Mount Yeongryunsan, illuminated by two moons, was a place of eternal night, where day did not exist.0

Wei Zhongqi was here as usual, tending to his small farm in seclusion. He was cultivating the ingredients for a Sustenance Pill, a rare consumable item from the Central Plains, said to keep a person full for days with just one pill. Concocting the Sustenance Pill had long become a cherished hobby of Wei Zhongqi’s, who had adapted to life in the Deep Realm.0

“I smell… an idiot,” he said suddenly.3

Wei Zhongqi had an acute sense of smell, particularly for detecting anything foolish. He could catch that scent even from a thousand miles away. Sensing that Kiriel would likely show up soon, he debated whether to hide and pretend he wasn’t there. However, he gave up on the idea almost immediately.1

“Wei Zhongqiiiiiiiii!” The roar echoed across the mountain range, startling the massive birds that had been resting. These strange creatures resembled crows but were over twenty meters in size.0

Upon hearing Kiriel’s lion-like roar, Wei Zhongqi couldn’t help but curse under his breath. Moments later, Kiriel appeared...0