It's one thing if you don't have any strength, but you also lack insight.
Based on Lin Chen and Mu Ningxue's talent alone, even if Mu Tingying were killed now, the National Government wouldn't say much, and might even approve of their actions.
As the saying goes, a strong person cannot be humiliated!
Seeing Ai Jiangtu's firm attitude, Mu Tingying was first stunned, then thought of something, and her face turned pale.
She rushed to Mu Ningxue, saying unwillingly, "I'm sorry!"
Mu Tingying, seemingly bowing her head, had eyes full of tears, and as soon as she finished speaking, she turned and left without looking back!
Ai Jiangtu, seeing this, breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if he had done a good deed and saved Mu Tingying's life. He said with a chuckle, "Alright, all the unpleasant things are over. With Lin Chen and Mu Ningxue, these two Super Mages, joining us for this National Government Competition, we are sure to win the championship!"
Lin Chen nodded slightly and said, "I'm a very easygoing person. I never proactively cause trouble, but I'm never afraid of it either!"
Hearing this, everyone also breathed a sigh of relief. The previous tense atmosphere had been somewhat oppressive.
Although Lin Chen was a bit overbearing, what he said was true. All this time, neither Lin Chen nor Mu Ningxue ever proactively caused trouble. On the contrary, with their help, the National Government Team members felt much less pressure.
If Lin Chen hadn't intervened this time, relying solely on these National Government Team members to face two Commander-level sea monsters would have certainly led to a bitter struggle.
And from Lin Chen's repeated interventions to protect his woman, it was clear that he was a person who valued loyalty and righteousness.
Now they also understood why Jiang Shaoxu would be willing to share a man with other women.
In their opinion, Lin Chen had almost no flaws except for being a playboy.
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Near the high embankment in East Sea City, a towering cylindrical building stood out, appearing particularly striking. Even several blocks away, one could still feel enveloped by the grandeur of this stone edifice.
The National Government Team arrived here and, following the directions, found the person assigned to receive them.
The greeter was a manager from the Magic Association. He led everyone to a 400-square-meter suite with more than a dozen rooms for them to choose from.
The injured went to rest first, while the others gathered in the main hall, which was in the center of the suite.
This sharp-chinned man, who looked to be just over thirty, had particularly shifty eyes. His gaze would often wander, intentionally or unintentionally, over the girls in the team, seemingly having a special fondness for long legs, with his eyes often drifting downwards, which made him look even more like a perverted rat.
This person was unremarkable in appearance, but judging by the badge pinned to his chest, he should hold a rather high position within the Magic Association.
"This room is not free. If you don't have money, you can pay with monster cores. Anyway, not many Mages who come to East Coast City don't make a fortune risking their lives. But you guys are unlucky, you just arrived here and ran into sea monsters... Oh, oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Lai Hengbao, and I am responsible for receiving and vetting Chinese Hunters in East Coast City!" The man's gaze darted to Nan Jue.
Nan Jue had the longest legs, so his eyes barely left her legs!
"Wait a minute, wait a minute, we are..." Jiang Yu noticed the man's abnormal attitude and quickly tried to explain.
"You are Jiang Yu?" Lai Hengbao asked, holding a document.
Jiang Yu nodded.
"Are you Nan Jue?" This time, Lai Hengbao looked at Nan Jue with a righteous gaze.
"Yes!"
"Then that's right. Oh, don't tell me you are some top-notch Hunter team from the National Government, some excellent Mage combination, what honors you've won, or what monsters you've killed. I basically receive all the Chinese Mages who come to East Sea City. If you want to become a district team in East Sea Fortress City, just honestly follow what I'm about to say. Otherwise, the Magic Association on the Little Japan side will have a much stricter review, and don't end up being disliked for being too weak and sent back!" Lai Hengbao said impatiently.
"District team?" Everyone exchanged glances upon hearing this, not knowing what to say for a moment.
What were the instructors doing? Didn't they say they were coming to East Coast City for training? Why did they send someone who didn't even know their specific identity to greet them?
"Could it be that you are here for tourism? Don't joke with me. I'm pressed for time, and I won't say things twice... East Coast City Fortress City is divided into thirty-two districts. Each district has about thirty narrow lanes, six wide roads, and one main street. Each of the thirty-two districts has a supervisor, and each month, the supervisor receives guardian funds issued by the Little Japan government and the World Magic Association. This fund can be taken by the district supervisor for their own income, used to cultivate their own Mage forces, or to hire Hunters and mercenary Mages. As long as the district can eliminate sea monsters in time during high tide, the remaining money belongs to the district supervisor!" Lai Hengbao said.
"As for me, I'm responsible for providing Mage teams to district supervisors who need to hire people, mainly targeting our Chinese people... Didn't your intermediaries in the National Government tell you all this?"
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After clarifying all the circumstances, Lai Hengbao left, specifically reminding everyone that there would be a major high tide the day after tomorrow, and to put on their combat suits and prepare for battle.
"The Little Japan people really know how to play. They built this large East Coast City battlefield, acting as the sea lords themselves, and then contracted out various districts to more trustworthy individuals, letting them manage independently. The Little Japan Federal Council collects rent and cheaply acquires all the abundant 'sea products,' while the guards and Magic Association retreat directly behind the scenes. Those who die are the Mages who want to make a fortune from war, selling their lives to kill monsters, while money and resources continuously flow into their pockets!" Zhao Manyan was most sensitive to such power plays and business tactics, and immediately sneered.
Hearing Zhao Manyan's words, the others also nodded heavily.
Killing monsters and charging into battle basically became the responsibility of those individual Mages, and to get more money, other Mages would probably fight even harder. The Little Japan Federal Council would just maintain order and set rules, then hide behind the high embankment and count money.
After everything was sorted out, everyone returned to their rooms. Mochizuki Chizuru proactively moved into the room next to Lin Chen's. Her main purpose in coming to Tokyo this time was to confirm whether Lin Chen had been tempted by that bead. Now it seemed everything was normal, and Lin Chen was very clear-headed.
Secondly, Mochizuki Chizuru also wanted to fulfill the agreement, as it concerned the Wangyue Family's reputation, and she was not someone who would break her word.
However, Lin Chen had too many protectors around him, and Mochizuki Chizuru always felt unwelcome!
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