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Understood, the Mage is still deceiving, tricking the Prophet into running errands for him. Then, once the Void Passage opens, he will break the seal, seize the Prophet's body, and escape into the void. In that void, he will cultivate for thirty to fifty years, or even three to five thousand years, and then he will become a god.
Cui Ming asked, "If that's the case, why don't you just lift the seal and let the Mage out?"
"Because I cannot lift the seal; I do not understand magic," Zhir replied. "Your request is irrelevant to me because I cannot fulfill it. However, aside from the Prophet, there is someone else who can lift the seal. If he is willing to do so, the Mage will undoubtedly sense the impending danger and must contact the Prophet. No matter how prepared he is, he will deceive the Prophet into believing he meets the requirements to open the passage. The Prophet will surely come to Dawn Desert, and then your plan can be executed while I can also eliminate the Mage."
"Who is he?" Cui Ming wanted to ask more—would he be willing to help? Would it involve some sort of kidnapping again? There were so many interconnected schemes to achieve a single goal.
Zhir picked up a branch and began drawing a figure in the sand: "I do not know who he is. He came to Dawn Desert with the Prophet and possesses abilities that are at least on par with those of the Prophet."
Cui Ming had an inkling as Zhir sketched most of it out. He clapped his hands and said, "Sadin, one of the Four Elders of Silent City." Sadin had once been pursued by Li Qing; instead of attacking, he explained the situation. Because of this incident, Li Qing did not become a Hunter. Later events proved that Li Qing was right; Sadin had not lied. Cui Ming was not entirely clear on the details, but based on Li Qing's description, Sadin should be on the side of justice within Silent City. Silent City was not dark; it was a typical chaos where justice and chaos were unrelated concepts. Order and chaos were relative; darkness and justice were also relative.
As previously mentioned, Pirate City belonged to a dark order while ordinary city-states like Dawn City belonged to a just order. The Balance Sect belonged to order and had nothing to do with justice or darkness.
If it were this person, there was still some hope. But… Cui Ming groaned, "So I must first find Sadin and then persuade him?"
"That's all we can do; otherwise, I cannot help," Zhir said. "Although parts of Dawn Desert are beyond my influence, I have the ability to infiltrate those areas."
Indeed, as long as you don't leave Dawn Desert, there are no strict boundaries. If that's the case, what do they need Ye Family for?
Zhir seemed to understand what Cui Ming was thinking: "Within this region, I can reach any location instantly; however, outside of this area in Dawn Desert, I lack that capability. Of course, facing ten Prophets would not intimidate me either. This matter is not only about helping you but also about you helping me."
No way! So busy—traveling from Hero City to Antarctica, then Pirate City, Thunder Sound City, Twilight City, York Mountains, Pearl Lake—and now heading off to Silent City… Brother, Silent City isn't that fun; I don't want to become a subject for madmen's research and experiments. But in this plan, Sadin became the key figure. If it were just Beiyue looking for his father, Cui Ming would hesitate; however, if it could help Zhir deal with the Mage, Cui Ming would still be willing to make that trip. As Cui Ming said before, Zhir was his savior alongside Feng and also a friend.
Feng had been listening quietly nearby and was startled when Cui Ming looked at him. "You’re not planning to trick your friend again are you? First sending me to Witch Island and now trying to drag me off to Silent City? You’re not that kind of person. You definitely aren’t."
Cui Ming sighed: "I know you won't let me go alone, especially since we both owe Zhir."
Wind Tear Run: "Knowing there are tigers on the mountain, yet still heading toward the tiger's den. Forget it, let's call the brothers..."
Cui Ming said, "No, we can't have too many people; otherwise, Silent City will feel threatened. With fewer of us, we can be careful of the crazies. If they sense hostility, then the elders and the city lord will have to step in. Just the two of us... let's give it a try."
Feng looked at Miss Fortune: "How about three people? This woman is strong. To put it bluntly, if one of us has to die, I hope it's not us."
Cui Ming asked, "Will she come?"
"I'll go," Feng boldly walked to the edge of the oasis and asked, "Woman, do you dare to go with us to Silent City?"
Miss Fortune was taken aback: "Why go to Silent City?"
"Do you dare or not?"
"I'm not an Idiot. It's not that I don't dare, but I won't go to my death."
While you cool off, Cui Ming stepped forward: "This matter is somewhat related to Li Qing." Cui Ming explained about Li Qing and Sadin, mentioning that the prophet might be up to something bad. Cui Ming hoped to talk with Sadin. He was also considerate: " Miss Fortune, this is very dangerous."
"I'm curious," Miss Fortune looked at the two: "We're not familiar; how can you just drag me into Silent City?"
Cui Ming sighed: "Because not many people dare to go to Silent City."
This was music to my ears. Miss Fortune declared confidently: "Fine, it's just Silent City, right? But there are conditions: you must obey my commands. If I feel it's too dangerous and say retreat, you must retreat, understood? Secondly, tell me the truth about why you're looking for Sadin. Hey, I've been hanging around bars since I was young; I've seen all kinds of people. I believe you met Sadin, but don't make up stories about Li Qing."
