Versatile Mage c1-2021, page 48
“No!” At this moment, the one with the highest status, Principal Zhu spoke out.
The people watched Principal Zhu attentively. They believed that the unbelievable and blinding scene in front of them could only be explained by someone with virtue and prestige like Principal Zhu.
“He is still a Primary Magician.” Principal Zhu said firmly.
“Then how could he possibly possess the Lightning element…”
Principal Zhu took a deep breath, at this moment, one could tell how stirred up this teacher of Bo City was. He was so stirred up that the muscles on his face were quivering, so moved that he even needed a while to speak.
“Innate dual elements... he… Mo Fan is an innate… innate dual element!” Finally, Principal Zhu spoke out his shocked yet definite conclusion.
_That’s right, it must be an innate dual element!_
This student’s cultivation definitely had not reached the Intermediate level. The only explanation as to why he was able to cast Lightning Strike was him being an Innate Dual Element!
He Awakened Fire, and also Awakened Lightning!
This student who was nurtured within Tian Lan Magic High was one of the world’s incomparably matchless, rarely seen Innate Dual Elements!
“Innate Dual Element! Heavens, this world really has an existence like an Innate Dual Element?”
“I...I don’t know what to say.”
“Xue… Xue Musheng, Mo Fan… isn’t he your student? Weren’t you in charge of the Awakening day?” the Disciplinary teacher Chen Weiliang said to Xue Musheng at his side, while still completely shocked.
“I was, but… But I clearly remember he only had a Fire element.” Xue Musheng tried really hard to recall that day, but unfortunately, he really could not recall the situation back then.
This mind-blowing matter made people forget that this was a Magic Duel between the youths. The sensation caused by the Innate Dual Element caused people to forget that the main character today was supposed to be Yu Ang, who came of age! Tonight, there would be no one as dazzling as Mo Fan with an Innate Dual Element, who had achieved the brilliant feat of amazing the whole world!
“This kid… our army will definitely have him, whoever dares to steal mine, I will raid their home!!” The head of the Army, Zhankong, had jumped out of his chair a while ago.
He, the great Zhankong, feared no one in Bo City. Whoever dared to jump out today and steal this kid Mo Fan with an Innate Dual Element, then he, Zhankong would eliminate said person.
_Holy crap!_ He was dropped in this Bo City here in the south by the higher-ups, and he thought it was just that. Who would’ve known that this little place would have an youth that possessed an Innate Dual Element that rebelled against the heavens! When Mo Fan only had a single Fire element, Zhankong had already wanted him, and wanted to pull him into the Magic Army. Who would guess that this kid had concealed such a heaven-alarming talent! He wanted this kid Mo Fan, Zhankong would take him even if he had to lose his entire fortune!
That man with the surname Zhou wanted to stand up and say something. In the end, Zhankong’s words made his entire being abruptly stop.
_Shit, not like this! Our Zhou Family also wants him!_
The man with the surname Zhou was now regretting the fact that he didn’t jump out earlier to forcefully pull this kid away. Now, after the appearance of the Innate Dual Element, the powers of Bo City were completely broken due to this homeless kid!
“Boss Zhankong, although there are many things which are in your control within Bo City, that does not mean that as long as you want it, you can take it. I am going to report to the higher-ups. Our enormous Magic Association has never let go of an exceptional genius. Furthermore, what other organization is more specialized in nurturing Magicians than our Magic Association?” Yang Zuohe directly jumped out.
Small families and small ancestral families would still have to give face to the Army. However, the great Magic Association did not need to do so.
Fight?
In this world they had never heard of a power that would dare to contest the Magic Association!
“Heh? This kind of student our school actually is very much willing to expend a large quantity of money to nurture. So the two of you no longer need to worry about that, hmm,” Principal Zhu said.
Damn them, these two guys Zhankong and Yang Zuohe wanted to snatch away Mo Fan in front of his face before he even graduated. _I, old Zhu have good relations with people. However, that doesn’t mean I will concede this kind of student to others. If you have some ability, then come and contest our Magic School… Don’t forget, many of your Battlemages actually come from our Magic School, so give me all you’ve got, Zhankong!_
Mu Zhuoyun stood there like a fool. He looked at all the guests who were shocked by Mo Fan, and then looked at all these powers contesting each other for Mo Fan in front of his face. At last, he looked at the duel arena, at the Magician who was controlling the dual elements of Lightning and Fire.
