He pointed to the illustrations on one of the pages and asked, "Fate, do you recognize these illustrations? Do you know what kind of magic they belong to?"

Fate looked at the pictures in the book, tried to recall them carefully, and shook her head with a hint of disappointment.

"I'm sorry, Brother Jiuxiao, these patterns are unfamiliar. They don't belong to any magic system I know. In my world, I only know two magic systems. They are—the Midzilda Magic System: This is a magic system developed in Midzilda, characterized by its versatility, ease of use, and wide range of effects. In combat, it mainly uses shooting and artillery fire, aiming to subdue enemies with minimal damage."

"I use this type of sorcerer. Most Mead-style magic requires magical artifacts to be performed. There is also the Belka-style magic system: the Belka-style magic system is divided into ancient Belka and modern Belka. Due to war and the high requirements for the mage's talent, there are very few users of ancient Belka left. I only have a superficial understanding of Belka magic, but I can confirm that the magic in this book does not belong to any of the above."

Jiu Xiao patted Fate's head and comforted her, "It's okay, Fate, it's not your fault. I believe we will find the answer."

The two carefully collected the books they found. Although they couldn't decipher them for the time being, they believed that these books would come in handy someday.

Leaving the captain's cabin, Jiu Xiao and Fite continued their exploration of the ship. There were many chests on board; Jiu Xiao opened several, finding some luxury goods and a small amount of gold and silver jewelry. They even discovered several chests of currency, some gleaming gold, others gleaming white, likely gold and silver coins.

They searched both dilapidated sailboats thoroughly, but unfortunately found no living creatures, not even food. What intrigued Jiuxiao was that since a magic book had been found on the ship, did that mean a magician had once been on board?

He searched both ships thoroughly, finding only a large amount of cloth at the bottom of one ship. He found neither a sorcerer nor even a corpse dressed as one. This alarmed him; if one or more sorcerers had survived… it was a hidden threat!

Jiuxiao put these questions aside for the time being and decided to deal with the items they had found first. He and Fate unloaded the more valuable items from the ship and hid them in the forest. They also tried their best to salvage the boxes scattered in the water.

This is all small change; Jiu Xiao, who has lived two lives, has never seen so much precious metal before. And those goods—they're clearly not ordinary; they must all be valuable. They can't just leave them on the ship; these two dilapidated ships might sink any time.

After a busy day, Jiu Xiao and Fate finally moved all the valuables on the ship to a safe place and hid them. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the edge of the forest, draping this tranquil place in a golden cloak.

Jiu Xiao wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking at Fate's slightly tired but still persistent face, and couldn't help but feel a little sorry for her. Fate had done the most work today; being able to fly, she became the main force in carrying things, while Jiu Xiao could only help out.

"Fate, you've had a long day. Let's rest here for a bit."

Fate nodded, found a clean spot to sit down, and gently rubbed her aching calves. Jiu Xiao took out some dried meat and water and handed them to Fate. The two ate quietly, recovering their strength.

After resting for a while, Jiu Xiao stood up. It was time to leave and return to camp. Before leaving, Jiu Xiao gathered all the corpses on the boat together and burned them to ashes, as compensation for taking their belongings. It was much better than leaving them to rot in the wilderness. As for the corpses in the water, Jiu Xiao said there was nothing he could do.

Before leaving, the two took the discovered magic book, some cotton cloth, and a small amount of gold and silver coins. They also took several iron one-handed swords, and Jiu Xiao even carried a large iron pot. Their carrying capacity was limited, so they could only choose the most practical items to take. As for the small amount of gold and silver coins, Jiu Xiao planned to take them back for research.

Jiuxiao and Fate retraced their steps, intending to return directly to the lakeside camp. However, the thought that an unknown mage might be surviving and secretly watching them filled them with unease.

"Fate, let's change our plans and go to the beach camp first."

Although Fate did not understand Jiuxiao's intentions, she changed direction and flew towards the seaside camp because she trusted him.

Upon arriving at the seaside campsite, Jiu Xiao explained his intentions to Fate. After listening, Fate greatly admired Jiu Xiao's caution.

The two stayed at the seaside campsite until it was completely dark. After a simple dinner, Jiu Xiao and Fate secretly went up the mountain. Only after entering the forest behind the mountain did Fate take him for a low-altitude flight through the forest.

Unbeknownst to Jiu Xiao, his caution saved them from trouble. There had been a "little tail" lurking behind them from a distance. They only relaxed their guard after confirming Jiu Xiao and his companions had landed, unaware that this was merely a clever escape plan by Jiu Xiao.

When "Little Tail" went to check on the seaside campsite in the middle of the night, he found it deserted, the campfire long since extinguished, and the surroundings eerily quiet—clearly, no one was there. The newcomer was startled; he didn't know when he had been exposed. Little did he know, this was merely a lucky accident by Jiu Xiao.

