The Mighty Mage novel Chapter 117

Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Illusion

Gu Jin exited the lodge and saw Zhang Wei and Liu Sunhao discussing something.

They were staring at the forest and whispering something.

When Gu Jin went near them, she coughed.

Zhang Wei and Liu Sunhao were a bit startled by Gu Jin’s sudden appearance.

"Jin, you’re up," Zhang Wei said, nodding in acknowledgment.

Gu Jin asked,

"What did you find."

Liu Sunhao said with a serious expression,

"Until now, we have found out that even though the beast who is emitting this fragrance is a low-grade one, it is not alone. "

Gu Jin’s gaze shifted to the ground where there were multiple footprints and she frowned.

"Did they come inside the lodge? And what was that slimy thing? And what animal is it?"

Zhang Wei who had many years of experience said,

"As far as I know, it is most likely a mutated Red-eyed Deer. For some reason, they might have become capable of creating that slimy thing and they are also the ones who are emitting this fragrance."

Liu Sunhao nodded,

"This isn’t the first time since I knew about this attack. Once when I was patrolling the outskirts of the forest, I encountered a similar situation. However, back then, the beast responsible was different."

Patrolling?

Was Liu Sunhao in the military before?

However, this was not the time to discuss it for now.

We need to find their lair and neutralize the threat," Zhang Wei stated firmly.

Just then Yi Ran arrived and happened to hear them.

"Let’s split up and search the surrounding area," Yi Ran suggested, his eyes scanning the forest ahead.

"No!" Zhang Wei said firmly.

Liu Sunhao explained,

"Mutated Beasts are usually more powerful than the average beast. A Mutated beast at primary rank has power equivalent to Tier 2 Intermediate Rank."

Xu Mingtao and Tang Guan arrived and after knowing the information, all 6 of them decided to stick together and attack.

"Heh! Idiots!" A lean man who had heard their conversation from the start mocked them.

Liu Sunhao with the sharpest ears looked at him and rolled his eyes,

"We don’t need advice from someone who can die just by strong wind."

The lean man was instantly furious,

"You! How dare you! I was saying that for your own good! Can’t you just stay in the lodge and wait for the beasts to go away?

They didn’t attack us, maybe they didn’t plan to attack us in the first place. You should just stay in the lodge. But no! People like you who loves adventure, and want to poke them, bring misfortune to others!"

Yi Ran sharply looked at the lean man and asked,

"And what if they aren’t planning to go away? What if they are planning on something bigger?"

The lean man snorted,

"Did they do anything till now? No, right? Then why are you in a hurry to make a move? Let me tell you something, patience is the key. Don’t act impulsively and regret it later."

Zhang Wei stepped forward, his expression serious.

"Thank you for your concern, but we can’t afford to wait and see.

The lean man scoffed, unconvinced by Zhang Wei’s words.

"You’re just a bunch of reckless adventurers. I wish that if you suffer misfortune, you will take it with you before dying and don’t affect the other people in the lodge," he muttered.

Gu Jin shifted her cold eyes to the lean man and said,

"So you think that you would be safe as long as you do take action?"

The lean man narrowed his eyes and said with confidence,

"Yes!"

Gu Jin chuckled coldly,

"Then I would wait for your body part."

"Huh?" The lean man was confused by Gu Jin’s cryptic words.

"You believe that you would remain in one piece even after our return and I believe that you would have only one piece when we return."

"Pfft." Liu Sunhao laughed, followed by Yi Ran and then Tang Guan. Yi Ran giggled and Zhang Wei was amused.

This new little brother of theirs has a dark sense of humor.

"You! How could you say that !"

Gu Jin lazily shook her head. Even though she looked like a young boy who was a little short in height and her skin paler than girls, her dark red eyes and her confident aura made her look handsome,

"By sitting here and waiting for the beast to arrive at the doorstep you will only reduce the chance of your survival. What if you are lying on the bed when the beast attacks?