The moment that voice appeared, I knew Zhen Lei had come to collect the crystals.
I immediately said to my master:
"Master, that voice belongs to one of the battle spirits, Zhen Lei. He's here to collect the crystals."
Only then did my master let out a sigh of relief.
"No wonder the yin energy was so strong. Hurry on!"
"Mm!"
I immediately nodded. Since the crystals were on me, I didn't go back inside.
I turned around and headed straight downstairs.
When I opened the door, I saw Zhen Lei materialize before me.
The yin energy around him was incredibly powerful, and his strength was formidable.
When Zhen Lei saw me, he immediately cupped his fists.
"Greetings, Lord Jiang Ning."
I hurried forward.
"Brother Zhen Lei, you're too polite. There's no need for formalities with me."
"Lord Jiang Ning."
He spoke sternly. I smiled helplessly and said no more.
I took out the three crystals I had on me.
Red, black, and cyan.
Upon seeing the crystals, Zhen Lei accepted them with both hands.
Then he said to me:
"This subordinate will ensure the crystals are delivered safely."
"Thanks for your trouble, Brother Zhen Lei!"
Zhen Lei did not say another word. After putting away the crystals, he cupped his fists.
"This subordinate takes his leave!"
After saying that, he even took two steps backward before turning and walking toward the other end of the street.
After only a few steps, his body faded away and vanished.
That powerful, icy yin aura gradually dissipated as well, and everything around me returned to calm.
I let out a long breath. The more crystals there were, the stronger Xiao Yu would be within the Nine Corpse Tower.
That meant the longer she could move about freely.
Xiao Yu had said there