"It's not a picnic, with all the stop-and-go, inviting friends and visiting. Just handle what needs to be done and head to the next place; that's how adventurers work."

"Well, Star Flower Travel Corps, what's wrong with stopping to admire the flowers?"

"If we come across a breathtaking view, I'll take you to see it. I'm not a demon who only exploits team members. Besides, we'll come back later."

Li Ang put away the task sheet.

"I'm ready to set off," Zoe said. "Although I've never tried skiing or making snow sculptures, I think completing our first expedition is more important."

"Fine, fine, I'll be the only one who likes to play," Dorothy puffed her cheeks.

"We're not playing, but we can still eat a specialty dish at the restaurant before setting off," Li Ang said.

Another reason for not planning to stay on Frost Heaven Island was that the system map's hidden location was directly the Frost Tower Church, so he didn't need to explore.

However, there wasn't much reward for this hidden location. If forced to say, the reward from the Frost Tower Church was the Purest Star Crystal, but Li Ang felt something was off. If he hadn't connected with Zoe, in what manner would he have visited here? Eden wouldn't have just handed the jade over to him.

It seems the system is not currently linked to Zoe, which makes it quite strange.

The group arrived at a restaurant called Spring Garden.

Another high-quality restaurant was called Snow Appreciation Platform, but it required reservations.

Spring Garden deliberately created a spring-like environment with blooming flowers on the perpetually wintry Frost Heaven Island, which was quite fitting.

After the waiter served the dishes, he politely removed the lids from the containers. "Frozen Spring Shrimp is a specialty of Frost Heaven Island, please enjoy the five ways to taste it prepared by Spring Garden."

This dish was Viel's recommendation, cooked using five methods: sashimi, simmered, stewed in soup, pan-fried, and salt-baked.

Besides shrimp, there were also renowned fish dishes.

Faced with the sumptuous meal, Li Ang looked right at Zoe. She hadn't eaten anything good on the island before, although Eden wouldn't have let her go hungry at the church, it was the first time Li Ang had taken her out to eat.

Zoe did not devour recklessly as he expected but sat quietly, seemingly contemplating something.

"What's wrong? Don't you want to eat?"

"No, I was thinking about the night I met Sister Eden. Is this what you mentioned back then?"

"Yes."

"Back then, I also said that I would come only if I was with Li Ang."

Zoe gazed at the young man, her clear ruby eyes reflecting only him.

"Now, we've finally registered the Sky Cavalry together and are eating delicious food together. I think it's really great. Really, remembering how I was wandering on the island just a few days ago, it feels like a dream."

Zoe picked up a fork, skewered a piece of pan-fried shrimp tail, placed it on Li Ang's plate, divided it in half with her fork, and put the other half on her own plate.

"Let's eat together." The young girl showed him a pure and innocent smile.

Li Ang gently patted her head, rubbed his chest, and looked at his plate.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glimpsed Dorothy sitting on the left. This lady acted as if she hadn't heard anything, her perfect slight smile fixed as she took the salt-baked shrimp and said softly, "I'll peel it for you."

After peeling the shrimp shell, she placed the whole shrimp tail on Li Ang's plate.

Li Ang stared straight ahead, Eden lowered her gaze as if unrelated to everything, while Viel shot him a glare, "What are you looking at? How do you want me to comment on you? You've brought this upon yourself."

What was I thinking a few days ago? Looking for reliable, dependable partners?

Next time, definitely find someone normal!

After finishing the meal and replenishing some supplies, the group headed to the port.

Viel and Li Ang embraced in farewell, and Eden gave her blessing to the three of them.

Perhaps due to becoming human and mastering priestly arts over the years, her blessing had a strong effect.

[Strong Frost Snow Blessing]

[By the icy mantle, I bestow upon thee my chilling protection]

[Effect: Heat Adaptation, Flame Resistance 20%, Ice Spell Amplification 15%, Attack and Magic increase 5% Water Elemental Attack]

[Duration: 7 days]

Sailing full speed towards the Salem Sky Realm, they could still enjoy one to two days at the Flashing Field.

The engine started slowly, the small ship flying into the wind and snow under the gaze of their friends.

"Why is it so slow?" Zoe complained shortly after setting sail.

"Sorry, it's just a small, shoddy boat," Dorothy huffed.

"Of course, it's not like the ship you arrived on," Li Ang patted her shoulder. "Once we build our own ship, it'll get faster and faster."

"Since we've officially formed the group and set sail, let's not waste the journey and begin cultivation."

Li Ang said to Dorothy, "Especially you, I must supervise you to get back into the habit of casting spells. It's crucial for the practice at Flashing Field."

Thinking it over, Dorothy blushed and said, "Make sure to supervise well."

Letting Zoe practice swordsmanship in the open space, Li Ang took Dorothy into the room.

The half-elf girl quietly locked the door before sitting on a chair.

"Try your Priest Healing Technique."

With her eyes closed, Dorothy channeled her magic power.

Casting and combat, once mastered, become instinctive and can't be forgotten, but they're like riding a bike — if you don't do it for too long, you can still stumble.

That's how Dorothy was now. Her long, curly eyelashes flickered slightly, and the channeled magic wasn't flowing smoothly, resulting in a dimly glowing Healing Art.

"Is that it? Not as good as when you were sixteen. Try again."

"Ugh..."

The half-elf girl lowered her head, closed her eyes, and reopened them. "I can't release it."

"You didn't channel your magic power at all, did you?"

She was doing it on purpose.

"Forget it, forget it, extend your palm. Healing yourself might help you remember quicker."

Knowing her mischievous nature, she always needed a bit of guidance.

The girl obediently spread her white hand. Li Ang was about to raise his hand when she turned and pulled out a slender whip from somewhere and placed it into his hand.

"You little..."

Dorothy's hand was encased in the Healing Art's glow, and with each strike, the light grew brighter, her eyes filling more with moisture.

"...Alright, you've got the hang of it now, that's enough for today."

Just as Li Ang was about to leave, the girl tugged on his sleeve, whispering softly, "Maybe if we try a different injured location, the effect might be better..."

Her voice was like a gentle murmur across a misty lake.

The journey's time passed with the trio's cultivation.

On the morning of June 5, the small ship arrived above the large island, Flashing Field.

The expansive silver-white sand desert reflected the dazzling sunlight, with black trails artificially marked out into race tracks. The strong wind kicked up dust, blurring the island's sky.

In this haze of sand and dust, a platinum-colored flash darted quickly.

On the eastern side of the sand desert, people and small airships moved back and forth between the clusters of buildings, while the western side was dry and full of caves and mountains.

The small ship docked at the port, and the three disembarked.

Li Ang called out from the front, "Come on, let me take you to explore the Exotic Bazaar."

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