Chapter 1201 - 591: The Feast (2)

Unexpectedly, after Xia Nan’s candid introduction, Lorin and Ellison were very composed.

On one hand, it’s due to the unwritten rules among adventurers, as well as the rules of the Vengeance Blade Squad.

Xia Nan, who made the greatest contribution in the battle, logically has the right to distribute the spoils.

Want something, just take it, it’s justified, and there’s no need to consult themselves and others.

On the other hand, regarding their father "Lailo Moerton", indeed, over the years, it has become an obsession for both of them.

However, now, "Algae Scale" Dodd, who caused his death, even had his corpse used as a sacrifice for the Fishmen’s sacrificial ceremony, putting an end to the involved hatred.

The two didn’t say their obsession had completely vanished, but to a significant extent, they have let go, and wouldn’t be perturbed by one or two so-called relics left by their father.

Moreover, Xia Nan himself was directly the culprit causing the failure of the opponent’s advancement ceremony, indirectly leading to the opponent’s death.

Combining these factors, even though they knew the metal ring in front of them was left by their father, the two wouldn’t have any special thoughts, especially since Xia Nan could have kept it secret but chose to explain proactively.

"So the reason you came from the inland to the Southern Islands is for this?"

Ellison casually asked while mixing paint beside them.

With so much time spent together, regarding Xia Nan’s reason for traveling from Pan Yun Province across mountains and waters to the sea, even though he didn’t explicitly state it, everyone was not foolish and had some guesses.

Now it’s indeed clear.

Yet, they are all senior adventurers with years of adventure experience, knowing what to ask and what not to ask, they didn’t delve too much, choosing to maintain the unique tacit understanding among adventurers.

Similarly, Xia Nan, although candid, wasn’t entirely naive.

He can explain the origin of the metal ring to the two, but he wouldn’t reveal the existence of the Dream Weaving Corridor to others, due to its exceptional ability to enhance the proficiency of Battle Skills, which could be intimidating for ordinary adventurers. If others find out, it could easily cause trouble.

Seeing Lorin and Ellison respond with this attitude after explaining the situation, Xia Nan also let go of the last bit of hesitation in his heart, carefully inspecting the metal ring in front of him.

The overall design style was identical to the Dream Weaving Corridor terminal, with no special decorative patterns on the surface and no traces of connection or inlay, made entirely of fine silver-white metal.

At a glance, it might seem ordinary, but even a rural farmer ignorant of transcendent knowledge, upon close inspection, can perceive its unique exotic style differing from items of this world.

Fingers rubbed on the surface, feeling the warm touch from the fingertip.

Transforming into a silver ring on the right ring finger, the Dream Weaving Corridor terminal, originally vigorously vibrating due to the appearance of the key, now appeared inactive on the surface, motionless, yet a rapid burning sensation was transmitted from the inner side of the ring close to the finger’s skin.

Looking at the metal ring larger than a thumb ring yet noticeably narrower than a bracelet, Xia Nan suddenly felt an invisible attraction like a magnet coming from the Dream Weaving Corridor terminal on his right ring finger.

Already researching the usage of the key, he went along with it, putting the metal ring on the ring-bearing terminal silver ring on his ring finger.

"Ding."

"Buzz..."

A powerful invisible force suddenly burst between the two silver rings.

Xia Nan instinctively loosened his grip.

The metal ring originally too loose even when worn on the thumb seemed to be activated, quickly shrinking while slowly spinning.

Finally, in the crisp sound of metal collisions, it fused with the terminal.

It transformed into a more elegantly designed ring compared to the original, seemingly formed by two rings overlapping in an "X" shape, reflecting exotic metallic luster, a flawless silver-white double-ring ring.

Automatically adjusting its size to comfortably fit without affecting daily activities, tightly fitting the skin on Xia Nan’s ring finger.

At the same time, the unique mechanical prompt tone of the Dream Weaving Corridor terminal sounded in his mind, devoid of emotional fluctuation.

