A Very Troublesome Matter
"Sister Valeria, is that you?" Emma suddenly shouted, noticing the faint sound of footsteps in the distance. She flicked her long, snake-like tongue, catching the familiar scent of Valeria in the air.
"Sister Emma, it's me! You don't need to be on guard!" Valeria emerged from the woods, wielding the sword Yuan had given her earlier. Fresh bloodstains covered the blade.
Emma raised her brows at the sight of the blood. "Did you encounter any spiritual beasts in the forest? There's so much blood on your sword, Sister Valeria."
"Indeed. I ran into a few wild hyenas in the forest. Thankfully, their cultivation was only at the seventh level of Spirit Apprentice, or I wouldn't be here talking to you." Valeria replied with a proud grin.