Mu Ningxue from his family also had a rarely seen talent in Magic. However, if talking about appeal, then the Innate Dual Elements were a few points ahead. After all, Mu Ningxue’s innate Ice-affinity Spirit was definitely above peers of her age. However, those truly rich and powerful Ancestral Families were able to gather treasures to obtain Ice-affinity Spirits, whereas the talent of an innate Dual Element was something you definitely could not find a second of even if you were to turn on the lights to search for one across the world!
It could be said that even Mu Zhuoyun wanted this kid!
“Hurry up and get up, Old Brother Jiaxing, get up. I only wanted to give your son a little lesson, how could I possibly have him do it,” Mu Zhuoyun hurriedly supported Mo Jiaxing in front of him.
Mu Zhuoyun’s attitude had taken a 180-degree change.
After Mo Jiaxing got up with some support, he looked around his surroundings in disbelief.
Perhaps a driver wouldn’t know what an innate Dual Element actually represented, but from seeing the changed expressions of these important characters from before and now, he was able to understand just how incredible his own son was.
No, being incredible wasn’t enough to describe it. His son perhaps was enough to cause a sensation throughout the entirety of Bo City!
This was very good! Selling off his only family property to let him enter Tian Lan Magic High was not in vain! If he had hesitated even a little, he could’ve killed off an incredible Magician. _Look at all these important characters of Bo City, look at the expressions on their faces, look at them when they’re fighting! Heavens, I, Mo Jiaxing, who do not have any morals or ability, is capable of conceiving such an incredible son!_
Mo Jiaxing wiped at his tears of joy as he stood up.
A busy life and a petty salary, along with a poor environment, had pressured his back that had always been crooked. Normally, he would drive for these rich, powerful people and nod his head and bow, which was no different from kneeling… He now understood why his own son had told him to stand up. It was because from now on, the two of them would no longer have to grovel before anyone!
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Translator: Tofu
Editor: RED
*[Long Taos]: side characters in Chinese operas who perform acrobatics and fight scenes
*[12.47 to 13.07]: don't ask me about the tree sap
Chapter 86 - Fight Between the Powers
“Brother, Yu Ang is still lying there!” Mu He called out to remind Mu Zhuoyun.
Mu Zhuoyun’s face immediately sank.
Shit, he had almost forgotten that today was the Coming-of-Age Ceremony for his son Yu Ang. His majestic and formal Coming-of-age Ceremony had turned into a day for this brat Mo Fan to cause a sensation in Bo City!
What was even more regretful was that they had lost this Magic Duel. This meant that Mu Zhuoyun would have to apologize to the father and son in the front of his distinguished guests!
Thinking about this point, Mu Zhuoyun felt something in his c.h.e.s.t fiercely rumbling, and his blood pressure rose tremendously.
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In the arena, Mo Fan didn’t even feel like looking at Yu Ang, who had turned into something like a dead dog after being bombarded by Lightning Strike.
_Background, you want to talk to me about background? I’ll use lightning to shock you into a dog that acts rich!_
As he turned away, Mo Fan began walking toward the stands.
The result couldn’t be more obvious, he had won.
Despite the shock that had caused everyone’s flesh to feel numb, Mo Fan was more concerned about that old scoundrel Mu Zhuoyun’s current expression.
As expected, the old scoundrel looked as though he wanted to spit blood, but was unable to do so.
“My dad has already given you his gift, old guy, why don’t you decide for yourself what to do,” Mo Fan coldly grunted as he walked in front of Mu Zhuoyun.
_Waiting for today! I have also been wanting for many years! Today, when people who have status from Bo City are here, I will make you, Mu Zhuoyun, experience how to lower your voice while you deal with that anger!_
Mu Zhuoyun’s old face began to twitch severely.
