1281 The Government is the Biggest Winner (2/2)

”Know what?” Mo Fan said.

”That creature is dead,” the soldier said.

”Dead?” Mo Fan was stunned. His face was filled with surprise.

”Yeah, we don't know how it died, but some Hunters did take pictures of its remains. The other side of Mount Kunyu has turned into a mountain of gold after the creature died. Why did you think there were so many Hunters here?” the soldier said.

”I see,” Zhao Manyan seemed to have realized something. He told Mo Fan, ”It looks like the government and the Magic Association are planning to sweep the other side of Mount Kunyu into the safe zone, so they have been spreading the job about the demon crests around to attract Hunters here. The Hunters are pretty much cleaning up the mountain for free as they are exploring it. Once the other side Mount Kunyu is free of demon creatures, the Magic Association and the government are going to make a fortune!”

Lingling nodded in agreement. ”The local government is pretty smart. They can't afford to swallow the whole mountain of gold themselves, so they decided to share it instead! The Hunters will get the loot, while the government claims the mountain. The corporation will get the demon crests, and the influx of people will also help the economy...”

”That's absurd!” the soldier blurted out after hearing their discussion.

Zhao Manyan and Lingling exchanged smiles with one another. They knew they had guessed it right after seeing the soldier's reaction.

What a nice move that the government was using; hopefully the Hunters would get what they came for. Otherwise, they were basically doing volunteer work for the government and the army!

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”Chen Yi, Chen Yi, I didn't expect to see you here!” A well-dressed man came up to them. Either the man was too tall, or he was too full of himself, as he liked to lift his chin when looking at people.

His chin was soon facing Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan, since they seemed to be quite close to Chen Yi. They did not look like they were just ordinary friends to Chen Yi. The man asked, ”And they are...”

”He's my brother, Zhao...” Chen Yi introduced.

”Zhao Xiaotian!” Zhao Manyan replied.

Mo Fan and Lingling were left speechless instantly. What the heck was the name Zhao Xiaotian? Was he seriously trying to act cute when he was coming up with a fake name? Why didn't he call himself Zhao Ritian instead!?

Chen Yi was amused by the name. She proceeded to introduce Mo Fan and Lingling.

”Are you all heading to the other side of Mount Kunyu too? Is it just the few of you? Why don't you come with us? My uncle is a Vice Elder of the Penglai Magic Association. He's leading the team so the younger generation like us can learn from him. Why don't you join us? You will learn a lot from it!” the man said passionately.

”I already promised them...” Chen Yi said.

”What promise, they aren't any slots left for today. The soldiers won't let you pass if you don't come with us. Let's go, my uncle is different from those novice Hunters. He's very familiar with the other side of Mount Kunyu. He likes studying history and collecting stuff. Collecting demon crests is just one of his hobbies,” the man kept talking.

”Actually, we've already obtained...” Chen Yi was going to say that they already had the permission to pass.

However, when Mo Fan heard the Vice Elder of the Penglai Magic Association was interested in archeology too, he immediately interrupted, ”Chen Yi, we should follow them since someone experienced is leading the group. It's better than us wandering around aimlessly like headless flies!”

”Sure, if you say so,” Chen Yi nodded.

The tall man immediately cast an unfriendly gaze at Mo Fan.

Chen Yi was obviously hesitant to accept his offer. She was even going to reject it, but she immediately agreed after hearing what this new man said. The tall man was utterly displeased. Wasn't Chen Yi too obedient to the man? Did she keep rejecting him because of him, too?

Humph, just in time! He would show Chen Yi his true strength during the journey, so those that were outwardly attractive but worthless inside would feel embarrassed to even compete with him, Wang Hua!

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”Why did you bring more people here?” the aged Mage of the Penglai Magic Association asked in a displeased tone.

”Uncle, you've met Chen Yi before. She's the teacher of Basic Mages in our Magic Association. She's going on an adventure with her friends. Since there aren't too many of them, and they didn't have anyone experienced leading them, they are interested in coming with us so they could learn from you,” Wang Hua quickly explained.

Wang Hua moved closer to the aged Mage and said, ”Uncle, Chen Yi is the girl I'm interested in, just do me a favor. Her father is no ordinary person, either. It might help you if it works out.”

”Humph, just tell them to behave themselves. I don't want them to hold me back!” the aged Wang Dakuo answered with a snort.

Wang Hua immediately smiled. However, he quickly regained a stern face as he warned Mo Fan, Zhao Manyan, and Lingling, ”You all better keep up with the group and do as you are told. It's fine if you aren't strong, but don't you dare stir up any trouble!”

”Don't worry, we know that… ah, it's so lucky we managed to follow an experienced team around. I bet we are going to score high in our homework this time, lucky!” Zhao Manyan exclaimed.

Wang Hua grinned after hearing Zhao Manyan's words. He smiled disdainfully and said, ”This adventure is more than enough for students of ordinary Magic Institutions to score a high mark. If you behave well, I might even ask my uncle to stamp your document. I bet the teachers at your school are going to be very impressed!”

”Really? Brother Wang Hua, you have my thanks!” Zhao Manyan smiled. His acting was so good that the others were left completely speechless.