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

Chapter 126 Urban Hidden Dangers

Chu Ming turned around, looked at the approaching figure, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Soon, Jiang Shaoxu walked up to Chu Ming and whispered in his ear, "Looks like you and your girlfriend Yu Mian are having a pretty good time lately, huh?"

"A few days ago, I went to Mingzhu Academy to inquire about things, and unfortunately, I heard about your deeds..."

Upon hearing this...

Chu Ming's expression immediately turned awkward, and he started brainstorming, trying to find a way to salvage the situation.

But then Jiang Shaoxu continued, "I'm very angry because I can't help it. Who told me to keep thinking about you, you bastard... Anyway, Aunt Song said I'm her own daughter, so you'd better deal with it!"

He then brought up his mother.

Chu Ming was in a real bind.

But thankfully, her complaints were not uncomfortably ignored.

It seems they've already accepted this fact?

Now, it seems more like they're emphasizing their "official" position?

"By the way, I've heard about this training trip. Our first destination is Japan. If we have time, maybe we can also visit Mount Fuji," Chu Ming suddenly said.

"Hmph, you're always trying to change the subject."

Jiang Shaoxu glared at Chu Ming.

Although she arrived first.

But the other girls had the advantage of being close to the water.

at this point.

There's nothing we can do about it.

……

A short while later.

Mentor Feng Li and Dean Song He arrived and, looking at the contestants, decided to select a captain to lead the team.

Everyone turned their attention to Chu Ming and Ai Jiangtu.

As a team leader, you must be able to command respect from the team.

Naturally, whoever is the strongest will take the position.

Based on the latest strength information of each member of the team.

Among them, Chu Ming and Ai Jiangtu both advanced to high-level mages.

Mainly.

It was a minor competition among aristocratic families back then.

These two are competing for the championship.

But in the end, Chu Ming inexplicably won.

This puzzled them greatly.

Now, everyone is eager to see it.

What kind of sparks will fly between these two high-level mages?

But Chu Ming has no interest in fighting right now.

I don't want to compete for the captaincy.

Therefore, the position of captain fell to Ai Jiangtu.

However, Feng Li still managed to create a vice-captain identity for Chu Ming.

Because of the calamities that befell Hangzhou and the ancient capital.

He already knows everything.

Chu Ming's role in this is also undeniable.

After Feng Li and Song He gave each other a long explanation,

Ultimately, the ten official members were Ai Jiangtu, Chu Ming, Nan Jue, Jiang Shaoxu, Jiang Yu, Guan Yu, Zu Jiming, Mu Tingying, Nan Rongni, and Mo Fan.

In addition, there are three substitute members: Li Kaifeng, Zhao Manyan, and Mu Ningxue.

Everything is ready.

The members of the National Government team then set off for Japan.

……

A few hours later.

The coastline of Asuka City.

On a small beach next to rugged reefs.

The members of the Nationalist team looked at each other, dumbfounded.

Looking at the boundless sea and then at the few simple wooden boats stranded on the beach, Mo Fan couldn't help but curse.

"Damn it... what happened to the promised overseas training? Why don't you just send us abroad then?!"

"What's the meaning of leaving us here? Are we supposed to row across the vast ocean in these few shabby wooden boats?"

Zu Jiming, from the Zu family, nodded in agreement and said indignantly.

"They not only sent us to this godforsaken fishing village, but they also froze all our bank cards?"

"Isn't this just deliberately making things difficult for us?!"

Chu Ming glanced at the map and explained to everyone.

"Don't complain. I noticed on the plane that this city has a port."

"I used to go out to sea with my uncle a lot."

"If I remember correctly, this city is located in a place where our country's ships frequently engage in trade with Japan."

"In other words, this city's port has a dedicated shipping route to Japan."

Ai Jiangtu nodded, seemingly lost in thought: "So, the mentors sent us here specifically to test us?"

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

"So, the only option is for us to find a way to get permission from the local merchant ships to travel to Japan along the way?" Mo Fan said helplessly, stroking his chin.

"Now that we've figured out a solution, let's go."

"Let's hurry up, I don't want to spend my first day of training camping in the wild." Mu Tingying looked at the map and walked quickly towards Asuka City.

The group walked for more than half an hour.

We passed through a small fishing village.

Suddenly, a dark-skinned boy ran out of a low, old house. He hurried to the group and asked, "Are you going to Asuka City?"

"Yes." Ai Jiangtu nodded.

"It's like this, you outsiders don't know, but recently there have been sea monsters appearing around here, so when you're traveling, it's best to stay a little further away from the coastline."

"Sea monsters? That's impossible. This place is still within the security zone. Besides, if there are sea monsters, aren't you going to report it?" Zhao Manyan asked, puzzled.

The dark-skinned boy shook his head and said seriously, "It was reported, and people from Feibiao City also came. But after a day or two of calm, the siren reappeared. A few days ago, when people from several fishing villages next to mine were preparing to go out to sea, many of them saw it with their own eyes."

"They say that sea monster is as tall as a two- or three-story building, and it could swallow our fishing boat whole in one gulp!"

Anyway, you guys better be careful.

Finally, a serious reminder.

The dark-skinned boy waved and hurried back into the village.

Chu Ming frowned as he watched the thin, dark figure walk away.

"What do you think about the siren thing?" Ai Jiangtu asked.

Chu Ming shook his head: "Let's go to Flying Bird City first and find out from the relevant mages. That should clarify things."

……

Not long after.

When the group arrived in Asuka City.

The sky gradually darkened.

Immerse yourself in the slightly deserted city nightscape.

Zhao Manyan asked, puzzled, "Given the size of the Haihe River, this city has huge development potential. Logically, it shouldn't be this desolate, right?"

"I think the problem lies with the municipal administration," Mo Fan said.

"Impossible. With such a good port, even the worst municipality couldn't have deteriorated to this state. Anyone with a bit of foresight could make a small investment and recoup their investment within five to ten years."

Zhao Manyan said with certainty.

Judging from its location, he was almost certain that the city's value was comparable to that of major port cities.

"Wow, as expected of the young master of the Zhao Group, you have good taste. But you seem to have forgotten that Chu Ming is also knowledgeable, yet he doesn't seem surprised at all." Mo Fan first praised him, then pointed at Chu Ming.

What do you think?

Zhao Manyan was also curious about Chu Ming's opinion.

Chu Ming thought for a moment and replied, "Ideally, it could indeed be developed."

"But given the current situation, everything depends on resolving all the external and internal factors affecting this city."

Zhao Manyan frowned: "You mean, this city... has hidden dangers?"

"Let's go. Instead of overthinking it, let's talk to some locals."

Chu Ming waved his hand and caught up with the group.

(End of this chapter)