8mi Chapter 161 The City of Elements, the Emerald Shadow Wizard Family!
Chapter 161 The City of Elements, the Emerald Shadow Wizard Family!
Chapter 161 The City of Elements, the Emerald Shadow Wizard Family!
As we gradually approach the area of elemental mysticism.
The number of airships around them gradually increased.
One day later.
Finally, we saw the City of Elements.
On the deck of the airship.
Ian and the other wizards stood at the fence, looking into the distance.
What first caught Ian's eye was not the City of Elements, but a towering, cloud-piercing mountain range.
It was a mountain range that stretched as far as the eye could see, entirely white, with boundless elements swirling and mixing together as it rose and fell, resembling the aurora borealis.
The mountain range extends downwards into five tributaries, on which various buildings can be seen.
It seems there's a spell array obscuring the view, so it's unclear.
Further out from the branch, there is a vast plain.
The City of Elements is located here.
Its "boundaries" have become blurred; as far as the eye can see, all that remains is the glittering of endless buildings, streets, towers, and various magical facilities.
Its area is at least several dozen times the size of Emerald City.
"Elemental Mysteries, Elemental City!"
Ian took a deep breath, feeling shocked.
Horton, standing to the side, also wore a complex expression as he looked at the city he had left many years ago with a sense of nostalgia.
A hint of anticipation also appeared on the faces of the other wizards.
soon.
The airship began to turn, heading north of the city, and eventually landed in a massive airport.
Everyone packed their luggage.
We walked down the steps from the airship.
On the steps, Ian looked across the area and saw several first-ring wizards in his field of vision.
"As expected of the City of Elements!"
Ian sighed.
This density... this is the true gathering place of wizards. Audrey wasn't lying to him.
Compared to the City of Elements, Emerald City is indeed not in the same league.
They paid a magic stone to gain a one-month temporary stay in the outer area and entered the City of Elements.
Since it's only the outermost area, the scenery isn't particularly spectacular; it's similar to some parts of Emerald City.
However, the level of magic has indeed surpassed that of the former school areas, which explains why magic stones are required to enter.
"Teacher, where are we going next?"
At this moment, Ian turned to look at Horton.
Other people also looked over.
In this unfamiliar place, Horton was their only pillar of support.
"Let's find a hotel to stay in first and get everyone settled in."
Horton spoke first, then looked at Ian and said.
"Ian, you'll be coming with me tomorrow. I need to go back to my family; there are some things I need to take care of."
"Okay, teacher."
Ian nodded.
He did remember that Horton himself came from a wizarding family of elemental magic.
They soon found a hotel.
night.
Ian sent a message to Audrey, whom he had met on his previous airship, as a way of informing her.
the next day.
He then left the hotel with Horton.
"Now we're going to the fifth floor; my former family is there."
As Horton walked, he introduced the place to Ian.
Soon, Ian learned a lot.
For example, the mountain range is called the White Stone Mountain Range, which is an elemental mineral vein, and its five branches are the five academies of elemental mysteries.
Meanwhile, the City of Elements is divided into six levels. The first three levels belong to the academy, while the last three levels are for public use.
The airport and the area where the hotel was located are both on the sixth floor, a place where all sorts of people mingle, and a large number of wandering wizards and wizarding schools gather here.
Ian was also constantly observing.
It turned out to be true; sometimes, you could even smell a faint odor of blood while walking on the street.
It's not safe here.
Soon, a semi-transparent light shield appeared in front of them.
"That's the fifth floor. The temporary right to stay costs five magic stones."
Horton explained.
Ian also expressed his feelings.
That's really expensive!
However, once inside, the concentration of magic and the environment were indeed much better.
Very clean.
The wizards who came and went were generally of much higher quality.
He even saw a wizard apprentice practicing elemental magic.
It was a wizard wearing a white wizard's robe, with a winged symbol on one sleeve and four bronze lines on the sleeve.
He walked along the way.
Wizards along the way made way for them.
Finally, surrounded by a group of first-ring wizards, we entered a shop.
"That's a top-tier wizard apprentice from Windwhisper Academy," Horton said casually, without going into detail.
Ian guessed that it was one of the several branches of the Elemental Mystic Arts.
He's alright with this.
The only shocking thing was the high status of the elemental magic apprentices here; even formal wizards had to flatter them.
soon.
Following Horton, the two arrived at a cluster of buildings.
It occupies a considerable area, resembling a small manor, surrounded by walls and guarded by servant wizards.
"I am Horton Greenleaf. Go and announce my arrival."
Horton walked up to the guard and said.
"Yes, sir, please wait a moment." Upon hearing that it was someone from the family, but whom he had never seen before, the guard immediately ran inside to report.
Horton and Ian waited.
Five minutes later.
Then a commotion was heard coming from inside the door.
With the sound of footsteps, several wizards quickly came out. At the front was a middle-aged wizard in a white robe, who looked a bit like Horton.
He saw Horton and looked surprised.
His lips twitched slightly, and after a few seconds, he finally spoke: "—Cousin Horton? Is it really you?"
Horton nodded. "Lance, it's me."
"It's good that you're back. Everyone... actually missed you quite a bit, after all, you once..." Lance seemed to have said something wrong and stopped abruptly, looking at Ian behind him and saying, "Is this your bloodline? Or your student?"
"This is my student, Ian," Horton introduced.
"You look very energetic. Let's go inside and talk. Your departure has had a significant impact on the family; many people..."
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Lance ignored Ian and just looked at Horton.
"OK."
Horton followed Lance inside.
Ian caught up quickly.
The group walked towards the interior of the family compound.
A large number of people appeared out of nowhere and stood on both sides of the road, all looking at Horton.
Some of them looked at him with curiosity, some with sarcasm, and some with contempt.
Ian found it strange.
It seems that his situation as a teacher is somewhat special within this family!
soon.
Following Lance, they arrived at a grand hall, where many wizards were already seated.
In the center is a black-and-white-haired wizard who looks very old and resembles Horton more.
He slowly got up.
His gaze was complex as he looked at Horton and said, "Horton, I didn't expect you to actually come back."
Horton also entered the hall.
"Uncle Jules, it's been a long time!"
"It's good that you're back. If you'd like to return to the family, you'll always be welcome." Jules looked at Horton with a fake smile.
Horton stepped forward and said, "I've returned this time hoping to reclaim my father's inheritance—that magic field on the fifth level!"
"That belongs to me!"
Ian followed behind Horton, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
It seems there's something wrong with the teacher's relationship with the family!