"Dream Weaving Corridor key detected, serial number verification in progress..."

"Verification successful!"

"Biometric feature scanning, attempting to merge with Neural Travel Terminal..."

"36%...75%...99%...Merge successful!"

"Key activated!"

"Dream Weaver, welcome!"

Finally...

It wasn’t in vain to travel alone from River Valley Town over thousands of miles to get here.

Took several months, Xia Nan finally acquired the Dream Weaving Corridor key!

This means, from now on, the only limit to utilizing the Dream Weaving Corridor terminal will be the sufficiency of energy within the terminal.

No need to ponder what the key is, nor consume valuable tools like the Destiny Coin for dynamic key input.

Predictably, using this moment as a node, Xia Nan’s professional level will rise dramatically, in a manner far surpassing the exaggerated speed of ordinary adventurers in this world.

Leaning back on the soft sofa, he couldn’t help but relax.

And just at that moment, with a sound of footsteps that was both subtle and inexplicably steady, Half-Elf Alton, who entered the kitchen after Xia Nan awoke, was wobblingly carrying a pot nearly bigger than half his body, with only the exquisite boots visible below, into the living room.

Sweet and rich...

The exceedingly familiar aroma never generated aversion, instead was increasingly alluring, drifting from the gap under the pot’s lid, filling the air, finally surging into everyone’s nasal cavity with each breath.

Xia Nan’s eyes suddenly brightened.

Getting up, he helped the short fellow with the iron pot, steadily placing it on the table, uncovering the lid.

Accompanied by a fragrant mist seemingly materialized from a milky scent, a pot of warm, creamy mushroom soup with a velvet texture and soft-white allure arose.

Seemingly satisfied with Xia Nan’s reaction.

The short fellow stood with hands on hips, his rounded chin slightly raised, showing a hint of self-pride that wasn’t displeasing at all.

"Hehe! Didn’t expect the ingredients in the kitchen to be quite complete, so I whipped up a pot of creamy mushroom soup!"

"I specifically consulted the chefs at the Three-legged Sea Dog Tavern before, used their secret recipe, it’s definitely delicious!"

"Try it! Come on, have a taste!"

Alton had cooked a big pot, enough for everyone present to enjoy a hearty bowl, including Sarisa upstairs, who was most severely injured but already out of danger and quietly recuperating.

After several battles, the team members were severely exhausted, hungry and tired, suddenly smelling such fragrance, the atmosphere immediately became lively.

Buzz—

Suddenly, a gentle and bright light emerged beside them.

Feeling the subtle fluctuations and activity of the magic particles in the air.

Xia Nan instinctively turned his gaze to the window.

Unnoticed, evening had already descended.

The moon hung high, silver-white tinged with soft azure, its halo radiating from its edge, layer by layer, like a budding flower slowly blooming under the moonlit night sky;

Seemingly someone sprinkled fine powder ground from mother-of-pearl into the night sky, the starry river flowing, while azure auroras spread like satin ribbons, in dynamic vibrant bands, rushing and reflecting in the sky;

From the garden outside the window, seemingly resonating with the air’s magic particle fluctuations, the vines, meadows, and flowers, cloaked in the night’s veil, were embraced and bathed in a gentle azure moonlight, emitting a warm, gentle dark glow, dispelling the darkness.

Silently understanding in Xia Nan’s heart.

"The Moon Tide Banquet has arrived."

Initially hearing about this festival celebration, he assumed it would be a grand, vibrant large-scale banquet.

Now...

His gaze swept over Lorin’s cigarette yet to burn out, Ellison’s fishing rod leaning against the wall, Striped Catman Sasha’s bare long tail filled with brown paint...

In his ears were the banter between Barbarian Aken and Sasha, along with Half-Elf Alton’s spontaneous chuckle under his companions’ praise.

Xia Nan scooped a spoonful of creamy mushroom soup into his mouth.

Savoring the burst of sweet creamy flavor on his tongue.

His eyes subconsciously squinted in enjoyment.

"Not bad at all."