In reality, Mu Zhuoyun actually thought highly of Mo Fan. He was afraid that the kid would cause a reversal of fortune, and so he had specially prepared that Magic Armor for Yu Ang. However, Mu Zhuoyun did not even dream that Mo Fan had an innate Dual Element, and that he even had Lightning Strike cultivated to the third level!
This entire grandiose Coming-of-age Ceremony had thoroughly had become this kid’s ceremony for shocking the world. It was like making a wedding dress for someone else’s apprentice. This kind of feeling was like wearing a green hat, causing him to seethe with anger.
“That… Don’t worry, don’t worry. Master Mu Zhuoyun has always been looking after us, Mo Fan, just let this matter go.” Mo Jiaxing was after all a good and honest person. From how he saw it, Mu Zhuoyun kneeling down and apologizing was no different than having him killed. In any case, he was still an important character.
“Yeah, just forget about this matter. Tonight has caused all of us to expand our horizons,” Mu He hurriedly jumped in, his attitude was completely different from before. It was simply like someone with a merchant’s friendliness, it carried some good intentions.
_Just forget it?_
_Shit, if this old scoundrel Mu Zhuoyun had the intention of just forgetting it, then he, Mo Fan, wouldn’t have brought out Lightning to shock them!_
“Hmph, what does a kowtow apology amount to. I, Mu Zhuoyun, will do what I have promised. If you agree to a bet, then you must be prepared to lose!” Mu Zhuoyun fiercely spat out these words.
As these words were said, Mu Zhuoyun really stood in front of Mo Jiaxing.
The spoken words was quite bright, yet, Mu Zhuoyun’s actions were somewhat stiff.
He really needed to do a kowtow apology to the father and son?
After doing this, he, Mu Zhuoyun, would really be unable to raise his head in front of the people of Bo City.
_Bastard, freaking scoundrels! How could such a heaven-defying talent like the Innate Dual Element possibly be in this little scoundrel, Mo Fan’s body? No wonder why he was so confident when he agreed to this duel bet back then, it turns out he actually had such a trump card in his hands..._
The old fox, Mu Zhuoyun was similarly calculating, but he was unable to anticipate his opponent’s Innate Dual Element.
Struggling, Mu Zhuoyun clenched his teeth as his knees slowly bent.
“Old brother Mu Zhuoyun, you must not! Sigh, we don’t even have any deep animosity, there’s no need to be like this. Besides, what kind of century is this, there’s no need for something like this! Even people in the past were able to laugh and forget the old grudges. We could even count to have known each other for a long time.” Mo Jiaxing hurriedly supported Mu Zhuoyun back up.
Mu Zhuoyun looked back at Mo Jiaxing in shock.
In his perspective, most people would be enjoying themselves greatly at this time. It was not just anyone in this world who could enjoy Mu Zhuoyun’s kowtow apology, let alone Mo Jiaxing, who had also given him one before.
“Mo Fan, it’s all right now,” Mo Jiaxing turned around and told Mo Fan.
Mo Fan shrugged his shoulders. Even his father had spoken up, what else could he do?
Either way, Mu Zhuoyun did kneel just now, and it could be said that he also did kowtow. The grudges of many years could be said to have been drained out with the impetuous Lightning Strike.
“Well said, even people in the past were able to laugh and forget old grudges. Today should be a day worthy of celebration! Our Bo City has given birth to a shocking genius with Innate Dual Elements! Not too long ago, we thought that Mu Ningxue’s Ice-affinity Spirit would make the name of our Bo City famous. Who would’ve thought that Mo Fan’s Innate Dual Element is even more shocking! The heavens really are watching over our Bo City!” the prestigious Principal Zhu let out with a sigh.
Among the southern cities, Bo City couldn’t be counted as being particularly excellent, nor did it have many excellent Magicians appearing. Thus, it had been silent in the south for a long time.
However, Mu Ningxue’s Ice-affinity Spirit, as well as Mo Fan’s Innate Dual Element, could definitely cause a great sensation. It would allow Bo City to become the most-watched city in the south!
This matter excited people just thinking about it!
