A cool breeze waltzed lazily through the peaceful night air at the Astral Sage College.

In an inn on campus.

This inn only opened for business for a time after the Umbra Cave opened. It was there for students to let loose after a highly stressful experience. The inn sold a special drink called Aphid's Brew, made from a peculiar insect found on the Tree of Resonant Power. Its secretions were processed into a drink that had a powerful calming effect.

Near a window sat Li Luo, Jiang Qing'e, and Yan Lingqing.

Li Luo lifted the kettle to pour more green liquid into the two girls' cups before filling his own. He held the brew in his mouth for a moment to savor its unique effects, then swallowed.

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