In the blink of an eye, several days had passed.
The weather was clear, the sun splendid, and the sky cloudless as far as the eye could see.
The springtime sun bathed the earth in warmth, its reflection shimmering on the surface of the Jade River outside Cuijin City.
At the port, a ship as large as a small hill lay steadfastly docked.
This was a ship belonging to the White Stone Tower Wizards and had been at port for three days.
During these three days, the wizards from the White Stone Tower had done two things:
First, they investigated the cause of death of their Third-level Apprentice, Hua'er, but ultimately found no leads, let alone caught the murderer.
Second, they tested for wizard talent among the suitable residents of Cuijin City and the surrounding villages, eventually selecting about a dozen qualified individuals, granting them permission to board the ship.
