The lights in the underground granary flickered. Everything looked so strange.
The place was empty. There was no one there.
Those who had been controlled by Mind Manipulation had long since fled after the death of the Rank 2 Priest.
All that was left was an empty base for the garrison of Wharf Port.
"What the hell? Did that young man leak the news that we're coming to clean them up?"
"And they've already retreated?"
The rank 3 wizard scanned the surroundings with dissatisfaction.
The entire underground granary was lifeless. There was not a single living creature in sight.
The only things they saw were the corpses of the two Oserhounds, both killed by a single slash.
As for the rest, there was nothing.
"Sir, it seems like there's really nothing."
A few scouts who were wandering in front returned and reported.
The rank 3 wizard glanced at Old Tuck with dissatisfaction, but the latter shook his head with a grave expression.
"You have to believe in my skills, old friend," Old Tuck said.
The rank 3 wizard touched his wallet warily. Finding that it was still there, he heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Of course I believe in your skills."
"Let's keep going."
However, at this moment, a rogue suddenly ran back with a shocked look on his face, "Sir, I found something!"
Three minutes later, everyone arrived at the cave where the purple-robed priests were!
The snake monster's corpse, the corpses of six rank 2 priests, and the messy, irremovable traces of a fight …
Everyone's face was filled with shock!
Judging from the traces, it was obvious that a great battle had taken place.
However, the six rank 2 priests of the Twin Serpents Sect had all been killed by a single slash.
The slash marks were similar to those of the two Oserhounds.
"This snake monster must have been transformed by the purple-robed priest of the Twin Serpents Sect …"
The rank 3 wizard's expression was grave. "To be able to force him to transform into a snake monster and finally cut him into minced meat … Could it be a legend?"
Old Tuck shook his head in silence.
He squatted beside a rank 2 priest and carefully examined the traces of death. In the end, he came to a shocking conclusion!
"Hey, old friend! Old friend, you can't be thinking that all these people were killed by that noble youth alone, right? "
The rank 3 wizard sneered. "I heard that he's only a ranger close to rank 3?"
"That's impossible."
However, Old Tuck's tone was firm. "The same knife wound."
The wizard was stunned for a moment. When he saw the serious look on Old Tuck's face, the surprise in his eyes was even more intense.
He did not know how close Old Tuck was to the so-called noble young man, but he knew that Old Tuck rarely lied.
There was no doubt about the Halfling's tracker skills.
"He was here," Old Tuck said as he looked at the faint footprints on the ground.
The Tier 3 Sorcerer fell silent.
Although he couldn't believe it, it seemed to be the truth!
A young noble who was rumored to be only at rank two had destroyed a branch of the Twin Serpent Sect all by himself!
This was something that even many Tier 3 professions could not achieve.
But that person did it.
He couldn't help but ask, "Who is he? What's his name? "
"He is …" Old Tuck subconsciously wanted to say Ma Wen's name.
Who knew that at this moment, the rank 3 Magus would suddenly shout, "Stop!"
Old Tuck also came back to himself.
The two looked at each other and remained silent.
They knew that this name could not be spoken. Even if they had to say it, it should be in private!
There were many eyes in the garrison, and the Twin Serpent Sect's infiltration ability was very strong. What if they had an informant?
If they really said the young man's name, the Crimson Patriarch might kill this young genius in the cradle!
Although this Tier 3 Sorcerer had a harsh mouth, he was not a bad person since he was a good friend of Old Tuck.
He then said in a deep voice, "Search everywhere and see if there are any remnants of the Twin Serpent Sect.
"If there isn't, burn this place down."
Announce to the public that this base is the work of our Black Dock Port's garrison. Everyone will be rewarded when we return! "
Everyone nodded in silence. They knew that the Sorcerer was protecting the young man and attracting the attention of the Twin Serpent Sect.
However, the Black Dock Port's garrison was not afraid of the Twin Serpent Sect's revenge. With the Southern Sorcerer Alliance backing them, they had nothing to fear!
Old Tuck stood up slowly, still in disbelief. However, when he recalled how Ma Wen had easily killed Red Tarantula Elizabeth, who had troubled him for a long time, he felt relieved.
There was no lack of geniuses in this world.
…
The cold underground river flowed. The long darkness had finally passed, and a glimmer of light appeared in front of Ma Wen.
"I'm almost there!"
Ma Wen was delighted. He lay on the back of a golden bull and followed the water out of the underground river.
He had only taken this path once in the game. Back then, it was to avoid being hunted down by a gang. After escaping, he went straight to River Beach City and stayed there for a short period of time. The most important thing he did was to farm the Scarlet Monastery.
As for the White River Valley, he did not pay attention to it at all. It seemed to be a very small place, and there was nothing attractive about it.
Now that he thought about it, this underground river was one of the tributaries of the White River!
