Chapter 163: S-Class Mission! Target: Jinning City!

"It's an S-class mission involving the Sect of Heavenly Fate's branch."

Xu Jingming did not conceal it.

S-class Mission: Confirmed via intelligence channels that a Sect of Heavenly Fate branch exists in Jinning City, Zhejiang Province. Proceed to investigate, locate the branch's exact position, and eliminate it.

Reward: 10, 00 academic credits.

The school has many missions concerning the Sect of Heavenly Fate, and several S-class ones as well.

But only this mission has confirmed the existence of the Sect's branch.

For Xu Jingming, who seeks to kill Divine Blood Messengers and earn Ability Points, this is undoubtedly the best choice.

Moreover, destroying a Sect of Heavenly Fate branch might yield plenty of valuable items.

Also, Zhejiang Province borders the Magic Capital.

Jinning City in Zhejiang is only 309 kilometers straight-line distance from the Magic Capital.

Even if something unexpected occurs in Jinning City,

you can instantly summon Deputy Principal Ling Shuang, a Grand Master-level nuclear weapon, for a direct dimensional strike.

Thus, the moment he discovered this S-class mission, Xu Jingming immediately accepted it.

"An S-class mission?"

Song Qiuyun's almond eyes widened, her slightly parted rosy lips making her look oddly adorable:

"Alright, then I can only silently wish you all the best from campus."

Song Qiuyun had a clear sense of her limits,

even though she possessed the Guardian Necklace, which could only be used once every 24 hours.

For ordinary B-class or A-class missions, she might still be able to lend some help.

But for an S-class mission, after using the Guardian Necklace, she'd only become Xu Jingming's burden...

"Aren't you planning to take on the Sect of Heavenly Fate mission?"

Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow and smiled: "This is a great chance to earn academic credits."

Even though Song Qiuyun comes from a Grand Master family, no one ever turns down extra academic credits.

"I want to."

Song Qiuyun nodded, then sighed with a slight frown:

"But I haven't found a suitable teammate yet."

The Sect of Heavenly Fate is a cult organization; having teammates to coordinate with naturally increases safety.

The first semester of freshman year is already more than half over, and she has many female friends.

But all of them—including her roommate Qi Dongxia—haven't broken through to Second Rank.

Their power gap with her is too large; they're unsuitable to act together.

Some senior students from the Meteorite Club have invited her as well.

But Song Qiuyun generally prefers not to interact with unfamiliar people.

Especially for such an extremely dangerous mission, she needs trusted friends to act with.

So she declined them all.

"I can recommend a good candidate for you."

"Who?"

"Senior Jiang."

Xu Jingming smiled.

"Senior Jiang Chu?"

Song Qiuyun blinked in surprise.

Jiang Chu, Second Rank Mid-Level, with an A-class Ability, is indeed an excellent teammate.

But isn't she busy refining pills right now? Where would she find the time?

"I visited her at noon. She just finished refining a batch of pills and is looking for something else to do."

Xu Jingming explained, seeing Song Qiuyun's confusion.

Although Jiang Chu now focuses on alchemy, that doesn't mean she's neglected her own cultivation.

In fact, Jiang Chu maintains sufficient daily training.

Notably,

after Jiang Chu changed her video upload style a few months ago, she briefly entered a slump.

But then her viewership surged dramatically, and her fanbase has now reached nearly twenty million.

Xu Jingming could only silently sigh—looks really are victory...

"Alright, I'll go ask Senior Jiang Chu later."

Song Qiuyun's eyes sparkled.

Song Qiuyun had another class coming up, so Xu Jingming left the teaching building alone.

He planned to return to his dorm and learn the mission details in depth.

On the way, he received several calls inviting him to join missions against the Sect of Heavenly Fate.

Including Senior Liu Ming, whose body had just recovered and was eager to prove himself, and several vice-presidents of the Meteorite Club.

Even the club president, Wu Yuan, who was always swamped, called him.

But Xu Jingming had already chosen his mission, so he declined them all.

"Eva, I need the full details of this S-class mission."

In the second-floor living room of Villa 32, District 3 dormitory, Xu Jingming sat on the sofa.

Above the coffee table, pale blue virtual light converged into Eva's cute holographic projection.

"S-class student Xu Jingming, your selected mission is located in Jinning City, Zhejiang Province. It was first discovered by the Jinning City Public Security Bureau..."

Xu Jingming spent several minutes learning the general details of the mission.

But he was somewhat surprised—the mission required cooperation with the Jinning City Public Security Bureau.

Before departing for Jinning City, he needed to notify them in advance.

"Of course. After all, they discovered the lead; requesting cooperation is only natural."

When the state issues a death warrant, all provincial and municipal agencies cooperate.

Such a monumental achievement as uncovering a Sect of Heavenly Fate branch? The Jinning City Public Security Bureau would never let it slip away.

So Xu Jingming pulled out his phone and dialed the contact number listed on the mission.

"Hello, Jinning City Public Security Bureau. How may I assist you?"

Unlike most passive civil servants from his past life, the officer on the other end was extremely friendly.

"Hello, I'm Xu Jingming from Magic Capital University. I've accepted the mission to locate the Sect of Heavenly Fate branch in your city.

I'll arrive in Jinning City tomorrow at 8 p. . Do you have any arrangements?"

Xu Jingming spoke briefly.

He could have left today, but he'd promised his cousin Tang Qi they'd meet tomorrow afternoon—he couldn't break that promise.

Also, he didn't know how long he'd stay in Jinning City, so he needed to request leave from his professors tomorrow.

"Understood, please hold on while I check with my superior."

After a brief silence, the officer's voice returned:

"Respected Mr. Xu, we've arranged a liaison officer for you.

Please meet them at Muxi Café on Yangping Street in the city center at 8: 0 p. . tomorrow."

"Muxi Café? Understood."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly, hung up, and checked his space ring.

Inside: A-class battle armor, Qingxiao Black Dragon Spear, abundant pills,

and all cultivation resources he'd need for this trip were fully prepared.

"But since this mission involves probing a Sect of Heavenly Fate branch, being too conspicuous isn't wise."

After a moment's thought, Xu Jingming rose and left the villa, heading for the Combat Technique Library.

At Magic Capital University, a nineteen-year-old Third Rank Ability User wasn't unusual.

After all, there were even stronger students—Third Rank Peak, even Fourth Rank.

But outside, a young man at Third Rank would stand out as the brightest in any crowd.

Using such an identity to investigate the Sect's branch would easily draw suspicion.

So he needed a combat technique to conceal his Ability User aura.

And the Combat Technique Library had exactly such a technique.

【Concealment Technique (B-class)】: Can suppress one's own aura and disguise one's Ability Rank.

Magic Capital University students never bothered hiding their strength.

They'd rather spend time learning a practical B-class technique than waste it on such a deceptive trick.

Thus, Concealment Technique was one of the less popular techniques in the Combat Technique Library.

And B-class techniques didn't require special storage—they could be found on the third-floor shelves.

So Xu Jingming quickly located the technique upon entering the library and began reading.

Compared to S-class top-tier techniques, the B-class manual was ridiculously simple.

Xu Jingming spent just over half an hour and largely mastered its content.

Then he spent 1150 energy points in one go to upgrade it to advanced level before leaving the combat technique library.

The next day, Xu Jingming made all preparations and took leave from his instructors in each department.

After meeting up with his cousin Tang Qi and Zhou Mingyang and others at five p. .

he went alone to the Maglev Station, boarding the 7 p. . high-speed train to Jinning City in Zhejiang Province...