Officials and Bandits Join Forces

If someone harbors murderous intent towards someone close to them, and manages to escape the first time, do they really expect to have a second chance? That's simply not going to happen.

In just a few minutes, about thirty bandits were all dead...

Although most of them were Intermediate Mage, and even Oni was Advanced Mage, how could anyone who wasn't a mage with all three attributes at their peak possibly be a match for Tang Miao's explosive damage output?

Not only does his magic have no cooldown and its casting speed is ridiculously fast, but most importantly, of the three elemental damage dealers, one is Soul Seed and the other two have reached the Lesser Heavenly Seed level.

So, let alone thirty or fifty, even a hundred more of this lineup would be enough to finish the battle in no time.

Oni was quite good; with the help of some high-quality Intermediate Level magical artifacts, she even withstood two of Tang Miao's attacks. If it were an ordinary Advanced Mage, they probably wouldn't even need high-tier Lightning Magic to easily defeat her!

Just minutes before, Jiang Shaoxu was in a state of despair, but unexpectedly, in that instant, first lightning struck and then fire raged outside, and then... then the people who had just surrounded her were gone?

After Jiang Shaoxu left, Jiang Shaoxu glared at Tang Miao and scolded, "You rascal~ It's all your fault for not coming out with me. Do you know you almost lost me?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Miao went to Jiang Shaoxu's side, then looked her over from left to right, and even started touching her.

Although there weren't many people around, it wasn't evening yet. Jiang Shaoxu immediately slapped Tang Miao's hand away.

Jiang Shaoxu said shyly, "What are you doing! I'm still in shock."

"I was just checking if you had any injuries," Tang Miao explained, withdrawing her hand.

Jiang Shaoxu naturally didn't believe Tang Miao's words. She glanced at him and spat out, "Who would believe you!"

Then she added, "Let's go, let's catch up with the main group."

When Tang Miao came looking for her, he had already given up on the so-called reward. After all, in his eyes, the girl was more important. As for the equipment, he could get it later.

Moreover, if he doesn't go, then the Huaxia National Team won't need to be the main attacker, and even if there is danger, it will only be a loss for Little Japan.

He immediately lost interest in going and said in a low voice, "You're in this state, what's the point of going?"

Jiang Shaoxu said quite seriously, "I overheard some of their conversation. The Red Ornament Guild might not be as simple as we think. In any case, let's join up with Ai Jiangtu and the others as soon as possible."

"How is it not simple?" Tang Miao asked, somewhat puzzled.

Jiang Shaoxu then said very seriously, "I can't say for sure either, but judging from their conversation just now, this matter is definitely not simple. Alright, let's hurry to Baitou Port, otherwise it will be troublesome if they encounter danger."

Upon hearing this, Tang Miao frowned slightly...

To be honest, he's never been a particularly kind-hearted person, so helping out for free is just a natural thing for him.

However, considering that Mu Nujiao and Mu Ningxue would also be involved in the capture, and hearing that Jiang Shaoxu would be in danger, Tang Miao had no choice but to nod and say, "Then let's go!"

On the other side, at Baitou Port...

A bar ship shimmering with neon lights is docked at the port. This is a very famous bar ship in Baitou Port, where people from surrounding big cities often gather and dine.

On the ship's deck was a square table with two black chairs, on which sat a man with curly hair and a coat, and a man dressed in a somewhat aristocratic and flamboyant style.

The two seemed to be talking about something, but the man in the flamboyant aristocratic clothes appeared humble, while the man in the overcoat with curly hair was arrogant.

After discussing something, the person in the flamboyant aristocratic clothes led a group of people in dark blue military uniforms slowly off the ship and onto the ship's plaza.

Then he ordered, "Protect this place."

All the mages in dark blue military uniforms lined up and quickly blocked off the entire road leading to the ship, looking quite imposing.

Mayor Lauren stood there, his face dark, his piercing eyes staring directly at the group of young mages who had arrived, heavy breathing coming from his nostrils.

Then, he said coldly, "Stop! What are you doing here!"

Leading the way was Shao He Gu from the Japanese side. Since Tang Miao hadn't arrived, their operation proceeded as planned!

He also noticed that the road leading to the important ship was now surrounded by government troops dressed in blue.

Shao He Gu was secretly puzzled. Had the government learned of this important information and was planning to wipe out the Red Ornament Guild? But then he thought about what would happen to the rewards if they joined...

"We... we came here to wipe out the Red Ornament Guild as instructed by the Temple of Freedom." However, regardless, it was still their territory, so he responded. He then inquired, "Does this officer share the same goal as us?"

Mayor Lauren had just received the news, but he wasn't appreciative. Instead, he said bluntly, "Hmph, when did this kind of thing become something for a bunch of greenhorns like you? Go back to where you came from; this isn't a place for you!"

Shao He Gu paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the black bar ship moored at the dock.

His intelligence was extremely accurate; he was certain that the Red Ornament Guild members were on that large ship. As long as he stormed in, he could essentially wipe out the core of the Red Ornament Guild. However, the local government's army suddenly appeared there, something Shao He Gu had not anticipated at all.

The initiator of this operation was naturally the Temple of Freedom, acting on the instructions of the highest Magic Association in the Americas. To ensure that the information would not leak, they did not notify the local government during the operation, intending to eliminate them first and then let the government handle the aftermath.

Now, the government has actually protected the ship full of the Red Ornament Guild thugs, preventing them from carrying out their extermination plan!

Although Nan Jue was somewhat disdainful of Japan's practice of leaking information in advance, she had confirmed on the way here that the important members of the Red Ornament Guild were indeed on board.

But what does the current situation indicate? She doesn't believe that the local government has taken over the Red Ornament Guild.

He immediately said, "It's truly surprising that your government has such a close relationship with those ruthless villains."

Upon hearing this, Mayor Lauren immediately became displeased, her brows furrowing deeply. She was extremely displeased with these wealthy young masters and ladies who were used to a life of ease.

At this moment, Shao He Gu also said, "Sir, I think you should know who's on that ship. Please don't hinder us from carrying out our mission."

Mayor Lauren scoffed coldly, "I know who you are. But as the administrator here, I must warn you: the people on this ship are Military Mage recruited by Whitehead City, and they will serve Whitehead City in the future. This matter is none of your business!"

Ai Jiangtu, who was not usually talkative, suddenly said coldly, "Recruit? Are you kidding me? You want to recruit a bunch of thugs who commit all sorts of evil deeds in your city, town, and village?"