In the city, Earth Burrowing Rats might be relatively scarce.
However, in certain rural regions, their numbers were enormous. They were extremely difficult to eradicate completely and caused endless headaches.
The mission to eliminate Earth Burrowing Rats was not located in the Magic City.
It had been jointly issued by several towns under Bingyuan County in Caiyun Zhinan, and it was a long-term mission. Almost every day, teams of mages would head to the countryside to remove the infestation.
Exterminating Earth Burrowing Rats was easier than capturing live Capybara. At the same time, it could be used to train his Telekinesis ability.
This reminded Fang Yu of a game.
Whac-A-Mole!
Discover the Earth Burrowing Rat and kill it before it tunneled underground,wasn't that exactly like the Whac-A-Mole mini-game?
The reward for this mission was calculated based on the number of Earth Burrowing Rats eliminated. The payment was not high, nowhere near as much as capturing Capybara.
Fang Yu suspected the main reason was that their body structure resembled lumps of dirt. No one wanted to eat them, and they were far less tasty than Capybara, so the price was low…
However, he could win through sheer quantity.
Compared to water, fighting on land seemed more advantageous for him.
After deciding to accept the Earth Burrowing Rat extermination mission, Fang Yu, holding his identification documents, went to register.
But just as he was lining up, he felt that the person in front of him looked somewhat familiar.
The mage ahead of him seemed to sense something as well and subconsciously turned around, only to see Fang Yu smiling.
"What a coincidence."
The person was none other than Zhou You, a member of the Zhou family whom Fang Yu had completely crushed half a year ago during the competition for the Earth Holy Spring resource.
At this moment, once Zhou You recognized Fang Yu, his expression instantly darkened as he replied unhappily,
"What a coincidence indeed."
"You're here to take on a mission too?" Fang Yu asked.
Zhou You nodded.
Ever since losing that match, the more he thought about it, the worse he felt.
As a result, he resolved to work harder. Not only had he performed excellently in the National Magic Assessment and gained admission to Pearl Academy, but he also frequently accepted missions in his spare time to train himself, which was why he was here now.
"You too? What mission are you planning to take?" Zhou You asked after nodding.
"Eliminate Earth Burrowing Rats," Fang Yu replied.
"By yourself?" Zhou You froze.
Fang Yu nodded. "Is there a problem?"
"No… Generally, this mission is more suitable for a group, since Earth Burrowing Rats are too cunning. Teamwork usually makes large-scale extermination easier."
"How about I team up with you? I'll take this mission too," Zhou You eagerly suggested.
Fang Yu: ?
What was wrong with this guy?
He wasn't some beauty. And he had beaten him badly before, why was he so enthusiastic?
All Fang Yu could do was sigh inwardly.
This damn charm!
"One person or two people doesn't make much difference…"
"I can call two more classmates. That way, we'll have someone for control, someone to draw aggro, and someone to deal damage. The efficiency will be much higher."
Fang Yu: "..."
Are we fighting a boss here?
Fang Yu thought about it. A few Earth Burrowing Rats alone posed no real threat, but if their numbers grew and he encountered a nest, it would indeed be troublesome.
Teaming up did seem like a good option. He couldn't stay isolated like before.
"Alright," Fang Yu nodded. "Let's take this mission together."
"Good. I'll call two classmates tonight and form a standard four-person squad," Zhou You said with a smile.
If it had been any ordinary peer, he wouldn't have been so eager. But Fang Yu's strength had genuinely struck him. He wanted to see how much Fang Yu had grown at this stage.
After confirming their plans, the two agreed to meet there the next morning.
Not far from the Magic City Hunters' Union, in a luxurious residential complex.
After returning home, Zhou You was just about to message the class group to gather people for tomorrow's "Whac-A-Mole" session when a private message suddenly popped up in his communication app.
An Ying: I saw you at the Hunters' Union this afternoon.
Zhou You: And?
An Ying: I was there with Mu Yun.
Zhou You: What did you find out?
An Ying: Everything that needed to be found out. One move, instant defeat. Is that why you've been working so hard all this time?
Zhou You: ???
Holding his phone, Zhou You's mouth twitched.
That whole incident had clearly ended already, so why was it being brought up again? Back then, Mu Yun hadn't fared any better against Fang Yu than he had.
This girl had no sense of restraint. Was this kind of embarrassing story something you could just say out loud?
Wasn't that hurting the enemy a thousand while hurting yourself eight hundred?
His lifelong reputation!
Zhou You pictured his classmate An Ying's bespectacled face and felt a surge of frustration.
An Ying was famous for having a fast mouth.
If she knew, didn't that mean all the girls in class would know? And then the whole class would know that he had been instantly defeated by a grassroots mage?
An Ying: Are you close with that grassroots mage?
Zhou You: What, interested in him? Want to recruit him?
An Ying: Sort of. He left too quickly today, so I couldn't catch up.
Zhou You: …Then you've asked the right person. Whac-A-Mole. Four-person team, two spots open. You coming? Bring Mu Yun too.
An Ying: She can't. She needs to go into seclusion to break through.
Zhou You: In that case, find another mage with control-type abilities. It'll be easier dealing with Earth Burrowing Rats.
An Ying: Sure.
The next day.
The usual place, the mission hall of the Hunter Union.
Fang Yu arrived early, but Zhou You was even earlier.
"Uh, didn't sleep well last night?" Zhou You asked in confusion after noticing Fang Yu walking over while yawning.
"Didn't get much rest, but it's fine."
Although he had cultivated all night.
This state was still manageable for Fang Yu. Ever since Awakening magic, he had been like this. He was used to it. A bit of fresh air later and he'd be fully awake.
This slight fatigue couldn't shake his will at all.
"Where are the people you found?" Fang Yu asked next.
Zhou You: "They're not here yet, but they should be soon. Any minute now."
After waiting a while, the people Zhou You had called finally arrived.
They were two girls about the same age as him.
One had a round face, wore glasses, and kept her hair in a ponytail. She looked fairly ordinary.
The other, however, stood out immediately. She wore a blue-and-white chiffon dress, eye-catching in both attire and appearance.
Around eighteen or nineteen years old, with a graceful figure and clear, bright eyes, her face carried an elegant charm, and her entire demeanor exuded refinement.
She seemed naturally gentle. After arriving, she quietly stood there with poise.
She gave off an air of being admired from afar but not easily approached, making it all the more tempting.
Girls from big cities really were something. If someone could marry a woman like this, they'd be willing to sacrifice anything.
"Fang Yu, this is my classmate, An Ying."
"And this is her friend, a mage from Magic City High School, Mu Nujiao."
So it was her?
The outstanding young woman before him
was one of the twin prides of the Mui family, one of the four great families of the Magic Capital.
Moreover in the original story, she was nothing like the gentle image her appearance suggested.
Hidden within her bones was a strong competitive spirit.
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