Versatile Mage - Chapter 1213

Chapter 1213: 1213

Chapter 1213: The Buried Relay Station?

Translator: Exodus Tales  Editor: Exodus Tales

“What are they doing? Are they just trying to kill themselves?” Zhang Xiaohou asked in confusion .

“It must be some kind of a ritual . The flames always summon the Sandstorm Magic Locusts here . It’s as if they are trying to be reborn in the flames,” Lin Feili told them .

While they were speaking, the team saw the Sandstorm Demon Locusts diving into the flames . Their bodies and wings were soon set aflame by the scorching heat .

As the Sandstorm Demon Locusts ventured deeper, more of them were devoured by the flames .

The flames continued to spread among the Sandstorm Demon Locusts . Those with their wings burned to ashes started pouring down on the mountain like rain .

Soon after, the Sandstorm Demon Locusts were lighting up the sky like fireworks as the rain of flames poured down . It lit up the sky in the desert like magic .

The only difference was, these fireworks actually consisted of thousands of Sandstorm Demon Locusts that had just shown up not long ago . The thought of it sent shivers down the spines of the team .

“So this is their ritual? Jumping into a burning pit?” Jiang Shaoxu wondered .

The abnormal scene lasted for around an hour . The team could not help but be amazed by the number of Sandstorm Demon Locusts . Despite the overwhelming flames burning across the mountain, it still took such a long time to burn all the Sandstorm Demon Locusts to ashes .

The ashes of the insects scattered across the sky . The flames on the mountain eventually died down, too .

The team only dared to go closer after the flames disappeared . Lin Feili led the team toward the mountain’s top along a meandering path .

“I’m not sure when it all started, but every night, these Sandstorm Demon Locusts will come and set themselves on fire . They are fearless and reckless, as if diving into the flames is actually enjoyable for them . I have never seen a single Sandstorm Demon Locust flee because it’s scared to die,” Lin Feili told them .

“You’re telling me that the same thing actually happens every night? Wouldn’t the Sandstorm Demon Locusts be wiped out if so many of them died every single day?” Jiang Shaoxu said .

“The Burning Mountains don’t really burn all the time . I don’t know where the flames come from, but every time the mountains are set aflame, the Sandstorm Demon Locusts come here,” Lin Feili said .

“Humph, what does it matter? These Sandstorm Demon Locusts have been a huge problem in the west . The lands they attacked are still barren now because of their overwhelming numbers . Shouldn’t we be glad that they are killing themselves here?” Zheng Tong said .

“You’re right! The more that die to the fire, the fewer there are to bother us!”

“I’m afraid it’s not that simple . ”

The team could still feel the heat from the ground as they set foot on the mountain . It was like they were walking on a boiling pan . Soon people were struggling to keep up .

The temperature gradually increased the further they went up the mountain . Eventually, only those with the Fire Element were able to keep going .

“Brother Fan, I’m afraid we can’t go any further . It’s too hot for us,” Zhang Xiaohou said . His sweat was pouring down like rain .

Mu Nujiao, Jiang Shaoxu, and Lingling were unable to go any further . They could not withstand the heat . If they went any further, it was only a matter of time until they passed out from dehydration .

“You guys should head back to the relay station then . I’ll go ahead myself,” Mo Fan did not force the others to go with him .

Lin Feili was a Fire Mage . He told Mo Fan he should reach the top of the mountain if he stuck to the path . He might be able to find the Fire Elemental Sacred Ground there .

After Mo Fan left the team, the others had no choice but to take the same path back .

Tong Li was still preoccupied with the thoughts of his sister . He could not help but ask, “Feili, my sister mentioned in her last letter that her squadron had discovered an ore vein . She was told to guard the place . Do you know anything about the ore vein? I’m thinking of going there, perhaps I can find some clues about her whereabouts there . ”

Lin Feili was obviously hesitating to answer the man’s question, especially when he mentioned the ore vein .

“I haven’t been able to sleep well these years . I just want an answer . Feili, if you know where my sister is, please tell me, even if she’s only a pile of bones now . I would like to bring her remains back to my hometown,” Tong Li said .

“Lin Feili, do you seriously not remember his sister?” Jiang Shaoxu asked .

Lin Feili remained silent for some time . He finally said, “I’ll bring you there, but just you . ”

“Sure, thank you, thank you so much . My parents will feel relieved too if I can find my sister’s remains!” Tong Li blurted out in excitement .

“You…you, come with me,” Lin Feili suddenly pointed at Zhang Xiaohou .

