Chapter 7 Is Indeed a Mage

"He really is a mage." Li Chunfeng looked surprised, then pondered and guessed, "Is it because of the story told by Granny Wang?"

Zhang Yuanqing nodded:

"In Granny Wang's story, the mage was a helper invited by Zhao Yuanwai to subdue the demoness who dug out people's hearts and livers. According to normal logic, the mage is a stronger character than the blacksmith and Zhao Yuanwai.

"The instance dungeon couldn't possibly let the evil faction encounter the strongest boss right from the start, right?"

Granny Wang's story and Xu Xiu'er's description can corroborate each other.

In Granny Wang's story, the female demon dug out people's hearts and livers, and Zhao Yuanwai invited a mage to eliminate the demon. In Xu Xiu'er's description, Granny Wang's son and Zhao Yuanwai conspired to kill the descendants of Yin Yang Sanren.

There's a common thread here: both groups are dealing with the descendants of Yin Yang Sanren.

The difference lies in their purpose.

The mage should also exist in reality, because if Zhao Yuanwai and Granny Wang's son could work together to deal with that pitiful woman, they would have already taken action. Granny Wang's story wouldn't have featured the mage; they would have fabricated another story.

Of course, before the Spirit Realm's prompt appeared, these were just Zhang Yuanqing's conjectures.

In addition, he finally understood who was responsible for the layout of Granny Wang's house.

It was the mage!

"That mage should be a Wu Gu master," the Queen suddenly said.

Zhang Yuanqing glanced at her. This woman had also figured it out.

After confirming that Xu Xiu'er wasn't a Cursed, after hearing the Spirit Realm's prompt, and after recalling Granny Wang's story, if she still hadn't realized it, she would have wasted her level 3 Water Ghost status.

Li Chunfeng said:

"Able to cast curses, he must be a Wu Gu master. But the descendants of Yin Yang Sanren can also cast curses. Does that mean Yin Yang Sanren was also an evil profession?"

The Queen shook her head: "No one knows the identity of Yin Yang Sanren. Other walkthroughs mention that the townspeople said Yin Yang Sanren could summon wind and rain and control raging fire to drive away bandits. Now, with the addition of curses, it's probably the ability of items."

"Speaking of which, the plotline we're following doesn't even have a walkthrough in the official database?" Huo De Xingjun had always believed that the Five Elements Alliance's official database should contain all Spirit Realm instances.

The Queen explained, "The number of Spirit Realm instances at the Extraordinary stage is complex and diverse. Many people, from the Extraordinary stage to the Saint stage, may enter fewer than ten Extraordinary instances in total. Some people may have only entered two instances and already be level 2."

The way a woman shows affection for a man is by mentioning him in her conversations from time to time. Guan Ya glanced at her bright and elegant female colleague again.

Thinking this, she glanced at Yuanshi, finding him deep in thought.

*The Demon Lord should have followed the same plotline we're on now. So, after his review, he felt that the instance had hidden tasks, which should be obvious. If it were me, I could analyze it too.*

*But that pervert already lost his virginity to Widow Xu and killed the cat corpse, so he didn't trigger the hidden task.*

*Also, I understand why the Yin Yang Town instance has multiple "routes." Each team's overall strength varies. Encountering the cat corpse and Widow Xu's plotline would likely lead to a team wipe. So, different routes correspond to teams of different strengths.*

As he was thinking, Li Chunfeng said:

"Before heading to the town center, I think we should arrange some tactics. Don't worry, I don't think being a few minutes early or late will affect the overall situation."

With the difficulty of this instance, the big boss obviously can't be resolved by any side in a few minutes.

And because of the "three-legged balance," Li Chunfeng believed that if they didn't appear, the evil faction probably wouldn't dare to push the boss. No one wanted to be attacked from both sides.

His suggestion was approved by the captain, Zhang Yuanqing: "Chi Ou can't fight right now. Guan Ya, Queen, how much combat power do you have left?"

The Queen sensed her own condition: "About 70%."

She wasn't injured, just like Chi Ou, her vitality was greatly damaged. The diluted life essence made up for most of the deficit; otherwise, she would only have 30-40% combat power at most.

Guan Ya was different. The gunshot wound on her leg had stopped bleeding and was slowly healing, but the most troublesome thing about injuries was that the wound and pain would make her legs and feet inconvenient, greatly affecting combat.

"Physical skills at 50%, ranged output unchanged," she calmly gave the conclusion after analysis.

