In fact, enemies may appear at any time at this moment—in addition to the Midnight Slayer, there are also monsters that appear at night;
Therefore, magic power and physical strength must be given equal importance at this time.
After crossing the cliff, the two resumed their journey on foot.
Another sleepless dawn. Now, the town's mine is almost within reach. Philsa and Gelu had appeared in town before and started a fight; they probably wouldn't be welcomed by the townspeople. So the two put their cloaks back on, concealing their identities as they continued their approach.
The tavern was once the place where the most news circulated in town, but now it's in ruins.
Therefore, one has no choice but to go to crowded places like hotels.
"Just ask if there are any lakes in this town."
Going back to the point, the two of them hadn't seen any lakeside at all during their last visit to Zijing, let alone any lakeside dwellings.
Jielu was somewhat afraid of the homeless men, after all, they were all people of unknown identity, and last time the homeless men had caused her and her companions to fall into a trap.
She nervously entered the inn and found it filled with miners drinking. Apparently, the tavern had been destroyed, so they had moved here to drink and make merry.
Philsa waited outside for good news. When she was bored, she used her magical sense of touch to perceive the things around her, including the people coming and going.
Fortunately, no signs of danger have been detected.
The town's residents, as always, cast indifferent glances at outsiders.
Although Philsa couldn't see, he could still sense the indifference of passersby towards strangers. But that was fine; he didn't need any extra concern.
The familiar scent returned. Jelu took Philsa's hand and walked straight in one direction, explaining as she did so:
"A lake... so there really is a lake on the west side of the town. But that's not important. What's important is that a woman does live by the lake. I pretended to be very interested, and the group of uncles excitedly told me everything!"
Philsa chuckled. "You really are attractive even without makeup."
Jielu deliberately ignored his joke, tightened her grip on his hand, quickened her pace, and continued, "The person living by the lake is a female crystallizer—just as you guessed! Hmm, let's not talk about it yet, is someone following us nearby?" she asked cautiously.
"No, don't worry."
"Weren't you always being watched by your teacher without even realizing it? Humph."
“That’s true… Anyway, we need to be extra careful.” Philsa found it strange that she had suddenly become so articulate.
Could it be because there's no one else around right now? She's usually not very talkative, and even when she's talking to me, she only says a few words.
Jelu also found it strange—why didn't Philsa refute her? He usually refused to admit defeat.
With these thoughts in mind, the two soon arrived at the western side of Amethyst Town. Moonlight reflected in the lake, creating a shimmering effect.
A bridge stood before them, shimmering with silver light. Jelu assumed it was made of amethyst, but upon closer inspection, she discovered it was actually constructed of crystalline silk, remarkably sturdy, and showed no discernible difference in craftsmanship compared to Yog's.
Upon closer inspection, she was surprised to find that it was engraved with delicate patterns. Because of the darkness, Jelu couldn't see where the other side of the bridge led.
“There’s a small house on the other side. And there are people there.” Philsa used her magical sense of touch to explore the surroundings, covering an area beyond the lake, and found a small house on the other side.
After the two women removed their hoodies and crossed the small bridge, Jelu noticed a woman opening the door and coming out of the house. She was initially startled to see a visitor in the middle of the night, but then her expression calmed down.
Although she didn't see their faces clearly, she seemed to have guessed who they were, and she remained cautious.
The three faced each other, but for a moment, no words were spoken. Jelu carefully observed the female crystallizer; her appearance had East Asian features, especially her long, jet-black hair. Her clothing was also very simple, which, combined with her face, created a beautiful effect under the moonlight.
Jelu and Philsa both rolled down their hoodies.
"White hair and an eyepatch... is that Philsa of the Extreme Ice? Then this one... blonde hair, red eyes, and black clothes... must be Miss Jelushen. It really is you two! I've been waiting for you for so long!"
However, she then became suspicious, "Could you first show me the things that Master left you?"
Jelu guessed that the thing Yug had left for the two of them might be the crystal thread. So she took it out of her inner bag and carefully handed it to the woman. The woman looked at it carefully, breathed a sigh of relief, and her expression brightened.
The female crystallizer introduced herself, saying her name was Qi, and that she was Yug's apprentice from a few years ago. She knew the details of the incident and explained the specifics of the night Geluru was attacked, before inviting the two of them inside to rest.
"Master has always felt guilty for failing to protect Miss Jelu, which led to her being ambushed by the Midnight Slayer. In fact, I had been secretly in contact with Master before that, and we decided to meet up that night, but the situation changed many times that night."
First, Miss Jielu was attacked from behind by a woman. Master forced her to show herself and they fought for a long time without a clear winner, until I arrived and joined forces with Master.
Seeing that she was outnumbered two to one, the woman planned to escape, but before leaving, she left behind these words:
"Do you still remember Liuli?" This question shocked the master. The master immediately decided he had to leave and find this woman.
Qi brewed two cups of black tea and handed them to the two guests. The East is famous for its fragrant teas, and the aroma filled the small house.
She continued, "Unfortunately, Master was determined not to hand over your Wind Vortex Stone, so he ordered me to bring it back here. He also left a clue in Miss Jelu's hairband, hoping that you two can find it as soon as possible."
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