Starting with Kengan beating up the Pirate King

Chapter 272 Third-Level Mage

When the third phase of infrastructure construction was completed, Guan Yi's consciousness returned to the world of Frilian. Beneath his feet was a grassy field outside the village of Emerald Forest, and the mage Lancaster, whom he had knocked unconscious and robbed, was still in a coma beside him.

The first thing Guan Yi felt was a sense of 'friendliness'. The air in the world of Frilian seemed to have become more accepting of Guan Yi, and even the sweetness of the grass seemed to have increased noticeably.

The magical power accumulated within his body over the past three months has been slowly increasing in both quality and quantity, advancing autonomously without any conscious effort in cultivation.

His previous rapid improvement stemmed from the skills he had accumulated in the four worlds, but this improvement is an advancement in his talent as a mage, an upgrade from the source.

In other words, if all explorers' cultivation abilities in the secret realm's power system are uniformly classified as 1 when they enter the secret realm, Guan Yi's current ability would be around 1.2 or 1.3.

This is the first time in three attempts that the gains from the planned world have directly impacted the unexplored secret realm. Is it because this is a 'Genesis-level Secret Realm' and a 'Confrontational Secret Realm,' making it even more dangerous?
It's been upgraded!

[Wealth: 1 gold, 12 silver, 39 bronze]

[Kill Value: 0]

[The fourth infrastructure project can be initiated by consuming 10 gold coins. Current wealth is insufficient.]

[This can consume 1 gold coin and 10 kill points to activate the second 'Rebuilding the Glory of the Thousand Hands, It Is Our Duty'. Current kill points are insufficient.]

"Each time I can settle 10%, and there is still 12% to be settled. That is to say, as long as I accumulate 10 kill points, I can further enhance the Immortal Body by 10%, which will further enhance my cultivation speed."

"Once Senju is restored to his peak, his 100% Sage Body might even surpass the First Hokage's strength, and his magical abilities would likely reach their zenith."

So what Guan Yi needs to do now is very simple—find some people and demons to kill.

He glanced at Lancaster on the ground, picked up his new staff, and turned to walk away.

……

The night was deep, filled with the sounds of birds and insects, when Lancaster was awakened by a gust of biting cold wind.

He shuddered, groaning as he sat up, clutching the back of his head. He was initially confused, but then his body trembled violently, and he stood up angrily, looking around.

"Damn it! Is that guy?! My wallet... my staff..."

In such a small place as Emerald Forest Village, apart from the occasional traveling adventurer, no one could possibly attack him. It must be that shabby novice mage we saw earlier!

How dare you ambush me?!

He stormed back to Greenwood Village and, unsurprisingly, the elderly couple, Morrow and Renee, knew nothing about the matter. After discovering that Ian was missing, they were even more anxious and could offer no help or advice.

Since becoming a fourth-level mage, Lancaster had never lost face like this. Even his employer, Declan, treated him well with good food, drink, and money, coaxing him to do things for him.

Although Declan wasn't a big shot, just an underground businessman who did some lending and buying and selling, and he had taken over a small silver mine in Silver County, which completed the transformation from a 'deadbeat' to a 'miner', the people he supported were not to be underestimated!

"I won't let you get away with this."

He snorted angrily and strode back to Silvershire, growing angrier with each step—you bastard who took my staff and made me unable to use flight magic, you just wait.

After several days of travel, and even selling his robes, he finally returned to the outskirts of Silver County, to the territory of Declan.

Fortunately, bandits occasionally appear in the wilderness, and Lancaster was quite worried about encountering them, as he might not be able to deal with them without his staff. However, the bandits disappeared without a trace, and the journey was incredibly smooth.

"Let's pray you can run far enough."

Lancaster took a step with his left foot toward the distant mine, and suddenly, with a thud, the world spun around him.

Familiar formula, familiar taste.

Damn it, again...

Thump! Lancaster fell to the ground.

Guan Yi put away the staff and weighed it in his hand: "Hmm, it's heavier than a wooden stick, much easier to use."

He crossed Lancaster and headed towards the mining area.

While maintaining a baby-like sleep, Lancaster was once again awakened by the cold night wind.

The familiar feeling made him think he was under some kind of illusion or magic. Clutching the bump on the back of his head, Lancaster almost ground his teeth to dust.

