To some extent, Bai Ye hadn't misled the lizardman leader.
Since the hidden mission two was to save the lizardman chieftain, it meant that the lizardman named Gavel would definitely encounter danger, otherwise, what was the point of saving him?
"Huh?" Bai Ye suddenly exclaimed, "That guy actually has a name?"
Bai Ye now knew quite a bit about the matters in this fantasy region.
Bestowing names was a very difficult thing.
Only those with extremely powerful magic could bestow names upon others, and names were the most precious treasures for monsters. After receiving a bestowed name, their strength would be greatly enhanced. Some even experienced racial evolution, like the Six Oni, who transformed from Great Oni to Oni-men.
However, Gavel's name shouldn't have been bestowed by Rimuru, right?
Before this, the Monster Country had no connection with the Wetland Marsh, which meant...
A powerful being with magic comparable to Rimuru bestowed the name upon Gavel?
Was it the Orc Lord?
No, the Orc Lord was attacking the Wetland Marsh. Why would he bestow a name upon a lizardman?
"No!" Bai Ye tilted his head and muttered, "The Orc Lord also has a name, it should be Kruit. So, who bestowed the Orc Lord's name?"
Bai Ye felt like he had discovered some useful clues. It might be related to the invasion of the Orc army, or it might be related to his subsequent hidden missions.
And at this moment...
Bai Ye suddenly stopped and looked ahead.
Through the gaps between the trees, Bai Ye saw a lizardman kneeling not far away, wearing tattered armor and a leather skirt around his waist. Although it looked crude, for monsters, having such equipment was already a sign of high status.
Was it Gavel?
Bai Ye's gaze shifted. In front of Gavel stood a man wearing a white trench coat, a white fedora, and a white bird-beak mask.
The man was also holding a cane, which he now placed on Gavel's shoulder, seemingly saying something. Gavel's eyes were becoming increasingly unfocused.
Bai Ye immediately wanted to step forward, but at this moment, a figure suddenly leaped down from a tree, blocking Bai Ye's path.
"Friend, could I trouble you not to interfere with my mission?"
The person stood up with a smile and looked at Bai Ye.
Bai Ye was instantly stunned, then cursed, "Damn it, a ghost!"
Li Jia Yi was startled by Bai Ye's exclamation.
What was going on?
Why did the voice sound a little familiar?
On the other side, Bai Ye sized up Li Jia Yi and then said, "Why are you alive?"
Li Jia Yi frowned. Hearing the familiar voice, he tentatively asked, "Bai Ye?"
Bai Ye removed his bio-mask and looked at Li Jia Yi, saying, "Only the victor of the Twelve Great Battles can survive. Why are you still alive? Moreover, I killed you with my own hands!"
Li Jia Yi spread his hands, "If I tell you this secret, can you leave here?"
"Sorry, that guy happens to be my mission target as well," Bai Ye said. "Besides, is this considered a secret? You have some resurrection item, or a fake death item, right?"
Bai Ye was quite surprised to suddenly see Li Jia Yi, but after calming down, he guessed most of it. After all, with memories from his previous life, Bai Ye could easily guess what methods the other party had used.
Resurrection items and fake death items, their purpose could be guessed from their names.
These types of items were very rare, and they were all one-time consumable items. At least, as far as Bai Ye remembered, the only thing that had a resurrection effect without being an item was the Phoenix ability, and Bai Ye now had the Phoenix ability. Therefore, it was highly likely to be an item.
As for whether it was other means, the possibility could not be completely ruled out, but in essence, the effect would definitely be a resurrection effect or a fake death effect.
Li Jia Yi sighed, then gritted his teeth, "What grudge do I have against you? Every time you show up and ruin things!"
Bai Ye spread his hands, "Can I blame you for looking unlucky? This means even heaven can't stand it and wants me to punish you!"
As Bai Ye spoke, he raised the sword case of the Seven-Colored Rainbow and smashed it onto the ground.
As the sword case opened, seven flying swords simultaneously flew out and stabbed towards Li Jia Yi.
Li Jia Yi cursed under his breath, dodging as he said, "We're old friends meeting, shouldn't we chat a bit before fighting?"
Bai Ye quickly formed a sword seal and said, "Do you think I'm a three-year-old? Save those little tricks!"
Li Jia Yi was stalling for time!
The masked man was clearly doing something to Gavel, but it hadn't been completed yet. However, as time passed, Gavel might be in trouble.
And Li Jia Yi was blocking him from getting closer...
It was probably the masked man's mission!
If that was the case, it meant it conflicted with his own mission, so why hesitate?
No more nonsense, just fight!
Bai Ye's experience was quite seasoned. He saw through Li Jia Yi's intentions at a glance and had no intention of wasting time with unnecessary words. He directed the seven flying swords to continuously slash at Li Jia Yi.
"Universe Sun Moon Wheel!"
Li Jia Yi, seeing that he couldn't stall for time with words, what else could he do?
Fight!
At the same time, Li Jia Yi kept cursing. How could there be such a coincidence? He met Bai Ye everywhere, and every time his plans were ruined.
Clang, clang, clang!
The seven-colored flying swords clashed with Li Jia Yi's Sun Wheel and Moon Wheel in the air, emitting crisp ringing sounds.
Li Jia Yi's Sun and Moon dual wheels were either weapons or magical treasures, but as Bai Ye had guessed when they first met, this thing was indeed not ordinary. It shouldn't be of black quality, but it was definitely a top-tier blue quality item.
However, back then, Bai Ye only had one sword and could be restrained by the Sun and Moon dual wheels, but now...
Bai Ye had seven swords!
Two swords held back the Sun and Moon dual wheels, while the remaining five simultaneously struck down towards Li Jia Yi.
Seeing the sword lights of different colors descend, Li Jia Yi quickly pushed his hands to the sides and said, "Golden Bell Shield!"
Golden radiance erupted around Li Jia Yi's body, enveloping him and forming a large bell that covered Li Jia Yi within.
Clang, clang, clang!
The five swords continuously slashed at the Golden Bell, emitting crisp metallic impact sounds. But it was only noisy; the Golden Bell remained motionless under the slashes.
"Martial arts?" Bai Ye narrowed his eyes and looked ahead, saying, "Retrieve swords!"
Leaving two swords to continue blocking the Sun and Moon dual wheels, the remaining five swords stopped attacking Li Jia Yi and flew directly forward, heading towards Gavel and the masked man.
Li Jia Yi couldn't help but curse and quickly dispelled the Golden Bell Shield, chasing after the five sword lights.