Chapter 561: Recovering from a Serious Injury

For the rest of the Easter holidays, Sherin stayed temporarily in Ella's cottage, where he was taken care of by five maids in turn.

Xie Ling's injuries were serious. He first cast a life-sacrifice magic, which caused great damage to his body. Then he was hit by Morgan's full-strength palm. The evil power attached to it seemed to have a corrupting power, enough to turn anyone's body into ashes.

Fortunately, the defensive power of the Supreme Wizard robe on Xie Ling's body neutralized more than half of the power of the palm. Xie Ling's physique was also far superior to that of ordinary people, or far beyond Morgan's prediction, so he was lucky enough to survive that palm.

Even so, Xie Ling felt that his magic meridians and internal organs had been severely damaged to varying degrees. Even after treatment with the Holy Light Technique, he would probably not be able to fully recover within twenty days.

Although Schelling almost encountered an accident in this battle, he gained a lot. First of all, he completely eliminated the remaining forces under Morgan's command. Whether it was the Shadow of the Dragon or the Dragon Rebellion, there was no longer any threat. Morgan Le Fay finally became a lonely man like Voldemort.

Secondly, they used the memories of the captured Nimue to successfully occupy the island of Avalon. Before the fierce battle, Morgan Le Fay went through great pains and hardships to finally find the key from North America and unlock the seal to enter the island, but he did not expect that everything he did would eventually help Sherin.

After entering the island, Sharfu successfully found the "Evil Dragon's Heart" sealed in a dragon-shaped altar on the island. This is a magic crystal stone that looks like a dragon's heart, which stores a large amount of evil and violent magic power. It must be the inheritance left by the Hell Dragon King in ancient times.

According to Xie Lin's speculation, if this power was used on Morgan and Nimue, the two descendants of the Dragon Emperor's bloodline, it would most likely be enough to allow them to break through the shackles and return to the level of the Grand Mage.

However, for others, this treasure seemed a bit useless. The power in the Heart of the Evil Dragon was too evil, and ordinary wizards could not use it at all. If they rashly absorbed the power inside, their souls would only be blown up by the evil spirit inside.

No matter what, being able to prevent Morgan le Fay from obtaining this treasure and returning to the top is a precious victory for Schelling.

[“Heart of the Evil Dragon” obtained! ]

……

On the same day she returned to England, Shalph took a carefully prepared polyjuice potion, disguised herself as Nimue, and set a clever trap to lure Mrs. Zabini from the Shafik Manor, which was hidden by the Fidelius Curse, to an abandoned mansion.

As soon as she stepped into the ambush site, she was immediately subdued by the three people who had been lying in ambush - Sharfu, Nightcat and Jiadel. Sharfu's "snake binding technique" wrapped around her limbs like a noose, and Mrs. Zabini couldn't even pull out her wand before she was unable to move.

Not long after, she saw Hongye and Nimue, who were also held as prisoners in the Panlong Dungeon.

Hongye and Nimue's magic powers were sealed, and their bodies were covered with terrible scars from whipping and needle pricks. Their ashen faces were lifeless, and their empty eyes had long since lost the will to live.

Seeing the miserable state of the two, Mrs. Zabini instantly realized that the Shadow of the Demon Dragon had reached its end. Except for the leader, the Demon Queen Morgan, the entire organization had been annihilated and there was no hope of a comeback.

Hongye and Nimue are Morgan's most trusted and beloved generals. Their combat power, mental strength and willpower are definitely higher than Mrs. Zabini's own. She also understands that if she is captured this time, she will probably follow in the footsteps of these two former colleagues soon.

Under Jiadel's cold and exquisite torture spell, the pain between her soul and nerves made her feel like she was being skinned and cramped every second. She screamed, struggled, and cursed until her voice was hoarse and her eyes were blurred.

But within three days, Mrs. Zabini completely collapsed.

……

In Ella's cottage, Sherin sat lazily in an armchair, quietly looking at the scenery outside the window.

Judging from his calm expression, his spirit had long since recovered, but his body was still so weak that he needed someone's help to get out of bed and walk. Without physical support, he couldn't even cast the simplest fluorescent spell.

At this moment, he was like a Muggle who had completely lost his physical strength. There was nothing else he could do except thinking with his brain.

As the wooden door creaked open, Jiadel stepped into the room with a stern expression and said in a deep voice: "Master, Jiadel has fulfilled her mission and has trained Madam Zabini. From now on, she will only be loyal to you."

Behind Gardel, Mrs. Zabini crawled on all fours, swaying her fat hips, following Gardel's steps all the way, and slowly crawled in front of Sherin. The once noble and proud lady now had no dignity at all. She raised her head, with only fear and flattery in her eyes.

Schelling only slightly extended his palm, and Mrs. Sabini immediately lowered her head, and gently pressed her delicate face against Schelling's palm, stroking it slowly, her movements were charming but not vulgar, and she was as obedient as a female cat lying on her master's knees to please her. She didn't dare to raise her head, or even speak, and could only express her submission and obedience in this way.

Xie Ling secretly thought it was amazing.

