On the road, Zhuiri had constantly shifted into various forms. Now, she dispelled her disguise and returned to her original appearance.
She tossed over a set of exquisite cloth armor and a pair of little leather boots. "Delano values etiquette and beauty. This isn't unnecessary. Taking the time to make yourself presentable is a sign of respect for yourself and other living beings. Once you enter Moonlight Wetland, you represent Moonlight Wetland. You represent Delano."
After a pause, she added, "But don't spend too much time on it."
Seeing that her little apprentice looked somewhat dizzy from all that, the elf continued:
"Beautiful things are not necessarily powerful, but powerful beings are always beautiful.
"Potions, machinery, items, enchantments, forging, even fine wine and cuisine—regardless of whether you understand these creations, the more advanced and powerful they are, the more exceptional and beautiful they become. Even a child by the roadside can tell.
"Just like the powerful skills in this world—every single one is beautiful. The beauty of freedom, the beauty of balance, the beauty of extremity, the beauty of wildness, the beauty of dominance, the beauty of defiance...
"Many skills are comprehended by living beings when they observe beautiful scenery and nature, stirred by what they see and combining it with their own emotions. The skills you comprehend yourself are the ones best suited to you.
"Your emotions are abundant. That is a rare gift. Don't reject them.
"Every living being possesses something called Soul Fire. The richer and more complex one's emotions are, the more beautiful it becomes."
Yu Xunge tried hard to remember every word Zhuiri had said.
Zhuiri had no lesson plans. During their journey, she was always like this—she spoke about whatever she saw and taught whatever came to mind, jumping from one subject to another.