The woman's listless demeanor piqued her interest. "Less than 5% of the Summoning Departments have registered in the last three months."

"Beep—" With a crisp beep from the crystal board, the registration process was completed. The female receptionist tossed out a bronze hunting badge.

Qin Xiaonan—now "Xiao Qin"—pinned the hunting badge on the inside of his collar and looked up at the giant central screen. Countless commission information scrolled by like a waterfall, but most of them were covered by red lock icons, indicating insufficient authority.

[Reward for cleaning up the rat monster in Pudong New Area sewers: 16]

[Reward for escorting the caravan to the Hangzhou safe zone: 150 million]

These basic tasks are life-and-death tests for ordinary people, but they are nothing more than child's play in his eyes.

Suddenly, a flashing blue light caught his attention:
[Special Recruitment: Seeking materials to resist water magic shocks (enchantment energy test report required). The higher the level, the higher the reward. Specific reward: Negotiable.]

A gleam of light flashed in Qin Xiaonan's eyes.

Wasn't the Monarch-class whale dorsal fin Azir had snatched from the Red Sea the perfect material? The naturally occurring water-based magic patterns on that dorsal fin could even weaken a forbidden-level tsunami.

Qin Xiaonan took note of it and had a plan in mind to quickly improve his hunter level, but it was more important to find a place to live now.

Three hours later, Qin Xiaonan was standing downstairs of the World Financial Center holding a black umbrella. He had just walked out of the auction house and there were several more zeros in his account.

He had just sold the few magic tools he no longer needed, including a winged magic tool.

“Is this what financial freedom feels like?”

He looked down at the long string of numbers in his mobile banking app, a playful smile forming at the corner of his mouth.

At the Pearl Mansion sales office, crystal chandeliers illuminated the marble floor, making it sparkle. Several saleswomen were absentmindedly trimming their nails until the glass door opened.

"Hello, may I ask?"

Lin Wen, the saleswoman who greeted him, paused mid-sentence. The young man in front of her, dressed in casual clothes, looked like a recent college student. She quickly made a mental assessment: either he was a naive young man who had stumbled into the wrong place, or he was a genuine second-generation rich kid.

(End of this chapter)