Although Mrs. Zabini was not a combatant, as the leader of the intelligence team of the Shadow of the Dragon, her spiritual cultivation and willpower could not be too bad. Moreover, judging from her magic power, her magic power was at least at the level of an elite Auror. She was able to tame her to the level of being as obedient as a pet in just three days. Sherin asked himself if he could do it.

All I can say is that Jiadel does have a unique talent for this type of magic.

"Well done, Gardel." Sherin raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said softly, "You really did not disappoint me. It seems that the Lestrange family's inherited magic has a successor."

"Master, thank you for your praise. Everything that Jiadel has today was given by you." Jiadel leaned over and gently kissed Sherin on the cheek. Then she said respectfully, "Sabini has given us the complete list of Dragon Shadow's spies. Please give us instructions for the next action."

Mrs. Zabini's emotional experience is very complicated. She had seven husbands from wealthy families, and all seven of them died mysteriously shortly after marriage. She inherited the estates of all her deceased husbands, and the wealth she accumulated is so amazing that it is almost unimaginable. If the wealth earned by Sherin himself is not counted, she would probably be richer than the Malfoy family.

In addition, as the leader of the Flower Group of the Demon Dragon Shadow, even though her available combatants in the Flower Group have almost all perished, she holds the list of spies and intelligence network of the Demon Dragon Shadow, and is an extremely valuable figure.

"Raise your head, Shabini," Sherin ordered. Mrs. Shabini, still crawling on the ground, raised her head tremblingly. Her big watery eyes were misty, but she couldn't hide the panic deep in her pupils. Sherin's slender fingers gently stroked her smooth face and said softly, "Don't worry, you are Blaise's mother, I won't hurt you. As long as you are truly loyal to me, there is no need to be afraid, understand?"

When Mrs. Zabini mentioned her son, her body trembled, her back tensed, and tears suddenly welled up in her eyes. She let the tears flow down, and a low whimper came out of her throat, like a frightened little animal.

At the same time, her plump body reacted involuntarily, and her neck nodded stiffly as if it was out of control. Under Gardel's training, Mrs. Shabini could not speak without Sherin's permission.

"Very good." Xie Lin chuckled, holding her chin with his fingers, and gently but irresistibly pulled her closer. She obediently moved her knees and clumsily crawled to his feet, lowering her head and resting it on his knees, like a spoiled little female cat.

Schelling's fingers gently combed through her hair, his movements slow and measured. Mrs. Zabini's trembling gradually subsided, and a reassuring warmth rose from the bottom of her heart, replacing the original fear. She couldn't help but rub her cheek against his knee, like a pet seeking comfort, with intoxication and desire in her eyes.

"From today on, you are my servant. The organization under my command is called the Sleeping Dragon Society, and you will serve as one of the Seven Dragon Fangs, codenamed 'Black Widow'. Now, you can speak."

After saying that, Xielin patted her head gently. Zabini reluctantly left Xielin's knees and knelt in front of him again. She looked up at Xielin intently, her eyes full of admiration and attachment, and said softly: "I understand... Master."

Then, Sherin nodded to Gardel, and Gardel drew out her wand and planted the Mark of the Sleeping Dragon on Mrs. Zabini's body. This was not only to ensure her loyalty, but also a symbol of her membership in the Sleeping Dragon Society.

With the addition of Black Widow, the last member of the Seven Dragon Fangs was also found. The overall organization of the Sleeping Dragon Society was now complete.

[“Servant” Black Widow obtained! ] [“Sleeping Dragon Society·Seven Dragon Fangs” complete! ]

【"Sabini Family Wealth" is obtained! 】

Xie Ling told about his subsequent arrangements and plans.

The Sleeping Dragon Society will take over the intelligence network controlled by Black Widow and integrate it with the system of Ni Lin, but the management authority of the two will remain independent - Black Widow will continue to control her original intelligence network, and her status will be equal to that of Ni Lin.

The two can cooperate within their respective responsibilities, but they do not interfere with each other, and their subordinates and informants are only responsible to their respective leaders. This arrangement is quite similar to the mechanism of setting up "East and West Factories" in ancient Eastern countries. On the one hand, it allows them to check and balance each other, and on the other hand, it also stimulates healthy competition.

There is another reason to subdue Mrs. Zabini-

Just like Ni Lin has the rare insect Animagus ability, Mrs. Zabini also has the special ability of an excellent intelligence agent. She is a natural telepath, able to read the thoughts and emotions of people around her easily. This is why she can always cleverly win the favor of men and marry seven wealthy husbands.

Just based on this ability, she deserves to be included in the Seven Dragon Teeth. Didn’t you see that even the great hero Grindelwald regarded Queenie Goldstein’s ability as a treasure?
At the same time, Sherin also took over the spies planted by the Shadow of the Dragon in the Order of the Phoenix and the Ministry of Magic.

The secret agent of the Order of the Phoenix is ​​Hestia Jones, a young witch with black hair and pink cheeks. In the original book, she does not have many scenes. We only know that she is a member of the "Advance Guard" and once escorted Harry from the Dursleys to Grimmauld Place. She is considered one of the core cadres of the Order of the Phoenix.

