Magic Chef Of Ice And Fire

MCIF Chapter 11

Chapter 11.1 - Ice-Snow Storm Variation

The Pure Wind House was in the middle of the city while the Mage Association situated south of the city. Having a general idea of the direction, Nian Bing strolled by and visited the city along the way. At this moment, the sky had gradually darkened, and he arrived as night fell.

Since he couldn't use magic, his speed was not much different from an ordinary person; it took him one hour by foot. He could see a tall building not far away; it was some kind of building with a spire-like structure. The building was taller than the Grand Pavilion, and it seemed very unusual near the roof since there was a pointed object facing toward the main street in the shape of a humongous golden hexagram. It was no question that this was what he wanted to find. With anticipation, Nian Bing accelerated his pace toward the Mage Association.

Right at that moment, the sound of horse hooves was suddenly heard behind him. From the sound of it, he determined that the horse's speed was not fast at all. Nevertheless, it was unusual; as the sharp and clear sound of the metal hooves stamping on the ground had a certain rhythm to it, just like some kind of music. During his childhood, Nian Bing once heard his father say that only the best horses had the ability to run around with a set rhythm. Curious, he turned his body around to take a quick look. He only saw a young lady saddled on a large mahogany horse coming exactly towards him. The young lady on the horse wore a blue colored mage's gown that didn't have an embroidered symbol on it. She had long purple hair neatly combed behind her back, along with a beautiful and refined appearance. Nian Bing inwardly contemplated, thinking that if he were to compare her to Feng Nu, this seemly delicate young lady's appearance surprisingly wouldn't be beneath Feng Nu. Her big black eyes was facing in the direction of the Mage Association while displaying a gentle smile.

Most of the passerby on both sides of the street had recognize her. They smiled as they made way for her. Although the young lady's horse didn't travel fast, compared to Nian Bing who was on foot, it was a bit more faster. At first he was in front, but he still reached the Mage Association after her.

A man wearing a yellow mage's gown came out of the Association, and turned to help the young lady leading the horse. He cordially said, "Ling'er, you finally came back. What took you so long?"

Ling'er softly smiled and said, "Xue Jing insisted to make me stay for supper. Senior knows that I am most fond of the Pure Wind House's food. That's the reason I came back a little late tonight. Have all of you eaten yet?"

The man smiled and said, "We already ate. Come! Let's go in."

When Nian Bing heard the two words, "Ling'er", his mind stirred. 'Don't tell me this young lady was that Great Mage the bossy Miss Xue Jing was meeting with? Looking at her manners, Ling'er and Xue Jing's temperaments are as different as black and white. One is alert and the other is calm; they should exchanged their names to match the other. Since she's the daughter of the Mage Association's president, I should easily obtain the answers if I give it a try and ask her.' Full of anticipation, he quickly hastened his steps and took advantage of the fact that Long Ling'er and her senior from the Association still haven't left the place and were just in front. He said, "Excuse me! Could this place be the Mage Association's headquarters?"

Long Ling'er looked curiously at Nian Bing and couldn't help pursing her mouth into a smile when she saw him hurrying.

The man gave Nian Bing a glance and arrogantly said, "You're correct. This place is the Mage Association's headquarters. What business do you have?"

Nian Bing asked, "I want to ask what the requirements are to be able to read the Association's books of magic?"

The man's brows slightly creased. He replied, "The Association's books need an intermediary to be read. Moreover, the request needs to be according to one's rank. You cannot bypass your rank to read the Association's materials. Or are you perhaps a mage?"