On Jiuxiao's side, due to flying at low altitude, their speed was much slower. After more than an hour, the two returned to the camp with a full load of spoils.

Chapter Sixty-Three: A New Chapter

As soon as the two returned to the camp, they were spotted by Xiaoyuan and Sania, who had been eagerly waiting. In fact, Sania's detection magic had already detected Jiuxiao and Fate when they were about 500 meters from the camp. The two stood at the entrance, welcoming Jiuxiao and Fate's return.

Xiao Yuan ran up excitedly and said happily, "Fete, Jiuxiao-jun, you're finally back! We've been waiting for so long!"

Jiuxiao smiled and patted Xiaoyuan's head gently, saying, "Xiaoyuan, Sania, we're back. Look, we brought back so many things."

He placed the large iron pot on his back and the items in his hands on the ground, smiling as he looked at Xiaoyuan and Sania. Sania stepped forward, carefully examining Jiuxiao and Fate, and asked with concern, "Are you alright? Did you encounter any danger?"

Jiuxiao shook his head and briefly recounted his experiences of the day to Sania and Xiaoyuan. After hearing Jiuxiao's account, both of them felt incredibly surprised. They hadn't expected to discover a shipwreck; it seemed that humans did exist in this world.

Afterwards, Jiuxiao showed everyone the magic book, cotton cloth, gold coins, and silver coins he had brought back.

Xiao Yuan looked at the glittering gold and silver coins and couldn't resist taking them out and playing with them.

"Wow! How beautiful! Are these coins the currency of this world?"

Jiuxiao smiled and shook his head, saying, "It's not clear yet; it might just be a collectible."

Sania picked up the magic book and began to carefully peruse it. She found that she couldn't understand it at all; the language inside was something she had never encountered before.

Looking at the chattering girls, Jiu Xiao's fatigue vanished. He sat to the side, quietly appreciating this heartwarming scene. Xiao Yuan and Sania were filled with curiosity about the items Jiu Xiao had brought back, especially Xiao Yuan, who frequently exclaimed in amazement; her pure joy was infectious to everyone present.

Picking up a bolt of cotton cloth, Jiu Xiao examined it closely. The cloth was soft and had an excellent feel, clearly a top-quality product. It was comparable in quality to the clothes he was wearing, indicating that the textile industry in this world was quite advanced.

Moreover, the color is bright, a beautiful sky blue, and I don't know what dye it was made of.

"What do you think about making some clothes with this fabric? Sania and Fate's clothes are starting to fade, so making some new clothes would be great."

Jiuxiao suggested, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Xiao Yuan immediately clapped her hands in agreement, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons with laughter: "Great idea! Lord Jiuxiao, this way Sania will have a change of clothes."

Sania nodded slightly, then shook her head.

"Um... does anyone know how to make clothes?"

Everyone looked at each other, and finally all their eyes fell on Jiu Xiao.

Jiu Xiao paused for a moment, then smiled wryly and shrugged helplessly: "Don't look at me, I've never made clothes before. I did use a sewing machine before, but only to sew some simple sheaths. As for hand sewing, I only know how to sew buttons and the like. I've never tried to sew something as complicated as clothes."

Seeing that no one had any experience in this area, Jiuxiao decided to give it a try.

To attempt to sew money, the first thing needed was a needle. Jiuxiao melted down a coin and, to the astonishment of the girls, demonstrated how to hand-twist a silver needle. The melting point of silver is over 960 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the extraordinary power of Jiuxiao's fire magic.

A silver coin was melted down, drawn into a thin wire, and then polished smooth. After several attempts, Jiuxiao finally obtained a qualified silver needle. Although the girls knew that Jiuxiao was not afraid of high temperatures, making a silver needle by hand was just too outrageous!

Only Jiuxiao knew how much effort he had put into making that needle. The process of melting and polishing not only tested his precise control over fire magic but also greatly depleted his mental energy. But seeing the girls' eyes filled with admiration and curiosity, Jiuxiao felt it was all worth it.

After finishing one stitch, he realized it was getting late and decided to continue sewing the clothes the next day. The cotton fabric he brought back would be a good choice for making blankets or quilts, much more comfortable than sleeping directly on the haystack.

That night, lying on the soft, sky-blue cotton bed, Jiu Xiao gazed at the starry night sky outside the window. Only then did he remember the tasks the system had assigned him that day, wondering if he had completed them. With a mix of trepidation and anticipation, Jiu Xiao opened the system panel.

Only when the task on the dashboard was marked as completed did I breathe a sigh of relief.

Mission: Explore the island.

Status: Completed.

