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

Chapter 96 Xuandu Hunters

Bai Mo wanted to see what was going on, so he clicked on it, but all he saw was a blurry interface and six words.

You can view it after receiving it.

Bai Mo looked at the bottom button and clicked it after thinking for a moment.

Then comes a standard notification: the task has been accepted and will be automatically cancelled if there is no progress within one year.

The mission description is simple: considering that the area around Wuyishan has become the headquarters of a fraud and human trafficking group, and that the Wuyishan Tribunal is the main supervisor of the entire Nanling South, Yuzhou and Minzhou region.

Yet, the enemy managed to establish a headquarters right under their noses. This inevitably raises suspicions about the Wuyishan Trial.

On the other hand, Bai Mo was wondering what would happen if the traitor within the Wuyishan Trial Council also saw this news.

After thinking for a second, Bai Mo realized he was overthinking it. It wasn't that he thought the spy might not see the mission; even seeing a mission to eliminate a permanent fraud headquarters would have already put the spy on high alert.

Bai Mo believed that regardless of whether the traitor in Wuyi Mountain knew about the mission, he only had two options: either continue to hide and perhaps remain undetected, or run away, but running now might arouse suspicion.

Bai Mo guessed that she would probably hide for a while, wait for the authorities to lower their guard, and then release a smokescreen before running away.

If the Wuyishan Trial Association cannot clear its name or be investigated, its rank may gradually be lowered until it is abolished.

Bai Mo remembered clearly that there was an inspector named Cheng Ying in the Wuyishan Tribunal, who was a subordinate of Cardinal Leng Jue.

In the original novel, she was the main reason for Leng Qing's death and coma.

But how do we investigate once we get there? He can't just go to the Supreme Court, stomp his arms, and immediately file charges, can he?

Therefore, Bai Mo hasn't yet figured out how to find evidence to prove Cheng Ying's identity.

His task this time was to assist in the investigation, which means he was not the main person in charge.

After all, he was only a mid-level mage and didn't yet have the power to take responsibility for the whole thing.

It is unknown who is in charge of this mission, whether it is the Tribunal or other judges of the Spark Tribunal.

"Bai Mo, our agency has received a big order: to wipe out a human trafficking organization secretly operating in the Wuyi Mountains. Are you interested?"

"Does the Hunter's Guild also offer this quest?"

"No, only top hunter clubs like our Qingtian Hunter Club and some well-known hunter groups are entrusted with this mission."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo raised an eyebrow. It must be Old Man Bao again. He really has a wide network of connections.

So, are you going to answer or not?

"Answer it! Why aren't you answering?"

……

A blue phoenix, entirely forged from a bluish-white aura, soared through the heavens, its long, graceful feathers swaying as it traversed a hundred miles.

Sitting cross-legged on the Azure Phoenix, a creature born from the Wind Spirit, with Wu Liu and Lingling, Bai Mo looked down at the emerald waters and crimson mountains before him.

The towering stone peaks stand abruptly on the yellowish-brown earth, their ancient and mysterious lines tracing a majestic and imposing form on the rock face. Like a three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle, each piece is meticulously carved and placed in its proper place. When the sun embraces them, the green grass glistens with dew, and the crimson cliffs are breathtakingly beautiful.

"Why are you leading this mission? Weren't you supposed to be the one to start the fire? And it looks like a lot of people know you."

"I need points too! I only get so few new users each year, how can that be enough for me! You have no idea how expensive the Flower Fairy Essence in the points shop is!"

Bai Mo looked puzzled. He had seen the Flower Fairy Essence product before; it was from Ningzhou.

It has a plant-friendly effect, but the effect only lasts for two hours. It also has another slight effect, which is beauty and skin care.

After a period of investigation, Bai Mo realized that Wu Liu did not have a plant system.

Looking at a corner of Wuyi Mountain, Bai Mo asked, "Shall we go to the trial on Horned Monster Mountain now?"

"No rush. Let's go to Yicheng below first, have some tea, listen to some scriptures, and wait until the hunters start their bandit suppression before we make our move. Oh, right, you're hunters too, and you've also taken on that mission."

Wu Liu replied casually that Yicheng was located at the foot of Wuyi Mountain.

Wuyi Mountain is a rare natural cultivation paradise, rich in various magical elements, although it is only useful for low to mid-level mages.

However, there are also many Taoist and Buddhist temples. Meanwhile, Wuyi Mountain's specialty tea, known for its ability to calm the mind and replenish vital energy, is quite popular.

