"Am I right? I advise you not to be too greedy. Even if an insignificant 2nd Rank High Mage discovered the Black Forest Python first, what could he do? Could he kill a level 25 Black Forest Python? If we hadn't arrived in time, you might have already been swallowed by the Black Forest Python … "
The young High Mage didn't feel like looking at Lin Yun's reaction. He crouched next to the Black Forest Python's corpse, immersed in joy. He was 29 years old, and not only was he a 5th Rank High Mage, but he was also standing at the peak of the Great Alchemist realm, one step away from becoming a Master Alchemist.
When he was stationed in the camp, he discovered the aura of the Black Forest Python and went wild with joy. The Black Forest Python's skin was a magic material he needed. It was very rare and couldn't be bought with money. He didn't even think about it and called a few friends to follow the Black Forest Python's aura.
After spending an entire day, they finally found the traces of the Black Forest Python.
But the poor mage in front of them was greedy beyond redemption. Did he think that he would be able to kill the Black Forest Python just because he discovered it? Ridiculous, with his pitiful strength as a 2nd Rank High Mage, he would have already turned into an ice-cold corpse if he had been twenty seconds late.
It was fine if he didn't know how to be grateful …
But he was actually so greedy.
Greedy people usually didn't have a good ending.
"To be honest, this kind of rare magic material is far from being able to display its value in your hands. Only outstanding Alchemists like us can turn it into a precious alchemy item."
After saying that, the young High Mage wasn't in the mood to keep talking. He slowly stood up and didn't even look at Lin Yun. He looked at his three companions and said, "Okay, Yilu, Hancus, Dejay, we ran out of the camp for a day, so we shouldn't let anyone worry, let's quickly return."
"I think you misunderstood …" Lin Yun scratched his cheek, feeling a bit funny as he thought, 'Do I look like that kind of greedy person?'
"Misunderstood?"
The young High Mage only sneered. In his eyes, he had made it clear enough. If that greedy mage was obstinate and wanted to obtain something from him, he could only settle it with force.
Looking at the bloodstains all over the dispirited mage's body, it was obvious that he had gone through a fierce battle and was not in a good state. He did not even notice the Black Forest Python appearing next to him …
Moreover, he was only a 2nd Rank High Mage.
In his eyes, this kind of strength was really not enough …
"Orson, you might have really misunderstood her."
A red-haired Expert Swordswoman arrived at Lin Yun's side. Her flaming greatsword had already been put away, and her gaze rested on Lin Yun for a moment. She didn't have the arrogance of a young High Mage as she smiled and said, "Hello, we are from the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group, my name is Yilu. My companion spoke a little harshly just now, please don't take offense. "
"Mafa Merlin." Lin Yun thoughtfully looked at Yilu, not because he was attracted by her beauty, but rather because he had guessed something. The Temple Knights and the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group appearing at the same time wasn't a coincidence.
Two of Okland's Three Great Mercenary Groups came at once, this made Lin Yun have no choice but to pay attention.
"The Merlin Family?" Yilu looked at Lin Yun with bewilderment.
After all, the Merlin Family was one of Okland's Three Great Families. Very few people in Okland didn't know about the Merlin Family. Yilu and the others weren't ordinary people, they were from Okland's number one Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group. It would be strange if they didn't know about the Merlin Family.
"Yes." Lin Yun nodded.
"I think he is only a branch member, or else how could he end up like this …" That young High Mage named Orson sneered, looking at Lin Yun with disdain. He had never heard of someone called Mafa Merlin in Okland. Right, he was definitely a branch member, and the kind that didn't even have the qualifications to enter the Merlin Family Manor.
He knew about the three geniuses of the Merlin Family, they were people that could stand shoulder to shoulder with him. He truly didn't care about the rest of the younger generation.
Moreover, the direct descendants of the Merlin Family wouldn't be so shameless as to greedily look at a Black Forest Python.
Orson's first impression of Lin Yun was that he had never seen the world. If he had good eyesight, why would he care about the magic materials of the Black Forest Python? He would have already tried to curry favor with an outstanding genius like him.
He was very likely to become an Archmage in the future, as well as the Vice Leader of the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group.
As the number one mercenary group in Okland, a Vice Leader could be considered an influential figure. Establishing a friendship with him could be regarded as a kind of hidden wealth … But that Mafa Merlin had never seen the world, or else how could he have missed the opportunity to befriend him?
