"Is it possible for me to at least see the treasure beforehand? Even if it's just from a distance?" he asked.
"Well..." Yun Liao hesitated briefly. However, when his eyes flicked to Elyndra, that fleeting glance was enough for him to decide something. With a decisive nod, he said, "Alright, this way please."
Alex and Elyndra followed Yun Liao toward a narrow hallway that extended deeper into the third floor. They passed through several guarded checkpoints manned by Spirit God Stage warriors.
Eventually, Yun Liao stopped before a jade door embedded with restriction seals. With a wave of his hand, he pressed a unique node into a circular indentation. The seals lit up and unlocked with a low hum.
