On the border between the Holytide Region and the Moonrite Region were a host of scattered mortal nations. There were also bazaar towns that surrounded the various ferries that facilitated travel across the river. Out-of-region visitors to Moonrite Region could enter; as long as they didn’t stay for too long, they wouldn’t be affected by the curse. Therefore, there was quite a bit of trade that went on between the two regions.1

The hard border was formed by the massive Yin Sacrifice River, which surrounded the Moonrite Region. The river water was red, like blood, and it also smelled like blood. When the wind blew, it would spread that odor of blood throughout the area. People who weren’t used to that smell would often feel nervous and go on guard when they detected it. But even passing travelers would get used to it quickly.3

That was exactly the case with the caravan Xu Qing was part of. The merchants and bodyguards were obviously familiar with the route, and didn’t react at all to the smell.0

When Xu Qing detected it, he realized that the gory smell contained traces of Crimson Mother’s aura. However, it was very faint. Without his violet moon, Xu Qing would...0