To some extent, Bai Ye had not misled the lizardman leader.
Since the hidden mission two was to save the lizardman chief, it meant that the lizardman named Gavel would definitely encounter danger, otherwise, why would there be talk of saving?
"Huh?" Bai Ye suddenly exclaimed, "That guy actually has a name?"
Bai Ye had learned a lot about this fantasy region by now.
Bestowing a name was a very difficult matter.
Only those with extremely powerful magic could bestow names upon others, and a name was the most precious treasure for a demon. After accepting a bestowed name, their strength would be greatly enhanced. They might even undergo racial evolution, like the Six-Membered Oni Squad, transforming from Great Oni to Oni-People.
However, Gavel's name shouldn't have been bestowed by Rimuru, right?
Before this, the Demon Kingdom had no connection with the Marshlands, which meant...
Had a powerful being with magic comparable to Rimuru bestowed a name upon Gavel?
Was it the Orc Lord?
No, the Orc Lord was attacking the Marshlands, so 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 Karut. Then, who bestowed the Orc Lord's name?"
Bai Ye felt that he had discovered some useful clues, which might be related to the impending attack of the Orc army, or perhaps 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 simple, for a demon, having such equipment already indicated a high status.
Was it Gavel?
Bai Ye's gaze shifted. In front of Gavel stood a man in a white trench coat, a white top hat, and a white bird-beaked mask.
The man was also holding a cane, which he now placed on Gavel's shoulder, seemingly saying something, while Gavel's gaze became 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 froze for a moment, then cursed, "Damn it, a ghost!"
Li Jia Yi was startled by Bai Ye's sudden shout.
What was going on?
Why did the voice sound so familiar?
On the other side, Bai Ye examined Li Jia Yi from head to toe and then asked, "Why are you alive?"
Li Jia Yi frowned. Hearing the familiar voice, he tentatively asked, "Bai Ye?"
Bai Ye removed his gas mask and looked at Li Jia Yi. "Only the victor of the Twelve Great Battles survives, why are you still alive? Moreover, I killed you myself!"
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 too," Bai Ye said. "And is this considered a secret? You have some resurrection item, or a fake death item, right?"
Bai Ye was indeed surprised to see Li Jia Yi, but after calming down, he guessed about seventy to eighty percent of it. After all, with memories from his previous life, Bai Ye could easily guess what method the other party had used.
Resurrection items and fake death items, their purposes could be guessed from their names.
These kinds of items were very rare, and they were all single-use consumable items. At least, in Bai Ye's memory, the only thing that had a resurrection effect without being an item was the Phoenix ability, and the Phoenix ability was currently in Bai Ye's hands. Therefore, it was highly likely to be an item.
As for whether it was some other method, the possibility could not be completely ruled out, but frankly, the effect would certainly be a resurrection effect, or a fake death effect.
Li Jia Yi sighed, then gritted his teeth. "What grudge do I have with you that you always come out to mess things up!"
Bai Ye spread his hands. "Can you blame me for looking unlucky? This means even the heavens can't stand it and want me to punish you!"
As Bai Ye spoke, he raised the sword case of the Seven-Colored Rainbow and smashed it on 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 while saying, "Since 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 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 do it!
Bai Ye was quite experienced and saw through Li Jia Yi's intentions at a glance, without wasting any more words or time. He directed the seven flying swords to continuously slash at Li Jia Yi.
"Qian Kun Ri Yue Lun!"
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 it be such a coincidence that he would encounter Bai Ye everywhere, and be disrupted every time.
Clang, clang, clang!
The seven-colored flying swords continuously collided with Li Jia Yi's Sun Wheel and Moon Wheel in the air, emitting crisp clashing sounds.
Li Jia Yi's Sun and Moon Dual Wheels were either weapons or magical artifacts, 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, and he 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 stabbed towards Li Jia Yi.
Seeing the sword lights of various colors descend, Li Jia Yi quickly pushed his hands forward. "Golden Bell Shield!"
Golden radiance erupted around Li Jia Yi's body, enveloping him and forming a large bell that shielded him.
Clang, clang, clang!
The five swords repeatedly struck the Golden Bell, emitting crisp metallic sounds, but it only made noise. The bell remained unmoved under the slashes.
"Martial arts?" Bai Ye narrowed his eyes and looked ahead. "Recall the swords!"
Leaving two swords to continue blocking the Sun and Moon Dual Wheels, the remaining five swords no longer attacked Li Jia Yi but 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.
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