CHAPTER 397: CHAPTER 250 DEATH WEAPON

However, Luo Chen had no intention of sleeping. He sat quietly by the lake, his gaze fixed on the gently rippling reflections on the water. His eyes were deep and bright, as if pondering something important.

The first light of dawn appeared on the horizon, and when the first ray of sunlight fell upon the lake, Luo Chen slowly stood up to stretch his stiff body, ready to embrace the challenges and adventures of the new day.

Looking at his companions sleeping soundly beside him, a sense of inexplicable tranquility surged in Luo Chen’s heart. The night breeze blew gently, bringing a slight chill, and his thoughts drifted away, as if crossing the calm lake and soaring to the vast horizon. In this quiet night, his soul found a rare piece of serenity.

However, this tranquility did not last long. Ling Yueyaya, who was sleeping, suddenly let out a low sigh, which resonated in the night sky, startling Luo Chen. Fearing that his attention had alerted Ling Yueyaya, he quickly pretended to turn on his side and squinted his eyes, observing Ling Yueyaya’s movements out of the corner of his eye.

Ling Yueyaya turned over, then quietly got up. Her movements were light and cautious, as if afraid of disturbing her sleeping companions. She tiptoed outside, her steps light yet firm. Luo Chen couldn’t help but feel curious: Why did she get up so late?

To avoid startling her, Luo Chen continued to pretend to be sleeping, but his peripheral vision kept a close watch on Ling Yueyaya’s direction. She slowly walked towards Sun and Moon Lake, and in the night, her graceful silhouette seemed to merge with the shimmering surface of the lake. This scene stirred ripples in Luo Chen’s heart.

However, upon reaching the lake, Ling Yueyaya did not stop. She carefully glanced back at her sleeping companions, then walked towards the lake shore’s side. She walked out several dozen meters before stopping, and due to the distance and the deep night, Luo Chen couldn’t see what she was doing. This only heightened his curiosity.

Luo Chen couldn’t resist getting up. He carefully observed his surroundings. After ensuring everyone was still asleep, he also tiptoed after her. His heart raced with both tension and excitement, not knowing what mysterious activity Ling Yueyaya was conducting by the lakeside.

Following Ling Yueyaya’s footsteps, Luo Chen reached the lake shore’s side. He hid behind a large tree, cautiously peeking out to observe. Ling Yueyaya stood on a protruding rock by the lake, facing the shimmering water, her face radiating a mysterious and devout expression.

At that moment, Ling Yueyaya suddenly took a small bottle out of her pocket. Luo Chen widened his eyes, trying to see her next actions clearly. Ling Yueyaya gently opened the bottle and poured some transparent liquid into the lake. Under the moonlight, the liquid glowed faintly, as if containing some mysterious power.

Luo Chen was filled with confusion and curiosity. He couldn’t help wanting to move closer to see more clearly. However, just as he took a step, Ling Yueyaya suddenly turned to look his way. Startled, Luo Chen quickly retracted his step and hid back behind the tree.

His heart pounded, fearing that Ling Yueyaya would discover him. However, after a while, he didn’t hear any movement. He cautiously peeked out again, discovering that Ling Yueyaya had turned back around, continuing her mysterious ritual.

Luo Chen breathed a sigh of relief, but his curiosity only intensified. He decided to keep watching to see what exactly Ling Yueyaya was doing. Time passed by the minute, and Ling Yueyaya finally completed her ritual. She put away the small bottle and turned to walk back towards the camp.

Only after Ling Yueyaya had walked far away did Luo Chen emerge from behind the tree. He looked at the shimmering lake surface, his mind filled with doubt and contemplation. He didn’t know what Ling Yueyaya had been doing just now, but he knew that whatever it was, it wasn’t simple.

"Hmm?" Ling Yueyaya let out a soft sound of surprise, a flash of doubt passing through her eyes, but quickly she seemed to recall something and nodded in agreement, "It’s possible. I’ve also heard rumors about Bell Lake before. It’s said that many people who heal at Bell Lake leave invigorated, as if reborn. Moreover, a very few mentioned they discovered a mysterious artifact deep within Bell Lake."

Luo Chen was astonished by this, "They also found that artifact?"