A First-Ring Crystallization Stage wizard from Storm Tower sneered. "What does this have to do with you?"
Wizard Smith gave him a cold look. "This is Wizard Locke Augustine, a researcher at the Advanced Truth Institute of Golden Crown Mountain."
"Watch your tone, Aston."
As a Weather Wizard, Aston was instantly startled when he looked at Locke. Only then did he notice the badge of Golden Crown Mountain's Advanced Truth Institute on Locke's robes, and an awkward look flashed through his eyes.
Wizard Aston coughed, nodded at Locke, then backed away and moved to the side.
Suppressing his weakness as much as possible, Wizard Smith said to Locke, "Yes. After obtaining the Apocalypse Witchstone, I immediately used it right there."
"Later, when I tried to return, I ran into a little trouble."
The Green Dragon Half-Dragon shopkeeper said to him, "Esteemed guest from Storm Tower, is there something you need from our Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion?"
One of the Storm Tower wizards beside Wizard Smith gave him a worried look, then regarded Locke cautiously.
Locke glanced at the people around Wizard Smith and noticed that the wizard leader of the Thunder Demon Society was absent. He immediately guessed what had happened.
Locke said to Wizard Smith, "The Abyssal Energy in your body has accumulated quite heavily."
Wizard Smith raised his brows slightly. "It's all right."
Locke said, "Then I won't disturb you. You look rather busy. I'll be leaving first, Wizard Smith."
"Wizard Smith, in two months, we'll be participating in the Silent Grail Competition. You said that my trade of the Apocalypse Witchstone with you was an act of aiding the enemy. You would make me regret it."
Wizard Smith's expression remained calm. It was impossible to tell whether he was concealing his weakness or truly felt nothing.
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