Azure Sky Hunting Grounds

Chapter 78 Azure Sky Hunting Grounds

Nothing much happened after that, so he took Xinxia to Zhejiang University for the special admissions exam.

Unsurprisingly, Ye Xinxia's intermediate healing skills were outstanding even among freshmen who were generally a year older than her.

Zhejiang's academic institutions would certainly not refuse such a genius.

Meanwhile, Leng Qing's extraction of the cursed substance also yielded results. It is said that in order to reduce the resentment contained within it to the greatest extent, Leng Qing took it upon himself to send it to the Demon Capital for further extraction. Of course, the expenses were deducted from Ling Tianyu's Black Church bounty.

It's said that the cost was considerable; rounding down, it came to a full five million!

The remaining ten million-plus bounty was quickly deposited into Ling Tianyu's account.

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After passing Jing'an Temple and stepping out of the flower-lined avenue, a classical old street comes into view. At the end of the street, you can see an old (dilapidated) signboard swaying in the wind.

At the entrance, a charming and mature woman stood in front of the Qingtian Hunting Grounds. Her casual clothes accentuated her perfect figure, especially her long legs, which were particularly eye-catching.

"Senior Sister Leng Qing!"

Ling Tianyu greeted the woman.

"Don't call me senior sister. You've been in Shanghai for so long, and you still haven't gone for your interview at the Azure Sky Hunter's Office!" Leng Qing scolded her irritably.

"You stood us up, huh!"

"Uh, I forgot by accident..." Ling Tianyu scratched his head awkwardly and explained.

"Alright, Grandpa just came back from abroad not long ago, you can talk to him!" Leng Qing said, pushing open the hunting lodge door.

"Crunch~"

The wooden door was quite old, and the sound it made made Ling Tianyu wonder if it would fall apart any moment.

Stepping into the Azure Sky Hunting Grounds, the first impression isn't the grim atmosphere of exorcising demons and monsters, but rather a sense of antiquity and tranquility. One can tell at a glance that the owner must be a serene, elegant, and artistically inclined elderly man...

Just as Ling Tianyu was thinking this, he saw an old man walk out from behind the counter, seemingly carrying some kind of book in his hand...

It must be some profound and mysterious magical theory!

Upon closer inspection, uh, this colorful thing looks like a women's swimwear magazine? Is that a bikini in that picture?

Old Bao, Old Bao, I never expected you to be such a forbidden spell master!

It was obvious that Leng Qing had also noticed the magazine in Old Man Bao's hand. A hint of helplessness flashed in her beautiful eyes. This was so embarrassing!

"Hey, so you're the mid-level dual-elemental mage of curse and plant magic who's here for the job interview, right?" Old Bao calmly put away the magazine, his aged but still bright eyes fixed on Ling Tianyu, trying to discern something from him.

"Oh, I can't see through you!" Old Bao was slightly surprised, shook his head, and muttered to himself, "I'm getting old, my eyesight isn't what it used to be!"

"How should I address you?" Ling Tianyu said respectfully. He had no choice but to be respectful; he had to cling to the coattails of this forbidden spell mage!

As for the little incident just now, let it go!

"My surname is Bao, Old Man Bao!" the old man said casually, subconsciously taking out a pipe from the counter while discreetly stuffing a swimsuit magazine under the counter with his other hand.

"Leng Qing, get me some tobacco leaves!" Teacher Bao ordered, then said to Ling Tianyu, "It's not easy to hunt demons at this age. If there are no problems, give me your hunter's certificate. After I verify the information, you'll be a member of our Qingtian Hunter's Station."

Ling Tianyu nodded. Anyone who has read the original novel knows that they don't have many complicated procedures here. Perhaps it's because there are relatively few people. Although it's quiet, it's also easy to manage.

"Huh? Why is your name Yutian? You said your name is Ling Tianyu?" Old Bao asked in confusion.

"Well, mainly because I come from Bo City, there aren't many mid-level mages there, and I was trying to hide my identity," Ling Tianyu said truthfully.

"Well, your vigilance is good. Those higher-ups aren't clean, and being too talented isn't always a good thing!" Old Bao nodded, not dwelling on the matter. He then took out a special storage magic artifact from the counter, which contained a pool of dark red substance that exuded a strong ominous aura. Upon closer inspection, it seemed to be wriggling with spiritual energy.

"This is the cursed substance you wanted." Leng Qing gently placed the tobacco box on the wooden counter and then explained.

"If you're determined to absorb it, it's best to have a mind-based mage by your side to protect you, so you can avoid being devoured by the murderous intent and resentment contained within at crucial moments."

"After all, if one were to lose their life because of this, it would be a great loss."

"No problem!" Ling Tianyu nodded in agreement. Putting aside the fact that he was a mind-based mage, wasn't the canary he kept at home also a mind-based mage?

With the blessing of the Parthenon's divine soul, although he didn't examine it closely, Ling Tianyu estimated that Xin Xia's spiritual power should have reached the [Second Realm].

"Grandpa, I'm home!"

Her voice was as melodious as a lark's and as clear as a mountain stream, and then a beautiful young girl made a dazzling entrance!

"Sister..." Lingling's expression froze, and she turned to look at the clock hanging above her. 3:30. Coming back at this time, what other explanation could there be besides skipping school!

"Leng Lingling! Did you skip school again?!" Leng Qing was furious. Before, Lingling had been more restrained, at most skipping the last class in the afternoon, which she had tolerated.

She's been quite busy with her own trial lately, and with no one supervising her, she's become increasingly unruly. Now, out of the three afternoon classes, she's only attended one!

If she isn't taught a lesson, is she planning to drop out of school and stay home?

It is said that the eldest sister is like a mother. Old Man Bao is somewhat indulgent towards his granddaughter, but Leng Qing does not spoil Lingling at all.

Oh no, if my older sister calls me by my full name, it means she's really angry!

"Hmm..." Her quick and agile brain worked at a rapid pace, trying her best to find a plausible reason for herself. Her cute big eyes rolled around and lit up when she saw Ling Tianyu, who was still watching the drama unfold with great interest.

"Ling Tianyu, hurry and save the day!" Lingling quickly hid behind him, only peeking out with her little head, like a kitten.

"Heh, you think I can't do anything just because Ling Tianyu is protecting you?" Leng Qing chuckled, his smile, which should have been warm and sunny, looked like that of a hungry ghost in Lingling's eyes.

"Wind Track!" A blue light burst forth around Leng Qing, and Lingling instantly felt the once peaceful breeze turn into shackles, binding her hands and feet and moving her towards her sister's direction.

She was just an innocent little girl who hadn't yet awakened her magic; how could she possibly break free?

High-level mages can make full and flexible use of the magic they have mastered. For example, the wind binding force that Leng Qing summoned was just right, which could bind Lingling without harming her.

"Ling Tianyu, save me! I'm the one who found you this place!" Lingling said as she struggled.

"Sigh!" Ling Tianyu nodded helplessly in agreement. A flash of emerald star trails appeared, and a plant vine wrapped around Lingling's waist and abdomen, while several others dispersed the wind bindings.

Of course, he didn't use his spirit seed, as Lingling's delicate skin couldn't withstand the [Throat-Sealing] poison sting.

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