Estella pondered… it seemed quite frightening, but she didn't know exactly what was scary about it.

The director glanced at Estella, "Are you sure you still want to use it?"

Estella nodded without hesitation, "Yes, Master."

"Take it, and remember to return by tomorrow night."

"Okay, Master! You're the best!" Estella, having learned how to use the "Sadness of the Faceless Man," left excitedly.

This secret item requires a Spiritual Ability to activate. This faceless man mask isn't too complicated; face a mirror, wear the mask, trigger the Spiritual Ability, and imagine the appearance you want to transform into. You have to picture it deeply for it to succeed, otherwise, your face would look quite odd.

Estella put on the mask and looked at her reflection in the mirror, which was still somewhat frightening. However, with her imagination, the face in the mirror kept changing until it morphed into a gentle girl with delicate features.

This was her maid, Arthur, whom she remembered very clearly, even recalling Arthur's everyday movements. Keli found it a bit odd, but sensing the same aura, she wasn't too surprised, while Chris continued to hold her head up boastfully.

"Wow, it's really amazing! Can you still recognize me?" Estella asked excitedly.

Keli nodded, then nudged forward. Estella picked up Keli and looked at the prideful Feathered Eagle, "Chris, you really should meet Mr. Cancer; you two are quite a match."

Chris tilted her head slightly, showing no interest.

Estella donned the monastery's robe and put on the hat, "Keli, stay here obediently. I'll be back tomorrow."

Keli shook her head. Estella placed Keli on the table, "Dear Keli, this is the most important step in my life. It's inconvenient to take you along. Have you ever seen a nun come down the mountain with a noble cat?"

Keli continued to shake her head.

"Alright, you win." Estella picked up Keli and descended the mountain, with Chris letting out a crisp call as she soared into the sky.

Never at any moment did Estella feel that the path down the mountain could be so delightful; even the scenery around her seemed different. Humming songs and dancing, Estella headed to the city to see the true human world.

Early in the morning, Li Xin at the Lirong Inn felt unsure of which world he was in. After finishing breakfast, he took over half an hour to buy a cup of coffee, then stared at the printer in front of him. His task for today was to complete the food article and then organize the outline for the second part.

Go for it, brother, get hyped!

The typewriter clattered wildly, and after a minute, Li Xin wanted a cigarette. Five minutes later, he needed the bathroom. Damn it, for Lira's sake, let's do this!

He tied himself to the chair with a rope and began a furious typing spree, hammering at the typewriter as if he held a grudge against it.

Here, the soundproofing wasn't great, stirring the sleeping painter and magician awake. Who makes this much noise early in the morning? Don't they have any sense of public decency!

Dalivin and Kan looked at Li Xin crazily typing, exchanging glances, "Is Ah Xin really a reporter?"

"Looks like he is; is that a typewriter? It turns out he's really a cultured man!"

"I told you, Old Madam's Lirong is a feng shui treasure spot, always producing talents. From the moment I met Ah Xin, I knew he'd go places. Connecting with Young Master Simmons is no ordinary matter." Out came Dragon Mother dressed in vivid red and green, only she could pull off such colors.

"That's for sure!" Dalivin smiled.

"What are you talking about? I was talking about Young Master Xin, what does this have to do with you two slackers? Learn from Old Fang, diligence can make up for lack of talent. Who said there's no business in the morning? Why sleep so much? Sleep all you want after you're dead, get to work!" Dragon Mother's voice grew increasingly louder, eventually erupting into a roaring dragon rant, spitting saliva all over them, scaring Dalivin and Kan into fleeing.

"Dragon Mother, lower your voice, my inspiration is gone because of your shouting!" Li Xin shouted from inside the room.

"Okay, Young Master Xin, what do you want for lunch? I'll have Ma Liu make it for you." Dragon Mother replied gently from outside.

"Anything that's not pork residue or chicken bits will do," Li Xin said, "Don't disturb me anymore. My coffee is almost finished and I haven't written much, such a loss!"

He instinctively felt in his pocket, sighed — not that he couldn't afford cigars, but coffee was more cost-effective.

