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The four seasons were disorderly. Only a few dry numbers were keeping track of the passage of time.
The city gradually turned green, thanks to the efforts of the students of the Plant Element organized by the Magic Association of the city. They had revitalized the icy city. Even though it was nowhere as prosperous as the Magic Capital, the people were used to it. They began to find joy in the midst of hardship.
The sprouts looked like they would be blown away by a gust of wind at any second, yet they were still hanging on stubbornly.
The weather was obviously getting warmer, and these new buds grew faster. The leaves were sparse, and it was unknown when everyone in the city would take special care of them and pay attention to them. It was as if they had grown into towering trees, and everyone would be able to enjoy that peace and comfort.
The main city of the city and Pingyuan City were both expanding. Most people could only stay in a simple shack, but now, everyone was assigned a warm and comfortable room. The living conditions had improved significantly.
The most important thing was that Dingcheng had no shortage of stones. With enough architects and workers, it wouldn't take long for the city to flourish.
The city had been developing for some time. It was already developing rapidly. The city had a different view every month after the citizens of the Magic Capital joined the city!
"It seems like we humans aren't as bad as we thought. The weather has been getting warmer since the world's experts returned from the South Pole. It won't take long for us to return to how it used to be," Zhou Donghao said.
He took a puff of his cigarette and chatted with a few Mages nearby. The weather was getting warmer, judging from their clothes.
"(Sigh), it's fine to stay here, but I still miss the prosperity and comfort of the Magic Capital," a Mage in a patrol uniform sighed.
"Of course, you can't even find a hotpot restaurant when you're hungry in the middle of the night. The Magic Capital has all kinds of delicacies, from all over the world …"
"I heard that the Magic Capital's Underground Fortress Project is starting to show some results. They have cleared out a safe zone, so they don't have to hide in the fortress all the time."
"Yeah, it was reported a while ago. The Magic Association has also released a few official documents, allowing civilian groups that have reached the Advanced Level to enter the Magic City Fortress. I have a brother who is a Mercenary Mage. He and his group killed a Snow Shark in the Magic City and harvested a few baby Snow Sharks. They all had the strength of a Great Commander-level creature when they grew up. It's like they made a fortune overnight!" the Mage in the patrol uniform said.
"Aren't the baby sea monsters worth a lot of money?"
"High risk, high reward. The Magic Capital is like a huge treasure vault filled with powerful sea monsters. Apart from the rewards from the country and the Magic Association, you can still find lots of treasure by exploring the place. After all, the sea monsters in the Magic Capital..... There were many Ruler-level sea monsters, too. There were quite a few Ruler-level creatures, too."
"Speaking of Ruler-level creatures, my boss found a huge scale in the mud near the Huangpu River. Do you know who it belonged to?"
Everyone immediately fixed their eyes on the Mage in a patrol uniform. Everyone was extremely focused when the topic about the Ruler-level creature was brought up.
"It's the scale of the Evil Dragon. My boss secretly kept it and sold it to a rich merchant. The merchant has connections in the international market. Apparently, many people overseas are fighting for it. They are willing to pay a few times the price!"
"I heard that the Evil Dragon was severely injured by the Black Totem Snake?" asked Zhou Donghao.
"That's true, it almost died!"
"(Sigh), I feel like going to the Magic Capital to pick up some scraps. I don't think I'll find any Ruler-level creatures. I'll be rich if I can find some!"
"Speaking of which, even I'm a little tempted. Why don't we ask for permission to go to the Magic Capital?"
"Are you out of your mind? Why would you want to risk your life in the Magic Capital instead of a stable job in the Magic Capital?"
The group was having a pleasant conversation after dinner when a man in a patrol uniform led a woman toward them.
"Officer Zhou, this lady has something to say to you," the patrolling Mage brought the woman to Zhou Donghao.
Zhou Donghao was a little confused. He glanced at the woman.
The woman looked very haggard, as if she had been through a serious illness and was still slowly recovering. She gestured for Zhou Donghao to go to the side and talk. Zhou Donghao followed under the hissing of the others. He did not know the woman's intention.
"Do you know Mofan?" asked the woman.
"Of course, he's a hero of the country … ugh, why are you looking for him?" Zhou Donghao realized that he might have let the cat out of the bag. He immediately straightened his face.
"Someone asked me to pass a message to him. Can you bring me to him?" said the woman.
"If you have anything to say, you can tell me. I can pass on the message to him. He is still in closed-door cultivation. It should be a critical moment. If it's nothing special, I think it's best not to disturb him." Zhou Donghao said.
"Oh, that's fine, I'll tell him when he's done cultivating in seclusion," said the woman.
"Is it something important?" asked Zhou Donghai when he saw the woman's strange expression.
"It's very important, but I'm not in a rush, and I can't rush it," said the woman.
Zhou Donghao was confused. He had no idea what the woman was trying to say.
As a matter of fact, many people knew who had controlled the Totem Beasts in the Magic City. They were trying their best to get close to Mofan and the others. Zhou Donghao was in charge of keeping an eye on them, and ensuring that Mofan was able to focus on his cultivation.
"I'm thinking of staying nearby for now. Is there a quiet hotel nearby?" the woman asked Zhou Donghao.
"There's one behind the street. Miss, I'm confused. Who are you? Why are you looking for Mofan?" asked Zhou Donghao.
Yan Lan hesitated for a moment. She did not tell Zhou Donghao her name in the end.
It was a serious matter. It was possible that the Alliance and the Sacred City were using their authority to keep an eye on China. The fewer people that were involved, the better.
"It's fine, just tell me when he's done cultivating in seclusion. Is that okay? I can wait," said Yan Lan.
"Al … alright," Zhou Donghao was still confused.
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Yan Lan stayed in the Sacred City. She did not tell Mofan about the Southernmost Continent, as per Mu Ningxue's instructions.
Yan Lan understood what Mu Ningxue meant. Their enemies were no longer ordinary Magicians, but the Sacred City and the Magic Associations of the Five Continents.
Mofan needed time to improve himself.
Mu Ningxue needed time, too.
The Southernmost Continent was a forbidden area for the whole world. It was a dangerous place, but it was the perfect place for Mu Ningxue …
"I won't leave the Southernmost Continent before I break through to the Forbidden Level."
Yan Lan recalled the look on Mu Ningxue's face when she said the words. Her determination was admirable.
She was alone at the end of the world.
She was exiled …
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