He slowed his pace and tread lightly.
Li Chengyi's hand manifested a golden longsword, which, to this point, had been the most frequently assisted by the Gladiolus among all Floral Dresses.
Approaching the skeleton, Li Chengyi nudged it with his sword.
With a clatter, the entire skeleton collapsed, turning into a pile of rotten bones mixed with its robe.
Simultaneously, a large tome with a black cover and golden patterns fell out of the skeleton's embrace.
Li Chengyi glanced at it.
The cover of the book was inlaid with a strange pattern made of tiny green gems.
The pattern somewhat resembled flames, yet also looked like a burst of blooming flowers.
Beneath it was a line of small text, written in an unknown language.
From a few steps away, Li Chengyi could see that the gem-made pattern faintly emanated a pale green luminescence.
"Recite... recite... recite...."
Just as Li Chengyi was about to move forward and pick up the book,
a faint voice began to echo around him.
