Versatile Mage

Translated by XephiZ

Edited by Aelryinth

“Do you know how to construct formations?” Mo Fan asked.

“Sir, that’s what I’ve been studying. My primary Element is Water. Poison is only my secondary Element,” Cao Qinqin said, blinking her eyes.

“Great, I’ll ask Dean Xiao to teach you the Water Circulation Magic Formation, but once you learn it, you will have to construct one for me,” Mo Fan told her.

Cao Qinqin’s eyes glittered.

The Water Circulation Magic Formation was officially in operation in Tongxiang. Cao Qinqin had already witnessed how powerful the magic formation using the energy generated from flowing water was, and how it could protect the town. Even though it was incomparable to the absolute defense provided by an Earth Pistil, it was an impressive invention since it was still able to fend off ordinary demon creatures.

Dean Xiao was truly impressive, being able to invent a magic formation like this. Cao Qinqin was very interested in learning it. She had been staying around even though she had graduated, hoping to learn more about the formation.

“Sir, can you really convince Dean Xiao to teach me?” Cao Qinqin said excitedly. She was just a student. She had no chance of interacting with people like Dean Xiao. Only a few like Mo Fan could just barge into Dean Xiao’s office and chat with him as he pleased.

“Of course, but you must do your best to learn it. Otherwise, I’ll take away your graduation badge!” Mo Fan said.

“Ah? Sir, you’re just as unreasonable as the people of the Research Union,” Cao Qinqin protested. However, she was quite confident that she would be able to learn the magic formation. She quickly nodded, “Sir, thank you for the opportunity you’ve given me. Why don’t I join your faction then? I don’t really have anywhere to go.”

“…” Mo Fan was starting to be impressed by his own charm. The girl’s admiration of him was already off the charts even though all he did was guide her on a graduation mission. Sigh, since she had such great hindsight, he would not mind taking her in as his concu…as his disciple. Besides, his Fanxue Mountain was recruiting too. Cao Qinqin was a graduate of the Pearl Institute. She was more than qualified for it!

“After you’re done learning it, just come to the Fanxue Mountain,” Mo Fan said.

“Alright, sure, I promise I’ll set up the same Water Circulation Magic Formation in sir’s territory!” Cao Qinqin promised.

“Speaking of which, what did those idiots want from Yu Shishi? I heard them saying that they have had their eyes on her for quite some time?” Mo Fan fell into deep thought when he recalled the doubts he had.

“She’s eccentric and special, the people of the Research Union like to conduct weird experiments. I bet they are treating her as a subject for their experiments, trying to learn if she’s actually a human or a demon creature, or a combination of both,” Cao Qinqin said.

“You know a lot, don’t you?” Mo Fan had a whole new impression of Cao Qinqin.

“Sir, I’m not a good fighter, but not many people in the Pearl Institute are more knowledgeable than me!” Cao Qinqin stuck her tongue out.

“It’s because you have been overemphasizing it, right? But then again, we need people specializing in different fields, too. If you can really learn the complete Water Circulation Magic Formation, you will be better than hundreds, or even thousands of Mages,” Mo Fan realized.

“I can do it, as long as Dean Xiao is willing to teach me. I’m a fast learner!” Cao Qinqin was very confident in herself.

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Dean Xiao happened to be in Tongxiang, too. He must have been here to see how the magic formation was doing. Mo Fan went straight to him.

Dean Xiao glared at Mo Fan, knowing how benefit-oriented he was, “You really know what to take from me! I spent ten years on the Water Circulation Magic Formation before finally completing it, and now you’re asking me for it. I’m more than willing to teach you if you want to learn it yourself, but you’re sending someone to learn it instead!”

“Hehe, Dean Xiao, isn’t the goal of your magic formation to help mankind? Look at how reputable the Pearl Institute is; I’ve contributed a fair lot to it. As my teacher, shouldn’t you be teaching your student everything you have to?” Mo Fan asked shamelessly.

Mo Fan was well aware of how valuable Dean Xiao’s magic formation was. It was clearly a worthy invention. He believed the government, the military, and the renowned clans would pay him a visit and request Dean Xiao set up the magic formation for them too. It was valuable even at the international level.

“You can’t just set up the formation anywhere you want. It relies highly on the layout of the waterways. If the waterways aren’t suitable, you will have to modify them accordingly! You do know many of the rivers and streams are the territories of the demon creatures. If you try modifying them, they will just attack you recklessly!” Dean Xiao declared.

“So are you going to give it to me or not?” Mo Fan was wicked too. He was trying to convince Dean Xiao by saying how noble and glorious he was as a teacher.

“Don’t you worry, I have no plan to keep it to myself. Once it’s finalized, I’ll open it to the students of the Pearl Institute. Every student that studies magic formations will have a chance to learn it, but it’s up to the students if they can really understand it. It’s a very complicated magic formation. The girl you mentioned might not be able to complete it on her own. If she can’t do it, I’ll just pay a visit to Fanxue Mountain myself and set it up for you,” Dean Xiao said.

