Published: March 12, 2025
CHAPTER 422: Identity
At this moment, Laura and the others also pulled Meigen to the side to talk, while the lady was invited by Phil to the living room, sitting there watching Zhao Hai.
Zhao Hai forced a smile and said, "Actually, my identity isn’t a secret; it’s just that very few people think in that direction. My surname is Budah, and Zhao Hai is the name I adopted later."
Upon hearing Zhao Hai say that his surname was Budah, Smith was taken aback for a moment, then his expression changed and he exclaimed, “You really are Budah? So you’re the heir of the Budah family who was exiled to the Black Earth Wilderness by the Aksu Empire, Adam Budah?”
Zhao Hai nodded and replied, “That’s right, I am Adam Budah, but I’ve changed my name to Zhao Hai. You can consider the old Adam as dead.”
Smith looked at Zhao Hai and said, “Didn’t you drink Void Water? How can you still use magic? By the way, Ibel said what you use isn’t magic but an otherworldly technique, so does that mean you can’t use magic?”
Zhao Hai shook his head and said, “No, I can use magic. The poison from the Void Water in my body has been cured. Now I’m a dual cultivator of magic and martial arts, with both my fighting spirit and magic levels reaching eighth grade.”
Smith stared at Zhao Hai in shock and said, “The poison from the Void Water has been cured? How is that possible? Are you lying to me?”
Zhao Hai shook his head and said, “No, I’m not lying to you. The poison from the Void Water has indeed been cured, but the antidote was unique, and it took me a long time to obtain. Otherwise, why do you think Laura and the others are still just my fiancées and not my wives?”
Zhao Hai understood Smith's shock. This was because the poison from the Void Water had catastrophic consequences for descendants. If the poison in Zhao Hai’s body hadn’t been cured, Smith would likely not allow Meigen to marry Zhao Hai, as it would mean their future children could not learn magic or fighting spirit.
It was precisely because he guessed Smith's thoughts that Zhao Hai said what he did, wanting to convey to Smith that the poison in him was truly cured.
Upon hearing Zhao Hai say this, Smith turned to look at Laura and the others. Laura smiled slightly and said, “Yes, Brother Hai’s poison has indeed been cured. If you hadn’t mentioned it today, in a few days he would be holding a wedding with us.”
Smith then sighed in relief, “Good, as long as it’s cured. No wonder others couldn’t trace your background; it turns out you are part of the Budah family. Hahaha, no one on the continent expected that there would be an antidote for the Void Water.”
Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, “There’s nothing strange about it; where there’s poison, there must be an antidote. However, about the engagement, can we not reconsider?”
Smith glared and said, “What? You’re still unwilling? Is our Meigen not worthy of you? If you dare to oppose, I’ll really have the family’s ninth-level expert hunt you down.”
Zhao Hai gave a wry smile and said, “Fine, then. I’ll discuss it with the elders at home and then agree on when to announce our engagement.”
Smith grunted, “No need to think about it, announce it tomorrow, the sooner the better. Otherwise, once the family sends out the ninth-level expert, it’ll be a big problem.”
Zhao Hai frowned and said, “But why would the Karlqi family send a ninth-level expert after me? Isn’t that a bit strange? Did I offend the Karlqi family in any way?”
Smith shook his head and sighed, recounting the suspicions he and Phil had discussed to Zhao Hai. After listening, Zhao Hai looked at Smith in shock, saying, “Just because of this? Just because I’m capable at my work? They want to kill me? If this continues, the dark mages will truly be finished. If every time someone strong and smart appears, they want to eliminate them, then in the end, won’t only a bunch of fools remain among the dark mages? How will we develop then?”