Chapter 78 Ancient Capital
Luo Song glared at Mo Fan, feeling resentful.

He originally thought that he could easily defeat Mo Fan and step on him to enter the Mingzhu Academy, but he didn't expect that he was stepped on by Mo Fan instead. Although he also entered the Mingzhu Academy, he was as pitiful as a beggar who was reluctantly taken in by the Mingzhu Academy.

If those guys in the imperial capital knew about this, they would probably make fun of him behind his back.

Dean Xiao and other examiners ignored Luo Song's emotions. There were limited places for freshmen this year, and there was only one left, which was for Mo Fan.

Even though the quota was full, they still gave Luo Song the opportunity to enter the school as an exception, which was already a great tolerance for him.

You are in a bad mood now, and you still want them to comfort you? You are dreaming.

"When you arrive at the ancient capital, go find my student and he will tell you the details. The Land of the Dead is very dangerous, so be careful." Dean Xiao warned Xu Mu seriously.

"I understand." Xu Mu nodded.

After giving the instructions, Dean Xiao left with the other examiners.

The only ones left in the entire trial field were Xu Mu, Mo Fan, that dead pig Luo Song and his butler.

Luo Song glared at Mo Fan, and with the help of his butler, he barely left the trial field with his legs weakened.

Mo Fan walked up to Xu Mu and asked curiously, "President Xiao mentioned the ancient capital just now. Are you going to the ancient capital?"

"Yes, we'll set off tomorrow." Xu Mu replied.

“I’ve heard people mention the ancient capital before. It’s said to be the final resting place of the dead, filled with monsters made of skeletons and corpses. I’ll definitely go there to broaden my horizons if I get a chance.” Mo Fan’s eyes flashed with curiosity.

"Don't worry, there will be a chance."

After hearing this, Xu Mu looked deep in his eyes. He gently patted Mo Fan on the shoulder, said a meaningful word, and then turned and left.

Of course, he couldn't go alone to investigate such a dangerous matter as the Tomb of the Dead, so he would have to find some trustworthy helpers.

Xu Mu didn't know many people in Mingzhu Academy, and the only ones he could be said to have a good relationship with and were quite capable were Ding Yumian and Yu Qiuyue.

Yu Qiuyue was easy to deal with. This guy was short of money, especially money. He would definitely get a lot of treasures by investigating an unexcavated tomb of the dead. If he sold them, he would earn a lot of money. That guy would definitely agree to join.

The only thing Xu Mu was unsure about was Ding Yumian.

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Came to the back mountain of the main campus.

Ding Yumian wore a simple white waist shirt and a flawless white JK skirt, paired with a pair of classic black tights and small leather shoes. She sat elegantly on the stone bench of the ancient pavilion, flipping through a yellowed ancient book in her hands.

Her posture is calm and peaceful, as if blending into the quaint environment around her, or like a flowing painting, perfectly combining youth and classicism.

The midday sun shone through the treetops, dappling onto her fair face, adding a touch of mystery and charm to her.

Xu Mu swallowed his saliva and looked at Ding Yumian carefully. They had been practicing together for a year, and this was the first time he saw Ding Yumian dressed like this.

Usually, Ding Yumian always wears simple dresses, sportswear or casual clothes, and rarely tries the JK style.

But she's still pretty. Is this the charm of the school beauty?
"Teacher will be away for study recently, so you don't need to come here to practice."

Ding Yumian said softly. She did not look up at the person who came, but she could accurately sense that the person was Xu Mu.

Xu Mu showed a puzzled look and asked, "Does the dean also need to go out to study?" Then, he also found a stone bench and sat down, sitting side by side with Ding Yumian. "I'm not here to practice, but I need your help with something." Xu Mu said straight to the point.

After hearing Xu Mu's words, Ding Yumian raised her head slightly, and her charming eyes looked straight at him, as if she wanted to see through the secrets in his heart.

Just when Xu Mu was staring at and felt a little uneasy, Ding Yumian asked, "What can I do for you?"

"It's like this, I promised Dean Xiao before...but I'm not sure about the dangers of the Land of the Undead, and I'm in need of a few reliable teammates." Xu Mu spread his hands and said helplessly.

"So I came to you specially to ask if you would like to go to the ancient capital with me!"

Ding Yumian nodded slightly after listening to it, "I understand what you mean. When do we leave?"

"You agreed!" Xu Mu said in surprise: "Meet at the entrance of the school at nine o'clock tomorrow morning!"

Ding Yumian's joining makes his team more complete. Although the number of people is not too large, it is still an elite combination.

The four people each have their own responsibilities. Lingling serves as a think tank to provide strategic support, Xu Mu is responsible for the main output, and Yu Qiuyue is the auxiliary output.

While Ding Yumian serves as an auxiliary output, he is also like a time bomb that can release powerful mental attacks at any time.

Although mental magic such as Mind Soothing and Mind Wall has little effect on most undead.

However, the skill of Mind Shock, with the powerful mental strength of Ding Yumian, is enough to easily blow up the head of a general-level undead, and it also has a good effect on the commander-level.

With the strength of the four of them, they can fight even against the commander-level corpse ministers. Even if they cannot defeat them, they can more than escape.

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The plane tickets were purchased a day in advance, and they planned to arrive in the ancient capital in the afternoon.

The ancient capital of Xi'an is adjacent to the Land of the Dead, which is the resting place of emperors and generals of all dynasties. It is also a terrifying country filled with countless undead creatures.

The sky above the ancient capital was covered by a thick layer of dark clouds, and the sunlight was almost completely blocked, unable to penetrate the haze.

The sky was a dull gray tone, blending with the withered yellow and gray-brown colors common in autumn, creating a bleak and lifeless atmosphere.

"The atmosphere in the ancient capital is really weird." Yu Qiuyue swallowed and looked around at the locals who were used to it. A strange feeling welled up in her heart.

"After all, this place is close to the land of the dead, so a strange atmosphere is normal." Xu Mu shrugged.

Just as Yu Qiuyue said, the atmosphere of the ancient capital is extremely strange. This strangeness does not come from the strange behavior of the people around, but from the depressing and heavy atmosphere that permeates the entire city.

The breath of life and death is intertwined. If I have to describe it, it is as if one foot has stepped into the gates of hell.

This strange and heavy atmosphere will undoubtedly bring a deep sense of uneasiness and fear to travelers who set foot in this ancient capital for the first time.

"Let's go find Dean Xiao's student first." Lingling suggested.

The four of them did not stay in other urban areas for long, and headed straight towards the Clock Tower Magic Association.

The Bell Tower Magic Association is undoubtedly the core of Xi'an. It stands within the inner city wall and has stood firm through wind and rain.

(End of this chapter)