Chapter 1399: Between Real and Illusion
The fog inside the hidden ruins was much thinner than outside. The place was lit by the reddish light from the flaming stones that protruded from the cave walls, and the further Zhao Li Xin went inside, he found the ruins of a large building, the remains of beautifully carved pillars scattered on the cracked and broken stone floor until it did not look like a floor.
Zhao Li Xin cast his gaze to the ruined dome ceiling filled with stone stalactites that filled the cave ceiling. This atmosphere reminded him of the lower level of the labyrinth he had visited before, but without the strange symbols or giant beast statues.
However, he felt something strange in this place as if something was watching him, which would make ordinary people anxious and panic. Fortunately, Zhao Li Xin was not like most people.
Rather than scared, he felt a sense of familiarity with this place. Oddly, this place reminded him of when he accidentally found the Underground Palace.
Funny, how he felt comfortable in a creepy place like this. Furthermore, it only solidified the difference between him with normal people.
[Master, you are already inside the hidden ruins, right?!] The fire spirit’s voice was suddenly heard.
[Yes, more importantly, how is King Lucas’ condition?] He was more concerned about Lucas’ situation than his own.
[Same, he’s neither getting better nor worse, just stagnant...] The fire spirit answered seriously, he didn’t dare to joke around because he knew how important Lucas was to Lory, and Lory was Zhao Li Xin’s everything.
Zhao Li Xin ponders over Lucas’ condition and can’t wait to see him, because he knows Lucas’ condition has been weighing on Lory and everyone in the palace’s minds, even though they all act as if everything is okay.
[Master, I feel something lurking, but I don’t know who or what it is, so raise your guard,] the fire spirit warned Zhao Li Xin.
[Hm..] Zhao Li Xin replied indifferently, but he did raise his guard.