Versatile Mage Chapter 2003 - Scandal of the Zhao Family

Chapter 2003: Scandal of the Zhao Family

Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
“Mo Fan, we are currently in a pinch. Let’s forget it for now. We’ll settle the debt later once we crossed the lake,” Nanyu said.
“Once it’s over, she will never admit it if she has the slightest brain. We should settle it here and now. Just keep following Mu Ningxue, leave her to me,” Mo Fan declared.
“You’re still so hot-tempered,” Nanyu said helplessly.
“I’m not, I’m pretty calm now,” Mo Fan left before he even finished the sentence.
Mo Fan did not use Blink, yet he was able to move three hundred meters without leaving any traces behind. The other people could only see wisps of black energy, and his movement was unpredictable, as if he was able to use the Fleeing Shadow continuously.
“That guy, since when is his Shadow Element so outstanding?” Guan Yu was surprised by Mo Fan’s evasiveness.
Guan Yu was an assassin-type Mage, so agility was very important to him!
Mo Fan was able to move freely through the chaotic battle. On top of that, most of the powerful Mages were completely unaware of him.
“Where did the little demoness go?” Jiang Shaoxu turned around and saw the glamorous girl was gone too. She quickly looked up, as she was worried the Frosty Ancient Eagles had caught her.
“She left with Mo Fan,” Lingling said.
“Why did you call her little demoness? It doesn’t sound appropriate,” Guan Yu said.
“Why not? Don’t you know a girl of her beauty has brought nothing but disaster to countries in the past? How is Mu Ningxue so carefree? Won’t she suspect something fishy between Mo Fan and the girl? He’s definitely not an upright gentleman!” Jiang Shaoxu sniffed.
“Speaking of which, is the little girl going to be fine following Mo Fan around? Can she look after herself? ” Guan Yu asked in a worried voice.
“Guan Yu, don’t you worry about that. That little girl is stronger than you… Are you guys going to be fine on your own? I’ll go with Mo Fan,” Zhao Manyan said. How could he possibly miss out on the fun?
“Shouldn’t you be focusing on the task on hand? Jiang Yu almost died!”
“Well, he’s still alive, right?”
—
The Savage Raptor Hunter Group was ranked at the top of the country. Zhao Kang was one of the captains in the Hunter Group. He had been hired by the Zhao Clan to explore Tianshan Mountain.
As a matter of fact, Zhao Manyan knew Zhao Youqian was the main sponsor of the Savage Raptor Hunter Group, so it was not surprising that his distant cousin Zhao Kang held an important role in the Hunter Group.
Zhao Manyan was still in disguise. Zhao Kang had rarely interacted with Zhao Manyan in the past too, so he did not recognize Zhao Manyan. However, Zhao Manyan was aware that Zhao Kang was one of the members of the Zhao Family who was very close to Zhao Youqian. Apparently, Zhao Kang was Zhao Youqian’s go-to for illegal matters. Their father had a huge argument with Zhao Youqian because of it. It had happened around the finals of the World College Tournament.
Zhao Manyan briefly explained Zhao Kang’s background to Mo Fan as they were approaching the Savage Raptor Hunter Group.
“Zhao Youqian must have done a lot of black deeds, right?” Mo Fan asked.
“Mm, my father isn’t stupid. I’m clearly not a good businessman, but he still made me his successor because he knew the wicked things that Zhao Youqian had done. Even though no businessman is perfectly clean, there are lines that we should never cross. There are things we shouldn’t do even if we can make a lot of money from them.” A lot of things had crossed Zhao Manyan’s mind when he first saw Zhao Kang.
Zhao Kang was Zhao Youqian’s errand boy. In the past, he had constantly followed Zhao Youqian’s orders. Zhao Manyan had long despised Zhao Kang, yet to his surprise, Zhao Kang was now a captain of the Savage Raptor Hunter Group. He must have done a lot of ‘favors’ over the years.
“I see. I initially thought your brother only turned wicked because your father favored you too much,” Mo Fan said.
“Zhao Youqian knew his misdeeds would soon come to light. My father knew it too. If Zhao Youqian became his successor, the Zhao Family’s reputation would be ruined, so my father changed his mind. Do you have any idea how twisted Zhao Youqian is? He blamed all the misdeeds he did on our father after killing him, since the dead can’t testify. In the end, a bunch of hoodlums showed up at my father’s funeral and wrecked the place. His reputation was completely ruined. I won’t forgive him for that!” Zhao Manyan clenched his teeth.
“Why didn’t you tell me before?” Mo Fan raised his brows.
“No one likes to share their family’s scandals. You’ve never mentioned your mother-in-law or your stepmother to me, either!” Zhao Manyan said.
“Holy crap, I can’t believe you have the guts to bring that up now. I should take you out first before dealing with the Psychic Maga!” Mo Fan swore.
“Let’s take her out first. Leave Zhao Kang alive, he still has some uses!” Zhao Manyan responded grimly.
—
The situation was simple. Zhao Kang was a black-hearted man. He was the one that had asked the Psychic Maga to redirect the anger of the Frosty Ancient Eagles onto the national team.
Zhao Kang obviously held a grudge against the national team, mainly because of his relationship with Zhao Youqian. Otherwise, why would he choose the national team when there were other groups around? Or did he think the national team was an easier target?
Either way, they had no intention of forgiving Zhao Kang and the Psychic Maga!
“Apas, can you control the Frosty Ancient Eagles?” Mo Fan asked her.
“The Frosty Ancient Eagles are quite intelligent. It’s going to be tricky,” Apas said. She grinned when she looked at the Psychic Maga, “It’s easier to control her.”
“You can control her directly?” Mo Fan was surprised.
“Her Psychic Magic is full of weaknesses. Her cultivation might be higher than the Mole Woman, but her foundation is not as solid,” Apas said.
“Mole Woman?” Mo Fan was confused.
“I think she’s referring to Jiang Shaoxu,” Zhao Manyan offered.
“…”
The mole actually set off Jiang Shaoxu’s beauty, yet the way Apas mentioned it sounded strange.
Forget it, Jiang Shaoxu had also given Apas a less-than-complimentary nickname. They could call one another whatever they liked!
“Apas, have her strip and dance in front of the beast hordes until she is trampled to death,” Zhao Manyan suggested.
“…” Apas glared at Zhao Manyan after his perverted request!