1282 The Danger Behind the Giant Purple Linden (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
Wang Hua enjoyed being fawned upon by Zhao Manyan, especially when he learned that Zhao Manyan and Chen Yi were close relatives. He definitely needed Zhao Manyan's help to improve his image around Chen Yi.
It would be great if he managed to win Chen Yi's affection. First of all, Chen Yi was definitely his type. He had been trying to win her over for some time. On top of that, he did not expect an ordinary-looking Mage like Chen Yi to have such a formidable background. Her father in Shanghai was extremely rich, and was also a member of the renowned Zhao Clan!
Wang Hua did not understand why Chen Yi would bother living here when she had such a wealthy family, but nevertheless, he had to take hold of the opportunity!
”Is your friend close to your sister?” Wang Hua asked.
”Not really, but I think she has a good impression of him,” Zhao Manyan said.
Zhao Manyan was not lying. He knew Chen Yi admired Mo Fan. As for whether she had any affection for him, Zhao Manyan believed if Mo Fan flirted with her, she would not reject him...
Wang Hua immediately frowned. It was clearly not good news!
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The mountain range extended continuously into the distance, covered by thick woods and deep valleys. The trunks of the trees rose into the blue sky. Normally, a sight like this was only possible deep in a mountain that would be crawling with demon creatures and no sign of humans around, but it was less than a hundred kilometers away from Yantai City. It was a great surprise!
The group followed Wang Dakuo's lead and hiked past the deep valleys. They would occasionally see a few demon sparrows flying between the branches in the canopy while letting out alarmed cries, but it was more common for them to bump into Hunters chasing demon creatures in the mountain.
Luckily, the mountain and the forest were pretty big. As they ventured deeper, it became more unlikely for two groups of people to be caught staring at one another with astounded faces when they were expecting danger to show up.
”It really feels like the Hunter Competition,” a plump man in the group said.
”Guo Muzhuang, we almost forgot that you've taken part in the Hunter Competition before. Weren't you disqualified shortly after the competition started? I heard you fainted after being scared by someone's Summoned Beast. HAHAHA,” Wang Hua replied.
The others burst out laughing too after hearing Wang Hua's words.
Guo Muzhuang immediately blushed. He argued, ”At least I took part in it. Were you even qualified for it?”
”We are from the Magic Association. Why would we bother taking part in the Hunter Competition?”
”We are paid better than those uncivilized people. We didn't have to eat and live in the wild, either. Do you really think we would be jealous that you are a Hunter who once took part in a Hunter Competition?” a man named Chen Binbin, who seemed to be quite close to Wang Hua, spoke up.
Speaking of the Hunter Competition, Mo Fan was once interested in it, too. However, he somehow missed it after he was caught up in the calamity of the Ancient Capital, and was preoccupied with the World College Tournament.
It was quite a pity. Mo Fan did think of taking part in the Hunter Competition. It would be a great place to demonstrate his strength!
But then again, the people of the Magic Association did not seem to have much respect for the people of the Hunter Union. It just did not happen in certain places.
Most members of the Magic Association had great power, since they were in charge of the Awakening and development of Mages, and the distribution of resources. The Magic Association was like the law enforcer among Mages. Strictly speaking, the Hunters were under their jurisdiction, too!
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”Stop making noise.” Wang Dakuo was a reserved man. The others immediately went quiet after his curt order.
He knelt down and picked up a stalk of grass from a bush that resembled the ball-shaped tail of a rabbit. He observed it closely.
”Blue and white like a brick, with the shape of dandelion and a stem like a screw; it must be the Dandelion Grass!” Lingling appeared beside Wang Dakuo out of nowhere. Her voice disturbed his thoughts.
Wang Dakuo was about to lose his temper, but was startled when he realized what Lingling had just said. He blurted out sourly, ”Why would a little girl like you know about the Dandelion Grass?”
Lingling snatched the Dandelion Grass and blew at it. The blue-white seedheads flew into the sky like snowflakes, and drifted deeper into the woods.
”We should be able to find the Giant Purple Linden by following them!” Lingling declared.
Wang Dakuo was stunned. He never thought a girl around the age of ten would be so familiar with the secrets of the Dandelion Grass!
The Dandelion Grass was no different than the other dandelions on the mountain, but if it was blue-white with a stem that resembled a screw, it meant that the Dandelion Grass was feeding on the oil of the Giant Purple Linden. Therefore, once they found the blue-white Dandelion grass, it meant they were getting closer to the Giant Purple Linden!
The seedheads of these Dandelion Grass were attracted to the Giant Purple Linden. In the absence of wind, the drifting seeds would be able to guide them to the Giant Purple Linden!