*Chi Ou is useless, the team is reduced to six people. Li Chunfeng is a scholar, that little bit of physical bonus is no different from a useless person in the eyes of evil professions. Guan Ya is a "sniper," the only ones on our side who can truly confront evil professions head-on are four people. Li Li Yuan Shang Cao is a level 2 Wood Sprite, at most playing support.* Zhang Yuanqing quickly analyzed in his mind.

Li Chunfeng was very self-aware and said:

"I can stay by Guan Ya's side. Snipers need a guardian. If necessary, I can also take over the sniping task.

"Heh, I don't have confidence in fighting skills, but I've practiced gunmanship. I'm proficient in most firearms."

Zhang Yuanqing looked at the melancholy and quiet teenager, "Can you shoot?"

Li Li Yuan Shang Cao shook his head.

He was a wild Spirit Realm walker. In a country with strict firearms control, he had no channels or connections to practice gunmanship privately. Moreover, Wood Sprites didn't have talent bonuses in the field of shooting.

Zhang Yuanqing then took out the Burst Handgun and handed it to Li Chunfeng: "This item is for you. It has good power. You and Guan Ya are responsible for ranged output."

Everyone immediately turned their attention to the large-caliber handgun.

Li Chunfeng took it in amazement. After checking the item information, he was excited: "Such a strong item!!"

*Looking at Li Chunfeng's reaction, the item Yuanshi Tianzun gave is very strong. He actually lent the item to someone so easily*

Everyone was curious and envious, and at the same time, they were amazed by Yuanshi Tianzun's generosity.

The reason why Zhang Yuanqing gave out the Burst Handgun was because he was sure that he would have to restrain the evil faction head-on, which meant close combat.

In this case, having the Thug Gloves already, if he held a Fire Master profession's handgun, it was likely to make him think, "I want to fight ten," and then recklessly charge into the evil faction.

That would be courting death.

Zhang Yuanqing then took out the Scarecrow and gave it to the Earth Monster Chi Ou, saying:

"Later, don't show your face. Hide in the distance and use this item to deal with the evil faction."

Using the Scarecrow requires a few seconds of pre-set time, which is difficult to use in close combat. Giving it to Chi Ou is considered "making the best use of waste."

Chi Ou took the Scarecrow. After reading the item information, his expression was even more exaggerated than Li Chunfeng's.

"This, this..." The skinny boy was dumbfounded.

*Is this an item I can use? I've never touched such a high-end item in my life!*

*Another one sent out. How rich is he? I also want Queen, Huo De Xingjun*, several people stared blankly at the captain.

"There are no more," Zhang Yuanqing quickly waved his hand.

*That's right, after sending out two items in a row, he himself can only keep one at most. It's impossible to have any more in stock!*

The teammates understood.

*The Thug Gloves can give me agility, the Sharp Eye can let me predict the enemy's attacks, the Bloodthirsty Blade is a close-combat weapon, the Demon Subduing Pestle's purification restrains the Enchantment Demon and Illusionist. These four close-combat artifacts cannot be borrowed. The Red Dancing Shoes are the core item, the Red Veil is a life-saving item, the Disguise Ring doesn't have the function of fighting enemies. As for the Toad Incense Burner, is it going to poison myself or the enemy?*

*I really have no items.*

Li Chunfeng happily put away the item and said, "Yuanshi and Huo De Xingjun and the Queen will face the enemy head-on. Li Li Yuan Shang Cao will play support, looking for opportunities to strike. Guan Ya and I will provide ranged output. As for Chi Ou, you use the Scarecrow's ability according to your own discretion."

Town center.

The river meandered, dividing the central open space into two halves.

This open space in the town center was usually used by the townspeople for drying grain, group gatherings, activities, and transactions.

Next to the slightly turbulent river, there were also stone platforms for washing clothes.

A figure wearing a black robe stood in the center of the open space, raising his head and bathing in the sunlight, seeming to enjoy the feeling of seeing the light of day again.

He had been trapped in the town for many long years. This kind of dark time was maddening.

On the south side of the open space, in the alley, Little Doubi cautiously poked out his head, his dark eyes warily observing the surroundings.

Deeper inside, Zhang Yuanqing and his teammates leaned against the wall, whispering:

"The mage is spacing out in the open space. We haven't observed any figures from the evil faction yet. Li Chunfeng guessed correctly. The other side is very sneaky. Hmph, they want to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. The evil faction is despicable."

*But that's what we're thinking too!* Huo De Xingjun thought to himself.

"Then let's wait a little longer," the Queen said cautiously.

On the other side of the open space, also in an alley.

The thin middle-aged man leaned against the wall, cautiously glancing out, then shrinking back.

He returned to the depths of the alley, on a moss-covered path made of stone slabs and pebbles, and saw his companions.

