After mastering the resurrection technique, they begged me to extend their lives.

Chapter 69 Devouring and Salvation

"This is your reward, 'Spring Potion,' a questline reward of 45 gold coins."

"This is the reward for the harpy feathers: 50 Life Spirit Feathers, each worth 10 gold and 15 silver, for a total of 507 gold and 50 silver. Please check your account."

At the Adventurers' Guild, the clerk seemed to have never seen an adventurer who could get 50 harpy spirit feathers in one go.

It's important to know that these feathers grow above the harpy's genitals and contain a significant amount of concentrated magic power; they are usually only obtained by killing a harpy.

After all, no harpy would willingly bend over and pull off its treasure to give away.

However, An Xiao's "Resurrection" team simply tossed up a large bag filled with spirit feathers—

It gave the impression that the harpy's lair had been wiped out, attracting the attention of all the adventurers in the vicinity.

"Hey guys, are you guys that good? Did you shoot down all the birds in the border mountains?"

"Having slaughtered so many, have you tasted the harpies yet, young man?"

"That's ruthless. Only a fully equipped team could have that kind of strength."

An Xiao ignored the various guys who tried to chat her up.

To avoid suspicion, he had Airi and Shino lead Vita back to the inn beforehand, while he only brought Hela and the little fox Hoshimi who was already waiting at the door with him.

With over 550 gold coins in hand, plus the proceeds from the goods he had previously seized from the bandit camp, An Xiao now has a total of 1575 gold dragon coins in his pocket.

This doesn't even include the revenue from selling the materials from the dragons and the usable armor from the dragon riders.

"An Xiao, An Xiao, thank you so much this time! Sigh! I was worried that you might be in danger!"

Who knew even Saro Wind Cutter couldn't do anything to you! I was so worried for nothing!

Upon reaching the door, Xingmi took his hand in hers, her voice filled with anxiety.

When he was in danger, Hogan rushed back to report, and she also immediately contacted her father's friend, Edward Van Cleef, the leader of the Defias Brotherhood.

At this moment, she solemnly introduced him to An Xiao: "This is Uncle Edward, a friend of my father's, from the island nation of Pegasus. When you're ready to set sail, he and his men will escort us! They will definitely ensure your safe arrival at the Dark Rift!"

"Okay. Thanks then."

An Xiao nodded, then looked Xing Mi up and down for a long time before hesitatingly asking, "So—where is he?"

"Oh, I forgot to mention, Uncle Edward's 'stealth' is expert-level—he generally doesn't like to be in the public eye, so I can't see him. I only know that he said he was coming along to see you."

Xingmi scratched her little ear, looking embarrassed.

"Okay, hello, hello."

An Xiao's heart tightened, and she politely addressed the air beside Xing Mi.

Such a formidable assassin must be treated with utmost caution.

Otherwise, if you happen to say something that doesn't suit you and you end up with a grudge—before you improve your rank, you could face the threat of being betrayed at any time—just thinking about it makes you feel uneasy.

"Don't worry, don't worry, Uncle Edward is a man of few words and doesn't talk much. We've already discussed it. I'll go on the ship, and he'll be the captain on the way back. Safety is absolutely guaranteed!"

The little fox seemed very confident in the great assassin's strength. She followed An Xiao to the forge and continued, "Also, my father said that he is extremely grateful for your help in recovering the losses of the merchant guild. So if you ever come back, as long as you are within Stardust Harbor, you can tell him about any difficulties you encounter, and he will do his best to help you."

"Ah—that's a great help. Please thank him for me."

An Xiao had long anticipated that her fox father was a magnanimous person.

Usually, big businessmen don't break their promises easily, so you'll still gain the favor.

If I'm not mistaken, the assassin Edward was most likely not sent by the little fox, but by her father.

An Xiaoxin's mind is as clear as a mirror.

This time, he didn't shake off the little fox's hand, which she pretended to have forgotten to let go of.

Instead, carrying a large sum of money, and under Miss Hela's somewhat uncomfortable gaze, he and the little fox headed to their next stop: the blacksmith shop of the dwarf Bronzebeard.

Before setting sail, he needs to turn the pterosaur teeth and pterosaur hides into real equipment to enhance his own and his team's strength as much as possible.

