Chapter 214: The Deal
Chapter 214: The Deal
Vado followed the Xibe Clan's servant to a grand hall, where several people were already seated.
Six fully-fledged wizards and one late first-ring wizard were present.
As Karl's gaze swept across the room, he quickly assessed the situation.
Although this wizard clan had a heritage spanning over two hundred years, the cultivation levels of its members were generally not too high.
After all, they were renowned for constructing wizard towers, so it was understandable if their cultivation fell short compared to other wizard clans.
Refining artifacts and cultivation were two paths that couldn't be pursued simultaneously.
Of course,
It was also possible that other wizards from the clan were not present, but according to his investigation, the situation was similar.
"Young man," the clan leader said with a kind expression.
"You want to construct a second-rank wizard tower?"
"Indeed," Karl nodded. "I hope Mr. Gale from the Xibe Clan will accompany me, and I'm willing to pay a generous reward for it."
"Hmph!" A stout female wizard in the room snorted. "You're just a small late-stage apprentice wizard. What abilities do you have to gather the necessary resources for a second-rank wizard tower?"
"Don't even mention second-rank, can you manage a first-rank?"
"It's not that simple," the clan leader gently waved his hand, his demeanor calm.
"Young man, you may be representing someone else, but employing our clan to construct a wizard tower is not an easy task."
"You need to provide some proof of your capabilities."
"Of course," Karl shrugged, taking a decorative item hanging at his waist and tossing it towards the clan leader.
"This is a deposit, and the remaining payment will be made upon the completion of the wizard tower."
Oh!
The clan leader raised his eyebrows, took the item, and probed it with his mental power. A smile immediately appeared on his face.
"Not bad!"
"I believe you have sufficient sincerity now, but this alone cannot move me."
"There aren't many forces in the entire Magic Forest capable of constructing a second-rank wizard tower, and even fewer nearby. Our Xibe Clan is one of them, and constructing a second-rank wizard tower requires even more effort."
He put the item aside and shook his head lightly.
"This is far from enough!"
Karl's eyebrows furrowed.
He lacked an understanding of the rewards for constructing a second-rank wizard tower, and in reality, very few people did.
Second-rank wizard towers were too rare to provide a reference.
"If the person backing you truly wants to construct a second-rank wizard tower, they must be willing to pay a price," the clan leader continued, noticing the change in Karl's expression. "But there's no rush. You can go back and discuss it slowly."
"No need!" Karl took a deep breath, shook his head, and took out a spatial item from his body. "Add this, and it should be enough, right?"
"Slap!"
The clan leader took the item, scanned it with his mental power, and his facial muscles twitched slightly, almost losing control of his expression.
Jackpot!
This person had so many valuable items on him?
With these resources, their clan's second-rank wizard tower could be completed even faster.
"Excellent!"
He shouted, "The Xibe Clan accepts this task!"
"Clan leader!" One person's face changed drastically, standing up in a hurry. "Constructing a second-rank wizard tower isn't that easy, and our schedule is already tight. We probably won't be able to spare the time."
"No need for more words," the clan leader waved his hand and gestured to someone behind him. "Call Paul over."
"Yes."
Soon after,
A young man with a wooden expression was led into the room.
"Paul is one of the outstanding members of our clan's younger generation, with unique insights into constructing wizard towers," the clan leader introduced with a smile.
"He will accompany you and help with the construction."
"Clan leader!" Before Karl could speak, Paul, with a stunned expression, exclaimed with joy, "I can also help construct wizard towers?"
"What do you mean by that?" Karl asked calmly. "Is the Xibe Clan trying to fob me off with a junior who has never built a wizard tower before?"
"Don't say that," the clan leader shook his head. "Paul is very talented, not only in constructing wizard towers but also in understanding barriers and spatial magic."
"As long as he can construct wizard towers, why bother about age or experience?"
"Young man, you yourself are not that old either, and you're also representing the person behind you, aren't you?"
"Heh..." Karl chuckled. "So, is the Xibe Clan planning to keep my items? That's not in line with the rules."
The clan leader narrowed his eyes.
He did intend to keep the items, which would not only gain him a large amount of resources but also curry favor with the Sixth Circle Tower. It was a multi-beneficial move.
