Divine Flame Crystal

Chapter 456 Camilla's Story

It has been almost half a year since Xingluo came to the Abyss. He has no idea about the changes in the main material plane. There is no point in being anxious. After all, this is the Abyss. His intelligence network has not covered this place yet. Not to mention him, even other ancient intelligence organizations find it difficult to reach into the Abyss.

When Xingluo thought of this, he suddenly remembered the Sunset Inn for some reason. This inn, which he didn't know whether it was a homonymous one, gave Xingluo a sense of familiarity in this unfamiliar abyss. So even though he joined the Abyss Society, he always liked to bring a few books with him and return to the Sunset Inn to read. One reason was that the room he had built was now as solid as a rock, so not only outsiders but even the owner of the Sunset Inn couldn't get in. Xingluo could completely relax when reading here and be more immersed in it.

Under the dim light, the room was filled with a mysterious and peaceful atmosphere. An old oil lamp was placed on a corner of the wooden desk, and the dim light was softly sprinkled on the desk, casting a swaying shadow. The room was surrounded by heavy curtains, isolating all the noise from the outside world, leaving only this warm and quiet little world in front of you.

The magician was wearing a dark robe, sitting quietly in a thick and comfortable chair, holding an ancient and exquisite magic book in his hand, the cover of the book was covered with mottled marks left by the years, but some mysterious and complex runes could still be identified.

He looked attentively, leaning forward slightly to gaze at every word on the yellowed paper. Under the dim light, his deep eyes sparkled with wisdom and thought. Whenever he turned the pages, the friction between his fingertips and the paper made a soft rustling sound, adding a unique rhythm to this quiet space.

There were some notes and scrolls scattered on the table, densely recording magic formulas and experimental experiences. On the tall bookshelf next to it were neatly arranged various ancient books, each of which carried countless knowledge and historical sediments, all of which he had gained after coming to the abyss.

Xingluo was immersed in reading, not noticing the passage of time. Sometimes he whispered softly, chanting some spells or ancient words as if talking to himself; sometimes he paused for a moment and tapped the table with his fingers, as if thinking about a complex problem. In this dim and quiet little world, he was accompanied by knowledge and explored the endless mysteries together.

He didn't know how long it had been, but he had finished reading all the books he had borrowed. Although he hadn't fully understood some of the things, he had written them down and would slowly recall and think about them later.

Xingluo was making continuous progress, surpassing the previous day day by day. The speed of his progress was visible to the naked eye, but he still felt that time was not enough, so he would always take out the starry sky hourglass to change the flow of time and allow himself to acquire more knowledge.

After Xingluo joined the Abyss Society, he made several cursed objects, and of course sold them all to Camilla. He was now prepared to live in the Abyss for a long time, so he still needed to buy some commonly used items, so he traded with Camilla. Every time he took out a cursed object, the other party's tentacles swayed wildly with excitement, like willow branches blown by the wind by the river.

I have dealt with Camilla so many times. Although I don't know him in detail, I know him a little bit. "Since you joined the Abyss Society, you have been busy all day. But the quality of cursed items has been getting better and better recently. I can hardly afford them."

"It's just that I happen to have some time during this period. When I get busy in a while, I won't create so many cursed objects at once." Xingluo said.

"Okay, but if you find any cursed objects in the future, you must come to me. I'll take as many as you can get. Even if I have to sell my blood and everything I have, I will definitely buy them." Camilla said.

"You don't have to sell blood. If you can't come up with enough money when the time comes, you can owe it first." Xingluo said.

"Huh? You're still owed?" Camilla's tentacles began to sway up and down again.

"Well, but I will wait until you pay off the money before selling you a new curse." Xingluo said casually.

Camilla thought about it and felt that she would have to pay back the money quickly because of the new curse. She would definitely do so.

Xingluo looked at Camilla who seemed to be thinking about something and smiled, "Don't worry, my level of cursed item making will only get higher and higher."

Camilla's tentacles fluttered more violently. Xingluo stopped teasing him and continued, "You also learned it from the Abyss, right?"

"Hmm? Why do you say that?" Camilla's tentacles obviously stiffened for a moment and were caught by Xingluo.

Xingluo didn't say anything, but just looked at Camilla quietly.

Camilla took a deep breath and said, "Yes, it is true. I joined the Abyss Academy a long time ago, but not because I can make any cursed objects, but because my combat power is good enough."

Xingluo frowned, then relaxed. Camilla said it lightly. Is his fighting power okay? He should be able to fight against demons, or even intermediate demons. Otherwise, he wouldn't have let an abyss creature join in.

"Why are you so interested in cursed objects?" Xingluo finally asked the question that had been bothering him for a long time.

Camilla fell silent, even her tentacles stopped fluttering. After an unknown amount of time, Xingluo felt like she was about to fall asleep.

"Let me tell you a story." Camilla's tentacles moved, as if she was lost in memories.

"It was in a remote village in this abyss, where lived a young girl named Xiaoling. Xiaoling was cheerful and helpful, and the villagers liked her very much. One day, while walking in the forest outside the village, Xiaoling accidentally discovered an old hut covered with vines.

Out of curiosity, Xiaoling walked into the small house. The room was full of dust and cobwebs, but in a corner, she found an antique wooden box. The wooden box was carved with complex patterns and looked quite old. She couldn't help but open the box, and inside was a beautiful silver necklace with a purple gemstone that glowed faintly.

Xiaoling was deeply attracted by the necklace, and she tentatively put it on her neck. However, at this moment, an indescribable feeling of uneasiness came over her, and she felt that everything around her became blurred, as if she had entered another world.

After returning home, Xiaoling began to experience some strange things. She often heard whispers, but no one was around. At night, she always dreamed that she was trapped in the old cottage, constantly looking for a way out, but could never find the exit. What's more terrifying is that every time she woke up, she would find herself standing at the edge of the forest, as if she was sleepwalking.

One night, Xiaoling was awakened by whispers again. The voice seemed to come from the necklace on her neck. "Give it back... give it back..." The voice became clearer and more urgent. Finally, Xiaoling couldn't bear it anymore and decided to return the necklace the next day.