Late at night.
The wind between Shihai Mountain was even more violent. It was still early spring, but the temperature at this time had dropped to the freezing point. The ground, tree trunks, and rocks were all covered with a thin layer of frost.
In a trance, the woman woke up. When she opened her eyes, she found herself lying on a rock.
Where is this …
Her thoughts were a little chaotic. The sharp pain in her body made her unable to remember what she had experienced before.
Then, a sound caught her attention. On the steep cliff, a figure quickly descended, heading towards a pile of broken rocks.
"That is … the people who chased me along the way …"
The woman immediately remembered that she had been attacked at the top of the cliff. She had fallen off the cliff, and that was how the injuries on her body came about.
What about that gentleman …
Then, the woman thought of the young man and could not help but feel sad and regretful. If it were not for her, that gentleman would not have been in trouble. It was all her fault for being too confident and thinking that she had already gotten rid of the pursuers.
"No, I have to live. Even if I die, I cannot fall into the hands of these people. Before my grandfather died, he said that if I fall into the hands of these people, there will be a great disaster … "
The woman thought in her heart. She wanted to get up, but found that her body could not move at all. She was bound by an invisible force.
Then, she was even more shocked to find that the group of pursuers had found some wreckage in the pile of broken rocks. Impressively, it was the remains of her body.
Could it be that I am already dead …
In an instant, this thought flashed through the woman's mind. Inexplicably, she felt a little sad. After suffering such an attack and falling from such a high place, it would be strange if she did not die.
At this time, a figure sat down next to her. It was the young man.
"…"
The woman's eyes widened. She opened her mouth to say something, but found that she could not say a word.
Just like the force that bound her body, her throat was also imprisoned by this force. She could not make a sound.
"Watch quietly …"
Hayashi River looked at the woman. To be exact, it was a girl with brown hair. Her tone was slightly alienated.
Sitting on the rock, his body was shrouded in a layer of materialized spiritual energy shield. Hayashi River looked indifferently at the group of figures.
These people were moving the rubble away quickly, but they did not realize that in the shadows around them, there were many mechanical white mice and mechanical bees. As long as Hayashi River activated them, they would immediately attack.
Hayashi River was prepared to act at any time. He wanted to see whether this group of people were like this young girl, and could discover the disguise of the [Materialized Spirit Energy Membrane].
If they really discovered him, Hayashi River was prepared to unleash a thunderous attack and kill all of them here.
With Hayashi River's freakish senses, he had already deduced that the leader of this group of people was an expert of the fifth stage of the sixth realm. Although he was a tough nut to crack, as long as he got rid of this leader, there was an eighty percent chance of killing this group of people here.
Hua la la …
After the group of figures finished searching the pile of rubble, they did not stop and immediately went back the way they came, quickly disappearing without a trace.
"Are they the hidden troops of some great force in the Northern Lands?"
Sitting on the rock, Hayashi River had been observing the movements of this group of figures, trying to determine their origins and whether they were related to any known force.
The conclusion was that this group of figures belonged to the Northern Lands. The movement techniques they displayed had the shadow of the sects of the Northern Lands.
Moreover, the movements of these people were very disciplined, filled with a sense of iron and blood, but also different from soldiers.
"Which force of the Northern Lands are they from …"
Hayashi River frowned. He did not have a deep understanding of the Northern Lands, so he could not make a judgment.
Seeing this group of figures quickly leave, Hayashi River sat for a while. Seeing that this group of people did not return, he stretched out his hand to grab the belt of the young girl and carried her away.
… …
In a hidden cave, Hayashi River threw the young girl on the ground. Seeing that her injuries were bleeding, he had no intention of treating her.
Throwing two bottles of healing medicine in front of the young girl, Hayashi River said lightly, "Answer my questions properly, and you will be able to heal your injuries and save your life. Otherwise, you will die here …"
"I'm sorry. Sir, I've dragged you into this. I've implicated you. I thought I'd gotten rid of those hateful pursuers, but I didn't expect them to track me all the way here … "
Before Hayashi River could ask any questions, the young girl coughed dryly. Realizing that she could speak again, she immediately opened her mouth and began to talk non-stop, telling him everything in detail.
This group of pursuers had been chasing after her ever since they started in the ruins desert, but she had gotten rid of them all.
She had thought that she was safe in the Shi Haishan Mystic Realm, but she did not expect this group of people to follow her all the way here, resulting in the sudden attack just now …
"I originally wanted to look for you in the oasis town, but I missed you because I was trying to hide from those bastards …"
The young girl pouted her red lips, her little face full of grievance and apology as she spoke.
