Chapter 97: Green Returns

Merlin carefully examined the person and said in a deep voice, "This person in white is a Light Mage, and from the looks of it, he seems to be of a low rank, at least around level six."

Zhao Hai and the others nodded. To be honest, if it came to judging people, even the combined efforts of Zhao Hai and the others couldn't match Merlin, who had a lot of authority here.

However, Zhao Zui said, "This person is called Jialan, a level seven Light Mage. Two years ago, we had a confrontation with him. We suffered a minor loss that time, but he didn't fare well either. He led a team of people to deal with us, injuring Xiao Liù and Xiao Qī. However, none of the fifty people in his team survived. This guy not only has very strong Light attack magic but also knows Light summoning spells. The Light creatures he summons are of high level and are very difficult to handle."

Zhao Hai and the others were taken aback. They really didn't expect that Zhao Zui would know this person. Zhao Hai quickly asked, "What's this guy's background? Why did he come after you?"

Zhao Zui sneered, "He's just a hypocrite. Light Mages have always considered themselves the spokespersons of the gods and have always wanted Light Magic to be the most respected among all magic. So they find all sorts of excuses to defame Dark Mages. The reason Dark Mages are so unpopular on the continent now is all because of them. We used to be bandits, and these self-proclaimed embodiments of justice couldn't possibly let us go."

Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, "You can't really blame them for dealing with you for what you used to do. But now that he's come after us, that's unacceptable. Do you recognize the other few?"

Zhao Zui shook his head and said, "I don't recognize them, but I have a rough idea who the two mages next to Jialan are. Although I haven't fought them or even met them, I can guess from their appearance that they are the Stone Spirit Duo."

Merlin nodded and said, "I think so too. Although I haven't met the Stone Spirit Duo, from the way these two are dressed and their age, they are likely the Stone Spirit Duo. It seems that the people coming to deal with us are quite powerful."

Zhao Hai looked at Merlin with confusion and asked, "Grandma Merlin, are the Stone Spirit Duo very powerful?"

Merlin smiled slightly and said, "Very powerful. They are Earth Mages, not only proficient in Earth Magic but also skilled in a Stone Giant summoning spell. These Stone Giants are Earth spirits, about eight meters tall, made entirely of stone, incredibly strong, and can throw stones as projectiles. Most importantly, as long as they don't leave the ground, their power doesn't weaken, making them very difficult to handle. These two brothers are known for their mastery of this summoning spell, and they have been famous for a long time."

Zhao Hai nodded and glanced at the two mages in yellow robes. To be honest, these two mages fit the image of a mage in Zhao Hai's mind. They wore yellow robes, not too flashy, and looked to be around fifty years old, with gray hair and long beards. They were very thin but gave off an impression of great knowledge, as if you were facing two scholars well-versed in ancient and modern knowledge.

In Zhao Hai's eyes, Jialan didn't give a good impression. His smile was too fake, and his attire was too pretentious, making him look like a charlatan and a fraud. However, the Stone Spirit Duo was different; they gave Zhao Hai a good impression, but only a good one. Those coming to deal with him were his enemies, and he wouldn't be lenient.

Zhao Hai then turned his gaze to the other three horsemen. Zhao Hai was certain that these three horsemen must be the three high-level warriors. As soon as he saw them, his eyes narrowed.

These three were very strange. When you saw them, you felt cold, as if the air suddenly darkened. This had nothing to do with the black warrior clothes they wore; it was a kind of aura, a very unique presence.

Zhao Hai knew this was killing intent. This killing intent was different from that of soldiers, which was righteous and open, like a mountain or a sea. The killing intent of assassins, however, was cold and eerie.

The killing intent of soldiers came from the battlefield, righteous and open, like a mountain or a sea. The killing intent of assassins, however, came from the fact that they had killed people. This killing intent couldn't be as strong as that of soldiers, but it was like a snake hiding in the dark, making you feel danger and disgust as soon as you saw it.

When Merlin saw these three, her expression also changed. Although she didn't recognize them, she felt that they were not good people.

At this moment, Zhao Qian said, "These three are very strange. I have a very familiar feeling about them. Could we have met before?"

Zhao Hai and the others were taken aback, and their expressions changed. Zhao Qian wouldn't lie; if he said he had a familiar feeling about these three, it must be true. It seemed that the people coming to deal with them were from the same group as Zhao Qian.

