Chapter 1228 - 604: Letter_3

On the desk before him lay a most ordinary letter.

Good news: the dreaded Wild Swamp Druid did not come to Suo Yu Bay.

Bad news: Barbarian Fugang is also not present.

The root cause of the Wolf Teeth’s unusual activity stemmed from the envelope on the desk in front of him.

More accurately, it was the seal of the letter, which seemed to resonate with the Wolf Teeth and emitted a chilling frost-blue glow.

One glance was enough to recognize its origin, as the pattern stamped on the delicate frost-blue wax seal depicted a roaring Winter Wolf of the snowfields.

Xia Nan took the letter in hand and examined it closely.

He saw nothing special on its exterior other than the wax seal.

Then he picked up the letter opener thoughtfully placed by Miss Mar on the nearby table and opened the wax seal.

Strangely, as the metal of the blade gently touched the frost-blue wax, there was a clear sound of collision, and an invisible force erupted from the Wolf Head emblem.

It was as if protecting the letter, pushing the blade away from his hand.

His movements paused momentarily as a flash of insight crossed his mind.

Xia Nan put down the letter opener and retrieved the Wolf Teeth, which had been emitting cold air from earlier, from his pouch.

He gently touched the tip of the Wolf Teeth to the Wolf Head wax seal on the letter.

"Ding..."

It was like triggering a special switch.

Colorless and intangible magic particles began to swirl, transforming into floating ice crystals in the surrounding air, falling onto the table and ground with a crackling sound under the influence of gravity.

The coldness emitted by the Wolf Teeth and wax seal collided, then instantly dissolved, returning to their original tranquil state.

Having guessed that the restriction was lifted, Xia Nan carefully returned the now inert Wolf Teeth to the depths of his pouch.

Then he opened the letter and took out the paper inside.

...

Xia Nan, young lad:

By the time you receive this letter, the first spring rain should have already fallen in River Valley Town.

I must first apologize; remember our previous arrangement to meet in Neum City during winter.

Now, not only is the time much later, but I also have no leisure to linger in Pan Yun Province.

Of course, my promise still holds, as long as you still keep the Wolf Teeth I gave you... but seeing you’ve opened this letter to read here, I imagine you’ve kept it well.

Counting the time, it has been over a year since we last met.

With your talent, even if the Training at Teeth Hunting is challenging, you must have surpassed the "Beginner" stage and entered the "Skill" level, though to "Master" it requires combining practical experience to grasp its essence fully.

When we last parted, you mentioned you couldn’t see the path to advancement, and now over a year’s gone by—have you found a suitable Battle Skill, or have you undertaken a Professional Path as you had hoped?

This letter is written for that matter.

Due to personal reasons, I can’t make it to Neum City as originally planned, but I have not forgotten our agreement.

Near the eastern border of the Kingdom, there’s a small city named "Salt Rock Port." I am headed there, and judging by the speed of mail delivery and the efficiency of the adventurer association, you should receive this letter approximately twenty days from my departure.

Upon arrival, I will stay there for fifteen days for resupply and rest.

If at this moment you have not yet achieved a Professional Level, or are uncertain about your path ahead... you can come to Salt Rock Port to find me. I will provide some assistance, and it won’t consume the promise I left you.

Should your development be smooth and without doubt, that would be best.

No need to reply.

Fugang

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