Dot dot dot dot bang… dot dot dot bang bang bang…

While Li Xin was vigorously writing, Estella was still on the mountainside, sitting on a small hillside rubbing her fair and tender feet. Her shoes had been tossed aside, and her delicate calves were covered with scrapes from plants.

Keli meowed a few times, Estella glared, "Don't be so pathetic; I've barely started. If I go back now, I'll be ridiculed by Master!"

Keli rubbed its belly; it was hungry.

"I'm the one walking, aren't I!" Estella was speechless. Chris's call echoed from the sky, full of mockery. Keli on the ground waved a displeased paw.

The Master had given her a package with food and water. Next time when she returns to the Royal Palace, she needs to plunder from Father; he has powerful items for carrying things. Initially, it didn't seem much, but after walking for a long time, carrying a bag becomes heavy.

After the little princess and the cat ate their fill, their spirits were revived, and fatigue was overwhelmed by excitement as they pressed forward — nothing could halt her progress.

All day, Li Xin had pulled his hair into a nest, repeatedly revising until he finally completed the food report — The Dreamy Cuisine of Lanuo Ivory Bay Restaurant.

After typing the last word, he looked at his article and let out a howl, standing up abruptly. It was time to submit it; gosh, it's finally done. He had exhausted half of his brain cells, called for a carriage to head to the Bird Press; the editorial staff were surely working overtime. He needed to deliver it promptly; timeliness was key so it could be published by the next day.

At the Bird Press editorial office, the editor who greeted him was an old acquaintance, Wusu, "You finished so quickly? Truly a gifted prodigy."

"Old Wu, help me take a look, see if it's alright."

"Alright, the director has instructed us; as long as there are no major issues, we'll get it formatted immediately." Wusu took the article, his eyes widening as he read.

With a smile at the corner of his mouth, Li Xin's strong educational foundation from a previous life gave him a hint of literary flair.

"Cough cough, Li Xin, I think your content is a bit lengthy; the details of the food aren't explained thoroughly. Where are the raw materials from, what makes them special? The dish names shouldn't be made up; you need the official names. Also, you mentioned Prince; that's not allowed, nor are implications." After quickly reading, Wusu mentioned diplomatically, "Old Ji, take a look."

The editor next door picked it up, glanced at it, and burst into laughter, "Old Wu, if this gets reported, we're one step closer to unemployment."

"Maybe take it back and revise it?" Old Wu suggested.

Li Xin was stunned, what the hell did I do all day?

Li Xin still exchanged pleasantries, saying he would seriously work on it when he returned. Standing at the entrance of the Bird Press, his head buzzed wildly; what's going on? He remembered taking a covered carriage, ahhhh~~~~

Meanwhile, the sun was almost setting and Estella hadn't descended yet, her ankles swollen. What is this? Why is it so far away, is the path down the mountain really this long?

"Keli, you'll have to handle the road ahead!" Estella patted Keli and tossed her out. In mid-air, Keli stretched her body, rolled in the air, and as she landed, she expanded into a powerful five-meter beast radiating strong Spiritual Ability.

Estella jumped on and lay in Keli's soft fur, comfortably sighing; sometimes a little flexibility is necessary.

Keli led Estella nimbly through the dense forest like a white shadow flying. Chris in the air proudly called again, swiftly leading the way.

Meanwhile, Li Xin decided to walk back, punishing himself for his foolishness.

In the distant Mist Continent, the grey world seemed lifeless.

On the 108 lighthouse outside Divpo City, the life seemed to have vanished from Batty, yet radiance continued to flicker from him. The radiance came from the Black Saber, and the floor that should have been stained with blood was clean and neat. The blood had been absorbed by the Black Saber, and at some unknown point the wound had also healed. The Black Saber slowly reentered Batty's body, disappearing.

And Batty looked as if asleep, having a nightmare, advancing alone down a never-ending dark road until his Black Saber appeared.

"Death and Life, Great Compassion and Great Mercy Heavenly Mother Blade"

First Life Star: "If I don't enter Hell, who will?" activated.

Batty on the ground moved slightly, and the next moment opened his eyes, abruptly taking a deep breath like a drowning man, sitting up, gazing at everything with bewildered confusion. One pupil was red, the other dark gold...

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