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“Nice environment.”

Lin Ji walked to the window, his eyes sweeping across the distant scenery. His silver-white robe swayed gently in the breeze, his black hair tied up with a simple wooden hairpin, and he looked fresh and capable.

Elvis stood beside him, his long silver hair tied back with an emerald green ribbon, revealing his pointed ears.

"This hotel is specially designed to receive foreign dignitaries. Each room is equipped with a magical barrier to isolate it from outside prying eyes."

Lin Ji nodded and turned to Elvis.

"It's getting late, let's go see Elder Seranville now."

After arranging their rooms, the two left the inn and walked up the winding wooden staircase towards the Tower of Morning Dew. Along the way, the elves cast curious glances at them, but kept a polite distance.

When the two arrived at the Tower of Morning Dew, the guards immediately recognized them. The leading elven warrior stepped forward and saluted, placing his right hand on his chest.

"Lord Elvis, Mr. Lin Ji, and Elder Seranville have been waiting for a long time."

Arriving at the door of the room where they had last met, Elvis took a deep breath and gently knocked on the carved wooden door. The magic patterns on the door lit up with a soft green light, and then the gentle yet majestic voice of Seranville was heard.

"Please come in."

The furnishings in the room were identical to last time. The massive, curved wooden table was still inscribed with intricately carved magic circles. Elder Seranville stood by the window, his silvery robes nearly transparent in the sunlight, framing his slender figure like the embodiment of light. Hearing the door open, he slowly turned, a faint smile on his wise face, but Lin Ji keenly caught a fleeting glint of surprise in his emerald eyes.

"Lin Ji, Elvis, welcome back."

Seranville's voice was like a spring flowing over pebbles, gentle yet powerful. He gestured for a seat, the silver thread embroidered on the cuffs of his robe gleaming in the light.

Lin Ji bowed and sat down at the wooden table. He could feel Seranville's gaze resting briefly on him, as if assessing something. Elvis seemed a little reserved, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.

"I can sense that you're in a good mood."

Seranville was the first to break the silence, looking directly at Lin Ji with wise eyes.

"Has Shadow Valley been wiped out?"

Lin Ji didn't answer immediately. Instead, he took out the frozen head and gently placed it on the table. Serena's face in the ice crystal was hideous, her purple-black lips twisted, and the blood-red rune on her forehead had faded a lot, but was still clearly visible.

"Yes, Elder Seranville."

Lin Ji's voice was calm.

"This is the priestess of Shadow Valley."

Seranville stared at the skull, the wrinkles on his face seeming to deepen a little. He stretched out his old fingers and gently touched the surface of the ice crystal. A soft green light flowed from his fingertips and swirled around the skull.

"Serena..."

The elder sighed softly, his voice filled with mixed emotions.

"She was originally a talented Ninth Ring Mage in the Human Alliance, proficient in necromancy and curse magic."

He withdrew his finger and the green light dissipated.

"It's a shame I was never able to break through to the Legendary realm, and ultimately chose to fall into the abyss... in exchange for the chance to ascend to Legendary status. Sigh... what a pity."

Seranville shook his head, his long silver beard swaying gently with the movement.

"She's too extreme. She doesn't need to be like this. With her talent, if she practices diligently for another hundred years, she might be able to achieve a breakthrough naturally."

The room fell into a brief silence. Sunlight streamed through the crystal dome, casting dappled shadows between the three of them. Lin Ji could sense a subtle atmosphere in the air—Selanville's regret seemed to be mingled with a certain wariness.

"Did you get anything else from her?"

Seranville suddenly asked, his eyes sharpening.

Lin Ji pondered for a moment, then took out a few items from his savings ring: a staff inlaid with a skull, several magic books bound in unknown leather, and a deformed metal badge. A faint pattern of interwoven elements could be seen on the badge.

"And that's all."

Lin Ji placed the items on the table one by one.

"The fighting was intense, and other items may have been damaged."

Seranville's eyes wandered over the items, and when he saw the Transfiguration Badge, his brows furrowed slightly. He reached out and picked up a magic book, a faint glow emanating from his fingertips, and the pages flipped rapidly without a breeze.

"Are the body parts preserved?"

The elder asked without looking up. Lin Ji shook his head.

"The situation was urgent at the time, and we were unable to save her body. It was destroyed by Master Pu's sword."

Seranville closed the book and put it back on the table with a soft sound.

"It's okay if she doesn't have it. The badge and Serena's head can prove her identity."

Lin Ji raised his eyebrows slightly, and his fingertips tapped lightly on the table, making a crisp sound. The sunlight shone through the crystal dome, casting mottled light and shadow on his handsome face, making his deep eyes even sharper.

“Is her identity important?”

Lin Ji asked back, his voice calm but with a hint of inquiry.

Seranville's long beard trembled slightly, and his aged fingers stroked the deformed emblem on the table. The interwoven pattern of elements on the emblem glowed dimly in the sunlight, as if silently telling something.

"The Human Alliance has many countries, large and small."

Seranville spoke slowly, his voice like the whisper of an ancient tree.

"Among them, the Eldarin Arcane Federation is one of the three strongest nations and is not far from the territory you want."

The elder's gaze became profound, he gently stroked the badge and continued.

"Selena is the second daughter of the head of the Eldarin Jones family. The Jones family has always wanted to eliminate this disgraced daughter and even offered a bounty..."

Having said this, Seranville gave Lin Ji a meaningful look. The sunlight flowed through his emerald green eyes, reflecting a complex emotion.

"But there was never an opportunity. After all, Serena is already a legend, and there are only a few strong enough to kill her."

Lin Ji keenly grasped the profound meaning behind the elder's words. His slender fingers unconsciously stroked the hilt of the sword at his waist, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

"That is to say..."

Lin Ji leaned forward slightly, his Taoist robe emitting a soft glow in the sunlight.

"Can I use Serena to get the Jones family to help with the territory issue?"

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Seranville's lips. He reached out and pushed the badge toward Lin Ji.

"If nothing unexpected happens, there will be no problem."

The elder's voice was steady and powerful.

"As long as you can eliminate the chaotic forces in that territory and resolve the influence of the corrupted ancient tree, this territory will most likely be yours."

Outside the window, a breeze blew, bringing the fragrance of the distant elf garden. Lin Ji's eyes fell on the badge.

"I understand."

He nodded solemnly, and the wooden hairpin in his black hair shone with a warm luster in the sunlight.

Seranville stood up, his silver robe cascading down like water. He walked to the window, looked out at the endless forest in the distance, and continued.

"I recognize your strength, but you are too few in number."

The elder turned around, and the sunlight formed a halo behind him, making his figure look even taller.

"If you need manpower, we elves can provide some."

His eyes swept over the long sword at Lin Ji's waist.

"For the rest, you can choose to purchase slaves from the Human Alliance."

"Thank you, Elder. I will consider it carefully."

A brief silence fell in the room. Sunlight filtered through the crystal, casting a rainbow of colors on the ground. Elvis stood nearby, his silver hair tied back, his emerald green eyes flickering between the two of them.