“Mo Fan, let’s just put it like this. As long as you join our Army, then you will definitely be able to become the chief of a city army in the future! Let’s not even talk about the large amount of cultivation resources, someday you will definitely be able to find success in this career!” Zhankong was first to jump out and make promises with a sincerity he never had before.
“Zhankong, that should be enough. Being able to choose which faction is an individual's freedom. What is the meaning behind your forceful recruiting?” Yang Zuohe protested unhappily.
“Shit, how am I forcefully recruiting him. Mo Fan and I address each other as brothers. He is my sworn little brother!” Zhankong widened his eyes.
The two instructors, Luo Yuanbo and Pan Lijun, to the sides, began sweating.
_Boss Zhankong, when did Mo Fan become your sworn little brother?_
“Head Instructor, just what are you babbling about?” Mo Fan was speechless.
“Oh? You’re not content with that? How about you’re the older brother? You being my sworn older brother is also alright. Either way, join our Army and you’re guaranteed a high position and great wealth,” Zhankong immediately proclaimed.
Luo Yunbo and Pan Lijun had already begun sweating waterfalls.
_Shit, you, the grand Chief of Bo City’s Army, are recognizing an eighteen-year old kid as your sworn older brother, that’ll make all the army squads in Bo City collapse. Can’t you have some moral principles, Boss Zhankong?_
The two instructors really wanted to drag their Boss Zhankong away immediately, this was far too shameless!
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Translator: Tofu
Editor: RED
*[Long Taos]: side characters in Chinese operas who perform acrobatics and fight scenes
*[12.47 to 13.07]: don't ask me about the tree sap
Chapter 87 - Amaze the World with a Single Feat
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At this moment, the fat yet agile Feishi was fixated on Mo Fan. After hesitating for a while, he finally opened his mouth and whispered to his teammates next to him, “Don’t you guys think that this guy looked like a certain person when he cast Lightning Strike?”
“You also think so?!” Xu Dahuang immediately widened his eyes.
On the side, Xiaoke was biting into an apple while she continually nodded in agreement.
Li Wenjie had a strange smile as he glanced at Guo Caitang.
It was very obvious that Guo Caitang had also sensed something. Her beautiful face was filled with an unwillingness to accept reality.
“Fan Mo, Mo Fan; shit, it’s him!!” Xu Dahuang yelled out as he suddenly came to his senses.
The entire Hunter Squad came to the same realization. The expressions on their faces couldn’t be described with mere words.
They always knew Fan Mo was young, but they definitely hadn’t imagined that he was a third-year high school student who hadn’t even graduated yet!
The most important thing was, not only did this guy have the Lightning element, he also possessed a ferocious Fire element! The power behind his Fire element was actually not inferior to their Captain, Xu Dahuang!
Guo Caitang was probably the person who felt most the complex about this revelation. In fact, after interacting with him for the past year, she had developed a good opinion of their mysterious Lightning element user, Fan Mo.
Everyone knew that a Lightning Mage had infinite prospects, and most Lightning Mages chose to head into an easy job with a high income and high position. The young and promising Fan Mo had instead been part of their Hunter Squad, and not only did he excel among his peers, he was also very calm most of the time. Additionally, he had once single-handedly saved her life, and another time he had used his Lightning Strike to save the entire Squad. Thus, having a good opinion of him was a certainty.
In the end, Fan Mo and Mo Fan, the two had suddenly turned into one. Combining a person who you have a good opinion of with one whom you loathe and disdain, that was… That truly made her speechless!
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“Everyone, I have something to say.” Principal Zhu spoke out once more.
Principal Zhu had a good moral bearing and reputation, so naturally everyone paused to listen to him.
“An Innate Dual Element is an astonishing talent, and the Magic High Exams are coming soon. Our school plans on using this extremely rare opportunity to properly pull off a big move and make the people from other places see the might of our Bo City. Thus, I hope everyone will not leak the matters that happened today. Wait until the national Magic High Exams have started, we will give our incredible Magician of Bo City, Mo Fan, an opportunity to cause a sensation across the country, how about it?” Principal Zhu’s voice echoed in everyone’s ears.
