This was undoubtedly a Temple.
Mayfair subconsciously looked at the path behind them—the Path of Trials. But by now, she could no longer see the thick fog that had blocked their way earlier.
She felt that she truly had not been walking for very long... In her impression, the time it took to walk the Path of Trials seemed about the same as the time it normally took to climb the mountain and enter the Temple to worship.
But how could that be?
This really was the Path of Trials... It was the most dangerous place in the village apart from the forbidden grounds outside, and villagers were forbidden from going near it.
While Mayfair was distracted, she suddenly felt someone yank her arm. Her body shifted to the side... It was Luo Qiu.
"Don't speak. Someone's coming."
Boss Luo pulled Mayfair aside and hid with her, then poked his head out to look from behind a stone pillar.
The pillar was carved with countless patterns... It looked more like a Totem Pole.
Mayfair was startled and poked her head out as well. Sure enough, two figures were approaching in the distance, walking around the Temple's outer wall. "They're Temple Guards. Especially the one on the left, Ma. He's very powerful—the captain of the Temple Guard. Luckily, they didn't notice us. Otherwise, we'd be in trouble."
Mayfair gently patted her chest, looking relieved.
"They seem to be conducting an ordinary patrol." Boss Luo watched them for a few more moments and smiled. "Let's wait until they leave, then find a way in."
They were standing rather close... Mayfair suddenly felt nervous for no reason. As far as she could remember, she had never been this close to an alien before.
But just then, the captain of the Temple Guard ahead