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At dawn, golden sunlight filtered through the dense canopy of trees, casting a soft halo over the entire city. Elven guards stood atop towering ancient trees, their hawk-like gazes scanning the distant forest. Suddenly, one guard narrowed his eyes, raised his hand to shield his eyes from the glare, and gazed toward the sky—several figures were flying toward the city at breakneck speed.

"Is that... Lord Elvis's friend from another world?"

The guard muttered softly, then turned to his companion.

"Hurry up and inform Lord Elvis that they are back!"

……

Elvis was poring over a magical tome in his treehouse, his long silver hair casually tied back, his emerald eyes intently scanning the ancient runes on the pages. Suddenly, a sharp knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. He frowned, then tapped the door with his fingertips, and it slid open silently.

"Lord Elvis!"

A young elf guard stood outside the door, breathing slightly hurriedly.

"Your friends are back, they're landing outside the city!"

The page of the book in Elvis's hand trembled slightly. He raised his head, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"So fast?"

Only two days had passed since Lin Ji and the others left, and Shadow Valley was at least 400,000 kilometers away from Morning Dew City. Even for a Legendary warrior, a round trip would take half a day. Furthermore, they hadn't used a portal...

A sense of uneasiness suddenly arose in his heart, and his fingers unconsciously stroked the edge of the page.

Did the mission fail?

He took a deep breath, tried to suppress the anxiety in his heart, closed the book and stood up.

"I understand. I'll go greet them right away."

Elvis' voice remained gentle, but the worry in his eyes was hard to conceal.

……

Lin Ji and his group slowly descended. Liris, holding Valeno's hand, curiously surveyed the magnificent elven city before them. The Morning Dew Tower soared into the clouds, its silvery white gleaming in the sun. Vine-woven bridges crisscrossed, and elves glided gracefully through them, like a painting from a dream.

“This place… is so beautiful.”

Liris sighed softly, the outline of the city reflected in her emerald eyes.

Valeno jumped excitedly, pointing at the elf children playing in the distance.

Lin Ji smiled slightly and ruffled the boy's hair.

"You will live here in the future."

Just then, a familiar figure hurried in from the city gate. Elvis's long, silver hair fluttered slightly in the morning breeze, and his emerald green eyes held a complex mix of joy, worry, and confusion.

"Lin Ji!"

Elvis walked forward quickly, his eyes swept over everyone, and finally stopped on Lin Ji.

"Why are you back so soon? Did the mission... go well?"

There was a hint of caution in his voice, as if he was afraid of hearing bad news.

Before Lin Ji could answer, Yun Shitian laughed and patted Elvis on the shoulder.

"Hahaha, Elvis, what's with that expression on your face? Do you think we're going to fail?"

Elvis was startled, then noticed that although everyone looked exhausted, they looked relaxed, even with a hint of triumph. His heartbeat quickened slightly, and he asked tentatively.

"You... completed the mission?"

Lin Ji nodded and pulled the frozen head from his storage ring. Priestess Serena's face was frozen in ice crystals, ferocious and terrifying. Elvis's pupils suddenly contracted, and he gasped.

"This is... the priestess of Shadow Valley!"

His voice trembled slightly with shock.

"Yes."

Lin Ji spoke calmly.

"We destroyed the cult, rescued the imprisoned elves, and brought back this."

Elvis's gaze shifted from the skull to the elf siblings behind Lin Ji. Liris and Valeno looked at him timidly, their eyes filled with nervousness about the unfamiliar environment and anticipation for the future.

"they are……"

Elvis asked softly.

"Liris and Valeno, survivors of Shadow Valley."

Xiao Ningxue walked forward, her white hair falling on her shoulders like snow, her voice clear but with a hint of softness.

"Their homes were destroyed by the cultists. We brought them back, hoping that Morning Dew City would accept them."

There was a flicker of emotion in Elvis's eyes. He squatted down, looked at Valeno at eye level, and spoke gently.

"Welcome to the City of Morning Dew. This will be your new home."

Valeno blinked and suddenly broke into a bright smile.

"Thank you, my Lord!"

Elvis stood up, took a deep breath, turned to Lin Ji, and said solemnly.

"Lin Ji, you did it... I thought it would take at least a week, but you completed the mission in just two days and even rescued the survivors. The Council of Elders will surely recognize your strength."

Lin Ji smiled slightly.

"It was just luck. However, the situation in Shadow Valley is more complicated than expected. The cultists seem to have known about our actions in advance and set an ambush."

Elvis frowned.

"Knowing in advance? That's impossible... unless..."

There was a cold glint in his eyes, as if he had thought of something.

Daoyan walked forward, his plain white robe fluttering in the wind.

"Elvis, do you know anyone who might reveal our whereabouts?"

Elvis was silent for a moment and shook his head.

"I'll investigate this matter thoroughly. Now, I'll take you to find a hotel to stay in. Last time we were in such a hurry that I could only let you stay in my cabin first."

Everyone nodded and followed Elvis toward the Tower of Morning Dew. Along the way, the elves cast curious glances and whispered to each other. Liris and Valeno followed closely behind Lin Ji, observing this unfamiliar city with a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

Elvis walked in front, and the heavy stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

Fortunately, they succeeded... He secretly rejoiced. If the mission failed, it would be almost impossible for Lin Ji to obtain territory in Yonghui Forest. At that time, he could only suggest that they try their luck with the Human Alliance in the Dust Throne.

Elvis led Lin Ji across a winding vine bridge to a luxurious hotel built on the top of a giant oak tree. The hotel was constructed entirely of silvery-white elven wood, with glowing vines climbing the exterior walls, emitting a soft blue-green light even during the day.

"This is the new residence I arranged for you."

Elvis pushed open the oak door carved with intricate patterns and motioned Lin Ji to enter.

Lin Ji stepped into the hotel lobby, his feet touching the soft moss carpet. The air was filled with the faint scent of laurel. A small fountain cascaded through a crystal sculpture in the center of the lobby, its water glittering in the sunlight, creating a rainbow of colors. Through the curved floor-to-ceiling windows, a magnificent view of the entire Morning Dew City unfolded. The towering Morning Dew Tower in the distance shimmered in the sunlight, while countless tree houses dotted the emerald canopy like pearls.