Now that things had developed to this stage, Lin Li had already understood that the Malfa Family's motive was most likely related to the Gloomy Dark in the Scar of Death. Even if it was not the final motive, it was definitely a crucial step. Otherwise, they would not have sent Adelo, a level-17 Archmage at the peak …
However, Lin Li found it strange that the Malfa Family's understanding of the Gloomy Dark did not seem to be as simple as hearsay. Adelo could even accurately pinpoint the location of the Gloomy Dark.
Could it be that all of this was related to that map?
If that was the case, the Malfa Family would have a lot of clues in their hands. There might even be people in the Malfa Family who had seen the Gloomy Dark with their own eyes. Otherwise, Adelo would not be so confident. Lin Li even dared to bet his head that Adelo knew far more than he had imagined.
However, there was one thing that Adelo would never know …
Adelo would never think that the young mage standing in front of him was the previous owner of the Gloomy Dark!
Lin Li, who had once owned the seven debris of the stars, knew them better than anyone else. If there was someone in this world who could control the Gloomy Dark, that person would undoubtedly be Lin Li.
Of course, Lin Li would definitely not tell Adelo about these things …
Now, Lin Li was waiting to give this Archmage who was good at disguising himself a big surprise after he found the Gloomy Dark!
"I wonder if Mage Adelo has any ideas?"
"I know of a small path nearby. It can allow us to temporarily escape from the pursuit of the Skeletal Warriors."
"Oh?" Once Lin Li heard this, he knew that he had guessed correctly. This Adelo really knew a lot of things …
Under Adelo's lead, the 12 of them fought and retreated at the same time. After about half an hour, they finally arrived at the place that Adelo mentioned. There was indeed a small path there that was narrow and steep, and it extended diagonally up the mountain wall. At the end of the small path, there was a cave entrance that could barely fit two people. Adelo was right. This cave entrance could indeed help them escape the pursuit of the Skeletal Warriors. After all, these Skeletal Warriors were only level-8. As long as they did not swarm over, even Johnathan could be a hero that could fight against a hundred of them alone. By then, he could simply summon any creature that he wanted, and it would be enough to delay them for a day and a half.
That was what Adelo did. The 12 of them had just retreated into the cave when Adelo took out a scroll from his pocket. After a short recitation, that scroll instantly turned into a cloud of black smoke. Then, they saw a level-12 Ironback Blue Wolf guarding the entrance of the cave.
"Why is he so stingy …" Lin Li secretly pouted. There were two types of summoning scrolls that were commonly seen on the market now. One was for the level-12 Ironback Blue Wolf, and the other was for the level-14 Stormy Bear. In Lin Li's opinion, the level-14 Stormy Bear was the most suitable for guarding the entrance of the cave. With its strong physical strength and natural wind element magic, it was the most suitable for this kind of shady business. Lin Li believed that if there was a level-14 Stormy Bear standing at the entrance of the cave, they would not have to worry about the Skeletal Warriors chasing them until tomorrow night …
In comparison, the Ironback Blue Wolf that was cheaper by about 100,000 gold coins was much weaker. At most, it would last until tomorrow morning before collapsing due to lack of stamina. In Lin Li's opinion, since they were both summoning, why not summon a Stormy Bear instead? Since Adelo could buy the scroll to summon the Ironback Blue Wolf, it was impossible that he could not buy the scroll to summon the Stormy Bear.
Luckily, Adelo did not know what this fella was thinking. Otherwise, he would have vomited blood from anger …
The Ironback Blue Wolf's Summoning Scroll cost at least 200,000 gold coins, and this was a one-time consumable. After using it once, the Summoning Scroll would lose its effect. Even though Adelo's position in the Malfa Family was not low, he only had three of these Summoning Scrolls, and they were usually treated like treasures. He only took them out today to use, but he did not expect to be mocked by this fella for being stingy …
When the Ironback Blue Wolf stood at the entrance of the cave, the Skeletal Warriors that swarmed over seemed to have bumped into an iron wall. They lost their advantage in numbers, and the weakness of the Skeletal Warriors' strength was immediately exposed. Three to five Skeletal Warriors were not a match for the Ironback Blue Wolf at all. Before they could even pounce on it, they were torn into pieces by the sharp claws and teeth.
"Alright, let's rest for a while …" After Adelo brought everyone into the cave, they walked forward for about an hour before stopping at an empty mountainside. "The Ironback Blue Wolf can hold on for one night. Let's take this time to rest, and leave this place early tomorrow morning."