“Me? He’s going to get his sister’s remains, why do I have to come too?…” Zhang Xiaohou was confused .

“You’re the only one I trust,” Lin Feili said .

“It’s not like Tong Li is going to do you any harm,” Zhang Xiaohou said helplessly .

“Zhang Xiaohou, just go with them, Lin Feili has been living here for too long . You can’t blame him for being overly sensitive,” Jiang Shaoxu said .

The others had returned to the relay station to plan their next path deeper into the desert . Meanwhile, Zhang Xiaohou, Lin Feili, and Tong Li went to the mountain of black rocks . It was where Zhang Xiaohou had first met Lin Feili .

The three picked up their pace and soon arrived at the cave where Lin Feili was living .

“Why are we here?” Zhang Xiaohou was utterly confused .

Lin Feili went to a corner in the cave and pushed aside a huge rock blocking the path .

Zhang Xiaohou only realized the path was there after the rock was pushed aside . He could not even see the end of the tunnel .

The three ventured deeper into the darkness . Lin Feili seemed extremely familiar with the place . He clearly knew the directions even though the place was pitch-black .

After walking for half an hour, the path started heading upward . The three left the cave and found themselves in a basin surrounded by black mountains .

The place was enclosed by the cliffs of the black mountains . The mountains were preventing the wind from blowing the sand in . The basin felt like a secluded place, separated from the desert .

“She was buried here…” Lin Feili pointed at a pile of rocks and sand .

Tong Li was startled . His eyes soon reddened . It had been so many years . Despite the sorrow, the man was utterly relieved that he had managed to find his sister’s remains .

“Can I take her?” Tong Li asked .

Tong Li moved the stones away and discovered the remains of a person with a smaller bone structure underneath them . He carefully retrieved the bones and placed them in a bag .

“Tong Li, where are you from? It seems like your hometown has the tradition of burying the dead in the place they were born . You risked your life to come here for the sake of it . You are a good man,” Zhang Xiaohou said .

“My parents strongly believe that my sister’s soul isn’t going to find peace, since she died in the wild . Commander Zhang, our family will be remembering the dead in a few days . I was hoping to find my sister’s remains before that, so she wouldn’t become a lost soul . I guess I will have to leave soon,” Tong Li said .

“That quick?” Zhang Xiaohou was startled .

“Yeah, our family holds the ritual once every four years . Those that died away from home must return before the ritual, or they will have to wait another four years . I’m not sure if I can make it in time either, but I can’t just leave my sister’s remains here,” Tong Li said .

“But the others aren’t planning to go back yet . ”

“We already put some markers down along the way back, so I can just follow the markers . The only problem is the sand river, but luckily, my secondary Element is the Wind Element . I should be able to look after myself . I wasn’t expecting much at the start, but you were able to find Lin Feili . Brother Lin Feili, thank you so much!” Tong Li said .

“I have been talking to her over the years . It’s good that you’re bringing her back . I believe she prefers to go back to her hometown,” Lin Feili said .

Zhang Xiaohou was startled, but he soon realized something .

Lin Feili must have come here quite often to talk to the graves . However, Zhang Xiaohou was still confused about one thing . Why was Lin Feili still living here on his own, instead of trying to leave the desert? Did he have some other reasons?

Tong Li left by himself . Zhang Xiaohou felt a surge of emotions watching the man leave . The man had put his life at risk just so he could bury his sister back in his hometown .

“Commander Zhang, where are you from?” Lin Feili asked . He was becoming more fluent .

“From the south, I’m from Bo City,” Zhang Xiaohou said .

“Why are you here in the west?” Lin Feili asked .

“To gain some knowledge and experience . How about you? Why did you choose to stay?” Zhang Xiaohou asked .

“I was told to guard this place,” Lin Feili said .

“An order?” Zhang Xiaohou was startled .

“You almost forgot who you are . Why would you still care about the order? The person that gave you the order might even be dead by now,” Zhang Xiaohou said .

“He’s already dead, and I should have died here too, but…” Lin Feili paused in the middle of the sentence . He was glancing around the spacious basin .

“Is there something else here? I feel like you’re quite mindful of it,” Zhang Xiaohou asked indifferently .

“Mm, I’m only alive because I didn’t want the truth to be hidden…”

“The truth?” Zhang Xiaohou asked confusedly .

“Do you really think that the relay station was gone because of a sandstorm?” Lin Feili asked .

Lin Feili had a wry smile, but his eyes gradually filled with hatred .

“What happened?” Zhang Xiaohou knew something was not right . His voice was serious .

Lin Feili shook his head, and did not answer the question .

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