Versatile Mage c1-2021, page 69
Just as he spoke, Tangyue slowly went from feeling dry and thirsty to having inexplicably flushed red cheeks.
Her blood circulation speed increased, the frequency of her heartbeat has also spiked. The most important thing was that she felt like there’s something gently biting on her skin, making it hard to concentrate.
Her breathing slowly became heavier, as if she want to gasp out the thirst from her throat. Her whole body felt weak, unable to muster the strength to stand. While at same time, she felt herself immediately becoming a greedy cat that was unable to control itself from jumping into a certain c.h.e.s.t...
“Shameless, shameless!!!” Tangyue finally realized what the substances were in the poisoned food. She trembled with embarrassment and humiliation all over.
“The Magic Trials wanted to learn the source of the Violent Spring from me, thus sending such a beautiful lady judicator like yourself to subdue me. Don’t they know that apart from a magician, I’m also a remarkable apothecary?? I have various methods to deal with women. Oh, didn’t I mention earlier that there’d be two more added convictions toward me, one for killing a judicator, another …. Tsk tsk , we’re all a.d.u.l.ts here, I know you’ll understand what it means.”
During the whole progress of trailing Chao He, Tang Yue was very careful. She couldn’t figure out how this shameless convict knew she was trailing him.
Moreover, Tang Yue had been vigilant. She already knew that the psycho was an apothecary, so she had been very wary of things, including nourishment...
Unfortunately, she had been continuously taking precautions against things that were harmful to her, never realizing that Chao He would not poison her at all. Instead he chose to use those things that stimulate your body. No wonder when Mo Fan pressed against her under the shadows of the tree earlier, Mo Fan suddenly emanated an unspeakable attraction. It turned out to be she was under the effect of the stimulants, making her amorous.
Bastard, this damn wretch, why does the world have such a despicable human being!!
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Deep inside the woods, Mo Fan had seen the mishap. He was also taken by surprise. He was also an a.d.u.l.t, but how did he not figure it out?
At this moment, Mo Fan still couldn’t make up his mind whether to make a move or wait a bit longer for an opening.
Mo Fan certainly wouldn’t watch his beloved Mrs. Tangyue be murdered in cold blood. The problem was, could he even fight against this psycho?
“You swine! I’ll burn you to ashes!!”
While Mo Fan was still struggling to make up his mind, he heard Tangyue roar.
In an instant, a tremendous wave of flames started to spread in all directions with Tangyue as the center. Where Mrs. Tangyue stood, her long hair was even blowing without restraint, like an noble and beautiful phoenix releasing its anger.
“Phoenix Flame!”
Tangyue stood there proudly and gracefully in the raging inferno. Her eyes revealed an amazing scarlet red color. There was a hint of killing aura displayed on her beautiful face.
“Fiery Fist!”
The flames rose to another level!
“Jiu Gong!”
The last was said respectfully. Mo Fan was fairly familiar with Tang Yue’s starting position at releasing Intermediate Fire Elemental Magic, but it also felt different!
First, the flame which Tangyue controlled was not the common red flame that was regularly seen. She named her flame the “Phoenix Flame”, as it presented an overbearing scarlet red color, as if she had noble blood in her!
Second, her Fiery Fist was not the level one Fiery Fist, Exploding Heavens. It had reached the third level, Nine Palaces!
Now that Mo Fan had seen her Phoenix Flame, he had no idea how strong it was compared to common flames.
For the Nine Palaces, when Tangyue agglomerated all the the surrounding waves of flames into her left hand, she threw them ferociously at the ground. It was then that Mo Fan finally experienced what the Fierce Fist Nine Palaces was. Mo Fan was struck dumb at the shocking sight!!
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Translator: Shiden
Editor: RED
Chapter 132 - You f****ng dog!
No matter what, the small reservoir was still hundred meters in circ.u.mference. This hallowed, dried-up ground looked like it had been rammed by countless things as numerous cracks on the ground frantically spurted superheated earth into the air!
The cracks on the ground were like a vermillion-colored whale jumping into the air, charging out of the sea, surging forward.
Following that, eight other majestic molten cracks exploded, it was like the surface of the ground was being released from its shackles.
The waves of fire were spreading into the surroundings. Additionally, the collision of the forces combined into an increasingly ferocious destructive wave of fire as it rolled over.
The spirit of the flames were rampaging around the colossal pillars of the ground cracks. It was like a ferocious beast as it b.a.r.e fangs and brandished its claws. Its wrath was unfathomable!
A Violent Fist spurted forth from nine ground cracks!
Each of the ground cracks that bubbled forth was reflecting the others. It became a raging flame that was wreaking havoc wantonly in the hundred meter-wide area, setting everything on fire.
The four Intermediate Magicians from the Dongfang Family had used an intermediate magic that could be considered somewhat powerful. However, compared to this Queen of Flames at this moment, they would be considered relatively weak. Although the two magicks were the same spells, they felt like they were of different realms!
This was Mo Fan’s first time seeing Mrs. Tangyue’s true strength, he was unable to comprehend it.
