The Devil Forest

Victor frowned. "Pond of Dragon Tears?"

Lady Li Yang nodded.

"It is said to be a sacred pool, filled with the tears of an ancient dragon who once wept for a lost love," she explained. "Its waters contain immense restorative properties, capable of reversing even the most grievous ailments."

Victor was intrigued. "That sounds… insanely valuable," he admitted.

Lady Li Yang smiled faintly. "It is. Which is why… I must reach it before others do... It is said to appear only once every two thousand years."

Victor folded his arms. "I take it this journey isn't as simple as picking up water and leaving?"

Lady Li Yang laughed softly while shaking her head.

"Of course not," she said. "The pond is fiercely protected. And no one knows what lurks there."

Victor grinned slightly.

'Figures. Nothing in this world is ever simple... Still… this journey just became a lot more interesting.'

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