After a long day of trekking and continuous battles, everyone was already exhausted. Now that they had finally gotten rid of those annoying Skeletal Warriors, everyone fell asleep the moment they laid their heads down. Not long after, they started snoring. However, Lin Li did not sleep, and neither did Adelo. It was not that they did not want to, but they did not dare to. Now that things had developed to this stage, there were not many secrets left between these two mages who were good at disguising themselves. They both knew that the other party had hidden his strength, and they both knew that the other party did not have any good intentions. If they were to sleep now, wouldn't it give the other party a chance?
"Mage Adelo, aren't you going to sleep for a while?"
"No, no. Everyone is quite tired after a busy day. Anyway, I did not do much, so I'll just help to keep watch for everyone."
"Hehe …" Lin Li laughed dryly, but in his heart, he was cursing. F * ck you, if I dare to sleep, you'll definitely bleed me …
"Oh, yes, Mage Felic, why aren't you sleeping as well?"
"This …" Lin Li looked at Adelo with a despicable smile. "I'm not used to spending the night in the wild. I'm afraid that I'll have nightmares after I sleep, such as being hacked to death, or being tied up and bombarded with magic. It's very scary …"
"Hehe …" The corners of Adelo's mouth twitched, and his laughter was even drier than sand. "Mage Felic, you really like to joke …"
In the end, the two fellows, each with their own ulterior motives, did not sleep. They each found a place in a corner, and meditated for the whole night.
…
The next morning, before Lin Li and the rest set off, a few batches of guests arrived at the campsite near the Scar of Death.
There were about a dozen people in Hutton's tent. Other than a few important figures from the Malfa Family, there was also the leader of the Syer Bandits, Vanskore, and his most capable subordinate, Ronald. The president of Doland's Blacksmith Guild, Garza, was also here, and with him was a Warrior in his thirties. From the way Garza addressed him, he should be the strongest Warrior Adventurer in Doland other than Jason, Rolf.
Other than them, there was also a mage from the Ledin Kingdom. If Lin Li was here, he would most likely be able to recognize this skinny mage with a strong death aura. He was the High Priest of the Darkness Shrine, the Legendary-level Necromancer Mr. Sendros.
However, Sendros today was much more refined than when he was in Alanna. At least, he did not carry a magic staff made of bones, nor did he summon a few skeletons as servants. He only wore a gray robe and an ordinary magic staff, and looked no different from an ordinary mage.
Of course, this was only on the surface …
None of the people present dared to treat him as an ordinary mage.
"Master Sendros, if Teacher Cheyenne knows that you are here, he would be very happy." Hutton's face was full of surprise. When he first invited Sendros, he was just trying his luck. After all, Sendros was a real Legendary powerhouse. Although the Malfa Family was powerful, it was not to the extent that even a Legendary powerhouse would have to respect them. Hutton had only invited Sendros in hopes that Sendros would help out on account of Teacher Cheyenne.
"I am here for another reason, and it has nothing to do with Cheyenne." Sendros' voice was cold and hoarse, and his words were merciless. However, no one in the tent felt that there was anything wrong with it. Even Hutton himself didn't think that Sendros' words were disrespectful to his teacher, Cheyenne.
With Sendros' strength and status, he did not need to be respectful to anyone.
"Don't worry, I will definitely do what I promised you." Hutton smiled, and did not mind Sendros's rudeness. In fact, Sendros's arrival was already the best news for Hutton. At this point, even if Sendros were to slap him, he would still smile and offer the other side of his face to him.
"Okay."
After greeting Sendros, Hutton chatted with the others for a while longer.
Then, he called for Jason and Emendas.
"Pass down my orders. Everyone is to set off."
"Yes!"
Half an hour later, the huge team of Adventurers began to move towards the Scar of Death.
…
At this time, Lin Li and the rest had already walked out of the cave, and were walking along a steep and narrow path towards the canyon below the mountain wall.
The path ahead was flat, and the surroundings were surprisingly clean. Lin Li and the rest did not see a single bone along the way, and even the thick death aura seemed to have faded a lot. Compared to the desolate and gloomy scene yesterday, it was a world of difference.
However, the expression on Adelo's face did not relax at all.
On the contrary, ever since they passed through the cave, Adelo seemed to have changed into a different person. His every move was very careful.
Seeing him like this, Lin Li did not dare to be careless. He kept using the Warlock's Eyes to scout along the way. They had only walked two to three miles from the cave, and Lin Li had already used at least 50 Warlock's Eyes.
Who knew that this scouting really allowed Lin Li to find out something.
"F * ck, so many bats!"
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