The nights in the Blackstone Mountains were especially cold, and the Adventurers who had worked hard for a day returned to their tents early. They wrapped their sleeping bags in thick blankets and enjoyed the rare peace of the day.
"Damn it, that bastard Granger, he's really a natural jinx. Nothing good ever happens when I see him …" A young adventurer in black leather armor was rubbing his hands to keep himself warm as he grumbled. "And that Mister Hahn is really too much. Why did he have to make us come out in such cold weather …"
"Alright, Marko, cut the crap. Mr Hahn had personally instructed us to do this. If we don't do it well and offend Mr Hahn, you and I won't have a good time."
"Got it, Brother Reggie …"
The two who spoke were young. If Lin Li was here, he would have recognized them immediately. They were the Bandits that Emendas had sent into the forest in the morning.
"Oh, yes, Brother Reggie. Did Mr Hahn say where those fellows came from?"
"I heard they are Adventurers from Doland. There are three men and one woman, a total of four people. Most of them are around level-10, and they don't seem to have any powerful background. Oh, yes, Mr Hahn said that the youngest mage must be killed. It's best not to touch the rest, especially that woman. I heard that Young Master Harvey has taken a liking to her …"
"Around level-10?" Marko's eyes widened. He had thought that Granger was someone powerful when he first came. After all, Granger's conditions were not low. Apart from a large sum of money, he would also be responsible for recommending them to the family's mercenary corps and become a core member of the Malfa Family. This was the dream of every Adventurer in Aminya.
Marko had never thought that Mr Hahn would only be dealing with a level-10 Adventurer …
How powerful was a level-10 Adventurer? It was probably similar to those in the Aminya Adventurers Guild who fought with low-level magical beasts every day, risking their lives for a few hundred gold coins. To Marko, this amount of money was not even enough for a few people to have a meal together …
Marco shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. This Mr. Hahn was too much. They were just a few level-10 adventurers. Did he have to be so serious? The four of them were the best Bandits in Aminya, and all of them were at least level-15. In particular, Reggie had already reached level-16 a month ago, which was considered impressive even in the entire Breezy Plains.
"I say, Brother Reggie, isn't this Mr. Hahn a little too cautious …"
"Don't talk so much. Whatever Mister Hahn wants us to do, we'll just do it. In any case, let's finish this matter earlier and go back to rest. Tomorrow, the team will be entering the Scar of Death. When that time comes, we'll be busy."
"That's true …" Marco nodded.
After a short conversation, the four of them walked along the mountain wall behind the campsite, and blended into the night like four ghosts.
In the tent, Lin Li was holding a map and looking at it attentively. This map was copied by Ujfalusi through the evil spirit. It clearly marked out every blade of grass and tree in the Blackstone Mountains as if it was a copy. The places where magical beasts appeared, where precious herbs grew, where rare mineral veins were hidden … Everything could be found in detail on this map.
"Seems like this Malfa Family is not simple …" Lin Li could not help but feel shocked as he looked at the map. Since the Malfa Family could draw this map, it meant that some of them had explored the Blackstone Mountains before. This was no laughing matter. There were countless magical beasts in the Blackstone Mountains, especially after passing through the Scar of Death. The magical beasts that one would meet after passing through the Scar of Death would get stronger and stronger. It was not an exaggeration to say that even a Legendary-realm powerhouse could not guarantee that he would be safe after passing through the Scar of Death …
But the Malfa Family did it. Their people must have passed through the Scar of Death and explored almost the entire Blackstone Mountains. Otherwise, they would not have this map in Lin Li's hands.
However, what surprised Lin Li the most was the blank space at the top of the map …
It was a rather strange blank space. The lines had not reached the end, but they were suddenly cut off. It was as if someone had splashed a pool of ink on a good painting.
Lin Li knew that the blank spot was the peak of the Blackstone Mountains. Besides, the reason why there was a blank spot on the map was not because the person who drew the map did not draw it. Instead, it was because someone had forcibly erased that spot from the map for special reasons.
Lin Li dared to bet his head that there must be a powerhouse in the Malfa Family who had climbed to the peak of the Blackstone Mountains!
