Summons

Elisa saw that he was tempted and smiled even more happily. "Don't worry. I'll do everything I can to help you."

Chen Rui looked hesitant. "But I..."

"I told you, as long as your special ability earns Teacher's approval, your identity absolutely won't be a problem." Elisa sighed. "If you don't even have that much courage, then forget it. I'd only be wasting my efforts and end up working hard for no thanks."

"No, just now... you said she was sinister and vicious?"

Elisa decisively shook her head. "You must have misheard. Miranda is my senior fellow disciple; I wasn't talking about her, but another sinister enemy. I nearly died at that enemy's hands."

"So that's how it is." Chen Rui hesitated for a moment, seeming to finally make up his mind. "Miss Elisa, could you tell me something about the Holy Mountain? Including... Miss Miranda's situation."

"Of course." Elisa said with a beaming smile, "I'm very happy to repay the debt of saving my life in such a way that kills two birds with one stone, dear Sir Richard."

Chen Rui's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly.

Chen Rui and Elisa wandered around the city for a while before returning to Silver Manor. The little booklet they brought back greatly pleased Paul, who lavished Chen Rui with praise.

"Lord Paul... there's something I want to tell you."

Seeing Chen Rui stammering, Paul suddenly shuddered. "Richard, could this matter wait until after the Temple Knight selection is over?"

Chen Rui was taken aback. "Why? If I wait until then, I'm afraid it'll be too late. This matter is very important to me."

Paul's expression twisted slightly as he instinctively backed away several steps. "Before you say it, listen to a few words from me first. I know some experiences