Some people might think that these two chapters were a bit slow, but in fact, these two chapters were answers to questions raised by some readers in the book review section. Hehe, there was no need to go to the book review section to reply.
----- So there was a dividing line.
Laura held the information in her hand and smiled bitterly at Zhao Hai. "The situation is stronger than the person. Boric, the Southern King, wanted the Purcell clan to stay out of tonight's matter. The Purcell clan had no choice but to agree. Fortunately, Grand Duke Evan is a good person. Otherwise, he would have pretended to cooperate with us while helping the Southern King deal with us. Even if we had Brother Hai's space, I'm afraid it would have been difficult to escape this calamity."
Quinn John nodded. He understood what Laura meant. Although they had Zhao Hai's space, if it weren't for the fact that Evan no longer had an alliance with them, Zhao Hai wouldn't have come to Casa City. If it weren't for so many things being squeezed together, Laura and Zhao Hai wouldn't have had a result so quickly.
Feelings needed a process. Things like love at first sight only existed in legends. Even if it really existed, it wouldn't have happened between Zhao Hai and Laura.
However, it was undeniable that because Zhao Hai had saved Laura's life, Laura had a good impression of him. And because of Laura's resemblance to Taylor, Zhao Hai also had a good impression of her. In addition, Laura had been helping Zhao Hai sell crops from the space. This was tantamount to helping Zhao Hai a lot. Because of this, Laura's good impression of Laura had deepened.
The two of them had a good impression of each other, but because the time was short, they didn't show it. But this time, they had to leave their homes and face an unknown future. This was the time when people were most vulnerable. When people were vulnerable, it was often easier to have a kind of passion, an impulse. Even if it was a small emotion, it would be infinitely magnified.
Zhao Hai and Laura had a good impression of each other. Under the influence of this emotion, the two of them finally had a spark. They revealed their feelings to each other and reached this step today.
Now that things were settled, Zhao Hai and Laura could calmly face each other. Their feelings could be said to have reached a destination. In their hearts, they had already recognized each other as their lovers. Naturally, they could calmly face each other.
People were like this. When something happened and they didn't face it directly, their hearts would feel uneasy and they would shrink back. But when they really faced it, they would naturally become calm.
All of this was just a coincidence. If it weren't for Carlo's group, all of this wouldn't have happened. Even if it did happen, it wouldn't have happened so quickly. It can be said that Carlo's group's actions were like a catalyst, accelerating the speed of all of this.
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, "This can't be blamed on Evan. He has a large family to manage. For him to be able to do this is already very good. After all, he can't be like us and give up everything here to leave the Aksu Empire. As long as he stays in the Aksu Empire, he will have to give Boric some face. But this isn't a big deal. We can deal with this attack on our own."
Laura smiled faintly and said, "Yes, we can deal with it ourselves. It just so happens that we can vent our resentment. These days, I haven't been able to vent my anger."
Kun Zhen and the others laughed. They weren't the least bit afraid of the attack that was about to come. Even if a Rank Nine expert came, what could they do? They had two Rank Nine experts here. As long as they used the Black Fog Technique to cover Faith Mansion, the people outside wouldn't be able to see what was going on.
However, Boric didn't dare to send a Rank Nine expert to Casa City to kill them. If he really dared to send a Rank Nine expert, it would be tantamount to tearing off all pretense of cordiality with the Purcell clan. The Rank Nine expert of the Purcell clan wouldn't be polite.
This was also an unwritten rule on the continent. If a Rank Nine expert was guarding a city, other Rank Nine experts couldn't enter for no reason. Otherwise, it would be regarded as a challenge.
Although the Purcell clan's Wind Saint Buffy had entered the Carrion Swamp and his fate was unknown, there was still the Origin Sword Saint. This Origin Sword Saint's reputation on the continent was very big. Most people wouldn't dare to lightly stroke the whiskers of a tiger.
It was precisely because of this that Zhao Hai wasn't worried. As long as it wasn't a Rank Nine expert, Green could deal with it. They simply didn't need to be afraid.
At this time, Green's complexion suddenly changed. In a deep voice, he said, "Who is it? Come out, otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."
A gloomy voice was heard. "You are indeed formidable. Worthy of being a peak Rank Eight expert. You can actually see through my Ghost Stealth Technique."
As soon as they heard this voice, Zhao Hai and the others immediately moved. Meg took out the Iron Book of Sealing Magic, while Zhao Hai's body had a light protection spell. Quinn John also protected Laura behind him.
Green stared at the corner of the room and coldly said, "An Rank Eight Black Magician is suddenly very powerful. Unfortunately, your Ghost Stealth Technique isn't perfect."
The Ghost Stealth Technique was a high-level black magic. This kind of magic was mainly used for assassination. It could also be used to avoid the enemy. It was a black magician's specialty. Other magicians had no way to learn it.
