An Old Friend's Worries

After breakfast, Chu Yang chose a time close to noon and headed to the Radiant Church.

The Radiant Church worshipped the Earth Mother.

However, due to the Earth Mother's unique nature, there was only one such church in Backlund.

There were not many of them throughout the entire Ruen Kingdom either.

The outside of the church featured many elements related to harvests.

The most eye-catching of them were the large piles of wheat sheaves.

This was also the Earth Mother's most famous symbol.

Upon seeing Chu Yang again, Ivankov immediately revealed a kind smile.

"My child, I knew you would come again."

"I prepared a token of thanks for you. I hope you'll like it."

As he spoke, Ivankov suddenly took out a black mask from behind his back.

However, when Chu Yang raised the mask, he discovered that many strange patterns were hidden within its black base.

Only by bringing it extremely close could one notice the unusual colors of those patterns.

The patterns were generally quite vivid, yet they were strangely concealed by the black background.

This was definitely a genuine Beyonder item.

"This was one of my spoils from last night. I don't know its name, but I always felt that its appearance resembled a clown."

"I had it appraised overnight yesterday. Whoever wears the mask can completely alter their appearance."

"But once an appearance is changed, it must be maintained for at least two months."

"Of course, taking off the mask will undo everything."

"But even if you put it on again, the appearance it creates will still be the one you previously set."

"A special reminder: this mask can even help you become a truly stunning woman."

"And it can, to a certain extent, enhance your strength and other attributes."

Father Ivankov's explanation was extremely