Having fought with the Crimson Python and eaten barbecue with Tutankhamun, Lin Li knew better than most how dangerous the Blackstone Mountains were. Lin Li even believed that even his mentor, Andoine, might not be able to climb to the peak of the Blackstone Mountains. Putting aside the factor of luck, the powerhouse who drew this map might be even stronger than Andoine …
There was another thing that Lin Li felt was strange.
This map had everything on it, except for the Crimson Python's lair …
"This is too strange …" This question had been bothering Lin Li for a long time. Logically speaking, a map with detailed markings of mineral veins and herbs should not have missed the Crimson Python's lair. After all, the Crimson Python was a Legendary magical beast. How could the powerhouse who drew this map be so careless? Was he not afraid that one day, a member of the Malfa Family with this map would stupidly barge into the Crimson Python's lair?
Moreover, the Malfa Family's target this time was the Crimson Python. How could a map without the Crimson Python's lair be of any help to their mission?
However, the map did give a detailed description of the Scar of Death. According to the map, it was a hellish place. Apart from all sorts of crazy magical beasts, there were even Undead creatures. The more Lin Li thought about it, the more he found it strange. Where did the Malfa Family get their confidence from? They actually wanted a bunch of level-10 Adventurers to cross the hellish Scar of Death. Could it be that Emendas had some powerful trump cards up his sleeves?
"Ujfalusi, don't let the evil spirit sleep tonight. Continue watching Granger. I have a feeling that the Malfa Family is up to something big …" Lin Li thought about the map for a long time, but could not come up with anything. Hence, he gave this order. Since he could not figure it out, he might as well try his luck. This Granger seemed to be very important. If he let Ujfalusi continue watching him, he might really be able to find out some secrets …
"Yes, Master."
"Eh, those rats are here …" Just then, a few shadows flashed across the vision of the Warlock's Eyes, and a smile appeared on Lin Li's face. It seemed that Hahn would not give up until he got rid of him …
"Master, do you want me to do something?"
"No need." Lin Li shook his head. If Ujfalusi were to make a move, these people would most likely turn into Skeletal Warriors. It would not be fun if it caused a commotion. After some thought, Lin Li took out the oil lamp from his pocket.
"F * ck, there's only half of it left?" Lin Li looked at the magical crystal embedded in the oil lamp, and immediately felt his heart ache. It was a level-15 magical crystal that he had just replaced when he left the Tower of Dusk. He had only summoned it twice, and there was only a little more than half of it left. F * ck, this thing that Osric left behind was indeed not something that ordinary people could use …
Lin Li clenched his teeth, and endured the pain in his chest. He rubbed the surface of the oil lamp again.
Then, a cloud of black smoke filled the entire tent …
…
Almost at the same time, the four Bandits stopped in their tracks.
"Marco, bring them in. I'll keep a lookout outside. Remember, other than the youngest mage, do not touch the rest, especially that woman. Oh, yes, when you do it, you better be clean. Don't make any noise, or there might be trouble if someone hears you."
"Don't worry, Brother Reggie. It's just a few low-level Adventurers, how much time would it take? Just wait here for my good news, I'll be back soon. "
When he said this, Marco was all smiles. It was obvious that he did not take Reggie's advice to heart. If it were any other time, Reggie, who was the most critical among the four, would most likely reprimand him. But this time, Reggie did not say anything, and only nodded. "Yes."
In fact, even Reggie felt that there was nothing to worry about with a few level-10 Adventurers. With Marco's level-15 ability, as long as he did not make any big mistakes, he could easily take care of more than 10 of them.
Marco brought his two companions, and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.
Reggie found a leeward place, and watched the quiet campsite while waiting for news of Reggie's action. He waited for half an hour …
As he waited, Reggie started to feel uneasy. Although he didn't think that a few level-10 Adventurers could cause any trouble for Marco and the rest, it was a fact that he had waited for so long. "Could Marco and the rest have met with some trouble …?"
Reggie looked at the quiet campsite, and finally gritted his teeth. He blended into the night, and slowly walked towards the tent …
Then, Reggie heard a voice that made his hair stand on end.
"Come in, the wind is strong outside …"
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