However, because the source was rather desolate and close to the Screaming Mountains, no one paid attention to it.
These golden bulls could follow the river all the way to Ma Wen's White River Valley!
"Seems like other than the Spider Cave, I can return from Gem Bay by water."
Ma Wen thought to himself.
He sat on the back of the golden bull and kept drifting.
The familiar scenery gradually appeared in front of him. After passing through a dense forest, the small river flowed into the White River.
The river became wider, and Ma Wen kept an eye on the Ruyi Rope to ensure that every golden bull could follow him back.
It was early in the morning, and many farmers in the White River Valley had begun farming.
The summer wheat season was very important. Although many of them were very hungry, they still insisted on farming.
If they did not farm well during this period, they would not be able to harvest in autumn, and they would not be able to survive this winter.
A few days ago, Lady Anna said that Lord Ma Wen would personally go to Gem Bay to purchase food. He would definitely buy enough food for everyone to survive this winter.
But most people were skeptical about it.
Although the current Lord Ma Wen seemed to be different from before.
After recapturing the White River Valley, he lived in seclusion as before. However, his decrees were passed down one by one, and the effect was not bad. Killing people under the castle to establish his authority had gradually changed his image from gentle and kind to a more dignified one.
The rumor that Ma Wen was the Double Blade Mask was even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
For most of the people, the current Lord Ma Wen was indeed more like a lord who could protect the residents of his territory.
However, they still did not believe that Ma Wen could quickly bring back food.
Jewel Bay was a place that was quite far away.
For many farmers, they had never left the White River Valley in their lives, and the furthest place they had been to was the northern mines.
It was said that there was a mountain between Gem Bay and the White River Valley. If they wanted to go around it, it would take at least half a month.
No matter how powerful Lord Ma Wen was, he could not dig through the mountain, right?
This was what most of the people thought.
…
Old Tom thought so, too.
As an ordinary old farmer in the White River Valley, he was one of the first generation to follow Ma Wen's grandfather to the White River Valley.
Compared to others, he was more knowledgeable. At least he had been to Riverbank City.
He knew that unless Lord Ma Wen became a wizard like his grandfather and had all kinds of magic, it would be impossible for him to do this.
"Unfortunately, it is said that the person who really inherited the old lord's talent is Young Master Vigny. He is still learning magic in a faraway place."
"It seems that we will not be able to see Young Master Vigny's magic."
Old Tom said to his son while he was ploughing in the fields, smoking a home-made cigarette.
The latter grunted in acknowledgment and continued to work.
Old Tom looked at his son's thin figure and felt sad. Although Lady Anna brought people to distribute food every day, it was still not enough!
After the invasion of the Gnolls, life became more and more difficult.
He sighed and raised his head. Suddenly, he saw a shadow floating across the White River.
"That is …"
"What is that?!"
Old Tom felt that his eyes were playing tricks on him and hurriedly called out to his son.
Little Tom raised his head in astonishment, and looked at the golden object on the White River, and at the man standing on the golden object.
After a long time, he shouted, "That is Lord Ma Wen!"
"Lord Ma Wen is back!"
…
Lord Ma Wen was back!
This was a big event that caused a stir in the White River Valley!
Soon, the farmers who were farming by the river saw Ma Wen. They were very surprised and rushed to spread the news. For a while, the originally somewhat dead White River Valley became very lively!
After a quarter of an hour, Ma Wen, who was leisurely riding on the golden bull, stopped on a relatively flat riverbank.
"Lord Ma Wen!"
Countless people watched from the side. The guards and Anna who had received the news all rushed over to welcome Ma Wen.
Especially Anna. She never thought that Ma Wen would return to the White River Valley in such a magical way!
Didn't he bring Lola to Gem Bay to buy food? Why did he bring back so many golden bulls?
Before Anna could react, Ma Wen had pulled the golden bulls to the shore!
The crowd was in an uproar!
Lord Ma Wen's strength was actually so great. These golden bulls looked very heavy, but he actually pulled them to the riverbank with his own strength!
This was simply too amazing.
However, there were still many people who were very surprised. "Didn't Lord Ma Wen go to buy food?"
"How much are these golden bulls worth? One golden bull, how much food can be exchanged for!"
"But the question is, where did he go to exchange for it?"
Everyone was confused.
At this time, Ma Wen pulled a golden bull over and asked Anna to find someone to spread a mat on the riverbank.
Under Ma Wen's incantation, under everyone's surprised gaze, the golden bull slowly opened its mouth.
Hualala!
The golden wheat poured down like rain!
In an instant, the entire riverbank became extremely quiet.
"Don't worry." Ma Wen smiled slightly. "I'm back. Everyone doesn't have to starve anymore."
The next second.
Cheers erupted, covering all other sounds.
The entire White River Valley was completely boiling!
…
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