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Wayne, along with Aurora and Nia, left the Adventurers' Guild amidst cheers from the crowd.

It was also during this period.

Wayne learned that the reason Will was so influential was because he was the leader of the "Wild Wolf Knights" that Wayne had heard the young guide mention before.

At that time, most of the people in the tavern were members of the Wild Wolf Knights, which is why they were cheering so enthusiastically!

.........

After a while.

Wayne and Aurora strolled through the streets of Cloud City.

"Young Master, where are we going now?"

Wayne snapped his fingers.

"Let's head to the snow mountain now. The sooner we get the Heart of Heavenly Ice, the sooner we can feel at ease."

...............

Five days later.

Inside a cave deep in the snow-capped mountains, Wayne and Aurora sat together by the campfire.

Looking at the old man opposite them, they realized that this was an old knight that Wayne and Aurora had encountered a day earlier after getting lost in the snow-covered mountains.

Of course, saying they got lost is nonsense. If they really wanted to get out, they could just launch the airship and fly in one direction. However, since they were looking for the Snow Ginseng, they couldn't do that.

At this moment, the old man spoke up.

"Why did you two young people plunge headlong into the depths of the snow-capped mountains?"

"Do you need me to take you out?"

Wayne shook his head.

"Thank you for your kindness, sir. We are adventurers, commissioned to enter the snowy mountains in search of the Snow Ginseng. Do you know where it is?"

Upon hearing this, the old knight couldn't help but smile, his tone slightly teasing.

"Little friend, if I knew about such a good thing, could I tell you?"

Wayne's lips twitched; he simply couldn't find any room for rebuttal. But what happened to the promised opportunity from a reclusive master?

Am I not the main character?

At this moment, the old knight's voice rang out again: "However, I do know a little bit of information, but I'm not sure if it's true or not."

Wayne's eyes lit up.

"What news?"

"About two weeks ago, I also encountered a group of adventurers. When I met them, almost everyone was injured, and from my conversation with them, I learned that they had also suffered heavy casualties."

"The news about the Snow Ginseng also came from them. According to them, the Snow Ginseng was found deep in the snow mountain, but it was besieged by a group of monsters at the time, and many people died before they were able to escape."

Upon hearing this...

Wayne's eyes first showed interest, but he quickly dismissed the thought, because he remembered that the Snow Ginseng could only survive for half a month.

Moreover, the monster horde had already discovered the Snow Ginseng back then, and now, half a month has passed, the hope that the Snow Ginseng still exists is pitifully slim.

At that moment, Aurora's voice rang out: "Young Master, I think there's still a good chance that the Snow Ginseng exists."

Why?

"Warcraft".

Upon hearing this, a knowing glint flashed in Wayne's eyes: "You mean, the monster hordes fought amongst themselves, or rather, were in a standoff, which resulted in the Snow Ginseng still existing?"

"Um."

The words fell.

Wayne looked at the old knight.

"Could you give me directions?"

The old knight chuckled: "Giving directions is useless. The snow-capped mountains are covered in snow all year round. Footprints will disappear in a few minutes, let alone those adventurers who fly, so there are no footprints to speak of."

"I can offer you a satisfactory payment, sir. Would you mind giving me directions?"

A flicker of interest crossed the old knight's eyes, but he immediately shook his head: "You can't remember the directions, or rather, you can't tell the way. I'll take you there myself."

"I checked according to what they said at the time. Although I didn't reach their destination because the information was covered by heavy snow, I still managed to travel most of the way based on the information I missed along the way."

Wayne thought for a moment and said.

"Can."

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Six p.m.

Three figures descended from the sky beside a steaming hot spring deep in the snow-capped mountains.

"Young master, look, there's a hot spring!"

Wayne looked around and couldn't help but feel a little surprised by the dim sky.

"Like spring all year round?"

"The world is truly wondrous beyond measure."

Listening to their conversation, the old knight skillfully stepped forward, scooped up a handful of water from the hot spring, and washed his face.

Then he said, "This is the turning point from adversity to prosperity, another side born in the cold snow-capped mountains."

"Come and wash your face."

"My camp is ahead. It's getting dark, and this is the best I can do for today. If we go any further, we'll encounter monsters lying in the snow, which could be dangerous."

Wayne nodded and went over to wash his face, as did Aurora.

Led by the old knight, the group then arrived at a crevice in the mountain wall that was blocked by a huge rock.

After the old knight pushed them aside and led the two inside, he sealed them up again, then took out a luminous crystal before continuing to lead them forward.

Upon entering, the room was suddenly illuminated as if it were daytime. The sudden light was so bright that it was hard to open one's eyes. However, Wayne immediately tapped the void, and the level two Hundred Blade Array concealed itself in the void, protecting Aurora and Wayne in the middle.

After you get used to it.

Wayne then took in his surroundings and saw that he was in a closed cave.

However, the interior is extremely spacious, with patches of grass, trees, and flowers, as well as a small pond and a small house beside it. With the light shining from the cave ceiling, it appears like a secluded little valley.