This girl is quite sharp; now one more person knows the plan... Cui Ming recounted everything: "Killing two birds with one stone. Once the plan succeeds, it will greatly weaken the power of the Fire Cult, stop the prophet, and protect the Eternal Sphere."
"You've helped so much, yet you chose me. Is it because I'm foolish or because I can sacrifice myself?" Miss Fortune asked.
"Heh." Cui Ming chuckled lightly. This was the theory of the wind. Cui Ming said seriously, "Regardless of whether companions are friends or not, there is an obligation to rescue. The reason I don't choose my friends is due to the nature of Silent City. A few days ago, I encountered a master who used dual pistols and completely suppressed a magician. I realized that Archers have an inherent advantage against magicians."
"Who is he?"
"That's not the Key Point."
Miss Fortune protested, "What do you mean it's not the Key Point? He uses dual pistols, I use dual pistols; we definitely need to compare. Not everyone is qualified to wield dual pistols."
Cui Ming felt a headache coming on and ignored her. "Among my friends, there are all kinds of practitioners, but we lack an Archer who can effectively suppress magicians. I'm not clear about your strength; how do you deal with magicians?"
"It depends on the type," Miss Fortune thought for a moment. "Alright, I'll go with you to Silent City... but..."
"But?" Was there more?
Miss Fortune drew her left-hand pistol and tapped it against her Cowboy Hat with a queenly demeanor. "You mustn't fall in love with me."
The wind and Cui Ming lowered their heads in silence. Cui Ming hugged the wind briefly and said, "See? You can rest assured now."
"Go die." The wind threw Cui Ming away; she was someone who valued her reputation.
Miss Fortune scoffed, "Boring little brat."
"..." The wind glared at Miss Fortune. Little brat? She was younger than both of them and called them little brats. Fine, let her call them that; a true man can bend and stretch—not just physically but also in character. The wind looked at Cui Ming, who was playing dead on the ground. This guy could show enjoyment and happiness even when being beaten up for helping out of obligation; that was the true high realm of being able to bend and stretch.
However, the wanderer known as Wind had always been curious about Silent City. Previously, he had no excuse to venture into such a dangerous place, but now he had given himself a reason to explore it.
What about Miss Fortune? Part of her shared Wind's thoughts. Fearless and daring, she had the audacity to go into Pirate City to capture Lank, and she had always been intrigued by forbidden places. The important thing was her duty as a hunter: weakening the Fire Cult Practitioners and understanding their powers was the main task assigned to her by Wandering. And there was also a prophet... there was no reason not to go. Looking at the two young boys, they seemed capable enough and quite clever.
...
How exhausting is it to chase after women?
Everything stemmed from Cui Ming's pursuit of Beiyue. From south to north, then from north to south... the power of love can indeed be quite magical at times. That said, Cui Ming was still young; this kind of challenge was what he wanted. However, his rational side reminded him that if he was already full, why bother with such challenges? At that moment, a reason emerged: because he liked Beiyue. The first step in pursuing her required Beiyue to be willing to accept his feelings. The reason Beiyue did not accept those feelings was her quest for the truth behind her father's disappearance.
Thus, everything fell into place.
After staying at Pearl Lake for three days and getting familiar with Miss Fortune, the three of them put down their wooden tools and left Pearl Lake. Cui Ming discovered that although Miss Fortune was young, she had a wealth of experience, having dealt with everyone from political nobles to street thugs. Moreover, Miss Fortune's pair of pistols were masterpieces crafted by Master Nan.
Among the Southern Masters, Master Nan left behind the most items, which were relatively diverse and chaotic. He ultimately crafted Ding Wen's knife before passing away. In conversation with Bufon, who was also a craftsman, Cui Ming learned that Master Nan was a nice guy who rarely turned down requests. Master Nan specialized in crafting firearms, particularly modern ones. Jinjin's rocket launcher and Raefus's shotgun were both his excellent works. Miss Fortune's dual pistols were also exquisite creations by Master Nan.
The Archer class seemed broad but indeed had classifications; like mages, they needed to master various magical knowledge to guide their own "release." Archers were divided into two types: enhancement type and transformational system. For instance, if Wei Wei did not have a suitable bow, she would specialize in the transformational system; her Force Bow was incredibly powerful. The other type included Raefus, Jinjin, Little Lu, and Miss Fortune's weapons—these were treasures that could significantly enhance their abilities. The distinction lay in that transformational system archers emphasized precision while enhancement type archers focused on speed.
Most weapon-wielding practitioners could be categorized into enhancement type or transformational system; Beiyue certainly belonged to the enhancement type while Jayce represented the transformational system. The outlier among them was Wind; this guy belonged to the Warrior Class. The advantage of the Warrior Class lay in their mastery of techniques and skills; however, being someone who relied on weapons meant that if they couldn't obtain a good blade, they at least needed to supplement their skills with the transformational system—Force blades were far superior to ordinary scrap metal.
Cui Ming made this observation because Wind's blade had broken. (To be continued.)
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