_This Chao He will definitely be burned into ashes._
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The colossal energy of the Violent Fist exploded over this part of the mountain range. Not too long ago, this area was a small water reservoir, but after the Phoenix Flames Violent Fist Nine Palaces, there were no longer any words that could be used to describe it.
When the grandiose flame energy had finally settled, Mo Fan stared at Chao He’s location, wondering if that guy had completely fallen.
However, Mo Fan was shocked once more.
Chao He was still there, his entire being looked like he was covered in a layer of rock armor.
The rock armor had already been scorched black, it even began to peel off bit by bit.
After the armor peeled off, it revealed Chao He’s wounded body. He coughed a few times beneath the smoke, his eyes immediately revealing a killing anger!
“You have actually destroyed my treasured Armor Equipment. It seems like you will have to use your plump body to let me vent out the anger of several years, only after that will I allow you to die!” Chao He’s entire body trembled as he shook the destroyed armor off his body.
The wounded Chao He no longer had that morbid grace. His entire being was more like a wild animal, cruel and savage.
His eyes were fixated on Tangyue, who began to heavily gasp for breath. It was like his gaze had torn Tangyue’s body into pieces.
“Shit!!” Seeing Chao He not suffering a mortal wound, Tangyue grew increasingly alert.
The truth is, when it came to fighting one-on-one, the Tangyue who possessed the Sparrow Flames was a league above Chao He in terms of combat. Otherwise, the higher-ups wouldn’t have let her pursue Chao He by herself.
However, this guy Chao He was incredibly sinister. The drugs he had dosed her with weren’t life-threatening. However, they did severely affect Tangyue’s control over her stars. Her d.e.s.i.r.es were simply so strong that they nearly made her lose all her reasoning.
Just how many of those slow-acting drugs did she eat for her to become like this?
If it was only the effects of the drugs, then Tangyue would still be able to do something. Unfortunately, she was currently feeling traces of cold coming from her surroundings. It was precisely his Curse Elemental Magic. This gods-forsaken Chao He had even included her in the magic!
Tangyue was preparing herself for the worst-case scenario, which was falling into the hands of the criminal. She’d have to destroy her body so she could avoid the insults.
However, she still carried a slight hope.
That hope was Mo Fan, who she had called over as a back-up plan.
Tangyue called Mo Fan over because she was afraid there’d be some kind of accident. Furthermore, Chao He had also cultivated the Fire Element. Thus, fighting against him by herself would not be an easy job.
“Nnngg~!” Tangyue couldn’t help but let out a m.o.a.n. She felt her body growing increasingly weaker, she had no choice but to lean onto the rock next to her as her breathing became more intense.
The black, incorporeal spider web binding, and the effects of the drug made her want to strip off all of her clothes, the heat made her go nearly crazy.
Chao He’s violent gaze was fixated on Tangyue’s curvy, delicate physique. Seeing her weak, yet repressed appearance made his previous irritable mood from before slowly settle down. It was like he was watching a sheep that was waiting to get slaughtered...
“Fiery Fist, Exploding Heavens!”
As Chao He just relaxed his vigilance, a colossal fist of flames suddenly charged forth from within the forest.
The trees were abruptly turned into ashes beneath the sweep of the colossal fist, the flames was surging as it became incredibly savage!
The colossal Fiery Fist’s objective was precisely Chao He. Chao He’s face displayed a shock of horror, he never thought that there’d be another Intermediate Mage hiding inside the forest as he was taking his sip of victory.
_Boooooom!_
The Fiery Fist exploded on the location of Chao He, once again becoming the center of a colossal explosion of flames.
Mo Fan was staying back as he looked at the chaotic flames. He thought Chao He had been blown into dregs.
However, the cautious Mo Fan would not easily walk out of the forest. If there was yet another trap there, then he and Mrs. Tangyue would definitely perish together.
“Still not dead!” As Mo Fan saw Chao He standing there, his face also turned serious.
Even this kind of sneak attack did not succeed, just how many cards does that guy have in his sleeves?
Mo Fan’s current mood could only be described with three words: _You f***ing dog!_
On the other side, Chao He’s surroundings revealed a half arc shield made of water.
Behind the water shield, Chao He’s face had turned incredibly distorted.
Even though he was able to open the Abundant Water Shield to protect him, he still felt the shock of the Fiery Fist, his viscerae and bowels were in incredible pain!
“Kid, if you want to act like a hero and save the beauty, then you need to know if you are capable!” With blood flowing down his mouth, Chao He’s gaze was viciously staring at Mo Fan. He looked as though he was going to eat him. “We’re both Fire elementals, do you really think you can hurt me? You are merely someone who has just treaded upon the Intermediate level, and you have yet to awaken a second Element, do you really think you can fight against me?”
Magicians with a higher cultivation could easily determine the cultivation of another Magician through the use of perception and intent. Initially, Chao He thought there was yet another judge from the Magic Trials appearing. However, after observing carefully, he realized it was merely a guy who had just entered the Intermediate level. His strength hadn’t even reached the level of the four people from Dongfang Family.
He hadn’t even Awakened his second element, this made Chao He feel at ease!
It was obvious that this kid was together with Tangyue. It seemed like he was still able to contend, and still had a high chance to seize victory!