The blacksmith shop is located on the edge of the port area, near a relatively upscale seaside cemetery.

In Xingchen Harbor, the high-altitude cemetery with sea views must be the final resting place that only the most distinguished nobles could afford.

After learning resurrection techniques, An Xiao subconsciously began to pay inexplicable attention to places like "graveyards" and "morgues."

As he walked along, he noticed a familiar face at the entrance of the cemetery, accompanying a female character who attracted almost 100% attention.

"Eh?"

His gaze sharpened slightly.

"That guy over there in the green padded jacket, that must be Inspector General Glenn, right?"

"Yes, yes, you read that right. Galatin's prospective saintess is here today, and Grandpa Glenn is accompanying her to the cemetery to perform a ritual for her soul!"

Hoshimi is quite well-informed about such matters.

Following the gaze, An Xiao saw that the so-called quasi-saintess's figure was simply too eye-catching. Even from a distance, even with her back to her, and even though she was completely covered by her nun's habit, the curves of her full hips gave the first impression of being "as soft and sticky as rice cake" —

"hiss."

Terrible.

Absolutely captivating.

An Xiao immediately looked away, thinking that this was no saintess of Galatia, but a stunning beauty walking among mortals.

With such a woman worshipping and praying for everyone in the cathedral, can the believers truly be pure of heart and free from worries?

An Xiao found it unbelievable.

now.

50 yards or more.

Katarina smiled and stopped in front of a tombstone.

The inscription on the monument reads, "Isolde Graymoon, Star Mage," and the epigraph reads, "Those who gaze upon the stars will ultimately slumber within the sea of ​​stars."

The nun lowered her head slightly and calmly looked at the tombstone.

However, the gaze seemed to pierce through the grave and plunge straight into the ground.

The old goblin Glenn explained, "This lady was the only stargazer in the early years of Stardust Harbor's opening."

"In order to observe the fortunes of Stardust Harbor over the next hundred years, she unleashed her potential to perform the Eighth Ring Astral Survey, which ultimately led to her being devoured by the astral plane during communication, causing her magic to go berserk and her death. It was truly a loss for the entire harbor."

"I see."

Katarina pursed her red lips and nodded with a sorrowful expression. "Miss Graymoon must have been highly skilled in magic during her lifetime."

"Yes, her combat rank is LV75. She is a first-generation graduate of the Terraria Sorcerer Kingdom and is extremely powerful."

Old Glenn shook his head in regret.

"Her soul is restless now," Katarina whispered.

"what?"

Old Glenn was slightly taken aback.

"Stardust Harbor has been in turmoil lately, even the waves are restless, aren't they?"

"Yes, yes, the sailors do indeed bring such intelligence—"

"Hmm, it's probably caused by the excessive obsession of vengeful spirits."

Upon hearing this, old Glenn and the officials accompanying him exchanged bewildered glances. "What... what should we do?"

Miss Katarina said calmly, "It's alright. I will let her and all the restless souls around her fall back into slumber, and return to everyone a peaceful and tranquil harbor."

"Thank you so much, Saintess. You truly deserve to be the future ruler of Galatia—"

"Hey, you don't have to finish praising me like that."

Katarina smiled serenely, clasped her hands together over her ample bosom, and said in a seductive tone, "Please step back a few paces, and leave everything to me."

"Then I'll leave it to you."

The goblins cooperated and made room for them.

Soon, the nun began casting her spell.

Whether it was an illusion or not, everyone, including An Xiao, suddenly felt that the afternoon sunlight in Stardust Harbor seemed a bit dimmer.

next interest.

In the cemetery, with the movement of Katarina's red lips, strands of milky white liquid, as if drawn by some unseen force, floated out from each tombstone, straight—

It flowed into the nun's body.

The entire process lasted for about several dozen breaths.

A cold wind swept in, accompanied by incessant wailing.

When the last wisp of transparent matter completely disappeared from the cemetery.

From An Xiao's "Creator's Gaze" perspective, the vengeful spirits in the vicinity have not disappeared.

instead.

It was as if I had been swallowed up by some kind of aggregate made of evil spirits.

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