Chapter 523: Getting to the Root of the Problem

aren't lying either. With over a hundred of them, they've likely enslaved many people and stored plenty of food and supplies to endure everything from torrential rain to freezing temperatures."Ripple...After examining the beast core of this phantom beast named Ah Xiang, Lian Yi began to ponder. Why was Ah Xiang fine while the Bull Demon Beast had been infiltrated by demonic energy within its core What was the difference

Here, little Phyllis had already soothed her beast. After her father explained in a low voice, she understood why Young Master Lian did this. After thinking for a moment, she said:

"When Mark and I entered the Fantasy Beast Space, we encountered our respective contracted Fantasy Beasts in different locations."

Could you elaborate

Of course.

Xiaofilis nodded, took in the still somewhat uneasy Xiang with her contract seal, and then recounted their experience entering the Illusory Beast Space.

After Mark and I were sent into the Spirit Beast Space by the great magician, we traveled together towards the Spirit Beast Island. About halfway there, I met Ah Xiang flying in the air. I had my eye on it at first sight, so I used the wind attribute technique to greet Ah Xiang and issued an invitation to make a pact with it.

A-Xiang also found me, and after accepting my invitation, he landed on my arm and placed a mark on the back of my hand. Then, we successfully forged a pact, and afterward, I was teleported out. I was one of the earlier ones to be brought out from that group.

After Xiaofei finished speaking, she looked at Mark. Mark then continued:

After Xiaofelis left the Fantasy Beast Space, I continued forward until I stepped into Fantasy Beast Island. In the cave at the bottom of the island, I met Aman. Our contract was also very smooth, and afterwards, I was sent out too.

"Lotus, the place where they made their pact was different."

Leia spoke softly, her eyes then flashing as if she had discovered something.

Ripples didn't press further. Since things were settled, they should be leaving anyway. Before they departed, Ripples still said:

“I am Lian Rodman, currently traveling the Western Continent with companions. If you find a beast companion with the same symptoms as yours, please report it to the Rodman residence in Lava City.”

"Alright, Young Master Lian! I will remember that."

Mark's face was flushed with excitement. This was really the young master of the Rhodem family! They had received Young Master Lian, which made him incredibly excited.

The village head, along with his son and Mark, personally sent off Ripples' group. The villagers were still discussing Mark's good fortune.

Meanwhile, Ripples, who continued her journey, grew even more certain of her guess. The source of the demonic aura must be on Fantasy Beast Island within the Phantasmal Beast Space. That was where all Phantasmal Beasts were born and raised, making it a place where demonic auras could easily corrupt their core energy.

If that's really the case, it's terrible. Lian Yi speculates this is what happens when a phantom beast goes berserk, driving its master mad as well, ultimately leading them both to their demise. Or perhaps, the powerful mages of this plane couldn't determine the cause of phantom beast madness and, to prevent further chaos, could only make both master and beast disappear simultaneously.

This also explains why the Magical Continent ultimately sealed the fantasy beast space. They probably discovered the problem but couldn't solve it, so they could only seal the fantasy beast space.

But the consequence of doing so is that the entire continent's combat power would be halved. When the invaders cross over, they would catch them off guard and ultimately turn the plane into a hunting ground for the invaders, almost causing the plane to collapse.

But this is just her guess. To prove whether her judgment is accurate, other methods need to be used for verification. Fortunately, Leia is with her this time. The more attention she attracts, the more people will pay attention. The more people who are paying attention, the more ideas there will be, and the sooner a solution can be found.

"Leia, when you arrive in Angletoun, please contact your family and see if anyone from your family who entered the Beast Space at the beginning of the year is alright. Both they and their Beasts should be fine. I will also tell my father about our findings here."

> Most importantly, we need to find out what this gray thread is. What causes the fantasy beasts to go mad It would be best if we could analyze its origin and find a way to destroy it.

Leia had been paying close attention to Lian ever since they parted ways with the village chief. The other party remained silent, their face devoid of any expression. Yet, Leia could sense that they were deep in thought. So when Lian finally spoke, Leia listened intently, occasionally nodding in agreement.

"I know what to do."

"I hope I'm wrong."

The ripples still added a truthful sentence.

"I understand what you mean, and I also hope that we two meet an exception."

Leia agreed.

From then on, the two of them never mentioned the topic again. But every day, Leah would take out the vial containing the sealed demonic energy to study it and reinforce the seal.

Five days later, they finally arrived at Anglet. Before even entering the town, the two of them smelled a peculiar scent. It was the aroma of many different concoctions mixed together. It wasn't unpleasant, but once you smelled it, you wouldn't forget it.

And among the townsfolk, half were apothecaries. They typically wore white robes with a silver badge unique to their profession hanging from their belts, making them easy to identify.

Pharmacists are a branch of mages who specialize in potion making. They are generally classified into nine levels. Families with some background often cultivate their own pharmacists to meet their potion needs.

There are also some small families who do not have enough resources to support a pharmacist, so they will hire pharmacists temporarily. And Angge Town is a place where pharmacists gather. If you need to hire a pharmacist or buy some rare medicinal materials, you can come here.

"It's so lively here!"

Leia smiled happily and said, "Finally, no more sleeping outdoors!"

"Leia, let's split up. You find us a place to stay. We need to be here for a few days until we find a cooperating apothecary. I'll go to the Apothecary Association and post our notice hiring an apothecary, then meet you back here."

No problem.

Leia readily agreed, and the two then parted ways.

"Young Master, I can handle this. There's no need for you to go yourself."

La Ye led her silver armored steed, keeping pace beside Lian Yi, and whispered softly.

"I want to message my father. There are some things I don't want to say in front of Leah, and I think she has the same concerns. If that's the case, it might be better for us to act separately."

"I understand, young master!"

As Ripple had said, as soon as Leia found a place to stay, she immediately summoned a magic circle and contacted her father, the current head of the Hani family.

"Father, Lily and I are now in Angtown."

My dearest daughter Leia, how has your journey been Why have you summoned the magic circle to see me today

Opposite the magic circle stood a middle-aged man with brown hair and eyes of light brown. Leia looked very much like her father, only he was more masculine.

"Along the way, we encountered some problems that were rather difficult. Lily and I couldn't solve them, so we contacted our father for help."

Leia solemnly recounted her experiences along the way, showing her father the strand of grayish thread.e completely.Because their intentions were impure, they were also like a rabbit with three burrows and had stockpiled some supplies. They survived the first three months, but then an extreme cold snap...