"High Mage Merlin, your situation seems to be a bit bad …" Yilu looked at Lin Yun's robe and frowned. She could feel that this young High Mage's aura was very chaotic, as if he had gone through a fierce battle. Thinking of this, she took out a valuable potion and handed it to Lin Yun. "High Mage Merlin, drink it. I want to ask, where are you going? Our Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group's camp isn't far from here. If you are lost or want to return to Okland, you can follow us back to the camp first. After all, the environment here is dangerous and not too safe … "
Just as Orson said, she also felt that Lin Yun should be a branch member that wasn't valued by the Merlin Family. Reaching the 2nd Rank High Mage realm at such a young age showed that this Merlin High Mage's talent in magic was quite good. Even in the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group, he would be well-known, only a bit inferior to Orson.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help thinking of roping him in. Although Merlin's magic talent was good, without the support of the Merlin Family, his future achievements wouldn't be too high. If he could join the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group, he would be more than enough to be a Captain of an elite team.
Gifting him a precious potion and inviting him to the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group's camp … This kind of treatment wasn't something everyone could enjoy.
Her meaning was very clear …
If he still didn't understand, then there would be something wrong with his intelligence.
But it turned out that she was thinking too much.
"Thank you for your kind intentions, Expert Swordsman Yilu." Lin Yun smiled and shook his head, refusing Yilu's potion. Despite his sorry appearance, he was actually in a very good state. Otherwise, why would he be rousing his Magic Array?
He didn't like owing others anything …
"Expert Swordsman Yilu, I want to discuss something with you."
"Hmm … What is it?"
Yilu looked at Lin Yun in disbelief. He refused, he actually refused!
How could he refuse?
Yilu truly couldn't understand. Could it be that the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group, the number one mercenary group of Okland, didn't even look up to him? This was impossible … Who knew how many powerful people would fight to join the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group every year? There was no lack of Expert Swordsmen, High Mages, and Divine Archers …
"I want to hire you to escort me to your camp …"
Magic beasts kept appearing on the way, and Merlin's three cousins and the Draconic Beastman weren't by his side. It was truly inconvenient. Meeting the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group would solve this problem.
He didn't want to owe others anything, so he proposed hiring them.
This was a business transaction.
"Can you afford the expensive commission?"
Before Yilu could say anything, Orson angrily rushed in front of Lin Yun, his finger almost touching Lin Yun's nose. "Yilu said to let you follow us to the camp, how can you be so ungrateful? Who do you think you are? An Archmage? You still want to hire us … "
"I didn't say I wanted to hire you …"
Orson's face turned ashen, and he was speechless.
"…"
Seeing Orson being deflated, Yilu resisted smiling. "Alright, High Mage Merlin, no need to be so polite. We are only bringing you to the camp on the way. If you insist on paying the commission, just give us some."
The commission was secondary.
Being able to rope in a talented 2nd Rank High Mage into the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group was of utmost importance.
Lin Yun following her to the camp was exactly what she wanted. When the time came, she would let Lin Yun experience the power of the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group and he might take the initiative to join.
Although magic beasts kept appearing on the way, they didn't meet any trouble with the few members of the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group. The only problem was that there was a fly in the group.
Countless magic beasts were lying dormant under the curtain of the night.
They finally arrived at their destination without any mishaps. It was a brightly lit empty valley, and Lin Yun could see tents everywhere. But surprisingly, the tents in the valley were arranged in a triangular formation.
'Could it be that the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group isn't the only one stationed here?'
"High Mage Merlin, you'd better stay in the tent at night, don't run around." Yilu didn't hide the disappointment on her face. In the four hours since they returned from the edge of the Traces of Misfortune, she had hinted at him more than once, but that young High Mage remained unmoved and would always change the topic, intentionally or unintentionally.
It was to the point that Yilu's attitude towards Lin Yun became colder after returning to the camp.
That High Mage named Orson originally wanted to scold Lin Yun, but he was hurriedly called away after returning to the camp.
"It's not just our Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group stationed here …" Yilu paused and deliberately lowered her voice. "The Temple Knights and the Red Dragon Mercenaries are also here. That's why I told you not to run around. It would be very troublesome if something happened …"
'Sure enough …'
Lin Yun smiled and pretended to be puzzled. "Expert Swordsman Yilu, did something happen in the Tulan Mountain Range? How come all three of Okland's mercenary groups are here?"
"Cooperation."
After saying that, Yilu planned to persuade Lin Yun to join the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group. In her eyes, joining the Heaven Enlightening Mercenary Group was undoubtedly the best choice for this young High Mage. If he could make some contributions and be valued, it wouldn't be impossible for him to become an Archmage in the future.
But before she could open her mouth, the young High Mage stretched himself, looking exhausted.
"High Mage Merlin, rest well. Remember what I said, don't run around at night …"
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