Two months passed swiftly. During this time, Adrian and Rozi delved into advanced techniques like the "Entanglement Technique" and "Rain of Arrows," enhancing their strength, though they hadn't yet reached a higher level.They often engaged in friendly competition, comparing popularity and earnings. However, alchemy posed higher risks and costs compared to blacksmithing. Rozi, particularly, faced intense frustration when her attempts to create Red Pills failed, sometimes venting her anger by smashing tables. But things changed when she successfully produced the Mind-Clearing Pill, significantly boosting her and Adrian’s power.After much discussion, the pair decided to leave Oxridge Market. Adrian believed staying there hindered their breakthroughs, citing that Rozi could support their training with her alchemy skills. Initially, Rozi didn't understand his decision though, causing her and Adrian to get into a heated argument. Eventually, she relented to his firm stance.The next day
"We might spare your life if you leave your treasures behind, kid," Edith said."You want me to leave my treasures? What if I let you two leave instead? What do you think about that, dear friends?" Adrian replied calmly."You little…" Darren snarled, then chuckled, "Hmph, well done, young man. You have a sharp tongue. Once we capture you, you'll beg for death in no time.""No need. I'm used to traveling alone. I’m not fond of the hustle and bustle of factions," Adrian said coldly as he activated his Draco Vein Power and released a misty barrier."Hah, petty tricks. It's been only a few days, yet you've reached level nine. It'd get tougher to eliminate you if you had more time to grow. We can't let you leave now," Darren said.It was Adrian's first real confrontation with someone above level nine. After all, the encounter at Stone Sea Forest was not a real fight. He was no match against someone above level nine. The mist shield was just raised, and Edith dispelled it in a second.
“Adrian? Adrian," Rozi gently called out while holding Adrian's face. However, he had already fallen into a coma and could not hear a thing."Huh, the Water Ethereal Physique?!" A woman exclaimed in surprise. "She lacks proper guidance since she doesn't have a mentor. Besides, it seems this little one has encountered some trouble too."A light gate appeared before the woman, and she gracefully entered, leaping a hundred miles in an instant to stand beside Rozi. Without even raising her head, Darren attempted another sneak attack.Before Darren could reach the woman, an invisible force in the air stopped his attack. Undeterred by his failed attempt, Darren continued manipulating his flying sword, sending it and its illusions toward the beautiful woman."Still not giving up, little one?" the beautiful woman asked. She lightly tapped her waist, and in a flash of yellow light, Darren and Edith were stunned and fell unconscious."Thank you for saving my life." Rozi hurriedly bowed to t
Adrian's chest felt like it burned as he lay on the cold, damp shore. Hunger aside, he was annoyed by a series of discomforts like coughing, labored breathing, and shortness of breath."Where am I? Wasn’t I at Nimbus?" Adrian had not completely lost his memory thanks to the Draco Vein Power. However, the times he spent with Rozi on Oxridge were almost all gone.Adrian surveyed his surroundings in a daze. Although it was an uninhabited island, it was lush. He thought monsters might be around, so he tried to stay vigilant."I must find a safe place to stay. Entering the forest will be too dangerous once the tide rises and it gets dark. While wild animals aren’t scary, encountering a monster would be."Adrian was overjoyed when he turned to look back at the sea. He saw a wrecked merchant ship that had washed ashore.After reaching level nine, he had thought he and Rozi would wander the world. Coincidentally, they heard about an auction at Oxridge and decided to dispose of some odds a
Adrian entered the small cave and lit a fire with some flint. "All done."He glanced at the box beside him and grinned from ear to ear. Despite the rush, he had checked it at the time. Otherwise, he would not have bolted.To ordinary people, the world had immortals who could fly, control the weather, and perform other miraculous feats. However, Adrian was a level nine and knew they were not all-powerful immortals. Becoming an accomplished immortal was incredibly difficult.Aside from a few with extraordinary luck and great opportunities, he had never heard of anyone who could break free from the mortal realm.“What’s this?” he wondered.In his haste to retrieve the items from the wrecked ship, he had thrown everything into his storage ring without thoroughly inspecting them."That’s interesting. I wonder which family was this fortunate. A senior family member like him is most likely a high-ranking apprentice of a major faction. He must've reached level nine and wanted to sever wo
It took Adrian three days to dismantle the broken ship and move all the supplies to his cave. Although he felt exhausted after thorough scavenging, he continued training all day and night in the cave. Surprisingly, the training relieved his fatigue.Although Adrian was not greedy, he could not stop smiling when he tallied his gains. He had enough food for a year, including wine, meat, and seeds for grains and tea. Although he had expected it, it was still a pleasant surprise.He had no interest in other valuables and casually tossed them aside as he started his construction project. He wanted to incorporate the broken ship's scrap metal into his cave. After all, he had not fully explored the island yet.Since monsters and sea beasts from the ocean could come ashore, he needed to build robust defenses around the cave and keep the place well hidden. Even though it was a deserted island, people could always invade. Besides, he could not just eat ordinary food since there was a differen
"Sigh, Mr. Renald might have intended for his descendants to go straight to Rippletone Island after their breakthroughs. The only spell recorded in the manual is the Aqua Arrow; there's no technique to locate the source of celestial veins," Adrian lamented.After his cave residence took shape, Adrian focused on transforming its exterior. To maintain the appearance of an uninhabited island, he rearranged the island's flowers, grass, and trees to encircle the cave. This way, anyone arriving for the first time would never suspect a hidden abode in that remote corner.During this time, he thoroughly explored the island, though he still couldn't pinpoint its exact location despite having a sea chart. Nonetheless, he felt content with life on the island, working after the sun rose and resting after it set. But as peaceful days passed, he yearned to explore the vast ocean and sky beyond the island.Adrian’s little island gradually took on a more lively atmosphere. Using wood from a wrecked
All of this was uncertain and based on mere guesses, so Adrian chose to retreat into his cave and observe them in secret before making any decisions.Finally, the ship docked, and its passengers disembarked one by one."Ms. Kara, would you consider joining us? Though this deserted island is hard to find, there's always the risk of something going wrong here," the young man surnamed Riggs asked."Mr. Jorge, you must be joking. The world is wide, and we each have our own paths to follow. We'll see you again when the sea route reopens after winter," Kara replied with a slight bow. Her words were firm and clear. No matter what plans the Riggs had, the Starks were not interested in participating."However, it seems this isn't an uninhabited island?" Kara turned her head, looking curiously at the stone tablet inscribed with the name "Forgotten Shore.""How strange, this island isn't on any map, yet it has a name," she mumbled.Jorge was taken aback and quickly turned to check. He hurri