Lin Lei had vanished for over three years. There was no way Haytings would connect this matter to him. Even if the thought crossed his mind, he wouldn't believe Lin Lei possessed the ability to kill six ninth-level powerhouses.
However...
What Haytings didn't know was that Lin Lei had grown, grown at a speed that defied imagination.
In a quiet tavern in the provincial capital of Basil.
Lin Lei sat alone, while Bei Bei occasionally sipped wine beside him.
"Come here," Lin Lei called to a waiter.
"What can I do for you, sir?" The waiter's attitude was exceptionally humble.
Lin Lei casually tossed three gold coins. "I have a question. If your answer is good, these three coins are yours." The waiter's monthly wage was only four gold coins, so his eyes naturally lit up with greed.
"Ask away, sir. I know quite a lot about this provincial capital," the waiter said confidently.
A tavern was a place where all sorts of people passed through day and night. The waiter, having overheard much, did indeed know a great deal.
"I want to know if there's an old man named 'Perry' in this provincial capital of Basil. He should have silver-white hair and some status or power," Lin Lei whispered in the waiter's ear.
Upon hearing this, the waiter immediately broke into a confident smile and, understanding the need for discretion, whispered back, "You must mean Baron Perry."
"Baron Perry?" Lin Lei's eyes lit up.
The waiter nodded. "Among the nobles with any standing in Basil, there's only one named Perry - Baron Perry. And he is indeed an old man with completely white hair. You've got the right person."
"Oh." Lin Lei nodded with satisfaction. "Do you know where Baron Perry's manor is located?"
The waiter nodded. "Of course. Baron Perry resides on Huating Street. It's the third manor from the right."
"Come with me for a trip. I'll give you another three gold coins," Lin Lei said.
After all, Lin Lei was worried about going alone and getting lost. Having the waiter guide him would ensure he reached the correct destination.
Seeing Lin Lei produce another three gold coins, the waiter grew excited. "Very well, sir! Please wait a moment. Let me inform my boss."
Even if it meant not working for a day and having his wages docked, earning three gold coins from this one trip with Lin Lei was worth it.
In the provincial capital of Basil, on Huating Street.
Lin Lei gazed from afar at an ancient manor. The weathered marks on its courtyard walls clearly showed centuries of age, and ivy blanketed the surfaces.
"Baron Perry, the kindly old man?"
Lin Lei let out a cold laugh.
The "kindly old man" mentioned by the waiter was actually the Church of Light's covert head in the northwestern province. The O'Brien Empire was extremely hostile towards other religions. If someone like Perry was discovered, it would lead to the complete annihilation of his family and clan.
Memorizing the address, Lin Lei turned to leave immediately.
However, Lin Lei didn't notice a man in the distance who looked at him with astonishment. "He... he's actually here?" The man was filled with surprise.
"Three years have passed, and unexpectedly, I'm the one who found him. Looks like I'll be collecting that five-thousand gold coin bounty," the man thought gleefully.
As he walked along the road, Lin Lei paid no attention to ordinary people without any real strength. Naturally, he didn't notice a mere third-level warrior like this man.
In the separate courtyard behind the hotel.
Sessler sat under the large tree in the courtyard. Seeing Lin Lei push open the gate and enter, he asked with a smile, "How did it go? Did you find that Perry?"
"I found him. He's even a baron. His status is indeed not low," Lin Lei replied.
To be the head for an entire province, one must possess considerable influence—either as a noble with power or a tycoon with immense wealth.
"Ha ha, good. Then tonight, we'll go 'pay him a visit'," Sessler said, a faint green light flickering in his cold eyes.
Lin Lei nodded calmly.
"Rebecca, Lina." Lin Lei looked up at the twin sisters emerging from the main house. "Stay here tonight and don't go anywhere."
"Understood," Rebecca and Lina both nodded.
Sessler looked at the twin sisters with a smile. "Follow the instructions I gave you and meditate well. In a few days, I will perform the 'Necromancy Inheritance' for you."
After this period of interaction, Sessler had determined that these twin sisters were exceptionally suited for practicing necromancy.
Actually, for the seven elemental magic systems—earth, fire, water, wind, lightning, light, and darkness—the mental power requirement was quite high. But the highest-tier great prophecies, life magic, and necromancy had terrifyingly high demands on the soul.
Among these three types of magic, necromancers were arguably the most knowledgeable about the soul and also placed high demands on its purity. In contrast, their requirement for element affinity wasn't that strict.
"Necromancy Inheritance?"
The sisters Rebecca and Lina grew excited. They had always wanted to avenge their parents but lacked the strength. However, once they began practicing necromancy, they would possess sufficient power.
Late that night.
"Helu, protect Lina and the others here," Lin Lei instructed.
Dealing with a minor figure like Perry would be an extremely easy task. Lin Lei and Sessler going together would be sufficient, and with Bei Bei along, it would be absolutely foolproof.
"Be careful," Lina and Rebecca urged.
Sessler let out two strange laughs. "In this provincial capital of Basil, apart from that McKensie, there's no one Lin Lei and I need to take seriously."
"Let's go," Lin Lei said calmly.
Both dressed in black, Lin Lei and Sessler quickly and silently left the courtyard. Bei Bei, with his jet-black fur, followed unnoticed behind them.
In the darkness, Lin Lei, Sessler, and Bei Bei made their way through the alleys.