Chapter 370

Luo En walked along the familiar path toward his laboratory.

Today's conversation with Yuteer gave him a clearer understanding of his development path.

Since advancing upward in the future is inseparable from going deep into the abyss, establishing a good relationship with Nari is even more significant...

The laboratory door sensed his approach and slid open automatically.

Warm magic crystal light spilled onto his slightly tired face.

"Master!"

Ailan's voice was full of relief and joy, and her emerald figure floated from the depths of the workshop.

But when she approached Luo En, her keen natural perception made her freeze slightly.

"The aura on you..."

The tree spirit's voice carried obvious unease:

"There is a very strange feeling... like a mark left by some very ancient and powerful existence..."

In the crystal pool, Dail also felt this abnormality.

The sea siren girl floated up from the water, her silver long hair flowing like moonlight under the magic crystal light.

Her eyes were full of worry:

"Master, that aura reminds me of the terrifying existences in those ancient legends in the deep sea... Did you encounter anything?"

Facing the concerned inquiries of the two "people," a surge of warmth rose in Luo En's heart.

"Indeed encountered some... special existences."

He soothed the two:

"But it has all been resolved now, and, this encounter is actually a good thing for me."

Luo En sat in the chair in the center of the laboratory and began to briefly introduce the results of this exploration to the two.

Of course, he didn't reveal specific details about Nari.

He just said he met a relatively friendly ancient abyss existence and established some kind of mutually beneficial relationship.

Seeing the master's slightly tired expression, Ailan immediately began to prepare dinner.

Emerald branches flexibly manipulated various tableware and ingredients, and soon a table of exquisite food was prepared.

Fresh vegetable salad, rich-smelling magic beast meat soup, and special pastries made from abyss plants.

"Master, you haven't eaten properly for a long time."

The tree spirit said with concern:

"Although a wizard's body can withstand long-term non-food energy supplementation, proper nutritional intake is very helpful for the recovery of mental state."

Luo En looked at the food prepared with care in front of him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

In those complex struggles and dangerous explorations outside, this place was always a harbor where he could completely relax.

"Thank you." He nodded to Ailan and began to enjoy this sumptuous dinner.

During the meal, Luo En told the two about the upcoming itinerary:

"I am returning to the Central Land the day after tomorrow to deal with some important matters, and I might stay there for a week or two this time."

Hearing this news, Ailan and Dail both showed obvious concern.

"Master, can we go with you?"

Dail's voice carried anticipation: "Staying here waiting for you to return, we will be a little worried..."

"Of course."

Luo En's answer made the two obviously relax:

"I am planning to take you and some important research equipment in the mobile workshop with me."

He looked at Ailan:

"You pack up in advance, and pack all those precious materials and precision instruments properly.

And some ongoing experiments, also need to be protected from interruption."

"Understood, Master."

Ailan nodded, her heart already planning the specific packing work.

As Luo En's most capable assistant, she clearly knew what must be taken away and what could be temporarily left at the observation station.

After dinner, Luo En remembered something he had ignored for a long time.

"By the way, I haven't written home for a long time."

He took out paper and pen from his storage bag and began to think about how to report his recent situation to his family.

During the last Lance Festival, he actually wrote a family letter introducing his recent situation.

This time it was the second one, and the time since the last one was not short.

After thinking for a while, he began to write on the paper:

"Dear Father and Eldest Brother:

Time passes quickly, and more than half a year has passed since the last letter home.

I am currently working at the Abyss Observation Station, and everything is going very smoothly.

Recently, I have achieved some important academic achievements, and my status within the school has also significantly improved.

Although work is busy, my physical condition is good, please don't worry.

Although abyss exploration sounds dangerous, with my current ability, the risks are within a controllable range.

Recently, I am going back to the Central Land to deal with some important matters.

If there is a chance, I will try to buy some rare items not available in the Kingdom of Faluque and send them back.

How is the situation in the family territory?

Is Eldest Brother's health okay? Is Father's work heavy?

I will send some magic stone fragments back with the letter.

These can be exchanged for a large amount of gold coins in the kingdom, enough to maintain the family's expenses for several years.

Don't be frugal, spend money where it should be spent; my income is very stable now.

If there is any urgent matter that needs to contact me, it can be done through the postal system of the Central Land.

The address is: Abyss Main Observation Station, Senior Researcher Luo En Ralph.

Miss everyone at home, Luo En"

After writing the letter, Luo En carefully checked the wording.

He deliberately avoided mentioning specific dangerous experiences and those complex relationships, just reporting his recent situation in a relaxed tone.

For ordinary people, knowing too much is not a good thing.

"Master's expression always becomes very gentle when writing family letters."

Dail observed from the side, her voice carrying a hint of envy.

Luo En looked up at the sea siren girl, noticing the emotion in her eyes.

Dail was trafficked from slave traders, and for blood kinship, she had a complex feeling of both yearning and strangeness.

"You have a home now too." Luo En said gently: "The three of us are a family."

This sentence made light shine in Dail's eyes instantly, and that kind of innocent joy bloomed like a flower.

"Really?" her voice trembled: "Can I... can I also be considered Master's family?"

"Of course." Luo En nodded affirmatively:

"Family is not just blood relationship; more importantly, it is mutual care and support.

In this regard, both you and Ailan are my important family members."

Hearing these words, Ailan was also deeply moved.

Emerald branches swayed gently, and crystal-clear water droplets condensed on several leaves.

That was a special liquid secreted when the tree spirit was moved, like tears.

"Alright, let's all rest early."

He stood up and packed the written letters: "There is still a lot of preparation work to do tomorrow."

………………

Inside the academic review room of the Crystal Spire, the ancient clock emitted a dull ticking sound.

Associate Professor Chester Black sat in front of the oak desk.

His fingers unconsciously stroked a dark silver ring on the ring finger of his left hand.

That was the "Ring of Memory" inherited by the Black family, capable of perfectly preserving all academic materials experienced by the wearer.

At this moment, the ring was slightly hot, which meant his emotional fluctuation had reached a dangerous critical point.

Chester's face looked tired and anxious.

As the seventh-generation head of the Black family, Chester was taught from childhood to insist on the purity of academics and resist any opportunistic behavior.

The Black family had been the most traditional conservative scholars of the Crystal Spire for generations.

They believed that true knowledge should be obtained through rigorous research and decades of accumulation.

Not by relying on political speculation or adventure.

"One hundred and fifty-seven years..."

Counting from the apprentice stage, he had already trekked for one hundred and fifty-seven years on the wizard path.

For so many years, he strictly followed the tradition of the Black family—cautious, conservative, accumulating knowledge and reputation step by step.

But now, this tradition was becoming the biggest obstacle on his path forward.

"Damn conquest policy..."

Chester cursed softly, while flipping through the reports on the table that made his mood complex.

Those colleagues who participated in Cassandra's different world expedition plan were obtaining various rare resources and research opportunities at a staggering speed.