Once the Ghost Stealth Technique was used, it would be like a ghost. It was invisible and shadowless, making people unable to feel its existence. It was precisely because of this characteristic that it was called the Ghost Stealth Technique.
Green had seen this kind of Ghost Stealth Technique before. On the battlefield, both sides of the enemy would do anything to kill each other. At that time, Green was a famous Spirit Wind Warrior. Naturally, he wouldn't be lacking in assassinations. This kind of Ghost Stealth Technique wasn't something he had seen once or twice. Therefore, he was very experienced. Otherwise, he really wouldn't have been able to find someone.
When that person heard Green say this, he chuckled twice. Although he was laughing, the gloominess in his laughter didn't weaken at all. It made people who heard it feel particularly uncomfortable.
Along with the laughter, that person's figure slowly appeared. He was wearing a black magic robe that looked somewhat old. He held a wooden magic staff in his hand. Although the staff was made of wood, it was completely black. It was more than two meters long. There were many strange symbols engraved on the staff, and the head of the staff had a very peculiar shape. It looked very strange.
Green coldly looked at that person and said, "Who are you? Who sent you? "
That magician faintly smiled and bowed to the several people. "Please allow me to introduce myself. I am an elder of the League of Black Magicians, Maru."
Zhao Hai and the others were puzzled as they looked at Maru. This was the first time they had heard of the League of Black Magicians. Not to mention Zhao Hai, even the well-informed Laura and the others hadn't heard of such an alliance on the continent.
Maru clearly saw their puzzlement. He faintly smiled and said, "I know that you haven't heard of the League of Black Magicians. However, this isn't strange. The League of Black Magicians has only been established for a total of five years. Moreover, besides a few black magicians in the league, no one else knows of the existence of this organization."
Green frowned and said, "Don't talk nonsense. State your purpose for coming."
Maru didn't get angry. He just faintly smiled and turned to Zhao Hai. "This time, I've come to invite Mr. Zhao Hai to join the League of Black Magicians."
When Zhao Hai and the others heard Maru say this, they were stunned. Zhao Hai looked at Maru and asked, "Why are you inviting me?"
Maru faintly smiled and said, "Please allow me to sit down and speak." Apart from the very beginning when he hadn't shown himself, Maru had always been very polite when he spoke, just like a gentleman. This caused Zhao Hai and the others' vigilance to drop a lot. In addition, with Green here, Zhao Hai didn't have to worry about his own safety. He had Meg withdraw the Angel's Protection and invited Maru to sit down.
After Maru sat down, Meg poured him a cup of tea. Maru was very polite and thanked her. This made Zhao Hai even more curious about him. From a moment ago until now, Maru's behavior was more like that of an aristocrat than he was. An aristocrat that couldn't be any more elegant.
Maru drank a mouthful of tea and put down the cup. He glanced at Zhao Hai and said, "Mr. Zhao Hai, as a black magician, you must be able to feel that the black magicians on the continent have been isolated. It's very inconvenient for us to walk outside. Most people imagine us to be more frightening than mercenaries, assassins, thieves, and swindlers. It's as if we are devils who can eat people at any time."
Zhao Hai was somewhat touched by this point. Although black magicians seemed to be glorious and no one dared to provoke them wherever they went, it was just as Maru said. Black magicians had been isolated by the people on the continent. In the eyes of the people on the continent, black magicians were synonymous with evil. This wasn't a good thing.
Seeing Zhao Hai nod, Maru continued, "In fact, at the very beginning, the people of the continent didn't have this understanding of black magicians. Although the behavior of black magicians is strange, the potions and some black magic that we have researched are still very helpful in treating people's injuries. Moreover, because we black magicians can summon dark creatures, we are an indispensable fighting force for the great aristocrats and the great powers. With us, no one would dare to be rampant in the dark." Maru nodded.
This time, it was Quinn John and the others' turn to nod. Quinn John and the others had lived for a long time and knew that what Maru said was true. In the past, many aristocrats and countries liked to invite black magicians. This was because the characteristics of black magicians determined that their fighting strength at night was even more powerful. At that time, black magicians were an indispensable existence in the armies of various countries. But now, there were almost no black magicians in the armies of various countries.
Maru looked at everyone's appearance and the smile on his face became even wider. However, he quickly put away his smile and said to Zhao Hai and the others, "However, this situation slowly changed. I don't know when it started, but the people on the continent began to spread the word that black magicians were the symbol of evil. They were the embodiment of the devil. Slowly, people began to isolate black magicians. We didn't realize this problem at first, but by the time we did, the people on the continent had already isolated black magicians."
At this point, Maru's voice carried a trace of heaviness. It was clear that the seriousness of the problem had exceeded his imagination. Therefore, he was so serious.