The Ministry's spy was Mafalda Hopkirk, an assistant in the Improper Use of Magic Office, who was responsible for sending notices to wizards suspected of violating the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy or the Statute for the Reasonable Restraint of Underage Wizards. Harry had received warnings from her twice. Although she was of low status, she had always worked for Umbridge and could easily learn about the actions of the Ministry's top brass.

I have to say that the layout of the Shadow of the Demon Dragon is indeed ingenious.

But today, these two pawns are dispensable to Schelling. After all, Thousand Eyes' status in the Order of the Phoenix is ​​much higher than Jones', and he has access to far more secrets than the latter. Not to mention the Ministry of Magic, the Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Control of Magical Creatures, and the Department of International Cooperation have long been infiltrated by Schelling, and he has also gained the support of Mrs. Edgecombe in the Department of Magical Transport.

Of course, there are never too many sources of intelligence.

["Undercover" Hestia Jones obtained! ]

["Undercover" Mafalda Hopkirk obtained! ]

……

Sherin's injury healed faster than expected.

One night before the end of the Easter holiday, in a dimly lit room, Sherin lay pale on the big bed. At this moment, all his injuries had already healed and he was no longer in danger. It was just that he had just recovered from a serious injury and still needed time to restore his mental, physical and magical powers.

Sharf, Savannah, Natalie, Gardel and Katalin all stayed by Xielin's side. During this period of time, they could be said to have served Xielin wholeheartedly, and their relationship with Xielin had already gone beyond that of master and servant.

At this moment, with a crackling sound, Kreacher, the house-elf of the Black family, suddenly appeared with a serious look on his face.

"Master Malfoy," he bowed, "Harry Potter has just contacted Grimmauld Place via the Floo Network, asking for the whereabouts of Sirius. As you instructed me before, I have told him that Sirius is not at home."

Xie Ling's eyes fixed, and his expression became calm and profound.

"Here it comes..." He murmured in a low voice, as if everything was under his control. He slowly propped himself up and sat on the head of the bed, his tone firm: "This means that Voldemort has already taken action against him, using illusions to induce him to go to the Department of Mysteries to rescue people. It seems that I don't have time to rest slowly."

He looked at Kreacher fiercely and said, "In an hour, inform Sirius about this and ask him to lead the Order of the Phoenix to rescue Harry. This is a trap. The Death Eaters have been lying in ambush there."

"Yes, sir, I understand." Kreacher bowed his head respectfully and then Apparated away.

The room fell silent for a moment.

"The time for the decisive battle has finally arrived." Xie Lin leaned his head back against the bed, looked at the ceiling and whispered. There was no trace of fear in his voice, but instead a sense of premeditated calmness, "It's time for me to leave too."

"But... Master!" Sharfu, kneeling beside the bed, could no longer hold back, her eyes reddened. She gently stroked Xie Ling's pale cheek and kissed him tenderly, as if she was afraid that he would disappear. "Your injuries are far from being restored to their prime. If you go into battle again..."

Before she finished speaking, her voice began to tear up.

Savannah clenched her fists unconsciously. She was always calm as ice, and she maintained a cold expression, but she couldn't hide the uneasiness in her eyes: "Master, I understand your decision, but I don't agree with you taking this risk... This matter, after all, is a showdown between the Order of the Phoenix and the Death Eaters. There is no reason for us to go."

Natalie, Gardel, and Katalin were also standing not far away, silent but with worry in their eyes. They had all witnessed the fierce battle with Morgan, and Sherin had burned himself once for victory. Now that his injuries had not healed, he had to face the notorious Voldemort. Even if he was extremely powerful, there was no guarantee that there would be no mistakes.

However, their master-servant relationship with Xie Ling was not as close as that of the previous two, so they could only choose to remain silent.

"Have you all forgotten?" Xie Lin smiled slightly, that smile was tired but also confident, "I will not go to the battlefield when I am not prepared."

He held out his hand: "Latifa."

Latifa stepped forward silently and held out an ancient tall golden cup filled with a silvery-white thick liquid with a faint glow. A bloody smell quietly filled the room.

"Unicorn blood..." Savannah frowned and wanted to speak out to stop it, but remained silent.

"Don't worry," Sherin explained calmly, "This is Hufflepuff's gold cup. It can neutralize the curse of unicorn blood."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his head and drank it all.

Instantly, his skin glowed with a strange red light, and mysterious lines appeared all over his body like flames, as if an ancient spell was revived in his flesh and blood. The next second, a red lotus mark quietly bloomed in the center of his forehead, as enchanting as blood and as hot as flames.

Hufflepuff's exclusive secret - Creation and Regeneration!
An extremely rich life energy quickly traveled through his limbs and bones, nourishing every cell in his body. His originally weak breath quickly expanded and returned, and every inch of strength in his body was completely awakened.

Under the shocked gazes of the women, Xie Lin slowly stood up, his figure as tall and straight as before.

"Don't worry," he looked at them and said word by word, "This time, I will return with victory." (End of this chapter)