Chapter 77
Tie Tie, you really know how to stir up trouble!
Chapter 77 Tie Tie, you really know how to stir up trouble!
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the group finally arrived at the large port that the old man had mentioned.
Although the road was somewhat difficult, it was still manageable for them, who possessed magic.
The sun is just beginning to set, around 4 to 5 pm.
Upon arriving at the port, everyone saw houses built along the bay and other areas, which appeared to be seaside villas.
It must be said that the scenery here is quite beautiful, and it can be considered a tourist destination. Once the project is completed, many people will obviously come to spend money here.
Upon arriving, Zhao Manyan immediately displayed his remarkable business acumen, beginning to describe how well the city was developing.
"Old Zhao, what you said makes sense, but it seems there aren't many people here."
Hearing Mo Fan's words, Zhao Manyan also said with some surprise, "Yes, I don't know what happened. If I had spare money, I would have liked to invest."
"Enough talk, let's go to the port and ask if there are any ships going to Japan." Ai Jiangtu interrupted the crowd and walked to the front of the group.
"Having a boat is useless; others will inevitably check our identities," Zu Jiming said.
"Fool." Gojo Satoru scoffed contemptuously.
"What do you mean?!" Zu Jiming was furious when he saw that Gojo Satoru, Mo Fan, and Zhao Manyan were looking at him like he was an idiot.
They have no identity, only martial prowess. The best way for them to solve problems is to help others, whether it's a hunter or a hired mage, as long as it helps them get to Japan.
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About an hour later, as the sun was setting, everyone sat in the living room on the top floor of the Linmao Building.
"Hey Lao Zhao, is this any good?"
Mo Fan glanced at the beautifully decorated place and spoke to Zhao Manyan with little confidence.
"Don't worry, Mo Fan, we definitely have an employer here." Zhao Manyan patted his chest, full of confidence.
Soon, a woman dressed in office attire walked over, frowning as she looked at the group and asked, "Who are you, and what are you doing here?"
"We are mages, and we can help you get rid of the troublesome sea monster!" Zhao Manyan said frankly.
Inside the chairman's office at the Linmao Building.
"I hope you won't waste my time. The sea monsters roaming around Asuka City are a clan of sea monsters. There were some signs of this seven or eight years ago, and their numbers have started to increase wildly in recent years. The city has sent some hunters to exterminate them, but the results have been minimal!"
Lin Junxian stared sharply at the group of mages who all looked very young.
"You don't need to worry about these things. Since we dared to take on this job, we are confident that we can complete it. It's just a matter of each getting what they need," Ai Jiangtu said earnestly.
"Sure, your requirements are simple for me, but you have to guarantee that if the mission fails, your backers won't point fingers at me and hurl insults. I'm in the investment business, and I have my pride, especially since I haven't made any unreasonable demands on you," Lin Junxian said.
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The following day, the group boarded the boat provided by Lin Junxian and arrived at the border of Asuka City.
There are many islands in the waters surrounding Asuka City.
These islands used to be a tourist attraction in Asuka City, popular with tourists who appreciate pristine natural scenery. However, since the appearance of sirens seven or eight years ago, no tourists have visited these islands.
After all, they came here for a vacation, not to die.
A white ship was slowly sailing on the murky ocean.
"During their last demon-slaying expedition, they reached this rocky island. While resting there at night, they were ambushed by sea monsters and suffered heavy losses," Ai Jiangtu said, pointing to an island on the map.
"So that means that's where the sirens most often appear. Speaking of which, what kind of sirens are they? If they're Azure Scale Sirens, then we should head back. If these things have a clan, we're doomed," Jiang Yu said.
"It's crimson, it can't be the Azure Scaled Sea Demon," Nan Jue said.
"Speaking of which, I'm not very good at naval warfare," Jiang Yu said seriously.
"I'm not good at water combat either," Mo Fan stated.
"I'm injured, so I can only use about 20-30% of my strength." Gojo Satoru's eyes were languid and deep as he leaned back on the bench.
"Hey, you were so domineering in insulting us just now, and now you're telling me you're injured and can't do anything? Isn't that a bit hypocritical!" Mu Tingying sneered.
"Yes, how hypocritical!"
The other oppressed people echoed this sentiment.
"Gojo Satoru, are you serious?" Ai Jiangtu looked at Gojo Satoru with a helpless expression.
"Hmm." Gojo Satoru responded, then continued, "My soul is injured, and only healing techniques can be fully utilized."
"He's just a piece of trash," Zujiming mocked.
"If high-level three-elemental beings are considered trash, then what are you?!" Mo Fan retorted rudely to Zu Jiming.
What is that thing? It keeps barking like a dog!
"What?! High-level three-elemental system!"
Everyone present was utterly shocked upon hearing Mo Fan's words.
Even Ai Jiangtu was surprised, as he was only at the high-level of dual-elemental cultivation.
"Ignore that idiot." Zhao Manyan patted Mo Fan on the shoulder, then leaned close to Gojo Satoru with a curious expression and whispered:
"Wu, you're a high-level cultivator in all three elements? Do you have any tips for fast cultivation?"
He wanted to ask if Gojou had any special methods for cultivating so quickly.
"Uh... um," Gojo Satoru put down the milk in his hand, "This is a natural talent, not a trick."
He spoke these words with a calm expression and without any change in emotion.
Mo Fan covered his face with his hands.
Zhao Manyan's lips twitched.
……
The group soon arrived at the rocky island where Lin Junxian had mentioned encountering the sea monster.
As its name suggests, the island has nothing but rocks.
There was also a lot of miscellaneous items on the island, such as tattered tents, torn clothes, and medicine boxes.
It must have been left behind by the team that came to exterminate the demon last time.
The group disembarked and stepped onto the island to begin examining the traces left by the siren.
"Look at this claw mark! The claws of this kind of siren must be at least this long!" Jiang Yu observed very carefully and quickly found a mark on a rock.
"Can you identify what kind of siren it is?" Ai Jiangtu asked.
"Three claws, crimson in color. This type of sea monster is quite rare, at least not in the demon books, but I guess it should be the Crimson Ling Demon!" Jiang Yu said with certainty.
"..."
As expected of the outstanding students selected from various universities, they had already obtained a great deal of information from some clues.
However, one person was really ruining the atmosphere. He had been wandering around aimlessly ever since he stepped onto the island, and now he was dragging a red monster that was about half a person's height out from behind a high rock...
"Um... is the thing Mo Fan caught the Crimson Demon you mentioned earlier?" Zhao Manyan asked weakly amidst everyone's astonishment.
It took Jiang Yu a while to come to his senses, until Mo Fan threw the half-dead red monster in front of everyone.
Jiang Yucai nodded sharply: "It's this thing. Mo Fan, where did you catch it?"
Nan Jue and Ai Jiangtu didn't look too happy either.
Even the usually optimistic and cheerful Gojo Satoru couldn't hold back anymore.
Tie Tie, you really know how to stir things up!
(End of this chapter)