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This could serve as "evidence" that the Earth Vein Pillar had broken.

Of course, Bai Xiaowen could also turn in the large Leyline Crystal Cluster dropped by the Overlord Python. But that was loot he could take out of the Spirit Realm Plane, so there was no point wasting it when he had a substitute.

The three retraced their route. Experienced as he was, Eswan had left a marker at every obstacle, so he led the way back without worrying about a wrong turn. And even if he did lose the route, Bai Xiaowen remembered it.

When they reached the surface again, Bai Xiaowen had a Skeleton Sword-and-Shield Soldier row the boat over, and the three climbed aboard.

"We finally found the cause. Now we can give the Elven queen an answer." Li Shuyi showed only a hint of happiness, but inside she was delighted. She had gained a great deal from this trip through the Earth Vein Corridor.

"Lord Prophet, please, we must return at once. We need to report to Her Majesty, including your theory about the Earth Vein Corridor. We must come up with a solution as soon as possible—"

Bai Xiaowen raised a hand before Eswan could finish.

"Wait, Master Eswan. Before we leave, we have a little trouble to take care of."

Eswan paused, then followed Bai Xiaowen's gaze. His face changed when he spotted a mast protruding from the sea not far away.

"A Ghost Ship!"

Eswan was startled. "A Ghost Ship, here?"

"I don't think it's a coincidence," Bai Xiaowen said, shaking his head.

With a splash, the Ghost Ship rose from the sea. The waves it threw up rocked their little boat.

"There's no particularly powerful presence aboard."

Bai Xiaowen swept it with his mental power and quickly reached a conclusion. "It