1700 The Grim Situation from the Ocean (2/2)
Wasn't that Cao Qinqin? He did not expect Cao Qinqin, who was among the only batch of graduates he had 'taught', to climb the ranks of Fanxue Mountain so quickly. She was already qualified to take part in an important meeting like this!
Cao Qinqin was one of the core members of Fanxue Mountain. Mo Fan had helped her secure the opportunity to learn the Water Circulation Magic Formation from Dean Xiao. She had used the knowledge to set up a Water Circulation Magic Formation along the river leading to the ocean. It now played an important part in Fanxue City's defense!
”Mo Fan, aren't you close to the Mochizuki Clan in Japan? The Shoreline Alliance is setting up the Research Union in the Mochizuki Clan. You should contact them,” Mu Ningxue urged him.
”Ah, I'm not really that close with them… but sure, I can ask Mochizuki Chihaya and Mochizuki Ken to provide our people with food and accommodations,” Mo Fan agreed.
Mochizuki Chihaya and Mochizuki Ken kept inviting him to Japan, as they were keen to express their gratitude to him for dealing with the Essence Orb on their behalf.
Mo Fan was not planning to visit Japan anytime soon. Since Cao Qinqin happened to be going there, however, he did not mind asking the Mochizukis to take care of Cao Qinqin and her group.
”The Mochizuki Clan is famous when it comes to fending off the sea monsters. The Twin Guardian Towers and the East Maritime Fortress remain standing today because of them. I believe our people are going to learn a lot from them,” Cao Qinqin said.
”Yeah, our Fanxue Mountain is just getting started. The Mochizuki Clan's private territory faces the sea and is leaning against a mountain, just like us. They have a lot of young and experienced talents, especially when it comes to the defense of their territory. We can surely learn a great deal from the Mochizuki Clan. It's a relief that the mayor knows an authoritative figure like Mochizuki Ken personally!” Mu Linsheng agreed.
Mo Fan had never realized Mochizuki Ken was such an impressive person in fending off the sea monsters.
”We are no longer familiar with the terrain after the rise of the sea level. Not only does the tide rise and fall without a fixed pattern, it's difficult to forecast the weather, in addition to the sudden appearance of sea monsters that we have never encountered in the past. Many cities have fallen in just a single night. We must be extremely careful from now on!” the deputy mayor of Feiniao City said.
”The situation is looking grimmer. We seriously can't tell what's going to happen in the future,” an elder of the Feiniao City's Magic Association sighed, staring at the photograph of the ocean showing the approaching calamity!
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When the meeting came to an end, Mo Fan was planning to discuss what had happened the previous night with Mu Ningxue, but he failed to find her anywhere. She obviously had important matters to attend to.
It made perfect sense for Mu Ningxue to be so busy, since he was not in charge of the development of the new city or the crisis threatening its safety.
Mo Fan had goosebumps when he recalled the photograph of overwhelming numbers of demon creatures. He could not help but wonder how disastrous it was going to be when they reached the coastline of human territories. How were the Mages going to fend them off?
”Teacher!” Cao Qinqin called out to Mo Fan from behind. Her dimples set off her charming smile.
”You've seriously improved a lot, you are now an advisor of Fanxue Mountain!” Mo Fan smiled when he saw her.
”I have always been impressive. Speaking of which, someone wants to meet you,” Cao Qinqin said.
”Who is it?”
”You will know when you get there.”
Cao Qinqin was being mysterious, and dragged Mo Fan to the receiving hall.
A tanned and handsome man was sitting on the couch. A young maid was pouring tea for him while glancing at him flirtatiously, but the man was staring ahead without losing focus!
”Who's that?” Mo Fan did not recognize the man, examining him with a confused expression.
The man immediately rose to his feet when he saw Mo Fan. He brought his hands together respectfully and bowed to Mo fan, ”Teacher, I'm back!”
Mo Fan was startled. Only the graduates he was once in charge of would call him teacher, and the greatest talents among them were none other than Cao Qinqin and Bai Hongfei. Mo Fan observed the tanned man closely and finally recognized him.
”Bai Hongfei? Holy crap, how are you so tanned? Where's your fair and carefree appearance?” Mo Fan was shocked.
Was this man really Bai Hongfei? He had changed so much!
In Mo Fan's memory, Bai Hongfei used to have an imposing and handsome appearance. He shone among the disciples of the renowned clans… but now, he was almost like an African with an untamed bearing. He was deliberately withholding his savagery...
Mo Fan recalled Bai Hongfei telling him that he was going on an adventure to train himself before bidding Mo Fan farewell. He did not expect the man to be gone for so long. He had only just returned from his adventure!
His determination and will had led him through some shocking changes!