The Synthesis Wizard

Chapter 149: We Might Better Fit the Definition of Friends

Chapter 149 - 149: We Might Better Fit the Definition of FriendsFrom the crimson light earlier, Sunan sensed a distinct wave of energy particles. With this realization, he turned back to where he had slain the Troodons to inspect the corpses on the ground.

As expected, the soul aura of these Troodons had completely dissipated.

It's normal for a creature's soul to dissipate after death, but it usually takes some time and doesn't happen instantaneously.

Yet, mere minutes after the Troodons' death, no trace of their souls remained—a phenomenon that was far from natural.

Rather than dissipating, it seemed as though their souls had been extracted.

Additionally, the Troodons' bodies appeared visibly shrunken, as if drained of their essence.

"So, that crimson light was formed from the Troodons' souls and physical essence."

Sunan pondered this, glancing in the direction the crimson light had vanished. He had a plan forming in his mind.

He continued in the direction the light had disappeared, collecting materials along the way and

Seething, Black Hand's voice revealed none of his inner turmoil as he coolly asked, "What do you want?"

"How about this," the Traveler proposed leisurely. "Let me leave first. Once I'm safe, I'll place the Azure Spirit Branch somewhere and send you the location via crystal message."

"How do I know you won't run?"

"I can swear an oath."

After a moment's hesitation, Black Hand exchanged a glance with Bloodmouth, signaling him to block the Traveler's retreat, and then said:

"Fine, let's swear the oath now."

The Traveler calmly recited the oath conditions.

Black Hand coldly interrupted, "No tricks. Add time limits and specific safe distances."

Oaths needed specificity, detailing every aspect to avoid loopholes.

Demons were experts at exploiting such gaps, having cost many their wealth, freedom, and even souls.

The Traveler, unbothered, repeated the oath but omitted the branch's name, using 'item' instead.

"Are you mocking me?" Black Hand's voice turned frigid, suddenly realizing, "You're stalling!"

The Traveler smirked, "Just now realizing? Too late!"

As he spoke, the lake beneath them erupted violently.

Amidst the cascading spray, over a dozen massive shadows surged toward Black Hand and Bloodmouth.

Black Hand instantly recognized the shadows: serpentine necks ending in reptilian heads, each over a hundred meters long.

"A Multi-Necked Dragon!"

Black Hand was startled.

This was a high-tier sub-dragon, nearly at the fourth-circle legendary level!

"Roar!"

Amidst the deafening roars, the blood-red maws lunged at Black Hand and Bloodmouth.

Frantically dodging, Black Hand caught a glimpse of the Traveler escaping, and, panicking, tried to pursue, only to be intercepted by a neck, leaving him both shocked and furious.

Clearly, the Traveler had lured the Multi-Necked Dragon here, feigning surrender to buy time.

He must possess something to avoid the dragon's hostility.

"Damn him!"

Furious yet helpless, Black Hand could do nothing.

The lake was the Multi-Necked Dragon's domain, making escape difficult.

He could only watch as the Traveler vanished into the horizon.

"Ah!!"

Black Hand's roar of frustration echoed over the lake.

Half an hour later, the Traveler reached a nearby canyon and dug a tunnel deep into the mountain.

After concealing his tracks and setting up a few alert formations, he sat at the entrance, meditating to recover his mental power.

The Multi-Necked Dragon could only delay Black Hand and Bloodmouth, not defeat them.

Before long, they would catch up, and he needed to recover and find a way out of the ecological park.

"What a pity. I found such a large park and hoped to claim it, but now it's impossible."

Staying in the park would inevitably lead to a confrontation with Black Hand and Bloodmouth.

As precious as the park was, life was more important.

Moreover, given the park's scale, the energy needed to maintain it must be astronomical. Even if he controlled the park, he couldn't solve the energy issue.

Years of adventuring taught the Traveler a harsh truth.

That which couldn't be turned into a tangible benefit, no matter how precious, was worthless to him.

One must know one's limits; succumbing to greed leads to death.

Taking a deep breath, the Traveler prepared to meditate, but suddenly sensed an alert trigger.

The Azure Spirit Branch instantly appeared in his hand as he gripped it tightly, demanding in a low voice:

"Who's there!"

It couldn't be Black Hand and Bloodmouth; they wouldn't have escaped the dragon so quickly!

Soon, a figure appeared around the corner.

Seeing the wary Traveler, Sunan smiled warmly.

"Nice to meet you, Traveler."

"Who are you?"

The Traveler scrutinized Sunan.

He sensed the unrestrained energy particles emanating from him.

Another wizard apprentice!

And given their proximity to Zone 2 of the ecological park, he must be a third-level apprentice.

Yet, despite scouring his memory, the Traveler found no match.

"Relax, I'm not your enemy."

"As fellow members of the Forest Cabin, we might better fit the definition of friends."

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