Reward: Open a new dimensional portal.

[The reward has been issued. The new dimensional gate will open within 24 hours at the lakeside. Please prepare for potential battles.]

Jiu Xiao was overjoyed, not expecting to complete the mission so easily. At the same time, he was a little worried, wondering what the system meant by "fighting" against. He hoped he wouldn't encounter too strong an opponent, otherwise he'd be stuck with nothing.

The next morning, Jiu Xiao was awakened by a system warning.

[Warning! Warning! A dimensional gate is about to open. Please proceed to the lake immediately!]

Jiuxiao jolted awake from the cotton cloth, hurriedly threw on his outer garment, and woke the girls, telling them to prepare for battle. Without time to explain further, he grabbed a one-handed sword he had acquired the day before and raced towards the lake.

Xiaoyuan, Sania, and Fate were also awakened by the sudden commotion. After exchanging bewildered glances, they quickly transformed and rushed out with Jiuxiao.

The lakeside was shrouded in morning mist, a scene of tranquility. But within this tranquility, an unusual atmosphere was faintly present. When Jiu Xiao arrived, he saw the lake surface shimmering, and the water in the center began to ripple violently, as if something was about to burst out of the water.

"This is... the new dimensional gate?"

Jiuxiao muttered to himself, feeling both excited and nervous. He looked around, signaling the girls not to get too close to him.

Just then, the lake surface exploded with a deafening roar, and a dazzling beam of light shot out from the water, soaring straight into the sky. After the light dissipated, a massive dimensional gate, emitting a faint glow, appeared on the lake surface. Behind the gate was a chaotic void, where nothing could be seen clearly.

"Lord Jiuxiao, what is that?"

Xiaoyuan pointed at the dimensional gate, her voice trembling slightly. Sania and Fate also turned their curious gazes toward him.

Jiuxiao gazed at the unknown dimensional gate, his heart filled with both curiosity and wariness. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, and then slowly spoke, "That's a gate to other worlds, but we don't know exactly where. Perhaps it's the world one of us inhabits..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the monster that rushed out from behind the door.

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Chapter Sixty-Four: Debut Battle (4K)

"Hoohoho!"

Before they could even see the monster charging out, its terrifying roar was deafening, as if it could tear the air apart, making Jiuxiao and the girls' hearts tremble.

The monster was enormous, its body covered in jet-black scales. Its wings vibrated, emitting an unpleasant buzzing sound, like countless flies swarming around one's ears. Its distorted appearance was unlike anything they had ever seen before, as if several insects and animals had been forcibly mixed together. Its densely packed compound eyes, like burning flames, revealed an endless intent to kill.

Just looking at this twisted creature was enough to send one's sanity plummeting. Before even engaging in combat, Jiu Xiao and the girls involuntarily took a few steps back, a sense of indescribable fear and disgust rising within them. This monster was not only horrifying in appearance, but the evil aura emanating from it was chilling, as if it itself were the embodiment of slaughter and chaos.

For a fleeting moment, stunned by the monster's terrifying size, Jiu Xiao was already pouncing towards him. Lacking combat experience, Jiu Xiao instinctively closed his eyes and held his one-handed sword horizontally in front of his chest.

"Brother Jiuxiao, be careful!"

Upon seeing this, Fate immediately activated "Lightning Movement," a short-range, ultra-high-speed movement magic. Due to its extremely high speed, it appeared to be teleportation.

A flash of golden lightning revealed Fate, who stood in front of Jiuxiao. The charging monster, however, did not slow down and crashed into Fate's hastily erected defensive magic. It only lasted a moment before the defensive magic shattered like fragile glass, and Fate's petite body was sent flying backward by the enormous impact, crashing heavily into Jiuxiao.

The monster wasn't having an easy time either, getting completely disoriented from the impact. It hadn't expected that such a small "insect" could actually stop its charge.

The immense force of the impact hurled Fate and the other girl backward, carving a long furrow in the shallows of the lake. Jiuxiao felt a sudden darkness engulf her, her ears ringing, as if the whole world were spinning. Before she could regain consciousness, she heard Sania's cry behind her.

"Get out of the way! Lie down!"

With her protective suit and the buffer provided by Jiu Xiao, Fate reacted first. Holding Jiu Xiao, she used "Lightning Movement" again to create distance from the monster, then quickly pressed Jiu Xiao to the ground, and she herself also lay prone on the ground.

Without hesitation, Sania raised the rocket launcher she had already aimed at the target and pulled the trigger.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

The sound of rockets cutting through the air came from Sania's direction as four rockets whistled towards the monster. The rockets traced fiery trails in the air, as brilliant and deadly as shooting stars.

