Three days later, at dusk, inside the Knights' camp outside the valley...
"Elder Kelong, these are this month's Earth Element crystals..." A man in his fifties, dressed in a magnificent silk robe, took out a wooden box he carried with him and opened it before Kelong. Inside the box lay three Earth Element crystals, quietly flowing with golden radiance. "Because the Level Two Alert in the controlled area has not been lifted, delivering these crystals was delayed by several days. I hope Lord Kelong will not take offense!"
"Is everything well in the Beian Kingdom now?" Knight Kelong asked as he accepted the Earth Element crystals from the box.
"Everything is well. There have been no abnormalities. A few days ago, Lord Devil Marshal made a circuit around the Beian Kingdom and found nothing," the man in his fifties answered respectfully.
"That is good. Please tell Patriarch Adam that he must be especially careful lately. Once this Level Two Alert is lifted, I will return to Saren City!"
"Understood. Does Elder Kelong have any other instructions?"
"No. Be careful on your way back! That black-robed Knight may not yet have left the controlled area!"
"Yes, thank you for the reminder, Elder Kelong!"
Knight Kelong waved his hand, and the man in his fifties backed out of the tent.
After seeing the man leave, Kelong stroked the three Earth Element crystals in his hand and said to Saixi with a smile, "My Earth Element crystals for February have finally arrived. At least I'll have something to do these next few days, so my cultivation won't be delayed. When will your Earth Element crystals arrive?"
"Hehe, before coming out this time, I already collected my Earth Element crystals for February in advance!" Knight Saixi said with a smile. "You cultivate here for