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Chapter 307: The Sudden Disturbance Inside the Inn
Back at the inn where Aldrian and the others are staying, Sylphia is with Baek Ji-Min and Eleine. Shortly after Sylphia and Baek Ji-Min begin talking in Sylphia’s room, Eleine joins them. They discuss what happened to Sylphia the previous night and how her relationship with Aldrian right now.
They were truly shocked by Sylphia’s transformation, as they had never witnessed such a drastic change overnight. She was more beautiful than ever, and her cultivation had advanced with absurd speed. Now at the Middle Earl stage, she had risen by two minor stages—a feat that would typically take years, achieved in just one night!
However, after hearing what happened to Sylphia and Aldrian, Baek Ji-Min and Eleine understood that Sylphia’s sudden rise in cultivation was likely because of Aldrian—no, it had to be because of him. They couldn’t help but blush when they heard what transpired between Aldrian and Sylphia the previous night, as it was the first time they realized Aldrian could be such a beast.
Eleine, as Aldrian’s guardian, felt happy that her young master had found love—and with none other than the princess of the Ivory Empire. While she didn’t concern herself with whom Aldrian loved, she hoped for the best for him and believed Sylphia was a good match for her young master.
Baek Ji-Min, on the other hand, felt embarrassed hearing Sylphia’s story, but at the same time, a wave of jealousy stirred within her. She couldn’t fully grasp what was happening, but every time Sylphia spoke about how deeply she loved Aldrian and how he held her with such tenderness and affection, it made Baek Ji-Min’s heart burn. The feeling was both uncomfortable and alarming, and she couldn’t understand why it was surfacing now.
Was the lingering effect of the Envy Devil’s domain still influencing her mind or body? Or...
Did it mean her attraction to Aldrian wasn’t just tied to his unique Being’s essence but also to him as a man?
When she reached that conclusion, she realized she no longer understood her own feelings. She had been certain her fascination with Aldrian stemmed from his unique being’s essence. But to be drawn to him as a man? A man she could imagine spending her entire life with?
She didn’t know. And it seemed she would have to uncover the truth about her feeling herself.
They continued their conversation until, suddenly, a commotion erupted not far from their room. A faint tremble ran through the walls, prompting them to investigate. When they checked to see what had happened, they found a shattered door and lingering traces of energy from a technique. Some people had already gathered, drawn by the disturbance, and were approaching the scene.
Sylphia and the others approached the destroyed door and peered inside the room. What they saw left them stunned—a room in ruins, as if a battle had just taken place. In the midst of the destruction, they saw a man lying in a pool of blood. He seemed dead, but Sylphia and the others could sense that he was still breathing, albeit very shallowly.
The crowd hesitated to help the man, unsure of his circumstances. What if he was a criminal? What if he was on the wanted list of some powerful faction? These uncertainties made them reluctant to intervene.
Sylphia and the others also hesitated, but then Sylphia noticed something beside the man’s body that caught her attention. After bracing herself, she decided to approach the man.
"Sylphia." Eleine and Baek Ji-Min tried to stop her, but she reassured them and stepped in front of the dying man. What she saw was a small piece of paper, drenched in blood, but still legible. On it was a single word: ’LARSON.’
"Larson? Does this mean the Larson family? Is this man from the Larson family?" Sylphia thought, gazing at the man in his dying state. It seemed as though survival was impossible for him.
Sylphia, knowing the Larson family were the bad guys in the empire, felt a strong urge to let him die. But she couldn’t confirm his identity.
What if this man was actually a victim of the Larson family and left behind a clue that could reveal them as the culprits?
Not thinking any longer, Sylphia decided to save the man first. Regardless of his identity, she had to help him. If he was from the Larson family, he could be a source of information for Aldrian later. But if he wasn’t, he could still be useful in bringing the Larson family to justice for their deeds.
Baek Ji-Min and Eleine had already moved beside Sylphia, ready to guard her in case anything unexpected happened. They had also seen what Sylphia saw, but they couldn’t understand why the Larson name was written on the paper. However, seeing Sylphia’s determination to help the man after reading the note, they stood by her side, prepared to protect her.
Xin Haotian stood among the crowd, observing the man lying on the floor and the surrounding area. He had been the first to sense that a fight had broken out in the room. It seemed the attacker had failed to kill the victim with a single blow and had instead fallen into a trap set by the dying man. He didn’t know the full circumstances so he chose not to interfere. However, it appeared that something had caught Sylphia’s attention.
Sylphia saw that the man’s condition was already severe, with a stab wound on his chest and blood flowing nonstop from it and his orifices. There were also signs of poisoning, making her unsure if she could save him.
However, she then thought of the new technique that had suddenly appeared in her mind after she woke up this morning. Along with her outward transformation and the rise in her cultivation, something unbelievable had taken place inside her mind. She had gained a sudden comprehension of a new technique and elements.
She didn’t know how it was possible, but then she thought of the mysterious woman in her dream. Was this what she meant by a parting gift? Did she give her this technique and comprehension with just a single touch on her forehead, and that was it? She trembled, unable to comprehend how it could be.
How strong and absurd must one’s abilities be to transfer techniques and knowledge so effortlessly, as that woman had done?
One of the techniques embedded in her mind was a healing technique based on nature—powered by the blessings of the Heavenly Tree of the world.
Sylphia lowered her body and extended her hand over the stab wound on the man. Though she had never used this technique before, it felt as though she had practiced it many times in her mind. As she tried to use the technique, a green hue appeared on her hand, slowly spreading toward the wound.
The man, who had seemed on the brink of death with his breath growing weaker, trembled for a moment before his heartbeat began to quicken. The green hue spread across his body, and Sylphia watched as the signs of poisoning slowly faded away.
The people who witnessed this were surprised and stared at Sylphia in amazement. Even from where they stood, they could feel the soothing sensation radiating from the green hue emanating from her hand. They believed it was a healing technique, and one of the most complex ones, as it seemed to be curing the dying man.
The man’s breathing began to stabilize, and his heartbeat returned to normal. His wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. When she finished the healing, Sylphia stopped her technique. A drop of sweat rolled down her forehead as she felt the complexity of the technique. This healing technique was capable of mending any injury, as long as the victim wasn’t dead and the wound wasn’t caused by a karmic attack.
Sylphia was satisfied with the result and allowed the man to rest. By this time, the inn’s staff had arrived with their own cultivators to secure the area. One of the cultivators approached Sylphia and the ladies.
"Do you know who this man is?" he asked.
"Yes, he is with us. My apologies, but it seems someone attacked him in this room. We will pay for everything that was broken," Sylphia said without hesitation. Afterward, the inn staff began cleaning the broken room, and the man was taken to Xin Haotian’s room to rest. Sylphia then explained her actions to Xin Haotian and the others, as they were unaware of the traitorous Larson family.
Only after she explained everything did they finally understand the truth and the reason behind Sylphia’s decision. This man could be a valuable source of information!