Dean Xiao treated Mo Fan as his disciple. He was more than willing to teach Mo Fan everything he knew. Unfortunately, the Water Circulation Magic Formation had strict requirements, and it was difficult to master.

“It’s fine, Dean Xiao, you can just give Cao Qinqin some advice. She was one of the students that helped set up the Water Circulation Magic Formation as part of her graduate mission too. You are always so busy, how could I ask you to waste your time on my little territory? The magic formation has to be maintained and upgraded in the future, too. It doesn’t make sense to keep calling you over, right? It’s easier to let Cao Qinqin learn from you. She can just set it up at her own pace since everything is still in progress,” Mo Fan said.

“Fine… oh, by the way, did the people of the Research Union talk to you? The people of the Research Union have the worst tempers in the Magic Association. You should just go easy on them. Try not to stir any trouble,” Dean Xiao said to Mo Fan when he remembered something.

“Oh, they did; I beat the crap out of them,” Mo Fan replied.

“…” Dean Xiao was left speechless.

“They seem to be after the moth woman. I’m quite confused. Is there something special about Yu Shishi?” Mo Fan asked.

“The moth woman is indeed a unique existence. Her secrets might allow the researchers to learn something new. I got the idea of the Water Circulation Magic Formation from a powerful demon creature that gathers energy from natural waterways, for example,” Dean Xiao explained.

“Which means, if the Heresy Judgment Court gets their hands on me, I’d most likely end up as a test subject too?” Mo Fan asked.

“No doubt about it, the Demon Element is crazily strong. The reason why the Demon Element was forbidden was because of how corrupted and uncontrollable it is, but now, you are perfectly fine even after you’ve turned into a demon. It goes without saying that they wanted to replicate more people like you, so they won’t need to worry about the demon creatures anymore,” Dean Xiao said.

“…I guess I should just stay as far away as possible from the Heresy Judgment Court,” Mo Fan smiled wryly.

The reason why the Demon Element was successful for him was not just because of his Double Innate Elements, but the Soul Essences provided by the Little Loach Pendant, allowing him to pay the cost of using the Demon Element.

His Double Innate Elements were no longer a secret, but he had never told anyone about the Little Loach Pendant. He could not afford to fall into the hands of the Heresy Judgment Court!

“Speaking of which, the Research Union isn’t acting humanely. Regardless of what Yu Shishi is, she still has the right to choose. It’s her choice if she doesn’t want anything to do with the Research Union…” Dean Xiao said.

“I’ll just beat the crap out of them every time they show up. I’ve never seen anyone as annoying as them from the Magic Association!” Mo Fan said.

“Why don’t you take care of your wild temper first?” Dean Xiao said helplessly.

“I don’t go around and provoke people, but that doesn’t mean I can tolerant of scum like them!”

“I’ll talk to the Research Union about it.”

“It’s fine; if they are asking for trouble, let them come! My hands have been itchy too! Ask them to send some experts, I feel like loosening my muscles,” Mo Fan grinned. He was nothing but a battle maniac.

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Mo Fan failed to catch the train back to Shanghai that night. He had no choice but to Summon the Flying Creek Snow Wolf.

The Flying Creek Snow Wolf was faster than a train when running at full speed. However, Mo Fan could only travel along the border of the safe zone so he wouldn’t scare civilians.

However, considering that Mu Ningxue had slowly begun to accept him, Mo Fan suddenly decided to stay at Feiniao City for the time being instead. He should make use of the chance to talk and flirt with her more.

“Old wolf, turn around, we’re going to Feiniao City,” Mo Fan tightened the grip of his legs, as if he was riding a horse.

The Flying Creek Snow Wolf had an unhappy face. His master had not Summoned him for a fight recently, only using him for transportation, even though he was a Commander-level wolf!

Little Flame Belle sat on the Flying Creek Snow Wolf’s head. Her legs were dangling above the creature’s nose while grabbing his upright ears. The little princess was definitely enjoying the ride.

The Flying Creek Snow Wolf suddenly came to a stop. He glared at a mountain wall nearby hostilely.

The Flying Creek Snow Wolf was extremely sensitive towards murderous auras. Mo Fan was immediately alert after learning trouble had come.

A bunch of blue moths beat their wings as they flew out of the mountain wall. They seemed to be afraid of Little Flame Belle, and didn’t dare get within ten meters from her.

More moths began to appear and outline an alluring figure.

The moths suddenly spread into the surroundings and flew towards the mountain. A woman wearing a hat and hemp garment was standing at the spot where the moths were gathering, hiding her face with the hat. She slowly lifted her head, revealing her glimmering eyes. They were dazzling under the night sky.

“It’s you. Have you come for revenge?” Mo Fan chuckled when he recognized her.