Chapter 123 - Emerald Dream
Macklin had been observing the three men with the Warlock’s Eyes ever since they stepped foot into the jungle. With his powers as a high-level Archmage, it was extremely easy to conceal himself from them. Hence, nothing had escaped the pair of old eyes. He was aware of every single detail of their encounter—including Lin Li’s breakthrough.
The expression on his face became more serious than ever. He was very shocked by Lin Li’s breakthrough. Despite the young age of twenty, this Magic Shooter had already reached level-13. To describe the man as ‘powerful’ would be an understatement. If the news of his breakthrough were to be known by the Supreme Council, it would surely create a commotion.
“F*ck Gerrian, that old bastard…” cursed Macklin under his breath. He could not understand why a hot-tempered man like Gerian had the good fortune of having such a gem like Lin Li.
The old man got more and more vexed as he pondered this matter.
“I can’t let this be. I need to think of a way to bring him to Alanna. To stay in Jarrosus would be such a waste of his potential! But… what should I say to Jarrosus? Oh, yes… maybe I could exchange Lin Li with 10 of my Magic Shooters! Yes, yes… I shall let Aldwin discuss this with Jarrosus after I get back!
“Eh?” While Macklin was still muttering to himself, he suddenly sensed the presence of a peculiar magical wave. Then, his facial expression changed. “Damn! Why is that fella here?”
At once, he swooped up into the air hurriedly despite his old age.
However, Lin Li could not recognize the middle-aged man who was with them. He was a gentleman around 40 years old; his sharp and dignified features, as well as his well-built figure, were completely different from that of Macklin. Donned in the same black robe as Macklin, Lin Li knew that he was a mentor from Alanna.
“Mentor Aeron, it’s the three of them!” The two men stirred uneasily as they saw Lin Li from afar as though he was a ghost.
“Oh?” the middle-aged man replied in a husky voice, but when his stern gaze fell on Lin Li’s gang, even Lin Li felt a chill down his spine.
“Hey, look… that guy seems familiar…” Mason whispered as he hid behind Lin Li.
“You are right…” agreed Lin Li. Just like Mason, Lin Li felt that he had seen the man somewhere before.