Prince Fox's Sudden Death Incident

The City of Radiance is full of shops selling magical equipment; you can buy things like contract scrolls with money.

Both Rein and Bazel were extremely cautious about the "hired exchange therapy" agreement, fearing they might be tricked by the other party.

So they chose a large store and spent a high price to buy a "Advanced Equal Guardian Contract Scroll".

In this world of Transcendent power, the binding force of Magic Contract scrolls is very strong, and there are supreme laws binding them in the dark.

The contract clearly defined responsibilities and obligations: Rein was responsible for healing, and Bazel was responsible for close protection. Both of them had to do their utmost and not do anything that would harm the other.

He violated the contract and was burned to death by lightning.

After the contract was signed, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

This contract gave them, both currently only at the First Tier Transcendent combat level, a slight sense of security. At least they no longer had to worry about being betrayed by the other.

After the contract was signed, the two immediately discussed the treatment plan.

Finally, Rein spent most of the night extracting dozens of the dense Silver Needle near Bazel's Qi Sea.

This would allow this werewolf legend to fight with Second Tier Transcendent power for the next few days without exploding and dying.

However, the "Fine Needle" will move around, and soon there will be more needles near the Qi Sea. To maintain combat strength, you need to continuously extract the Silver Needle near the Qi Sea.

The lower the density, the more difficult it becomes to extract.

But as long as even one of them remains inside, it poses a deadly danger to a legendary Demon Hunter of Bazel's caliber.

This matter cannot be rushed, and Rein has given his new bodyguard plenty of "precautions".

He said that even with just one "Gang Line," it might take eight or ten years to completely remove all those fine needles.

Once one's fighting spirit becomes strong enough, the healing efficiency will increase exponentially with each additional "Gang Line" (gang line).

Only by attacking on multiple fronts can we completely eliminate the Fine Needle and eradicate the hidden dangers of the [Silver Radiance Sacred Artifact].

This also dispelled Bazel's idea that he simply wanted to use Rein as a "tool," keeping him locked up in the room to extract Silver Needle at all times.

Both of them were in good spirits after leaving the hotel where they were recuperating.

Once the contract was signed, the two were able to openly share some of their secrets.

Putting aside the werewolf's inherent suspicion of strangers, Bazel was a straightforward and generous man. Since the contract had already been signed, he wasn't worried about Rein running away, so he spoke his mind, "Hey kid, aren't you afraid that staying with me will cause you trouble? After all, I'm S-Class Wanted Phantom Thief wanted by both empires."

"Oh, I guess so."

Upon hearing this, Rein seemed to realize it only belatedly.

After thinking for a moment, he suggested, "How about this, we try not to stay together in the city. You can follow me from a distance and protect me. I know you are a legendary expert, so you must have a way to protect me from a distance."

As he spoke, he raised an eyebrow slightly, but muttered to himself: What a coincidence, your official bounty is 180 million lisos, and my black market bounty is 100 million.

Nobody wants to be in the light of day.

"That works too."

Bazel clicked his tongue and said nothing more.

Rein never removed the Crow Mask from his face. This legendary figure had no interest in what lay beneath the doctor's apprentice mask, and naturally didn't know he was also a wanted criminal.

In any case, for werewolves, using scent to identify things is far more accurate than using sight.

Besides, she's not a woman; whether she's pretty or ugly, this rough man has no interest in paying attention.

"Um."

Rein nodded in satisfaction.

Originally, he had no intention of staying close to Bazel, this "time bomb".

Although they are supposed to be guards, it's best to keep a distance.

In this way, if he encounters danger, Bazel can come to his rescue in time.

While Bazel's enemies come knocking, they won't affect him.

The philosophy of "better to die than to die" was deeply ingrained in Rein's mind.

The two are now in the same boat, but they also have some differences in their positions.

Rein could watch helplessly as Bazel was killed by his pursuers, but this legendary figure could not tolerate anyone killing his only hope for a cure.

Therefore, this is the biggest reason why Rein is not afraid of being dragged down by Bazel.

Although this move involves an element of gambling, the potential gains far outweigh the corresponding risks.

As they walked, the two talked about how to quickly increase their fighting spirit.

But when Bazel heard Rein reveal his advancement path, the legend also showed a surprised expression, "You, a doctor's apprentice, actually want to take the path of [Qi Master]?"

If he wasn't mistaken, the guy who subdued him during his berserk state in the lab was this kid.

Although he only had the combat strength of First Tier demon wolf at the time, he subdued a medical apprentice without sustaining any injuries, which was quite remarkable among the Awakened.

"[Qi Master] has the special skill of amplifying battle qi, which does not conflict with my Extraordinary Awakening."

Rein nodded and said, avoiding the main point, "The more profound the battle qi, the better it is for condensing 'Essence Thread'."

The two will be spending the next three years together, so there's no need to hide anything from each other.

He briefly explained to Bazel the development direction of his "Battle Doctor" sequence, so that this great figure standing at the pinnacle of the Transcendent could give him some advice.

"Qi Master would indeed be quite suitable."

Bazel nodded, agreeing with Rein's statement.

[Qi Master] is indeed one of the Extraordinary Profession the amplification of battle qi through acquired cultivation is most significant. Choosing this profession will also accelerate his recovery from injuries.

"Tsk tsk. A surgeon specializing in strength? The incomplete legendary sequence inheritance you obtained is truly bizarre."

Bazel chuckled and made a sarcastic remark, then added, "However, your unique ability is indeed quite good for healing. Is that why Dr. Ilubeck made an exception and took you on as his disciple?"

An exception?

"Probably."

Rein didn't go into detail, but casually asked, "By the way, Mr. Bazel?"

He paused, then continued, "When I asked my teacher to take me on as an apprentice before, he seemed very hesitant. Do you know what happened?"

Hearing this question, Bazel was quite surprised and asked, "Don't you know that Ilubeck once swore that he would never take on a disciple again in his life?"

"???"

Of course, Rein didn't know.

A fleeting thought of Ilubeck's Wanted Order made him vaguely realize something, "Why is that? Could it be related to the fact that he was once wanted?"

Bazel nodded in agreement, then asked, "Dr. Ilubeck was once the dean of the Oma Royal Medical Academy, did you know that?"

Rein: "I've heard of that."

Bazel: "Did you know that the current dean of the medical school was Ilubeck's most outstanding student?"

What is the relationship between the two?

When Rein heard this, he was a little confused. Isn't it perfectly normal for a disciple to inherit the mantle?

Bazel, clearly having heard more rumors, said, "I don't know exactly what happened ten years ago. But I do know that the 'Prince Fox's sudden death' was directly related to Dr. Ilubeck. After that, he was put on the wanted list and fled to City of Radiance. Meanwhile, his disciple rose to prominence and quickly became the dean of the medical school."

"Oh, teacher once killed a prince?"

Rein suddenly understood. An "S-class" bounty, apart from a master thief like Bazel, would probably only be given such a high level of treatment for a crime like murdering an imperial prince.

"It seems that the Oma Royal is also somewhat reluctant to talk about what happened back then, and they have blocked the news. Few people outside know what actually happened."

Bazel didn't elaborate, but raised an eyebrow. "If you want to know what really happened, go ask your teacher yourself."

"Oh, I see."

Rein listened, seemingly lost in thought.

Logically speaking, in this situation, the disciple's family members would usually be implicated. However, his disciple not only escaped this situation but was also promoted and given a higher rank, which is quite intriguing.

Could it be that the once-proud disciple betrayed his teacher at some point?

No wonder the old man was so reluctant to take on any more apprentices.

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