Hayashi River was a little speechless. He had not even begun to ask, and this young girl had already explained half of the matter.
"Meow …"
The Blue Kitty poked its head out and looked at the young girl, its little paws scratching Hayashi River from time to time, wanting its master to heal this beautiful young lady's injuries.
"Wow … this little Blue Kitty …" The young girl's eyes immediately lit up. For a moment, she forgot about her injuries, and really wanted to reach out and hug the Blue Kitty.
The little Blue Kitty immediately jumped over and held two bottles of healing medicine in front of the young girl, indicating for her to heal herself.
"This little fellow is so nice …" the young girl murmured.
Seeing the young girl and the Blue Kitty's actions, Hayashi River felt a little helpless. With a straight face, he said, "Answer my question first. What is your name? Where are you from? Also, why can you see me … "
"My name is Ramira."
"I live in the mountains over there."
"As for why I can see you, it's because your body is very bright …"
As the young girl spoke, the Blue Kitty had already used its paws to open the healing medicine and applied it to Ramira.
In a moment, under the effect of the top-grade healing medicine, Ramira's injuries had already recovered rapidly. She sat there, talking non-stop. There was no need for Hayashi River to interrogate her. She had already told him all her secrets.
"You're saying that my body is glowing? What kind of light is that … "Hayashi River asked.
"It's a ball of light! And there's also the sound of a pendulum … "Ramira tilted her head and thought for a moment.
A pendulum pattern?!
Hayashi River's heart trembled. Could Ramira see the manifestation of the stone ball's ability …
From Ramira's narration, Hayashi River understood this young girl's origins. She was a resident of this forest.
Previously, at the top of the cliff, Hayashi River had seen many glowing caves on the opposite mountain peak. The inhabitants of this forest lived in them.
This forest was actually not a place that the Centaur Tribe had excavated. To be precise, a long time ago, the ancestors of the Centaur Tribe and the indigenous people here had opened up a boundary called the Shi Haishan Arcane Realm.
For a long time, the Centaur Tribe had abided by the agreement and only built a research base on the outskirts of the arcane realm. Firstly, it was very secretive, and secondly, it served as a guard to protect the safety of the indigenous people here.
As for why she could see Hayashi River under the disguise of the [Materialized Mental Energy Membrane], it was because the color of his body was actually a manifestation of the stone ball's ability.
This was Ramira's talent, a talent that belonged to her alone!
"Before my grandfather died, he told me that if one day I see the person who glows, I must bring him to the city in the north …"
Ramira hugged the Blue Kitty, stroking it as she pointed towards the north.
The city in the north?!
Hayashi River looked towards the north, his expression changing and his emotions fluctuating. Ramira was pointing towards the royal city in the north.
"Are you sure you're looking for me?"
"I'm the only person you've seen who glows?"
Hayashi River asked.
Ramira nodded affirmatively. She told him that two years ago, after her grandfather passed away, she had followed his orders to travel the northern lands in search of the person with the color of his body. She had not found any leads, and instead, she had been chased by a group of unknown experts.
That was until she saw Hayashi River in the town of the oasis. The light emitted from his body was too conspicuous, and she was sure that he was the person her grandfather had mentioned.
Lin Chuan furrowed his brow as he listened to Ramila's explanation. He was confused by what she was saying, but he was relieved. So this was how the girl had discovered him. She hadn't been able to see through the disguise of the [Materialized Spirit Energy].
"Your Excellency Mossy Bone, you are experienced and knowledgeable. What do you think is going on?"
Hayashi River asked about the Shi Haishan Arcane Realm and the girl's ability.
"How would I know …?"
Mossy Bone replied snappily. In his era, the centaur race had not risen yet, and the northern lands were even more barren. How would he know what was going on here?
However, Mossy Bone had a point of view that was the same as Hayashi River's. This girl was most likely looking for someone else.
As for the glowing person that Ramira had mentioned, Mossy Bone believed that the light she had seen from Hayashi River was the light of the [Materialized Mental Energy].
"The person she's looking for is most likely a gifted lifeform, or an ancient clan with a pure bloodline …" Mossy Bone deduced.
Similar to the [Materialized Mental Energy] were the superior talents of gifted lifeforms, or ancient clans with a pure and powerful bloodline …
The northern lands of the Sea-Ao Empire had no lack of such lifeforms and ancient clans. Otherwise, they would not have nearly conquered the Grand Sea-Ao Prefecture in ancient times.
Hayashi River nodded in agreement with Mossy Bone's conjecture. He said in a low voice, "Let's go to the natives and understand the situation. We might find something new."
