Versatile Mage: I Awakened Nine Stars

Chapter 273 July
After Xu Shen left the quiet room, Han Ji breathed a sigh of relief.

"What are you doing, kid? Why are you making such a big noise?"

Fortunately, he had a sudden inspiration and used the excuse of "creating auspicious signs to attract population" to fool the people sent by the higher-ups to investigate. Otherwise, it is unknown how the follow-up would develop.

Xu Shen felt a little guilty, and he knew that he seemed to have caused trouble for Han Ji.

However, this matter is difficult to explain.

Even if he tells the truth, people may not believe him.

Who could make such a big fuss just by hatching a contracted beast?

Seeing that he didn't want to talk, Han Ji didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he mentioned the dispute between the schools and asked him if he wanted to participate.

"Can I also participate in the school competition?"

Xu Shen was a little surprised.

The demons in this world are eyeing the world covetously, which has suppressed the civil war among humans to a certain extent.

But this does not mean that there is no competition between countries.

Except for war-torn places like Canaan that were born out of irreconcilable conflicts, most countries do not want to consume each other and allow demons to grow stronger, but there are real contradictions in resource allocation.

As a result, all countries have unanimously targeted young mages, the group with the greatest potential.

In a sense, the group of young mages represents the future of a country.

Thus, low-intensity and non-harmful competitions such as the competition between academic institutions came into being.

It is not only a grand stage for outstanding young mages from various countries to showcase themselves, but also an arena for countries to show off their muscles and allocate resources.

Its high standards and significance are self-evident.

Logically speaking, only the most outstanding young wizards from various countries can participate in such an important competition.

But the competition has already changed since its inception.

Due to the covert interference and mutual constraints of various major forces, those who are actually selected are all children of aristocratic families with terrifyingly powerful backgrounds.

Nowadays, most mages who have a little bit of dream go to participate in the Hunter Competition, which is slightly less influential than the National Government Competition.

Xu Shen was no exception. From the beginning to the end, he had never thought that a grassroots like him would be qualified to participate in the competition among world universities.

"Yes, with my ability, it is not difficult to put you into the national team."

Han Ji smiled, full of confidence.

“Is this considered a backdoor?”

Xu Shen looked a little strange.

"It's just putting an outstanding young man in a place where he should shine and give warmth."

Why don’t you be a leader? It makes people feel comfortable to hear this.

such a pity.

Xu Shen shook his head regretfully and said, "I have already signed up for the Hunter Competition."

Han Ji was startled: "You are quite fast."

He paused and continued, "However, although the time of this Hunter Competition overlaps slightly with the National Government dispute, generally speaking, there is still a chance to stagger them. Are you interested in playing the role of the Guardian for a few times?"

"Looking at your attitude, it seems that you are determined to drag me into the national government competition?"

Han Ji laughed and scolded: "How many people beg for this opportunity, but you are still trying to hold it back."

"Not really. The main reason is that I have indeed signed up for the Hunter Contest. But then again, what's the matter with the Hall Keeper?"

"You don't even know this?"

"Should I know?"

Xu Shen shrugged. He had never expected to participate in such an event, so he naturally would not deliberately try to understand the details.

Han Ji explained: "During the National Government Competition, in addition to the contestants, each country will set up a national pavilion team. The highlight of the contestants' training in various countries is to challenge the national pavilion team. In a sense, the pavilion defenders represent the face of the country, and their strength is not necessarily weaker than the official team members."

"Okay, if the schedule doesn't conflict, we can go and have some fun."

Xu Shen is now in a very peaceful state of mind.

The young generation, he is not bragging, except for a few who are hanging on the wall, is basically invincible and you can do whatever you want.

"Okay, it's a deal then. I'll take care of the affairs of the National Pavilion, and there will definitely be a spot for you."

"Oh, right," Xu Shen thought for a moment and said, "Do you want me to recommend a few more people to you and bring them in?" Han Ji's face darkened: "Do you think the National Pavilion Team is a WeChat group and you can just bring people in casually?"

"They are quite capable. I don't think they are weaker than the government members you carefully selected."

Han Ji shook his head and sighed, "Shenzhou has been blessed with outstanding people since ancient times, and there are many talented young people who are not inferior to the national team. Do you think we don't know?"

"Uh……"

Xu Shen was stunned. He almost forgot that the National Government Competition was a game for the Celestial Dragons.

Suddenly, he lost interest.

Han Ji was an experienced man, so he could naturally see the hidden resentment in Xu Shen.

However, even he was helpless about this matter and could only sigh.

……

mid-December.

Xu Shen, Mo Fan and others met at the Qingtian Hunting House in Magic City.

Just like in his previous life, Mo Fan safely obtained the newborn Holy Spirit of Fire Element - Yan Ji at the northern corner of Zhuoyuan near Dunhuang.

It was a girl who was about the same age as Chenxi and looked like a 4 or 5-year-old human child.

The little guy was so innocent and adorable that he melted the heart of the old ruffian Mo Fan, and he smiled so hard that his mouth stretched to his ears.

All he talks about all day is going out to fight monsters to earn money for his daughter's milk powder.

Xu Shen thought about it and realized that the team had never been properly integrated since its establishment, so he agreed to his suggestion of going out for training.

"So the question is, where to go?"

Tong Zhouzheng took out a map, circled a few orange-marked areas and said, "These places have been explored by experienced hunters. They are not very dangerous and are the most suitable places for us to train."

The orange area means that the strongest person here is only a commander-level demon.

Xu Shen frowned slightly.

There is a little pressure on their team, but not enough.

"Lingling, what do you think?"

Lingling curled her lips, a little disdainful: "Children are playing house."

Then, she jumped onto a chair and drew a circle on the map: "Let's go here."

"Dongting?!"

Xu Shen was surprised.

That place has been quite chaotic lately.

Teng Snake and Dragon King died one after another, and the new order has not yet been formed.

At this time, the demons in Dongting Lake were rampant, and their hostility and ferocity were much higher than usual. Many self-proclaimed experienced hunters went there, but only a few of them returned safely.

Lingling is a little crazy.

"According to reliable information, the Hunter Competition Qualifiers at the end of this year will be held in Dongting Lake. As long as we can survive in the Dongting Lake Tribe for one month, we will be considered qualified. Although we don't have to participate in the qualifiers, it's still good to go and feel the atmosphere of the competition."

"It's worthy of being called a hunter competition, it's really a real game," Xu Shen said with emotion, "If it were a battle between the state and the government, they would definitely not dare to let these young masters run wild like this."

"How dare you feel the atmosphere of the competition?" Tong Zhouzheng complained. "Dongting Lake is the scene of fierce fighting among demons at this time. The danger is much higher than when the qualifiers started. Are you going there to feel the atmosphere of the competition, or are you just looking for some excitement because your life is too comfortable? I can't tell."

"The more fiercely the demons fight, the more opportunities there are for us to reap the benefits. Fortune and wealth are sought in danger. I think we can take a gamble!"

Mo Fan's analysis was very logical, but he was immediately interrupted by Lao Tong's words: "The old hunters who died in Dongting Lake in the past few months also thought so."

After he finished talking to Mo Fan, he questioned Lingling: "Besides, it's only mid-July, how can you tell what the qualifiers are like?"

"I'm not surprised at all that Lingling knows the inside story," Tang Yue said with a smile, "Just repeat after me..."

She spoke each word with emphasis: "My father, the Hunting King."

Lingling had no expression on her face.

We can’t get over this dark history, right?

After all, it was the first prize winner in the essay competition.

(End of this chapter)