However, Karl's reaction was different from what he had expected; there was no impulsiveness or anger, only a hint of sarcasm, as if he had anticipated this outcome.
Something's off! Why is he so calm?
"Why not?" a standing young man in the audience raised his eyebrows and sneered. "A mere High Apprentice Wizard, if you don't want to die, get out of here. Do you really think people will give you face just because you have a pretty face?"
He seemed to dislike Vado's face.
"Hmm..." Karl turned his head slightly. "When an elder is speaking, do you have the right to interrupt?"
He raised his hand.
Thousand Hands - Thunder Seal!
Hundred Hands Realm!
An invisible force exploded, transforming into blinding lightning and fiercely striking towards the young man.
Oh no!
"Jeff, be careful!"
The female wizard who had spoken earlier flashed to the young man's side, her staff glowing.
"Boom!"
The entire hall trembled, and two dark figures fell to the ground, turning into charcoal and shattering into several pieces.
Dead!
A Full Wizard and a High Apprentice Wizard, two people favored by the family, had died just like that.
"Ah!"
"I'll kill you!"
"Huh!"
Anger accumulated in the hearts of everyone present, and various wizard auras flashed. One of them even activated a nearby Wizard Tower.
The Xibe Clan was renowned for constructing Wizard Towers, so they certainly had their own.
Not only that,
they had more than one!
"Hehe..."
Facing the crowd's siege, Karl smiled indifferently and then transformed into a bolt of lightning, pouncing forward.
Self-Detonation Lightning Technique!
This technique originated from the Void City, allowing the user to become an anchor for drawing lightning and initiating a suicidal attack.
It was also the desperate choice of Void City cultivators when facing abominations.
"Boom!"
A winding bolt of lightning tore through the roof and struck Vado.
The next moment,
the entire hall suddenly lit up, and the blinding light not only blinded everyone but also caused their perception to distort.
When everything calmed down, the vast space had turned into a mess.
Vado's body was completely destroyed, and two Full Wizards from the Xibe Clan had also died on the spot.
Those who survived were also severely injured, including the Clan Leader, who had the strength of the late First Circle.
On the other hand, Paul, who looked dazed and confused, had escaped the calamity due to his position.
"Damn it!"
Seeing the situation in the hall, the Clan Leader clenched his teeth and trembled all over. "This guy..."
"Clan Leader!"
Just then, someone shouted from outside and rushed in. "Someone wants us to build a Wizard Tower, and he... he broke in."
Hmm?
Before he could finish speaking, the newcomer was stunned by the scene before him.
"Good!"
The Clan Leader trembled.
"Are they treating our Xibe Clan like clay, letting anyone bully us?"
"Activate the Wizard Tower!"
"I want..."
"Ladies and gentlemen, we meet again," he said, and before he could finish, a strange yet familiar voice echoed.
Strange,
because he had never heard it before.
Familiar,
because of the tone it carried.
Just a moment ago, that carefree and mocking tone.
A middle-aged man of average appearance walked in, seemingly oblivious to the chaotic scene, and said,
"I don't know if Mr. Gai has time, but my Second Rank Wizard Tower is in urgent need."
"It's you!" The Clan Leader's eyes narrowed. "Soul Possession Technique?"
"Not bad." Karl raised his eyebrows. "You have some insight. Clan Leader, if you're interested, I can do it again until you agree."
"After all..."
"You've already received our deposit."
The Clan Leader's face turned ashen, as if he had swallowed a fly. He moved his fingers but ultimately chose not to attack.
Since the opponent could control other people's bodies to launch suicidal attacks, there was no point in attacking.
And he,
would never know which visitor was the one the opponent had possessed.
Once offended,
the entire clan would be plunged into endless despair and fear.
"Impressive!"
The Clan Leader gritted his teeth and muttered, "Mr. Cannon, you have a good tactic. No wonder you could make the Sixth Circle Tower people helpless. I agree to build the Wizard Tower."
"Good!"
Karl nodded with a smile.
He wasn't surprised, as a wizard family's strength was also its weakness.
"When are you leaving?"
"Immediately!"
The Clan Leader signaled to his brother, Gai. "Go and come back quickly."
"Clan Leader," Paul said blankly. "Should I still go?"
"Get out!" The Clan Leader trembled with anger. "I said, get out!"
(End of Chapter)
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