The city of Yicheng also benefited from the development of Wuyi Mountain.

The vast, undulating Wuyi Mountains have only seen humans occupy a relatively good portion of their southeastern slopes. Therefore, finding out exactly where the members of human trafficking organizations are hiding in the mountains requires more specialized hunters.

After landing outside the city, the three disguised themselves as hunters and entered Yi City. Perhaps because they were really afraid of being recognized, Wu Liu put on a beautiful makeup.

Although Yicheng is not as bustling as Shanghai, it is still quite lively.

Wu Liu treated everyone to a meal. He asked a local for recommendations on a good teahouse. Bai Mo and Lingling drank some tea with him, but then stopped and started talking about serious business.

"Lingling, what do you plan to do? Wuyi Mountain is so big, we can't possibly search it bit by bit. That would be time-consuming and laborious, not to mention dangerous."

Except for the southeastern slopes of Wuyi Mountain, which have been well developed by humans, most of the rest of the area is the territory of demons.

Although there are no demon tribes in the continuous forests of the Wuyi Mountains.

However, some groups still exist, such as the Red-Eyed Kingfisher, a group of feathered demons widely distributed throughout the Wuyi Mountains. They can be found in almost every forest, making them one of the overlords of the Wuyi Mountains.

Although red-eyed kingfishers do not gather in large flocks in one place, each adult of them, which nest in groups, is a highly skilled hunter.

Their movement speed, comparable to high-level wind magic, and sharp beaks give them the ability to strike with a single blow and escape thousands of miles away.

Fortunately, most red-eyed kingfishers are only servants, and their bodies cannot support their high-intensity flight for too long.

Yet these very creatures became one of the overlords of the Wuyi Mountains, a region teeming with warrior-level demons.

Lingling had made a plan before she arrived, and upon hearing this, she confidently stated her arrangements.

"In addition to the two hunting lodges, two other well-known hunter groups also took on this search and extermination mission."

For renowned hunter groups like this, recruitment is very selective, making their members highly valued. In missions like this one, which involve clearing and clearing out areas, they typically hire a few experienced, unemployed hunters as outsourced members to assist them.

Bai Mo understood immediately. He looked at Lingling and asked for confirmation, "You mean, we should form a hunter group?"

"That's right. Hunter groups like this have dedicated reconnaissance mages and commanders, and at least some super-ranked ones in charge, which saves us a lot of trouble. What we need to do is wipe out the headquarters of that evil force. As long as that headquarters is destroyed, no matter how it was destroyed, no matter how much effort our Azure Sky Hunters put in, the bounty given by the client will remain unchanged."

A bright, clear light flashed in her large, bright eyes. She stood up, clapped her hands, and said:

"I've registered with the Xuandu Hunters with your hunter's certificate, and now I need to go to Longtan Town to meet them."

So the two set off. Before leaving, Bai Mo thought of something and took out a spatial compass that he hadn't used in a long time, giving it to Wu Liu and explaining its function.

Only then did they continue towards Longtan Town.

Spring comes early in the south, around March. The trees by the water in the town sprout new leaves, and playful children splash in the water, creating ripples on the clear waves.

The pool water was warm and lukewarm, clear and shimmering.

The clear waters of Longtan reflect the innocent faces of children, as well as a group of people by the pool.

They have different appearances and different demeanors, but in each of them you can find the perseverance of a hunter mage who has been through life and death and the shrewdness of someone who has been through the world.

In the very center, surrounded by a dozen hunters, were two men, both appearing to be in their thirties. One had a burly, imposing presence, with a rugged, fleshy face. The other was refined and gentle, with a fair complexion and a warm, approachable demeanor.

Upon seeing Bai Mo and his companion, and the hunter's certificate Bai Mo presented, they understood. A smile appeared on the burly man's face, but it was like a ghostly flower blooming, not very beautiful. He laughed heartily:

"Bai Mo, right? He looks quite young. Why is he bringing this little guy along? What if he dies? Those two are also temporary additions like you. You'll be with them."

As the burly man spoke, he pointed to a man and a woman near Longtan. Both of them were dressed in a way that made them look young. The man had a full head of red hair, and his side-swept bangs covered one eye.

On the woman's heavily made-up, ordinary face, a scar stretched from her left forehead to her right neck, clearly indicating that she had previously suffered a life-threatening crisis.