"The bastards from the Lawful faction are very insidious. They haven't shown their heads," the thin middle-aged man suggested:

"Let's ignore the mage for now and drag them out and kill them first?"

The three-legged balance was the most stable situation. No one wanted to be cannon fodder. Everyone wanted the other side to be cannon fodder.

The young man with the missing left ear snorted coldly:

"At this time, it's a contest of patience. I hope there's a Fire Master in the Lawful faction."

The man in the suit shook his head:

"Even if there's a Fire Master, I'm afraid they're dead. Most likely they won't make it to the end. At this time, it's a contest of patience."

Li Xianzong pondered for a moment and said, "Let's wait a little longer. The most patient person can be the hunter. Let me think of a way."

Time passed by minute by minute.

"Damn it, I can't take it anymore. Let's do it!"

Huo De Xingjun's last bit of patience was exhausted.

Li Chunfeng and Li Li Yuan Shang Cao each held down one of his shoulders.

"Endure, you must endure!" Li Chunfeng warned.

Zhang Yuanqing pondered and said, "Let's wait a little longer. We want to be hunters, not prey. If you really can't bear it, then we'll retreat and search for the traces of the evil professions."

At this time, Guan Ya analyzed:

"Do you remember the description in the walkthrough? The team that arrives at the square first can get a reward. The Spirit Realm prompt just now was for us to kill the mage and start the final battle. That means whoever kills the mage gets the reward."

Zhang Yuanqing swept over everyone and said:

"I have an idea."

"Assassinate the mage?" The thin middle-aged man stared at Li Xianzong, stunned, "Are you sure you can assassinate the big boss? Based on the combat power of the blacksmith and Zhao Yuanwai, this mage is likely to be a Saint realm, even if it's level 4, it's still a Saint realm."

"Have you forgotten this thing?" Li Xianzong flipped his palm, and a steel needle stained with dried blood appeared in front of everyone.

The young man with the missing left ear recalled the item's information, and his eyes lit up:

"It can kill the mage. Even if it doesn't, it can severely injure him. If we work together, it's no problem to quickly kill a seriously injured Saint. Don't forget, Li Xianzong has killed a Saint before."

"Later, I'll release mist to blind the Lawful faction's vision. You guys follow me closely. Let's make a quick decision," Li Xianzong said:

"But before that, give me a few minutes."

After saying that, he walked to the side, put on a dirty and smelly coat, knelt down on both knees, and prayed with his hands together:

"Let me kill the mage, let the action go smoothly... let me kill the mage, let the action go smoothly..."

*Wu Gu master profession, Saint stage items* The thin middle-aged man looked at them with greed.

"Kill the mage before the evil faction reacts and get the reward..." Li Chunfeng pondered:

"This isn't a bad idea, but it's very difficult."

Zhang Yuanqing talked eloquently: "According to the difficulty level of Yin Yang Town, the mage is most likely a Saint. If he's in the Extraordinary stage, we would just take turns humiliating him. Um, a level 4 Saint at most. If he's too strong, then it would be us on both sides being humiliated by him, which doesn't fit the balance mechanism."

"If a few of us join forces, as long as we make targeted deployments, with calculation versus carelessness, the chances of winning are extremely high. Um, I have an item that can purify the Wu Gu master's curse, but it's not very effective against poison."

Li Li Yuan Shang Cao immediately said, "I have detox pills that can weaken the poison."

Guan Ya pondered and said, "I can provide cover fire for you. Even if the other party is a Saint, they would be injured if they took my bullets."

Chi Ou hurriedly said, "I can use the Scarecrow to curse him. It may not be useful against the Wu Gu master, but it can have an impact."

Li Chunfeng added, "The handgun Yuanshi gave me has armor-piercing effects. I'll assist Guan Ya in shooting."

After a round of discussion, everyone formulated an action plan, and Zhang Yuanqing said in a deep voice:

"Action!"

"Action!"

Li Xianzong didn't even take off his coat,

Holding a butterfly knife in one hand and a wooden box in the other, he led his teammates out of the alley.

Just then, just as Li Xianzong rushed out of the alley and was exposed to the sunlight, he suddenly saw a group of people rushing out from diagonally opposite him.

*Not good, the evil faction's dogs are out?*

*Damn it, the Lawful faction's brats are all out?*

The people on both sides were caught off guard, their expressions froze, and they hurriedly stopped.

They all had the feeling of painstakingly ambushing the enemy, only to find that the enemy was also ambushing them.

ps: Update first and revise later. Recommend Baotou Jianfeng's new book "Winter Never Has Warm Sun", the writing is very good, Grandpa Bao's kind of book, without a bit of social experience and life precipitation, it's really impossible to write.

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