"Beep beep beep~"

Lemon Rabbit (friend private chat): "Lin Yi, where are you? Something happened at the Black Tortoise High-Level Battlefield." Time: 24:05:15

...: "As soon as you see the message, hurry back to the Black Tortoise High-Level Battlefield, we can hardly hold out here." Time: 24:08:36

...: "No need to worry, it's over now, all thanks to Sister Jing." Time: 24:18:24

...: "It was Sister Jing who summoned the Dark Demon Dragon, but she also went offline early because of it. I'm going to check on her, so I won't wait for you." Time: 24:31:41

Lin Yi stood at the Teleportation Array Plaza in Black Tortoise City, looking grimly at the messages from Zhang Xinying and others. He then glanced at the current time: 01:36:25

Shuaidiaozha and the others had already gone offline to rest, but at this moment, the world channel was particularly lively:

[Battle Zone Channel] [Legion Member] Hall of Fame Cong Ge: "We can't let those guilds take all the benefits while we bear the losses; we must demand an explanation."

[Battle Zone Channel] Xiu'Er takes a seat: "I also agree that those guilds who retreated at the last minute must publicly apologize!"

[Battle Zone Channel] [Legion Member] Famous Clan Jie Hao: "Damn, if it weren't for that mysterious Black Dragon appearing, the fall of the Black Tortoise High-Level Battlefield was inevitable, and Black Tortoise City might have become the second Celestial River City."

[Battle Zone Channel] I Love the Radish: "What they did is no different from betrayers, damn it! I despise them."

...

Lin Yi looked at the messages from Zhang Xinying and others, and combined with the discussions on the world channel, he grasped the general idea of the events.

It was something Lin Yi could never have imagined.

It turned out that the task Andre gave them was to disengage for half an hour amidst this midnight wave of Demon Race army.

If it hadn't happened, Lin Yi couldn't have guessed this outcome even if he racked his brain!

Although Lin Yi didn't know what the task rewards were.

But considering they risked being cursed to complete it, the reward must have been significant.

At this time, Zhang Xinying and others had already gone offline to rest, so Lin Yi had to find Shengshi Drunkard to understand the situation.

After roughly understanding the process of the events.

Alongside feeling a lingering fear, he was also relieved that Andre's conspiracy was promptly thwarted.

Finally, Lin Yi headed to the City Lord's Mansion in Black Tortoise City to find the City Lord Aiborn and get his opinion on the matter.

However, Lin Yi still underestimated these natives.

Aiborn, being able to become the City Lord, was not as simple as it appeared.

Lin Yi learned from Aiborn that Andre's actions had long been known to him.

However, the task had already been published, and Aiborn couldn't retract it or do anything about it.

As the instigator, Andre was currently imprisoned in the dungeon of the City Lord's Mansion.

But as Vice City Lord, the only crime Aiborn could charge him with was abuse of power, which was not punishable by death.

Yet when Lin Yi revealed that Andre was a transformation from the Corpse Demon Race, Aiborn was powerless.

Because only Lin Yi could see through his identity, and Aiborn couldn't kill him based on Lin Yi's claim alone.

Just like the Elf Race's Elf Saint Heir.

Unless he committed a crime as grave as betraying his race like the Elf Saint Heir did, Aiborn would have no reason to act.

In the end, Lin Yi asked:

"How long can he be imprisoned?"

Aiborn looked at Lin Yi:

"Only one day."

"One day?"

Lin Yi was momentarily stunned, what's the difference between imprisoning him and not imprisoning him?

However, the next moment, Lin Yi suddenly thought of something:

"Wait!"

Andre was now locked up, which meant he had the opportunity to... 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Just as he thought of this, Aiborn's voice reached Lin Yi's ears:

"You can use this day to visit my Library Pavilion in Black Tortoise City."

"Perhaps you might find something of interest there."

Lin Yi looked at Aiborn in amazement.

He knew!!!

Seeing Aiborn's meaningful smile, Lin Yi couldn't believe that this special task, which he couldn't complete due to Andre's presence, was triggered just now.

Now that there's such a good opportunity, Lin Yi naturally wouldn't give it up lightly. He immediately said:

"I happen to have some time now and have some things I want to look up."

The two shared a knowing smile.

Aiborn patted Lin Yi's shoulder and said:

"Go ahead."

"Do you know how to find it? Need me to take you there?"

"No need, I can find it."

Finally, Aiborn said:

"Take your time in searching, you have a whole day, no need to rush."

After saying goodbye to Aiborn and leaving the grand hall, Lin Yi walked all the way along a quiet corridor to the back of the City Lord's Mansion.

The Library Pavilion was set in a courtyard north of the City Lord's Mansion, with a huge phoenix tree in front of the pavilion, making it very conspicuous.

However, when Lin Yi arrived, he saw a figure bathed in the silvery moonlight, leisurely lying on a rocking chair, seemingly asleep or not.

As Lin Yi approached, suddenly -

"Crack~"

Lin Yi accidentally stepped on a dry branch, making a crisp sound that shattered the tranquility.

The rocking chair instantly stopped, and an aged mumble sounded.

Lin Yi stood at a small wooden gate surrounded by a fence, clasped his hands, and said:

"Chosen One Feng Hua, here to borrow books from the Library Pavilion."

"Visiting late at night, I hope I didn't disturb senior's rest."

Soon after, Lin Yi's ears were greeted by a weathered voice:

"You have arrived."

A simple sentence, yet to Lin Yi, it sounded like a heartfelt greeting from a family elder to a long-lost traveler returning home.

Lin Yi stared blankly at the elder rising slowly in the moonlight, unable to discern his features:

Atiya Johns Lv80

Black Tortoise City Scripture Pavilion Manager

No matter how he looked, Lin Yi couldn't fathom how someone at Demigod Level could appear so aged.

Although there were countless questions in his heart, they were reduced to a respectful greeting:

"Good evening, senior."

At this moment, the elder chuckled softly, speaking to himself:

"The first time you set foot in my Black Tortoise City, I took notice of you."

"Just unexpected that this wait turned into a year."

These words left Lin Yi somewhat confused.

His first visit to Black Tortoise City was for the Cyclops Race task, seeking the City Lord Aiborn for a token to prove his identity.

Yet unexpectedly acquired the [Black Tortoise Seal].

Unexpectedly, the elder had noticed him at that time.

Before Lin Yi could inquire, the elder began to shakily turn toward the Scripture Pavilion.

Seeing this, Lin Yi immediately stepped forward, quickly assisting the seemingly frail elder, curiously asking:

"Senior, don't you need to verify my identity?"

If Lin Yi recalled correctly.

Entering the Black Tortoise City Library Pavilion required the City Lord's Black Tortoise Seal.

However, the elder replied:

"No need."

"Whether you can enter, I decide."