At this moment, Ramira cried out in alarm. "Oh no, oh no, I forgot. I left a mark at the entrance of the village and asked Second Uncle to pick me up. I've been gone for so long, Second Uncle must be anxious … "
Hearing this, Hayashi River's heart stirred. He asked what was going on.
Ramira told him that someone had to open the passage to enter the village on the mountain, and it could not be entered from the outside.
At night, she returned to the entrance of the village and waited for someone to pick her up. However, she discovered the light on Hayashi River's body, so she left a mark and rushed towards Hayashi River.
"This is bad. It's been so long, Second Uncle will definitely scold me to death …" Ramira muttered with a frown.
Hayashi River's expression darkened. He vaguely understood why he had been attacked.
Then, he stood up and brought Ramila with him towards the mountain peak where the natives resided.
…
Late at night.
On the opposite side of the cliff was a towering mountain peak. This area was hidden.
On the map of Shi Haishan City, this mountain peak and this forest did not exist. If one looked down from the sky, this area seemed to be shrouded in fog and layers of clouds, making it difficult to see what was inside.
However, the strange thing was that when one looked up at the night sky from the forest, one could see a sky full of stars.
This area was so secretive that it was not disturbed by the outside world.
On this mainland, such a place was called a mystic realm.
Before the Hundred Years War, there were many such mystic realms. However, with the rapid development of mechanical technology, more and more mystic realms were discovered.
There were also many creatures in the mystic realms that knew of the prosperity of the outside world. They could no longer sit still and took the initiative to connect with the outside world.
Nowadays, there were fewer and fewer such quiet mystic realms that were not disturbed by the outside world.
At the foot of a mountain, the light from a cave in the distance could be seen clearly, but there was no way to enter.
A short figure swayed, walking in circles in front of a large tree. From time to time, he would look into the distance, his eyes shining with a sharp light, as if he was waiting for someone …
In the night sky, a bird's cry reverberated, echoing in the cold night, making the mountain even more quiet.
Exhaling a breath of white air, the short figure cursed, "Is that enough? Do you want me to keep waiting? What kind of time is it … "
In the shadows, a soft voice sounded, "Wait a little longer, maybe that girl will come back and ask you for help?"
"Hmph hmph …"
The short figure sneered, his voice was a little sharp as he said in a low voice, "I think you are being too cautious. Didn't you find that girl's body parts? Isn't she dead for sure? Why do you want me to wait here? "
"It's because there are only body parts, and no other parts of her body have been found, so we can't be sure that she is dead. You should know that this girl is very special. She has amazing talent, and maybe her life force is far more extraordinary than ordinary people … "
The soft voice paused, and then said, "Moreover, you have received a generous reward to do this, can't you wait a little longer?"
The short figure was speechless. He touched the inside pocket of his clothes, and it was bulging. This was indeed a generous reward.
"Alright, alright, who asked me to accept the reward? Accept the reward and do the work, this is the maxim of us gnomes! "The short figure muttered.
In the dense forest, the light from a distance shone over, and the appearance of the short figure could be vaguely seen.
This was a gnome, with skin as black as ink. His eyes were rolling around, revealing incomparable greed and cunning.
At this moment —
A drum sound came from the mountain peak, echoing in the mountains.
The dark-skinned gnome shivered, and said in a low voice, "What's going on? Why are all the villagers gathered at this time, is there something important? I have to go back, this is an important gathering, I can't be absent, otherwise, it will arouse suspicion. "
In the shadows, the owner of the soft voice was silent for a moment, and then reluctantly allowed the dark-skinned gnome to leave.
"Alright, this mission should be completed. Remove the marks on the tree …" The soft voice said, and then went silent.
The dark-skinned gnome cursed in a low voice, took out a stone knife, and scraped off the marks on the tree trunk. After cleaning the surroundings and removing all traces, he quickly left.
In the distance, mechanical bees were resting among the branches and leaves, monitoring everything.
On the light screen, the video was played. Hayashi River analyzed the images, and he could clearly see that the person hidden in the darkness was the leader of the group of figures.
"How cautious!"
Hayashi River muttered to himself, and turned to look at the pale Ramila, saying, "It seems that your second uncle isn't as friendly to you as you said …"
The girl shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes, and she tried hard not to cry out loud.
"Actually, there is no need to be so sad. Sometimes, knowing the truth is actually a good thing."
Hayashi River looked at Ramila's beautiful face, and inwardly shook his head. This girl was really naive. What made her think that a fire gnome village would give birth to a human girl like her?
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