Chapter 139: Lingling, the Grown-Up, Arrives in the Romantic City
After comforting Mu Ningxue, Wang Feng took out his cell phone and called Lingling.
Beep—beep—
After a few busy tones, a girl's clear voice came from the phone: "Wang Feng?" There was obvious surprise in her tone, "You actually called me again? Are you in trouble?"
"Why, can't we look for our little Lingling when there's nothing to do?" Wang Feng chuckled and leaned on the railing.
A snort came from the other end of the phone: "You said this, even you don't believe it, right?"
Wang Feng touched his nose and had to admit that Lingling was right.
He cleared his throat and said, "Well, there is something I need your help with, Master Hunter."
Then Wang Feng briefly told Lingling about the drowning curse.
Suddenly, there was a sound of a chair falling over on the other end of the phone.
"Where are you?" Lingling asked hurriedly from the other end of the phone.
"Portugal, what? Are you coming?" Wang Feng raised the corner of his mouth slightly.
"Of course! Wait for me, I'll be there soon!"
The call ended abruptly, and Wang Feng seemed to see the girl rushing towards the airport.
As a master hunter, she must have boarded the fastest plane by now.
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"Okay, the drowning curse problem is half solved." Wang Feng said after putting away his phone.
Mu Ningxue tilted her head slightly: "Who is Lingling?"
Wang Feng was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing: "Ning Xue, you're not jealous, are you?"
Mu Ningxue's face was expressionless, but her eyes were looking elsewhere.
"She is my partner in Qingtian Hunting House and is still a junior high school student." Wang Feng explained.
Mu Ningxue's ears flushed slightly, and she changed the subject, "Can she break the drowning curse?"
"Of course," Wang Feng nodded, "She is the youngest hunter master, breaking the drowning curse is no problem for her."
This is no exaggeration. In the original timeline, it was Lingling who first discovered the connection between the Drowning Curse and the Evil Maggots.
During the Hangzhou incident, it was Lingling who deduced that the epidemic was caused by fake blood based on just a few clues.
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The next morning, there was a hurried knock on Wang Feng's door.
Wang Feng opened the door and was greeted by a graceful young girl.
She had a neat high ponytail and a light blue sportswear that made her look slender. The suitcase she was dragging behind her was almost as tall as her.
"Lingling?" Wang Feng called out uncertainly.
The girl looked up upon hearing this, revealing a pretty face - her once round baby face now had distinct lines, and a hint of coldness could be seen between her brows. Only her lively eyes still retained their former cunning.
The originally "ordinary" body now has a more graceful feeling.
"What? You don't recognize me after just one year?" There was a hint of sarcasm in the familiar voice.
Wang Feng smiled and stepped aside. "You've changed so much. I still remember you as that little girl with twin pigtails, and you've grown up so much in the blink of an eye."
Lingling blushed slightly, snorted softly, and strode into the room dragging her suitcase.
"I looked up information about the Drowning Curse on the plane, and all the people who died were from cities near the sea."
"There have been no cases of drowning curses in rivers, lakes, or large rivers," Lingling said.
"That's right," Wang Feng nodded and added, "and I know the culprit is a parasitic demon called a maggot."
Lingling turned around suddenly, her ponytail drawing an arc in the air: "You've already figured it out, why did you call me here?" Her eyes widened, like a kitten with its fur standing on end.
Wang Feng spread his hands: "I know the cause of the disease, but I don't know how to make the serum. Besides, the National Government team has a tight schedule."
"So you're planning to let a little girl like me take on this world-class bounty all by myself?" Lingling put her hands on her hips and her voice suddenly rose.
Wang Feng was about to explain when the door was suddenly pushed open.
Mu Ningxue stood at the door and was visibly stunned when she saw the girl in the room.
"Ningxue, you've arrived just in time." Wang Feng introduced, "This is the partner Lingling I mentioned. Lingling, this is Mu Ningxue."
Of course Lingling had heard of Mu Ningxue's name.
After all, for the past decade, Mu Ningxue has been one of the most famous geniuses in China.
Moreover, after the disaster in the ancient capital, Mu Ningxue was one of those who was affected.
"Hello, Sister Mu Ningxue~" Lingling instantly switched to obedient mode, revealing a sweet and charming smile. "My name is Leng Lingling, just call me Lingling."
Mu Ningxue nodded slightly: "Hello."
"Ning Xue, aren't you worried about the drowning curse?" Wang Feng suggested, "Why don't you stay by Lingling's side and protect her for the time being?"
"The national team's game."
"Don't worry, the rest of the European pavilion competitions can be left to others." Wang Feng waved his hand. "Once we get the serum, it won't be too late for you to rejoin the team."
Mu Ningxue nodded decisively, "Okay."
"Are you really not coming with us?" Lingling couldn't help but ask again.
She was well aware of the difficulty of obtaining maggot serum - mature maggots would perfectly disguise themselves as hosts, and it was necessary to find unformed individuals and "raise" them all the way to maturity before the serum could be obtained.
This process is full of variables, and without Wang Feng, a strong helper, she really has no idea what to do.
"Don't worry, Ning Xue is strong enough to protect you." Wang Feng rubbed Lingling's head. "Even if you encounter a monarch-level creature, she will find a way to get you out."
Mu Ningxue now not only possesses a complete Ice Crystal Braking Bow, but also has Xiao Xueji and the heavenly-grade magic tool [Heavenly Silkworm Soft Armor].
Even when facing monarch-level creatures, enough time can be gained to retreat.
"If you're still worried, you can call Mo Fan along," Wang Feng added. "That money-grubber will definitely not let go of the world bounty for [Drowning Curse]."
Seeing Wang Feng's firm attitude, Lingling had no choice but to pout and nod in agreement.
Just as Mu Ningxue was about to leave with Lingling, Wang Feng suddenly grabbed her wrist and pressed a warm jade bottle into her palm.
"This is Time Liquid," he lowered his voice, "It can allow Xiao Xueji to enter maturity for a short period of time and reach the strength of a monarch. When she encounters danger, feed her one-third of the dose."
Mu Ningxue's fingertips trembled slightly as she solemnly put away the jade bottle and followed Lingling out of the room.
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After Mu Ningxue and Mo Fan left the team to investigate the [Drowning Curse], the National Government team continued their European journey.
The challenge of the Spanish Pavilion was a foregone conclusion, and everyone easily won the challenge chapter.
On the flight to Paris, the team members could no longer contain their excitement.
When the plane landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport, the afterglow of the setting sun cast a golden veil over this romantic city.
"Don't rush to the pavilion yet." Wang Feng looked at the expectant eyes of the team members and smiled slightly. "During your stay in Paris, everyone is free to do whatever they want."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Manyan quickly took out his phone and searched for information about the top nightclubs in Paris with shining eyes.
Jiang Shaoxu, Nanjue, and other girls gathered in a circle, enthusiastically discussing shopping strategies on the Champs-Élysées.
After Wang Feng booked three presidential suites at the famous Victoria Hotel, he went alone to the largest magic auction in Paris.
In this romantic city, he plans to pick out some special gifts for the girls on the team.
(End of this chapter)
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