The monster seemed to sense the impending danger; it roared angrily, attempting to dodge the deadly attack by rapidly flapping its wings. However, the rocket's speed far exceeded its expectations, exploding almost the instant it reacted.

The deafening explosion sent shockwaves surging across the surrounding lake, creating towering waves. Flames and smoke mingled, instantly engulfing the monster.

"Did you...did you get rid of it?"

Xiao Yuan, who rushed to Jiu Xiao and the others' side to check their injuries and prepare for treatment, set a rather classic flag.

As expected, the "smoke but no damage" effect activated. The smoke gradually dissipated, revealing the monster's form. Although it had been hit head-on by the rocket, it hadn't been completely destroyed. The monster's body was covered in charred marks, making it appear even more ferocious and terrifying.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that the monster's wounds were healing at a visible rate. The massive explosion, instead of destroying it, had only fueled its ferocity. It roared furiously, its wings flapping violently, creating gusts of wind that seemed intent on destroying everything around it.

Jiuxiao had also recovered from the shock and had a preliminary idea of ​​what kind of monster it was. Because of its distorted shape and terrifying self-healing speed, it was likely a Gastrea from the world of "Black Bullet." Moreover, judging from its size and the number of species it had fused with, its evolutionary level was no less than Tier 3, and might even be Tier 4.

This monster is difficult to completely destroy without weapons made of the special metal "Hua". Sania's rockets couldn't deliver a fatal blow; perhaps she could try cutting off its head.

After quickly finishing his thought, Jiuxiao said loudly, "Sanya, fire only one rocket at a time to contain it and buy time for Fate. This monster can probably only be destroyed by cutting off its head."

Jiuxiao unleashed a burst of fireballs, while Xiaoyuan drew her bow and fired a beam of light, working together with Sania to suppress the monsters from a distance.

With the three of them holding it back, the monster was knocked down from the sky and fell into the shallows by the lake. Under the combined fire of the three, the monster was relentlessly suppressed and unable to move an inch. Only its mournful roars echoed around it; it could no longer launch any effective attacks.

Despite the pain, Fate quickly regained her composure, rallied her strength, and prepared to deliver a fatal blow to the monster. Ordinary attacks were clearly insufficient to sever the monster's massive head in one strike.

She switched her Lightning Battle Axe to its "Giant Scythe Form," gathering enough magic power. Once ready, Fate said, "Everyone be careful, I'm going in!"

As soon as Fate gave the order, Jiuxiao and the others immediately stopped their attack. She rushed out like lightning, her giant scythe drawing a dazzling arc in the air, heading straight for the monster's head with a deafening roar.

The monster seemed to realize the terrifying power of Fate's attack. It tried its best to break free, but the damage inflicted by Jiu Xiao and the others rendered it immobile. It could only raise its forelimbs to take the brunt of Fate's charged strike.

"Giant Scythe Slash!!!"

With Fate's delicate shout, the giant scythe suddenly accelerated in the air, like lightning slicing through the night sky, carrying unparalleled power and a piercing thunderous roar, and fiercely slashed towards the monster's head.

The moment the giant scythe collided with the monster's forelimbs, the seemingly strong forelimbs were easily torn apart like paper. Then, with the scythe's momentum undiminished, it effortlessly severed the monster's head.

The monster's head slowly slid off, dripping with blood and slime, and crashed to the ground, splashing water. The headless monster's body collapsed limply to the ground, its limbs twitching a few times before finally ceasing all movement.

Jiuxiao dared not be careless and finished off the monster's corpse, instantly unleashing a massive burst of flames. The intense heat completely ignited the monster, ensuring it had no chance of resurrection. The flames roared, engulfing the monster's massive body until only a pile of blackened charcoal remained.

Sania and Xiaoyuan breathed a sigh of relief. They stopped attacking and kept their eyes fixed on the pile of charred remains, just in case. However, as time passed, the pile of charred remains motionless; clearly, the monster had been completely destroyed.

Losing her guard, Jiu Xiao collapsed to the ground, as if all her strength had been drained. The battle had completely exhausted her physical and magical power, especially the large amount of flames she had unleashed to burn the monster's corpse, which had utterly drained her.

Fate retracted her giant scythe, wiping the sweat from her brow. Although the battle was over, she remained in her transformed state. This highlighted the difference in combat proficiency between Jiuxiao and Fate; both maintained a basic fighting stance until absolute safety was assured.

With a serious expression, Fate walked to Jiuxiao's side, squatted down, and asked with concern, "Brother Jiuxiao, are you alright? I didn't completely block the attack just now, and you were accidentally caught in it."

The other girls gathered around, looking at Jiu Xiao and Fate with concern. They were terrified when Fate and Jiu Xiao were hit by the monster. If Fate hadn't shielded Jiu Xiao from the monster's attack, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

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