Dark Wizard: Rise! My undead army!

When Mary stood next to Lynn, Carl and the other four exchanged glances, giving Mary only a slight nod, unlike their enthusiastic response to Lynn.

They could see that Mary's talents were average and that she seemed completely dependent on Lynn.

Lynn... didn't seem to like her.

The gap in strength and the measurement of value are already beginning to emerge in this small circle.

Lynn could sense that, thanks to his "superior soul talent," he had quietly taken a dominant position in this newly formed group.

The test was over, and the wizard stroked the crystal ball with his palm and put it away.

Seeing that the wizard seemed to be in a good mood, the city lord stepped forward and flattered him:

"Congratulations, Lord Xilu, on the arrival of your new disciple! I have already instructed my servants to prepare a banquet for you. I hope you will grace us with your presence."

The wizard waved his hand.

"Forget it, ordinary food is no good for me. Let those little guys go and broaden their horizons."

The city lord did not insist upon hearing this, seemingly knowing that the wizard would look down on the banquet in this small town.

Those little guys were also the city lord's target.

After all, they are wizard apprentices who came from here, and who knows, they might come back sometime to take care of Blackswamp City.

...

Meanwhile, inside the Nightingale Pavilion, Skinny Monkey walked out of his room, looking radiant, and knocked on Lynn's door.

"Abacus snake? Are you done yet? Time to go back!"

No one answered inside.

Skinny Monkey knocked a few more times, then sensed something was wrong and suddenly pushed the door open—only to find the room empty and the windows wide open!

"Holy crap! Where did they go?!"

How did soliciting a prostitute lead to someone's death?

The skinny monkey was terrified and scrambled to find the old woman. The entire Nightingale Pavilion was turned upside down, but they couldn't find the two of them.

Skinny Monkey's face turned ashen. He dared not delay any longer and rushed back to the gang to report the news.

As for fleeing to evade punishment?

He knew the gang leader's methods. Going back might save his life, but if he tried to escape and got caught, he would definitely be dead!

Inside the gang's headquarters, after listening to Skinny Monkey's report, One-Eyed Wolf's eyes flashed with ferocity, and he slammed his fist hard on the table:

"Damn it! That kid tricked me! That little bastard actually went to take the test!"

"Send men to keep a close watch on the city lord's mansion and all the city gates! Bring him back immediately the moment he steps out!"

...

The city lord's mansion banquet.

The magnificent banquet hall was brightly lit.

The long table was covered with a clean white linen tablecloth, and it was laden with a dazzling array of food.

A whole roasted suckling pig, its skin roasted to a golden and crispy perfection, and a roasted goose drizzled with berry sauce served on a silver platter.

Various white breads were piled high, along with cheeses studded with nuts and dried fruit, and plenty of grilled sausages, stews, and seasonal vegetables.

Well-dressed waiters moved among the crowd carrying silver cups filled with mead and grape wine.

Lynn was still wearing his black overcoat, with the worn-out linen clothes given to him by One-Eyed Wolf underneath, which seemed somewhat out of place at this elegant banquet.

The city lord had prepared a proper suit for him, but Lynn refused it, saying he wasn't used to wearing such "elegant" clothes.

To outsiders, Lynn, dressed in a black burqa, now seemed shrouded in mystery.

No wonder he's a wizard apprentice with exceptional talent!

The lord of Blackswamp City and the nobles, both high and low, were gathered around Lynn and the other seven apprentices, their faces plastered with fawning smiles.

Especially for Lynn, who possessed exceptional talent, compliments were endless.

"Young Master Lynn is truly a promising young man!"

"He's destined to be a great wizard!"

"This is the glory of our Black Swamp City!"

Lynn maintained a polite smile, dealing with these insincere pleasantries while stuffing various exquisite foods into her mouth.

Hao Chi! So bold!

In my previous life, I was seriously ill for several years and dared not eat anything indiscriminately. I basically survived by receiving intravenous drips.

I've been in this world for over three months. At first, I ate bread, potatoes, and vegetable soup every day, and I kept all the money I'd been greedy for without touching it.

Things got better after I defeated the demon fox; at least I could eat meat.

Faced with this table full of exquisite food, Lynn had a hearty appetite and ate while circling around the long table.

Lynn could only respond to the nobles' deliberate attempts to please him with gurgling and groaning sounds, her mouth full of food.

We'd only clink glasses occasionally after eating dry food, and down a big gulp of mead.

I really don't like this kind of useless socializing; it just wastes my time!

But soon, that idea was put out of reach.

These nobles are very good at getting things done!

After exchanging pleasantries, each nobleman would subtly mention that they had prepared a small gift for him and had already given it to the city lord, hoping he would like it.

Although she didn't see anything, Lynn was in a great mood, and her smile became more genuine.

You're beholden to someone who gives you a gift.

After receiving treatment from the doctor, Mary was able to walk normally and now followed closely behind him.

She clung tightly to his clothes like a frightened fawn, feeling both curious and fearful of the luxurious surroundings.

Lynn was speechless at this stupid woman. Even after becoming a wizard apprentice, she was still acting like a fool. He didn't know how she had lived to be so old.

After the banquet ended, the black-robed wizard appeared and announced calmly:

"You have one night to say goodbye to your families. We will meet here tomorrow morning to depart."

The other apprentices cheered as they were picked up by their families.

Lynn originally intended to rest at the city lord's mansion for the night, but when he thought of that disgusting yellow tooth, a long-suppressed killing intent surged into his heart.

Some grudges must be settled before leaving.

He found the city lord, led by a maid.

The city lord assumed he had come to collect those "small gifts" and had someone carry a wooden box to him.

It contains valuable items such as gold coins, gems, and antiques.

Then he took out a gift register, which clearly recorded the identity and name of each gift giver, as well as what they had given.

Lynn didn't look through it, but directly "scanned" it into the [Memory Library].

After all, I've given him gifts, so it's worth leaving my name here.

As for whether we'll be able to use it in the future... who can say for sure?

Lynn then directly stated his intentions, requesting to borrow a squad of city guards to wipe out a gang within the city.

Knowing that he was an apprentice with exceptional talent, the city lord dared not neglect him and immediately ordered fifty elite city guards to be assigned to his command.

Although the number of people was not large, the captain and two vice-captains of this city guard team were all formal knights!

As Lynn stepped out of the room to wait for the city guards to assemble, an unexpected incident occurred.

The black-robed wizard appeared behind him at some point, the black mist beneath his hood seeming to hold a hint of interest:

"Oh? Lynn, you want to settle a personal grudge? Perfect, I also need to gather some 'material.' Let's go, no need to wait for the others."

Having said that, his figure disappeared into the air as if blending into the shadows, as if he were preparing to take action himself!

With the wizard's words, Lynn no longer hesitated and ordered the guards beside him to disband the city guards.

It looks like we'll get to see the wizard's skills tonight!