253 Temple Changes

Faced with Yuan Chen's question, Kassadin's wife did not hide her thoughts. She knew very well that if her husband was willing to bring back such a stranger, it could only prove that the stranger was either powerful or noble.

In any case, one should handle the situation prudently in order to ensure the harmonious development of the family.

Thinking it over, the wife said:

"The elder's name is 'Shalatai.' Although he is not the oldest among us, he is the most respected. He comes from a priestly family but is familiar with the languages and customs of every region in the world. Whenever there are disputes or conflicts arising from traditions at the port, it is Elder Shalatai who steps in to resolve them."

Upon hearing the name Shalatai, Yuan Chen nodded thoughtfully.

Yuan Chen was no stranger to this name.

If I remember correctly, this elder achieved symbiosis with the Void when Bel'Veth faced the Void invasion, using Void Creature similar to "gunslingers" as his weapons, and his torso was also a symbiotic exoskeleton proliferated or equipped with Void.

Well, if this is the timeline of LoR, then she's a trustworthy and good person. The reason she was determined to fight the Void was because she witnessed the death of someone she knew.

According to the card's description, she saw the butcher's daughter being crushed to death, with the fisherman's son lying next to her. The couple reached out to each other until their deaths.

Beneath this microcosm, she witnessed many memories and lives vanish, and thus she resolved to take up arms, prepared to sacrifice herself, determined to save her fellow tribesmen.

The Shurima understand the Void and deeply hate it. This is why almost all stories of struggle against the Void take place in Shurima... at least, compared to Shurima, which welcomes merchants from all over, Freljord, which has also repelled the Void, is far too harsh and xenophobic.

But if it's this timeline... recalling the peace and familiarity in Shalatai's eyes when she looked at him, a thoughtful look appeared between Yuan Chen's brows.

However, the silence didn't last long. Yuan Chen then continued, "So, regarding what happened during this period..."

"What happened to Bel'Veth during this period..."

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's question, his wife thought for a moment. Then, she shook her head helplessly and said, "There aren't many special things. If I had to say, there's just that there have been more smuggling ships lately, supposedly because of some problem with the Sun Gate sluice gate. If there's anything else..."

"Yes, the Sun Temple."

As if remembering something, the wife slapped her forehead and then said:

"During this period, the Sun Temple has seen many strangers. Moreover, the rituals have been suspended, as if they are preparing for something. I often see the Priestess of Desert Light running between the port and the mountains, accompanied by many people in cloaks, as if they are searching for something."

"I asked them when I picked up Kai'Sa, but the priests just smiled and didn't say anything more to me."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen and Kassadin's wife exchanged a few words.

Kassadin didn't interrupt, as he had been traveling extensively and had only just arrived home, so he didn't know anything about Bel'Veth's situation.

On the contrary, little Kai'Sa kept staring at Yuan Chen, which made Taliyah, who had been paying attention to the little girl, ask curiously:

"What's wrong? Little Kai'Sa, why are you staring at my teacher?"

As she spoke, Taliyah said with a grin, "My teacher is an incredibly powerful earth and rock mage, but becoming his apprentice isn't easy. If you'd like to learn, I can teach you!"

"Hehe, the priests in the temple taught me about magic~"

Hearing Taliyah's words, little Kai'Sa hugged the wooden bowl in front of her and stirred the camel milk soaking the naan bread with a spoon, saying:

"I really think I've heard the older sister at the temple mention the older brother's name before..."

"My name?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen subconsciously glanced at Little Kai'Sa, then exchanged a look with Kassadin, before taking out a handful of flower snacks from Ixialia from his spatial pouch and handing them to the girl.

Looking at the beaming little girl, Yuan Chen asked softly, "My name is Yuan Chen. Who told you my name?"

Seeing lots of snacks and pretty flowers, little Kai'Sa's face lit up with a smile. She looked at her mother, and after receiving her permission, eagerly hugged the flowers and snacks to her arms, saying:

"She's a new older sister! She's so beautiful and fair-skinned, even prettier than the High Priestess! And she's so kind to me, always giving me delicious food and fun toys!"

"Any distinguishing features?"

"Features... um..."

Upon hearing this, Kai'Sa thought for a moment, and then said:

"The older sister has long, black hair and a great figure. And... well, her face! She has many lines on her face. Once I even saw that the clothes under her cloak were like armor, like... like a legendary Void monster!"

After a pause, Kai'Sa shook her head and said, "But my older sister couldn't possibly be a scary and hateful Void Monster! She's kind, beautiful, and incredibly powerful. I saw her kill one giant purple rhinoceros sand beast that crawled out of the ground with a single punch! She even gave me candy! I love her so much! And she loves me too!"

Hearing Kai'Sa's endless chatter and her description and affection for that "big sister," not only Yuan Chen, but even Kassadin and Kassadin wife's expressions changed from calm to fear and worry.

Kai'Sa was still young and had always stayed in the Bel'Veth City, so she knew nothing about the Outside World.

But having grown up in this desert, one is a desert guide who travels far and wide and has met countless people, while the other is a tribal woman who knows the fears hidden beneath this sea of sand.

They felt a strong sense of unease just from hearing little Kai'Sa's words.

Especially Kassadin... Yuan Chen had told him that the Queen of the Xer'sai Beasts might have already arrived in the underground of Bel'Veth!

But in the end, the two were just ordinary people who were knowledgeable and somewhat intelligent.

After regaining her senses, she immediately looked at Yuan Chen, her expression filled with fear and pleading.

Seeing this, Yuan Chen pondered for a moment, then took a deep breath and said, "Let's make some adjustments first, and not act rashly... Taliyah, you stay here. If anything unexpected happens, immediately guide everyone to leave."

As he spoke, Yuan Chen took out an Ixialia Crystal from his pocket and handed it to his apprentice.

"I'll visit the temple tonight."