"Boss, why are you back so soon?" Yao Ziyue asked in surprise when she saw Luo Chuan, while playing with Little Black Ball behind the counter.
Not much time had passed since he left.
"I just went to ask Hailinvia a few things. Once the problem was solved, I naturally came back," Luo Chuan said casually.
Yao Ziyue gave an oh.
Though she was quite curious about what sort of question could make Luo Chuan take it so seriously, she did not ask further. The boss did not seem inclined to discuss the topic.
Luo Chuan's gaze moved away from Yao Ziyue and landed on Little Black Ball.
It was a pure black sphere, soft and adorable-looking.
Judging by its appearance alone, no one could possibly connect it to the Mind Shadow that had threatened the entire sea demon race.
Of course, this was only one of its forms.
Water had no fixed shape, and shadows likewise were not bound by form. It could transform into any object.
Form and formlessness, reality and illusion... to Little Black Ball, there was not much difference.
Sensing Luo Chuan's gaze, Little Black Ball seemed a little nervous and burrowed into Yao Ziyue's arm.
After undergoing purification, its chaotic nature had long since completely vanished.
Still, it was like a sheet of paper that had once been written on. Even if the words were erased with a rubber, faint traces would remain to some extent.
Luo Chuan merely looked at Little Black Ball.
Of course, should the need arise, he would definitely have it do something.
As for the black stone at the entrance...
There were no useful clues to be found for the time being, but it was still better to take a look.
Luo Chuan walked toward the entrance.
"Boss, Boss, where