Then the old knight's voice rang out.

"Let's go, this is also the place I don't want to go back to when I'm inspecting my territory."

He then walked forward.

Wayne then dispelled the formation. He thought he was going to be harmed and almost made a huge blunder.

.........

After half an hour.

A campfire was burning not far from the pool, and the old knight was roasting a large piece of beef, while Wayne and Aurora sat opposite him.

"Sir, how long will it take us to get there?"

"About ten days."

"Based on our current flight speed, that is indeed the case. And although this place is said to be deep in the snow-capped mountains, it is only relative to the boundless snow-capped mountain range."

"You're lucky to have met me today; you won't have such accommodations to enjoy in the future."

Wayne didn't seem to care, since he had naturally considered these things when he came out to travel.

As for airships?

Wayne had no intention of using it in this snowy mountain, not to mention that he would have to search for the Snow Ginseng, it would be extremely difficult to find it on the airship.

Wayne wouldn't use it simply because the sheer size of the target would attract monster attacks.

At that moment, Aurora's voice rang out.

"Sir, what kind of flower is this?"

Wayne turned his head and saw Aurora pointing to a cluster of colorful flowers not far away and asking a question.

"Those are the flowers of my childhood."

"Childhood flower?"

Wayne asked, puzzled.

The old knight nodded: "Don't be fooled by the impressive name. It's not actually a rare species. In fact, it's not even ranked in the same category as wheat."

"It's called the Childhood Flower because it causes hallucinations when ingested, and the hallucinations are beautiful images of oneself. It's found everywhere in this region of the East."

"This childhood flower is often added to candy made to amuse children. It is harmless to the human body and is a magical plant that makes children happy."

Hearing this, Aurora became interested and looked at Wayne: "Young Master, I miss Father and Mother. May I eat one?"

Wayne looked at the old knight.

"Is there absolutely no harm in it?"

"Don't worry, I can't see through you, which means you're at least a level three wizard. Would I dare harm your companion?"

Hearing this, Wayne felt slightly relieved, but he was still somewhat wary and turned to look at Aurora.

"Can."

Aurora plucked a small flower and put it in her mouth.

After a while.

Wayne saw a smile appear on Aurora's face, so he looked at the old knight.

"This thing is really amazing."

The old knight smiled.

"Of course, something magical is something that can amuse children."

.........

Three minutes later.

Aurora regained consciousness and looked at Wayne, saying, "Young Master, I really saw Father and Mother!"

"How amazing!"

Wayne nodded slightly, casually plucked two plants from beside Aurora, and handed one to the old knight.

"Would you like one, sir?"

The old knight shook his head. Seeing this, Aurora couldn't help but feel curious, because she could sense the marks of time on the knight in front of her, so she asked him.

"Doesn't the old gentleman want to go back to his childhood?"

Unexpectedly, the old knight's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and he shook his head with a grim look.

"No."

Just as Wayne was about to act out of his wild thoughts, the old knight's voice rang out again.

"My childhood was not pleasant."

"But sir, you're a Level 3 Silver Knight! How could your childhood not be wonderful?"

Upon hearing this, the old knight gave a wry smile.

"If I hadn't awakened my knightly talent, I'm afraid I would have died with resentment for the rest of my life."

"I am over 270 years old this year. Even though my parents have long since passed away, and even my children have passed away, I still cannot let go of my childhood."

"Was the old gentleman's childhood very bad?"

The old knight didn't recount his childhood, but instead spoke with a resentful tone, even though it had been over two hundred years.

"I don't want to go back to my childhood, and I don't want to recall it, because my childhood was filled with helplessness, fear, and a humiliating experience of constantly observing others' expressions, with no dignity whatsoever."

Hearing these words, Wayne and Aurora both fell silent, and neither tried to reopen the old knight's wounds.

For an extraordinary person to still harbor such grievances more than two hundred years later, one can imagine how difficult his childhood must have been.

At that moment, the old knight's voice rang out again.

"Do you know when I discovered how wicked people can be?"

The words fell.

The old knight didn't give Wayne and Aurora a chance to answer, and replied himself:

"It's after I grew up and became a father."

"I have lived for over two hundred and seventy years, and spent over two hundred years in this snow mountain. I have witnessed countless monsters killing each other, but even so, it is far less vicious and cruel than what I have come to know after I grew up and became a father."

"Because I discovered that even monsters have maternal love, while my parents don't, and my parents don't."

"After I grew up and became a father, I realized... that people shouldn't treat a child like that."

Hearing these words, Wayne couldn't help but think of his childhood in his previous life. Of course, Wayne's childhood was relatively happy, not as pitiful as the old knight in front of him. Even after so much time had passed, he still couldn't let go of the past.

And that's what Wayne remembered.

It's a scene that perhaps every child experiences in their past life.

"Tears mixed with rice."

Perhaps only the feeling at that moment can compare to that of the old knight before me.

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