After saying that, he seemed to remember that he hadn't introduced himself yet. He first laughed loudly twice, then pointed to the refined-looking man standing next to him and said:

"Our hunter group has two leaders. My name is Wen Du, and I am the first leader. His name is Wu Xuan, and I am the second leader."

After saying that, he ignored Bai Mo's strange look, patted his shoulder, and indicated that he could go over and they would set off later.

The two men and women who had come earlier, like them, were in a temporary team. When they saw Bai Mo leading Lingling over, their expressions were uncertain.

The two possessed a youthful, clear, and vibrant quality that they themselves lacked, qualities that the two envied. The squinting man said in a sarcastic tone:

"Oh my gosh~, so who's worth us all waiting for all this time? Turns out it's some rich kid. Someone like you, a Hunter Master? You must have gotten it through connections."

Hey kid, you haven't graduated yet, have you? What, you're here? Have you got a death wish?! Didn't you fail your graduation exams and are trying to hitch a ride?!

The man's voice was loud, and since the lowest level of cultivation among those present was a mid-level mage, no one was deaf, so they all heard him.

Most people looked on with indifference and scrutiny, but the commander stood with his arms crossed, a look of expectation on his burly face, though it was unclear what he was expecting.

Meanwhile, the second commander, Wu Xuan, calmly and carefully examined Bai Mo and Lingling. He had read Bai Mo's information and knew that Bai Mo was a mid-level mage who majored in wind magic and minored in space magic.

At this moment, facing the man's provocation, Bai Mo glanced at him indifferently and said, "I don't know if I will live a long life, but if you are so old and only judge people by their appearance, then you probably won't live very long."

"Hmph! I hope your skills are as sharp as your tongue."

The squinting man glared at Bai Mo and then fell silent, while the scarred woman glanced at Lingling and Bai Mo, her voice as chilling as a winter breeze.

"None of us are defensive mages. If we die, we'll just leave you on the mountain. Take my advice, write your wills. If I'm in a good mood, I can pass them on."

Lingling and Bai Mo didn't want to talk to these two strange people, as for the scrutinizing gazes of the Xuandu Hunters.

Neither of them cared much. They were learned and open-minded, and their natural talent and confidence could not be erased by a few doubtful glances.

Longtan Town is located near the northwest of the Wuyi Mountains, in the south where there are many human mages. Although the demons of the Wuyi Mountains are troublesome, their distribution has long been known.

For the hunter group, the monster distribution map is crucial to their survival on any expedition.

As the second leader and commander of the Xuandu Hunters Group, Wu Xuan already knew the distribution of demons in the Wuyi Mountains by heart.

He believed that with frequent human production activities and the Wuyishan Trial Court hanging high above, those fraud and trafficking groups would not dare to be so blatant. Their headquarters should be located in the territory of demons, but not too deep.

Humans are a delicacy to demons. If we go too far, we become food for the demons, which goes against their interests.

Therefore, the group headed directly east of Longtan Town and plunged into the central part of the Wuyi Mountains, intending to search the area first.

As they ventured deeper, the wild grass grew more and more lush, gradually engulfing their ankles and knees.

The forest grew denser and taller, with lush, glossy green broad leaves hanging high above Team Five's heads.

The scattered rays of sunlight could not warm the damp and cold air on the mountain.

The cold is deadly, but thankfully it's not too cold.

Lingling was a small child and had a weak constitution, so Bai Mo carried her on his back after walking for a short while.

This prompted a sneer from the scarred woman and the squinty-eyed man following nearby. "See? They haven't even seen the demons yet, and they're already exhausted. I really don't understand how some people can be so overconfident!"

Lingling ignored him and silently took out a cyan cloak with dark red patterns and put it on.

Instantly, Bai Mo felt a surge of heat travel from Lingling on his back to his body, spreading throughout his entire being. The sudden chill caused by the increased altitude vanished completely.

Upon seeing this, the scarred woman choked, while the squinty-eyed man curled his lip and said indifferently:

"Having good parents is great, but it's a pity they like to court death."

Upon hearing this, Lingling turned her gaze to him, glanced at him, and then silently turned back.

"These two are so noisy, it's really annoying. How about we beat them up? What do you think?" Bai Mo said to Lingling in a low voice that everyone could hear.

Before Lingling could reply, the scarred woman laughed, "Oh, with your small frame..."

Before she could finish speaking, Wen Du, who was walking in the middle, suddenly shouted, "Watch out!"

(End of this chapter)