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Translator: Tofu
Editor: RED
Chapter 133 - Intermediate Lightning!
“I will stand here as I kill you.” Mo Fan did not take a step from his location, he was just standing a safe distance away.
“You can try. However, with your pitiful mana as someone who has just entered the Intermediate level, even if you were to use all of your Fiery Fists, you still won’t be able to destroy my Abundant Water Shield. Look at that woman, she has already been trapped by my Sinister Spider Trap. After a while, she will be just like the few people before her, her life completely absorbed!”
Mo Fan glanced at Mrs. Tangyue. At that moment, her whole body did indeed look like there was an indiscernible black silk around her. The dark threads wrapped around her body looked like they were beginning to penetrate into her flesh. It was clear that her current condition was similar to that of the four from the Dongfang Family.
This Chao He had prepared for Tangyue since the beginning, and they didn’t even know just when she had fallen into the curse trap, it was simply too strange.
“You want to use my beautiful teacher’s life to threaten me? The truth is, I am indeed a person who is greedy for life, I won’t make meaningless sacrifices. Therefore, even if you kill her, I won’t just stand there and get myself taken by you… How about this, I’ll stop trying to destroy your Abundant Water Shield, and you’ll release the curse on her. The Fire Soul Seed belongs to you, and the corpses of the four Dongfangs will belong to me?” Mo Fan bargained from afar.
Chao He was clearly shocked for a moment.
He could say that, but did his heart truly think that way?
To tell the truth, it was hard to say how many more Fiery Fists the Abundant Water Shield could block. Even if it was able to block all of them, his own viscera would most likely shatter.
The loss of an incredibly attractive and rare beauty from the Magic Trials was indeed a pity. However, being able to harvest the Fire Soul Seed was the objective. Thus, Chao He was definitely willing to make this deal.
However, seeing how someone else had proposed this idea, it just seemed so suspicious. It seemed like the other party was not a good person either, or else, how could he be on the same wavelength as Chao He himself?
“You won’t just attain the remnants of the four Dongfang members…” Chao He l.e.w.dly smiled as he glanced toward the lady judge from the Magic Trials, whose face had already turned red.
“That’s a deal, then, let’s have a good cooperation.”
“Don’t be too hasty. I’m currently in control of the curse, I won’t let the curse directly harm her life. Within this period of time, I will refine the Rose Flames, and after I have finished the refinement, I will let you take her away,” Chao He said.
“How do I know whether you’ll kill her once you’ve finished refining?” Mo Fan rebutted instantly.
“The curse needs a period of time before it takes a life, you can confirm that point with her. Naturally, if you are use Fiery Fist to destroy my Abundant Water Shield within this time, I guarantee that she will die immediately. Don’t worry, when it comes to a transaction of benefits, I always negotiate in good faith.”
The twisting power of the curse did indeed take a period of time. Currently, Chao He only wanted to take the Rose Flames and walk away. That way, he could avoid the kid and his beautiful teacher’s suicidal attempt to kill him. They still might be able to kill him if that happened.
Furthermore, if he was to delay even longer, then there would be other people coming here. If that happened, it would be even more inconvenient for him. Especially if a Light Element or a Spirit Element Magician came along, then his Curse Traps would be completely useless in front of them.
“A freak that kills people can still be honest? This makes me, a youth who follows the ideology of Magic, a bit embarrassed.”
Mo Fan confirmed with Tangyue the time it would take for the curse to take her life, and then confirmed that Chao He had no other trump cards other than the Abundant Water Shield!
“What did you say?”
“Nothing, it’s just, who said I could only use the Fire Element?” From the forest, Mo Fan’s voice suddenly became incredibly dignified.
At the same moment, a beautiful purple Lightning Star Path could be seen interlinking beneath Mo Fan’s feet. It thirsted to break through all restrictions. Its yearning was turned into the energy that was called forth upon his palm, making all organisms in front of it tremble!
Although the speed of using the Lightning Star Atlas Book was not very quick, Mo Fan had gotten enough time by ‘making friends’ with Chao He.
Chao He was able to use his senses to discover that Mo Fan was a guy who had just entered the Intermediate level. Furthermore, he even knew that Mo Fan hadn’t completed his second Awakening yet. However, Chao He could never have imagined that Mo Fan had Awakened dual Elements during his first Awakening!
When the incomparably violent sound of thunder tore through the forest, Chao He’s face was immediately filled with shock and horror.
The Abundant Water Shield was very effective in terms of blocking Fire Magic. However, when it was facing Lightning, it would be just like a decoration. After all, Water directly conducted Lightning!
Chao He didn’t even have time to run when the Lightning Star Atlas emerged. Furthermore, he didn’t have enough time to make the curse twist around Tangyue’s life, the time he had at hand was too short!
If it was some other Element, Chao He would have been able to contend against it. However, against the Lightning element, he was simply too unfortunate, the roles of he and Mo Fan had been reversed. His Abundant Water Shield, that had defended against Fire so marvelously, was now useless, and the condition of his body was poor. How could he possibly imagine that he’d encounter an Innate Dual Element!?
Lightning was the strongest of all the Classical Elements!