Zhao Qian's background was very mysterious, and Zhao Hai and the others still didn't know his true origins. This was a good opportunity to find out more about the group behind him.

However, from the lineup of people coming to deal with them, it was clear that the group behind Zhao Qian was quite powerful, possibly not weaker than the group behind Zhao Zui, and they might even be the same group.

Zhao Hai turned to Zhao Qian and said, "Zhao Qian, do you remember anything?"

Zhao Qian shook his head and said, "I don't remember anything, but I feel that I should know these three. It's very strange."

Zhao Hai nodded and turned to Zhao Zui and the others, saying, "Zhao Zui, carefully observe their camp. We need to plan our attack. Also, when it gets dark, Zhao Qian, go out with the Wraith Staff and find the positions of all the assassins they've sent out. We can't let any of them escape."

The two of them quickly responded and carefully observed the people. Clearly, the six horsemen were the highest-ranking in this group, but the one giving orders was not them but one of the warriors on the ground. This warrior wore ordinary leather armor, was about forty years old, and had a weathered face. However, he directed the construction of the camp in an orderly manner, and a simple camp was quickly built.

Zhao Hai and the others watched them build the camp as if they were watching a movie. To be honest, only Zhao Hai, who was used to watching TV, found this normal; the others were a bit uncomfortable.

The camp was built, and in the center of the camp were two large tents, prepared for the three mages and the three high-level warriors. The others stayed in smaller tents.

As soon as the camp was built, the Light Mage suddenly walked to the center of the camp, muttered a few spells, and waved his magic staff. A white light spread out from him in all directions.

Merlin was taken aback by this and said, "Spirit Light Detection, this person is actually a level eight Light Mage."

Zhao Hai and the others looked at Merlin with confusion and asked, "Grandma Merlin, what is Spirit Light Detection?"

Merlin explained, "Spirit Light Detection is a very special Light Magic spell used specifically to detect Dark creatures. This spell is very insensitive to other creatures but very sensitive to Dark creatures. Any Dark creature within the range of this spell will not escape detection. Moreover, only a level eight Light Mage can cast this spell."

Zhao Hai looked at the screen and muttered, "It seems that bringing Zhao Qian in earlier was the right decision. Otherwise, we would have been discovered by now."

Merlin nodded and said, "Yes, if we hadn't brought Zhao Qian in, even if he had avoided the assassins, he wouldn't have been able to hide from the Spirit Light Detection spell. These guys are really cautious."

Zhao Hai said with a heavy expression, "Yes, these guys are very cautious. I think we should act tonight and take them by surprise."

Merlin nodded and said, "Yes, we originally planned to wait for the old man to return before acting, but now it seems that if we wait for the old man, it might be too late. Let's act tonight."

Zhao Hai nodded and was about to speak when suddenly Zhao Qi reported that Green had returned. Zhao Hai was taken aback and immediately switched the screen to the Rocky Mountains. He saw that Green was indeed standing in the yard and immediately opened the space, bringing Green and Zhao Qi into the space.

As soon as Green entered the space, Zhao Hai and the others immediately greeted him. Merlin looked at Green in confusion and said, "Didn't you go to buy rabbits? Why are you back empty-handed?"

Green smiled and said, "Don't worry, the rabbits have been bought. I asked the Makider Trading Company to help transport them. However, on my way back, I noticed that someone was following me, and the surveillance was even more intense. I was afraid something might happen at home, so I came back first. Is everything okay at home?"

Merlin and the others exchanged glances and all smiled bitterly. Green saw their expressions and his face changed. "What? Something really happened? What happened?"

Zhao Hai explained the situation to him and called Green and Zhao Qi and Zhao Lian to the villa, switching the screen to the camp.

Green stared at the camp, his eyes flashing with cold light, and said, "Great, they're back again, and they won't stop. It seems we need to teach them a lesson. Young Master, let's act tonight and finish them off."

Zhao Hai nodded and said, "We think the same. The enemies this time are very strong, including a level eight Light Mage, two level seven Earth Mages, three high-level warriors, and the rest are mid-level warriors and assassins. If we can take them all out, the other side will definitely be more cautious, and we might find some clues." As he spoke, he zoomed in on the tent where Jialan and the others were staying.

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