Full-Time Magister: I Had No Intention of Reaching the Dimensional Throne

Chapter 82 The Kitchen God

This left Bai Mo somewhat puzzled. The non-cash reward given by the military would not be less than the cash reward, so Bai Mo was very curious about what this mysterious qualification was.

Bai Mo wanted to do both missions, but the Spirit Sound Rats were warriors after all, and he was also accompanied by Zhou Tianyuan, Mei Qian, and Zhang Yuan.

Yesterday's events also proved that having teammates makes things easier, but it makes escaping inconvenient. They still lack a more agile mage.

Otherwise, if they can't win and have to run away, he might not be able to protect Zhou Tianyuan and the other two by himself. Therefore, he needs to recruit others to join him.

So Bai Mo returned to the hotel, found the three of them, and explained the situation to them.

"Brother Mo, I still believe in your abilities." Zhang Yuan scratched his head. "It's just that I haven't mastered the art of calming people yet, otherwise I could be of some help to you guys. Instead, I'm troubling you guys to protect me."

"Don't say that, Zhang Yuan. Your abilities are very important. The reason Bai Mo invited you to join the team is because you are a healing type. Although we were not injured yesterday, you saw what Master Mingdeng looked like yesterday. When he was injured in the wild, he even dug his own grave in advance before he died."

Zhou Tianyuan said that after spending a few days together, he had gained some understanding of Zhang Yuan's personality. "How should I put it? He's a nice person, but sometimes he's too polite."

Nodding, Zhang Yuan glanced behind Zhou Tianyuan, then hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but didn't.

Fortunately, with the words of the guiding light, he soon no longer needed to struggle with the matter.

"Amitabha Buddha, thank you for your concern, Benefactor Zhou. My injuries are largely thanks to Benefactor Zhang, and I am now recovering."

"Eh, Master Mingdeng, what brings you here?" Zhou Tianyuan was a little surprised to hear the familiar Buddhist chant. He turned around and saw a fair-skinned, bald man with delicate features and a certain air about him.

He stood quietly to his side and behind.

"I asked him to come. It's safer with one more person," Bai Mo explained. He also knew that the reason Mingdeng came was mainly because he had received a follow-up mission from Xinghuo.com regarding the Lingyin Rat, which was also an investigation.

Unfortunately, this task wasn't for multiple people, otherwise Bai Mo would have liked to do it both ways.

The long river flows from west to east, writing the character "人" (person) on the vast land, traversing the entire land of Kyushu, and flowing into the sea near Shanghai.

Led by the guiding light, Bai Mo and his two companions arrived at a woodland near the Changhe River and Jiufeng Mountain, where they stood atop the tallest tree and gazed out into the distance.

Further away, what was once a vast, flat plain is now covered with raised bumps, each three meters high, resembling acne.

Those are the Spirit Rats who have made their home here. Countless rats crawl in and out, and those bulges are their nests.

Although the Spirit Mouse is a rat, it doesn't like to dig underground like the Giant-Eyed Bloody Rat.

Having the ability to project sound, they feel that the dangers underground are unpredictable, so most of their nests are on the ground.

"There are way too many of these Spirit Sound Rats! I hope they're not interested in the Wind Demon Mine!"

Looking at the nests of the Spirit Mouse that seemed to stretch to the horizon, Zhou Tianyuan felt that he might be developing trypophobia.

None of the three responded to his words. It was a fantasy; all demons were interested in demon ore.

It was only a matter of time before these ever-growing swarms of Spirit Sound Rats discovered the nearby Nine Peaks Mountain Wind Demon Mine.

Moreover, there are many elemental condensations there, which are even more attractive to demons.

"I found them around here last time. We need to find out how those Spirit Sound Rats were led here. Maybe we can see if there's any information here."

The lamp stood steadily in the shadow of the trees, its sound echoing softly.

"How were you discovered? You didn't explain it very clearly last time either!" Bai Mo naturally wanted to find clues as soon as possible. He had already sensed that several hunter teams had also been lying in ambush in the nearby forest.

They're probably here to hunt the Spirit Sound Rats, whatever their plans may be. Bai Mo and his group need to find any information Mingdeng might have mentioned before this area is completely transformed.

Mingdeng put his hands together in prayer, chanted a Buddhist prayer, and his voice rang out steadily.

"This humble monk cannot be entirely certain either, but I am already a mid-level third-tier plant-type mage. To find me hidden among the trees and grass, besides plant-type masters with higher cultivation than me, there are only sound-type or mind-type mages."

