The malice rapidly closed in.
Within a breath, it had crossed the entire underground city and reached the courtyard's perimeter.
In Qin Ran's perception, the approaching figure paused briefly, then-
Boom!
With a tremendous crash, the figure began moving again.
Even without seeing it, Qin Ran could guess exactly how the intruder had entered the courtyard.
By smashing through its wall!
Had there been any resistance along the way?
The answer was certainly yes.
But the intruder did not care.
Or rather, everything offering resistance had been crushed along with it.
However, Qin Ran clearly sensed that the intruder's aura had weakened slightly.
The change was so faint that an ordinary person would never have noticed it.
Nor was it the result of an injury.
But the weakening was real.
Qin Ran turned to look at Great Marsh.
"That's the only good news we have."
"In this courtyard my father left behind, any 'outsider' who uses supernatural power will suffer a degree of suppression. Every use brings another round of suppression."
"Also, 'outsiders' can only stay here for one hour."
"Once that hour passes, they'll be suppressed as well."
Great Marsh explained.
"How far can that suppression ultimately go?"
Qin Ran asked the question that concerned him most.
"An ordinary mortal!"
"Their power will temporarily disappear completely, turning them into an ordinary mortal!"
Great Marsh answered.
"What other help can I get?"
Qin Ran asked.
"Does cheering you on count?"
Great Marsh spread his hands, as though trying to find humor in their misery.
"Yes!"
"But please convert that into tangible goods, including but not limited to enchanted weapons and secret medicines."
Qin Ran spoke very seriously.
Hearing his words, Great Marsh stared at him, dumbfounded.
"You're not joking?"
Great Marsh asked tentatively.
"What do you think?"
After answering with