Published: March 12, 2025
CHAPTER 364: As Expected
However, Smith did not consider using this method, as transforming a corpse into a high-level undead being that could provide information was extremely dangerous for a dark mage. He never expected that Zhao Hai would actually want to do this.
Smith looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Brother, it's too dangerous to do that. It would also have a significant impact on you. Don't worry, with the strength of our Karlqi Family, I will definitely find out who did this."
Zhao Hai shook his head and said, "Forget it, that's too troublesome. Besides, I'm afraid they might launch a second attack. I have always suspected that this incident might be related to me. Otherwise, why would Meigen get attacked just when I arrived in Tianshui City? I must get to the bottom of this."
Before Smith could say anything, Zhao Hai took out the Evil Spirit Staff, softly recited a spell, and then waved the staff, surrounding the death warrior in a cloud of black mist.
After a while, the black mist dissipated, and the death warrior stood in place, his wounds had vanished. Other than the bloodstains on him, you couldn't see any signs that he had been in a battle.
Moreover, this death warrior did not exhibit the typical decayed appearance of a zombie; he looked no different from an ordinary person, except for the fact that he wasn't breathing and had no expression on his face.
Zhao Hai said in a deep voice, "State your identity and purpose for coming here."
The death warrior immediately replied, "Yes, Master. My name is Assassin Twenty-Three, I have no other name. I am a member of Duke Ryan's death warrior team. The purpose of coming to Tianshui City this time is singular: to capture Miss Meigen and use her to force Duke Smith to drive you out of Tianshui City."
Assassin Twenty-Three's words were simple, but they revealed his identity, his backing, and the purpose of his visit to Tianshui City.
Upon hearing this, Smith's face turned a shade of iron blue. He truly did not anticipate that Assassin Twenty-Three would be from Duke Ryan, and that Duke Ryan would have targeted him.
Zhao Hai let out a bitter laugh and turned to Smith, saying, "I'm sorry, Brother Smith. I didn't expect that this incident would indeed stem from me, and it's my fault that Meigen was frightened."
Smith waved his hand and said, "Brother, don't say that. You cannot be blamed for this. I also didn't expect Ryan to be so arrogant as to dare come to Tianshui City to capture my daughter. This is clearly a slap in my face; I will not let him off easily."
Zhao Hai forced a smile and asked the death warrior a few more questions. However, since Assassin Twenty-Three was just a death warrior, he didn't have much information regarding Duke Ryan, so he could not answer further.
Zhao Hai waved his hand and put away Assassin Twenty-Three, then turned to Meigen and said, "Miss Meigen, I am sorry for frightening you. This is a gift for you." He then took out a Spatial Bag and handed it to Meigen.
At this moment, Meigen had completely calmed down. She looked at the Spatial Bag in Zhao Hai's hand with confusion, asking, "Sir, what is this thing?"
Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, "This is a Spatial Bag. It has a volume of ten cubic meters and can be used to store ten cubic meters of items. The usage is very simple; you just open the bag's mouth and point it at what you want to store."
At Zhao Hai's explanation, Smith and the others were all stunned. They did not expect that Zhao Hai would give Meigen a piece of spatial equipment. After all, spatial equipment was very precious on the continent; this gift was far too valuable.
Smith looked at Zhao Hai and said, "No, brother, this gift is too valuable; we cannot accept it."
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "It's fine. This is my apology gift for Miss Meigen." He handed the Spatial Bag to Meigen and then sat down, turning to Smith, "Brother Smith, how do you intend to deal with Duke Ryan?"
Smith snorted coldly and said, "You don't need to worry about this, just leave it to me. I guarantee I will make him suffer."