After saying that, he glanced at Bai Mo's earrings and added, "Sound-based magical artifacts like Bai Mo's are rare."

"Hmm..." Bai Mo stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and expressed his guess.

"I don't think it's a sound-based system. Based on my understanding of sound-based systems, you would be discovered as soon as you get close, instead of waiting for you to hide, see him, and then guide the Sound-based Rat to deal with you."

"I think we can search this area first. Just guessing here won't do any good," Mei Qian suggested, stretching her shoulders as she stood until her bones felt stiff. Ever since she began cultivating Thunderfire, she had developed a particular fondness for combat.

"You're right." Bai Mo nodded. "We'll split into two teams. You and Tian Yuan will go with Master Mingdeng, and I'll take Zhang Yuan. We'll meet here in two hours."

"no problem."

"I'll listen to you."

"This humble monk will go first," Mingdeng said, pulling Zhou Tianyuan and the other man down with him.

Bai Mo also pulled Zhang Yuan down to the other side. He took out a glass ball that looked like crystal, lifted it up, and channeled magical energy into it.

Then its light shone brightly, and under this light, wisps of black, yellow, blue, and gold aura suddenly detached from the air, the soil, and the trees and flew into the crystal ball.

This is an Aura Crystal, capable of summoning the magical aura that has lingered in a place for three days.

This is used by ordinary guards when handling cases, to determine whether a sorcerer committed the crime.

Bai Mo mainly used this to see what kinds of magical aura remained here. Depending on the time elapsed, they would be displayed differently and their proportions analyzed in the crystal ball.

Zhang Yuan had never seen this before, so Bai Mo explained it to him while examining the crystal.

Streams of energy of different colors, like tiny snakes, all burrowed into the Qi-summoning crystal ball in Bai Mo's hand.

As the last trace of magical energy flowed in, Bai Mo began to read the information.

The demonic aura of demons is essentially not much different from the magical aura of mages, so this aura-summoning crystal will not distinguish between the two.

Bai Mo only hoped to find some clues through these auras, as he really didn't have much ability to detect them.

He looked at the aura display from yesterday, which showed that the most prevalent element was sound. It wasn't surprising that a group of spirit rats had just migrated here.

Next is the wind element; there are many wind-attribute demons on this plain, which is normal.

Then there are the earth and dark elements. It seems that the Lightbringer fought here yesterday, or cast a spell through this area. But what about the dark element? Did someone with the dark element pass through here?

If he is of the Dark element, how did he detect the Light, and how did he let the Light escape?

He shook his head, tossed a bag of powder into the wind, and the wind carried the powder, covering the area. Claw prints appeared on the ground.

Bai Mo glanced at it; the footprints were so densely packed that it was impossible to tell what they belonged to. Sure enough, this method wouldn't be able to find the mysterious person.

So he held the awakening crystal and continued searching with Zhang Yuan.

Meanwhile, in another direction, Mingdeng and Zhou Tianyuan stared at the dense footprints on the ground outlined by the demon-seeking powder, lost in thought.

"Master Mingdeng, is this the place where you were attacked and fought?" Zhou Tianyuan saw some obvious signs of battle.

"Yes." Mingdeng nodded, his expression becoming more serious. He looked at Zhou Tianyuan and slowly said:

"Benefactor Zhou, Benefactor Mei, I will use magical tools to communicate with these plants later. I hope they will sense some clues. They must not be moved at that time. Please guard them for a while."

Suddenly, Mingdeng took out a wooden rosary and bowed to Zhou Tianyuan with his hands clasped together.

Zhou Tianyuan nodded, his expression serious. "Master Mingdeng, don't worry, I will definitely protect you."

"Don't worry, monk, my lightning is very powerful!"

Then, Mingdeng closed his eyes, and waves of magical energy surged around him, targeting the rosary in his hand.

This is a masterpiece by masters of both plant and mind magic, though it consumes a lot of magical energy. The lamp has already used it to establish a connection with the faint spirituality of the surrounding plants and trees, and conveyed a message of inquiry to them.

However, the feedback was one of confusion, with no answers provided.

So Mingdeng had no choice but to open his eyes and shake his head at Zhou Tianyuan.

After searching for a while, it was getting late, and they returned to the meeting point empty-handed. Despite the lack of results, the group was not discouraged; this was only the first day.

Considering that nightfall was approaching and the magic power of the lanterns was dwindling, the sounds of battle between the Spirit Rats and the Hunter Mages around them were increasing.

Bai Mo and his three companions planned to return to Zhongjian Town to rest for the night and continue their investigation the next morning.

This time, they plan to track down some of the Spirit Rats to see how they were lured here.