"Come out! You come out here right now!"

"Is it invisibility magic?!"

"You despicable villain, you only dare to ambush me! I'm not afraid of you! Have the guts to fight me head-on!"

A sharp shriek echoed in the quiet night. Lancaster turned his head quickly, hoping to catch a glimpse of Guan Yi, but all he could see was emptiness. Half a minute passed in vain. Lancaster took a deep breath and continued toward Declan's mine. After only three steps, he suddenly turned his head again, nearly twisting a tendon in his neck.

"No……"

Lancaster moved step by step to the entrance of the mine, turning back every three steps, and even covering the back of his head with his right hand. Two of Declan's men, whom he knew, spotted him and came over with torches.

"you……"

Just as Lancaster was about to have them inform Declan, he suddenly noticed that the two mine guards had bandages wrapped around their arms and appeared to be injured.

Huh? That guy followed me all the way here, and actually had the audacity to attack the mining area?!

The two mine guards opposite him were also shocked to see him, and immediately pointed their weapons at Lancaster: "Bastard! After doing that kind of thing, you dare to come back?!"

"...?"

What did I do?
What kind of attitude is this?!
Lancaster looked on in astonishment until he was pinned to the ground by the angry guards and dragged to Declan's feet, at which point he realized what had happened.

"Me? Half a day ago? I attacked the mining area?"

"Impossible, how could I..."

"No, that's not right! I know, it's that guy! I underestimated that novice mage. He not only possesses the rare invisibility magic, but also the rare magic to change appearance!"

"Lord Declan, please let me explain..."

“What nonsense!” Declan, sitting at the head of the table with a bruised and swollen face, waved his arm impatiently. “You think you can get away with this, Lancaster? I’ve already informed Viscount Wyatt, and your arrest warrant will soon be plastered all over Silvershire.”

"But since you turned yourself in, I'll let you off the hook. Go to the mine and work for a year, then I'll let you go!"

"No, I—"

Without his staff, Lancaster was powerless to resist, and arguing was futile; he was dragged down into the mine.

Beside Declan, a trusted aide couldn't help but lean closer and say, "Lord Declan, I think Lancaster... seems to be truly innocent."

"Hmph, do you think I can't see it?" Declan scoffed. "So what?"

To offend a mage who can change his form and easily dismantle the mine's defenses?

He paused for a moment before waving his hand and saying, "Send someone to inform the Viscount of these matters."

……

Several days later, in Baiyin County.

Viscount Wyatt, who managed half of the mining area in Silvershire, smiled amiably and had his butler hand Guan Yi a magic book.

"Congratulations to Mage Ian for achieving the top score in this Level 3 Mage assessment. Thank you for taking the exam on behalf of the Wyatt family, which has brought us honor. Please accept this magic book."

Guan Yi smiled and accepted it: "Then I will accept it without being impolite. Thank you, Viscount Wyatt."

"Please don't be offended, this is just a rather absurd magic spell that makes 'every stone perfect for skipping stones,' it's nothing special," Wyatt said.

"I do enjoy collecting these things."

"That's probably why Ian was able to become the chief of the third-level magicians. Becoming a first-level magician in the future shouldn't be too difficult for him."

"You flatter me."

The two had a pleasant conversation, and after finishing their dinner together, Wyatt personally saw Guan Yi off from the family estate, then stood in deep thought.

After a moment, he waved his hand and said, "Let Declan forget about the attack on the mine."

Guan Yi never mentioned this to him from beginning to end, but when Guan Yi appeared in front of him and offered to participate in the magician assessment under the name of the Wyatt family, Wyatt basically guessed Guan Yi's identity.

If his assessment results were average, he wouldn't have let this guy who attacked the mining area get away with it. But since the other party became the chief third-level mage with such overwhelming force, things are different now.

It was a farcical conflict from the start. Although they were from noble families, mages were just commoners in their eyes. There was no need to make such an enemy so easily. Instead, they were smart enough to offer him a way out.

"Besides, this guy's behavior is very unusual, not at all like a young mage. He has unlimited potential." Wyatt shook his head.

Let's make a good connection; who knows, the other person might actually become a rare first-class mage.

(End of this chapter)