Full-Time Mage: Starting with Gengar, selected for the National Tournament

Chapter 104 Asha'ruya

We arrived at Huacun.

The short man suggested returning to the ancient capital.

At this point, he had almost no garlic left in his backpack.

Along the way, the distance traveled has long since met the mission requirements.

Just then, Mo Fan arrived at Huacun, achieved his goal, and found his brother Zhang Xiaohou.

He immediately agreed to the short man's suggestion to return to the ancient capital.

Chu Ming nodded as well.

But before returning home.

He deliberately had Gengar use a large-capacity container to secretly infiltrate the well in Huacun and collect a large amount of well water.

I took a trip to this dilapidated village.

They discovered this "water of the dead".

It wasn't a wasted trip.

In Gengar's perception.

The well water in Huacun has a peculiar smell, carrying a strong aura of the dead.

That is precisely the reason.

It immediately noticed the village well and discovered the people inside.

Chu Ming guessed that the "dangerous village" outside the ancient capital was able to avoid being attacked by the undead in the past, and the well water in the village was definitely the key reason.

But this time.

The undead invaded the village.

The well water didn't seem to offer them any protection.

……

"Everyone, the village is no longer safe. I've decided to lead you all to the ancient capital for refuge. Pack your things quickly and remember to take the ash garlic," Village Chief Xie Sang shouted. "Meet at the village entrance in ten minutes."

A young man named Gouzi wholeheartedly agreed, shouting, "That's right! The village is no longer safe. It's cursed! We've lost the protection of the well god!"

Some stubborn villagers were immediately unhappy when they heard they had to leave the village.

They would rather live hidden in the well every night than go outside the village.

"Leaving the village means betraying your ancestors and the well god; you won't survive tonight!"

"That's right, stay in the village obediently!"

"A few young lads can't possibly handle what's going on outside. Anyway, we're not leaving!"

Ten minutes later.

More than thirty figures, almost all young people, came to the village chief with their bags on their backs.

Village chief Xie Sang led the group to the short man and Chu Ming, saying, "Let's set off now!"

Chu Ming glanced at the village one last time.

He was almost certain that those who remained in the dangerous village were doomed to die.

The village of Yangyang, where the strong man lived, had been ransacked by some unknown force, with all its people and houses vanishing, leaving only ruins.

Huacun was lucky to escape unscathed.

He had a feeling.

The rules governing the power of this land of the dead.

During this period, something seemed to have changed, which led to a chain of crises.

And in the future... perhaps even greater changes will occur!

However, since the villagers in this village do not want to leave because of their feudalistic ideas,

They also didn't believe in their abilities.

Chu Ming didn't care.

I was just escorting them along the way.

Upon learning that Chu Ming was returning to the city, Ye Mengli immediately bid farewell and left.

But before leaving.

Chu Ming even stopped her and asked her her real name.

"AshaRiya, Asha...Riya."

"The real name you chose is quite good."

Chu Ming watched the woman's figure disappear from sight and smiled.

He had a feeling.

After my training at the Nationalist government... perhaps we'll meet again.

……

Embarking on the journey back to the ancient capital.

Because it was daytime, everyone felt more relaxed walking in the sunshine.

But after 3 p.m.

As dark clouds gathered in the sky, the villagers grew increasingly anxious.

We were invaded by the undead last night.

No one can be sure whether those who grew up drinking well water still have the protection of the well water god.

As evening approached, the villagers clearly trusted the village chief Xie Sang and the young monk Hong Jun from their village, and unconsciously gravitated towards them.

"Heh, relying on those two guys is just waiting to die."

The short man sneered inwardly, recognizing at a glance that Xie Sang and Hong Jun were only at the same level as himself.

Once a major crisis occurs.

We can only rely on this Brother Chu.

He is the real star player in the team.

To be honest, when I first heard Mo Fan agree to the village chief's request to bring so many people back to the ancient capital, I was quite surprised.

He had objections.

This trip was already very dangerous.

Taking so many burdens back with me, who knows if something unexpected will happen and attract a large number of dead?

If an accident really happens and someone dies.

Who knows, these villagers might even accuse those who led the way of not helping or putting in any effort.

But Chu Ming did not object.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

He didn't say anything more.

……

night.

The group passed through a region inhabited by the dead.

All the villagers tensed up.

But after walking for about a kilometer, the wandering spirits didn't react to them at all.

Everyone immediately relaxed a lot.

"Something's not right. Since they didn't attack us, it means that neither the garlic nor the villagers' well water protection has failed."

"But why was the village suddenly attacked by so many undead?"

Su Xiaoluo's face was full of confusion.

"Maybe they were a group of mutated undead, an accident?" Hong Jun said casually, but then, as if he had thought of something, his face turned grim. "If that's the case, abandoning the village would really be tantamount to betraying our ancestors."

Village chief Xie Sang shook his head, his tone firm: "Don't talk nonsense. We'll only be truly safe once we reach the ancient capital."

Not far away.

Chu Ming narrowed his eyes and glanced at Village Chief Xie Sang.

Generally speaking, the village chief is the one who most adheres to ancestral rules, right?

But he did not hesitate to abandon his ancestral home and was determined to go to the ancient capital.

This village chief... is hiding something.

……

The next day.

The procession continued onward.

After the first night.

Everyone is still safe and sound.

This greatly boosted the villagers' confidence, making them feel much more grounded as they moved forward.

"Cheer up! We won't rest anytime today. Let's try to reach the ancient capital before dark!" Hong Jun shouted at the top of his lungs.

The villagers nodded, and smiles appeared on their faces.

As long as you reach the ancient capital.

They no longer need to worry about their lives.

Since everything was fine last night, it's daytime now.

People relaxed their guard and left in a more scattered manner.

Mo Fan and Zhang Xiaohou led the way for everyone.

The short man was bored, but Chu Ming's aloof demeanor made him afraid to disturb him, so he could only huddle next to Mo Fan and chat about his various heroic deeds as a hunter.

Mo Fan scoffed at it.

When it comes to boasting, he's never been afraid of anyone.

He immediately recounted his experiences in Bocheng, exaggerating and boasting...

"You kid, you're actually from Bo City? I know quite a few people from Bo City," the short man said with surprise.

"How do you know people from Bocheng?" Mo Fan asked in surprise.

"I often chat with them. They were resettled to the ancient capital by the authorities after the disaster. They used to live in the resettlement area in the suburbs. Later, a young master named Mu Bai bought a street of shops to sell magic stone raw materials. Those refugees from Bo City who were originally resettled here are now working for him," the short man said with a smile.

Mo Fan was taken aback.

That guy Mu Bai actually made a name for himself in the ancient capital!

"I acquired quite a few magic stones, and I sold them all through their shops..."

The short man continued talking non-stop.

At this time.

Chu Ming suddenly stopped and shouted to Mo Fan and the short man, "Give us a heads-up, there are undead here!!"

"A ghost?!"

"That's not right, it's daytime now!" the short man said, puzzled.

Just the next moment.

A terrified scream came from the back of the group.

(End of this chapter)