The next day, the group arrived in the vicinity just as the morning mist in the woods had dissipated.

Just as the group was about to enter the forest, they saw three people dressed in hunter's uniforms chasing a person dressed in loose robes as he ran out of the woods.

Several people showed signs of fighting. The robes of the fleeing man were tattered, revealing burns on his exposed body. His face was as pale as snow, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and one arm hung limply.

He was clearly seriously injured.

Bai Mo and the other five exchanged glances, the two of them somewhat puzzled.

Mingdeng and Baimo both frowned slightly as they looked at the man in black robes. Mingdeng felt that the man's figure looked familiar, while Baimo noticed the ears on his head and remembered that they had met yesterday morning.

He should be a student at Mingzhu Academy, and logically, he should be a senior. Judging from his appearance, he looks like he's being chased.

"Hmph! You fiend, surrender!"

A dark-faced middle-aged man, riding a wind-powered vehicle and leading the pack, snorted coldly.

"Stop!" Seeing that the mage at the front had already raised his Fiery Fist, Bai Mo shouted. Since they were from the same school, Bai Mo decided to help him.

His eyes were covered by a silver light, and a buzzing sound pulled open a spatial barrier, separating the three pursuing hunters from the superhuman senior from Pearl Academy.

The powerful punch crashed into the spatial curtain without causing a ripple. The swirling flames burned a large patch of wild grass on the ground and also hindered the three hunters' steps.

Seeing that everyone's gazes were on him, Bai Mo spoke up:

"This person is from our Pearl Academy, why are the three of you chasing him?!"

"Mingzhu Academy!" The dark-faced middle-aged man who was in the lead frowned and glanced at Bai Mo and his group of four.

A boy who looked young, a monk, an androgynous man and a woman, and the one who blocked his fierce punch—three people who looked like students.

But considering that the handsome young man had blocked his fierce punch in an instant, demonstrating considerable strength, the dark-faced man's tone softened.

"We are hunters from the Skywind Hunting Grounds, and you are all from Pearl Academy?"

Seeing them nod, the dark-faced man nodded slightly, his gaze still fixed on the prey that had stopped beside Bai Mo and his companions. His tone was one of surprise and skepticism:

"We received a commission to exterminate demons, and the information in the commission indicates this rat-man inhabiting the city. Yet you claim he's a student at Pearl Academy?!"

"Are you a student of Mingzhu or am I? Also, he's not a demon, he's an extraordinary person!"

"Strange person, what the hell!" shouted a fat man with big ears.

"This is a bit complicated to explain, just know that he is a student of our Pearl Academy."

Bai Mo rolled his eyes, took out his school badge. The badge for the Qing Campus was slightly different from the one for the main campus, but most people wouldn't notice. He looked at the senior student with the supernatural abilities next to him and said:

"Senior, show them your school badge."

Ye Zaojun glanced at him, then at the three people beside him, and silently took out his Mingzhu school badge.

Upon seeing the badge, the dark-faced man pondered. Their request was indeed somewhat strange; their employer hadn't given them any information about himself.

Generally, large commissions require basic information to be provided. However, he urgently needed money, so after the agency rejected the commission, he and several friends who were also short of money took on the task privately.

A young man with heavy eyeshadow standing next to him snorted coldly, his body crackling with electricity, showing no respect.

"Hmph~, I never imagined that a place like Pearl Academy would harbor such filthy creatures as demons. Today, we will cleanse Pearl Academy of its defilement! As for you, if you know what's good for you, get lost. Otherwise~, my Thunder doesn't know anything about Pearl Academy!"

The man with the eyeshadow wore a cruel smile, staring at Bai Mo and his companions like a venomous snake.

The employer paid 20 million to kill this person in the middle of nowhere. Even if this supposedly superhuman is already severely injured, even if he's not a demon, even if he's Mingzhu's student, so what? As long as we kill them all, who will know!

Bai Mo frowned upon hearing this. He had already figured out what the man with eyeshadow was up to. His calm face suddenly turned frosty as he stared at the dark-faced middle-aged man in the lead position. Sensing the magical aura gathering around him, he asked in a nonchalant tone:

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

At this moment, Ye Zao Jun arrived in front of Bai Mo and the other three. His external injuries had been healed by Zhang Yuan, but his face was still pale and bloodless, yet he was extremely calm.

His eyes held a cold, lifeless gaze as he stared at Bai Mo and said calmly:

"My name is Night Kitchen Lord. Thank you for helping me, but he wants my life. I have nowhere to go in this world, so you should leave."

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