To some extent, Bai Ye had not misled the lizardman leader.
Since hidden quest two was to save the lizardman chieftain, it meant that the lizardman named Gawru would surely encounter danger, otherwise, what was the point of saving him?
"Huh?" Bai Ye suddenly exclaimed, "That guy has a name?"
Bai Ye now knew quite a bit about the matters in this fantasy region.
To bestow a name was a very difficult feat.
Only those with extremely powerful magic could bestow names upon others. For monsters, a name was the most precious treasure. After receiving a bestowed name, their strength would greatly increase, and some might even undergo racial evolution, like the Six-Membered Demon Group, which transformed from Great Demons into Demon People.
However, Gawru's name wasn't bestowed by Rimuru, was it?
Before this, the Monster Country and the Marshland had no connection whatsoever, meaning...
Had a powerful being with magic no less potent than Rimuru's bestowed Gawru's name?
Was it the Orc Lord?
No, the Orc Lord was currently attacking the Marshland. Why would he bestow a name upon a lizardman?
"No!" Bai Ye tilted his head and murmured, "The Orc Lord also has a name, it should be called Gerut. So, who bestowed the Orc Lord's name?"
Bai Ye felt that 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 quests.
And at this very moment...
Bai Ye suddenly stopped in his tracks 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 simple, for a monster, having such equipment already indicated a person of high status.
Was it Gawru?
Bai Ye's gaze shifted. In front of Gawru stood a man in a white trench coat, a white fedora, and a white bird-beaked mask.
The man was holding a cane, which he now placed on Gawru's shoulder, seemingly saying something. Gawru's eyes were becoming increasingly unfocused.
Bai Ye immediately wanted to rush forward, but at that 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 Jiayi was startled by Bai Ye's sudden shout.
What was going on?
Why did the voice sound a little familiar?
On the other side, Bai Ye sized up Li Jiayi and asked, "Why are you alive?"
Li Jiayi frowned. Hearing the familiar voice, he tentatively asked, "Bai Ye?"
Bai Ye removed his biohazard mask and looked at Li Jiayi. "In the final battle of the Twelve Great Wars, only the victor could survive. Why are you still alive? Furthermore, I killed you with my own hands!"
Li Jiayi spread his hands. "If I tell you this secret, can you leave this place?"
"Sorry, that guy happens to be a target of my mission too," Bai Ye said. "Besides, is this considered a secret? You have some kind of resurrection item or a faking-death item, right?"
Bai Ye was quite surprised to suddenly see Li Jiayi, but after calming down, he had a pretty good guess. After all, with the memories from his past life, Bai Ye could easily guess what method the other party had used.
Resurrection items and faking-death items could be understood by their names.
These items were very rare, and they were all single-use consumable items. At least, in Bai Ye's memory, the only non-item ability with a resurrection effect was the Phoenix ability, and that Phoenix ability was currently in Bai Ye's hands. Therefore, it was highly likely to be an item.
As for whether there might be other means, it couldn't be completely ruled out, but in essence, the effect would be resurrection or faking-death.
Li Jiayi sighed, then gritted his teeth. "What kind of grudge do I have with you? Every time you show up to ruin things!"
Bai Ye spread his hands. "Can you blame me for looking unlucky? It means even the heavens can't stand it and want me to punish you!"
As Bai Ye spoke, he raised his Seven-Colored Rainbow Sword Casket and slammed it onto the ground.
As the sword casket opened, seven flying swords simultaneously shot out, piercing towards Li Jiayi.
Li Jiayi cursed under his breath, dodging as he said, "We're old friends, can't we chat a bit before fighting?"
Bai Ye quickly formed sword seals and said, "Do you think I'm a three-year-old? Save those little tricks!"
Li Jiayi was stalling for time!
The masked man was clearly doing something to Gawru, but it hadn't been completed yet. However, as time passed, Gawru might be doomed.
And Li Jiayi was blocking him from getting closer...
He was probably on a mission related to the masked man!
If that was the case, 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 Jiayi's intentions at a glance and had no intention of wasting time with more words. He directed the seven flying swords to continuously slash at Li Jiayi.
"Universe Sun and Moon Wheels!"
Seeing that he couldn't delay with words, what else could Li Jiayi do?
Fight!
At the same time, Li Jiayi kept cursing, how could there be such coincidences? He encountered Bai Ye everywhere, and every time, his plans were disrupted.
Clang, clang, clang!
The seven-colored flying swords clashed with Li Jiayi's Sun Wheel and Moon Wheel in the air, emitting crisp ringing sounds.
Li Jiayi'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 might not be of black quality, but it was definitely a top-tier blue quality item.
However, back then, Bai Ye only had one sword, which could be restrained by the Sun and Moon dual wheels. But now...
Bai Ye had seven swords!
Two swords held the Sun and Moon dual wheels at bay, while the remaining five simultaneously struck towards Li Jiayi.
Seeing the multicolored sword lights descend, Li Jiayi quickly pushed his hands forward and said, "Golden Bell Shield!"
Golden radiance erupted around Li Jiayi's body, enveloping him and forming a large bell that shielded him.
Clang, clang, clang!
The five swords continuously struck the Golden Bell, emitting crisp metal-hitting sounds. But it was only noisy; the Golden Bell remained unmoved under the strikes.
"Martial arts?" Bai Ye narrowed his eyes and looked ahead, saying, "Rise, swords!"
Leaving two swords to continue blocking the Sun and Moon dual wheels, the remaining five swords no longer attacked Li Jiayi but flew straight ahead, heading towards Gawru and the masked man.
Li Jiayi couldn't help but curse. He quickly dispelled the Golden Bell Shield and chased after the five sword lights.
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