As Lian Chen flew across the landscape, Lian Chen marvelled at the beauty and tranquillity below. Rolling hills, dense forests, and winding rivers passed beneath him, their natural splendour enhanced by the morning light.
Time seemed to pass quickly as Lian Chen flew at incredible speeds. The distance that would have taken others a day or more to cover was traversed in mere hours. Soon, the outline of Stone Orchid Village came into view, nestled near the edge of the Spectral Veil Forest.
Descending, Lian Chen landed at the village outskirts, his wings disappearing as he deactivated his bloodline power. Lian Chen took a moment to adjust his robes and mask his aura, ensuring that his arrival would not alarm the villagers.
"Hmm?" As Lian Chen walked towards the village, he noticed an eerie silence. The usual bustle of village life was absent; there were no children playing, no merchants shouting their wares, and no farmers tending to their fields.
