Fractured Souls

Xia Lin did not act rashly.

In a place this strange, caution came first. "There's something seriously wrong with this place."

He pulled three bottles of pale purple liquid from his Space Bag.

"Here, drink up. Kade got these Protection from Chaos potions for free from the temple. If we don't use them now, when will we?"

Sera took a potion and raised an eyebrow. "You really did come prepared."

"Caution is how you survive in this world." Xia Lin uncorked his bottle and drank.

The potion tasted slightly bitter, but it soon became a cool sensation spreading through his body. Xia Lin felt his mind grow clearer, as though an invisible barrier had risen around his brain.

Celia gripped the holy symbol at her chest and chanted softly. Gentle light washed over all three of them.

Blessing Spell

Xia Lin twisted the Ring of Splendor on his finger. An invigorating warmth surged through him as High Spirits activated.

"Still not enough," Xia Lin muttered.

He held out a hand, and a translucent force shield formed around his body.

Shield Spell

Another layer of pale blue magic settled over his skin.

Mage Armor

"Let's go."

Xia Lin led the way. The three approached the figure on the sofa in a cautious triangular formation.

Their footsteps sounded unusually clear in the empty room.

The woman remained in the same position, mechanically turning the ring in her hand.

"Click, click, click—"

The monotonous sound grated against the silence.

Xia Lin stopped about three meters from her and tried speaking. "Ma'am?"

No response.

The woman kept staring blankly at the "altar" ahead, her fingers still turning the ring.

Xia Lin tried several more greetings, changing his words and tone, but she never reacted.

He frowned and quietly activated Item Appraisal.

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