"Erin has been slowly getting used to life over there. She's working very hard. It'll probably only be a few months before she finishes her introductory courses and can officially start studying Taoist Talismans. Master is very pleased with her too. But she really misses you. She hasn't said it out loud, but I can tell..." Sean Raines described Erin Quinn's life in meticulous detail. Finally, with a wry smile, he produced a rectangular box and placed it on the table. "She asked me to bring this to you. She said I had to hand it to you personally, and no peeking!"
Paige Summers laughed as she listened. She leaned forward, picked up the box, and opened it. Inside, it glittered brightly, filled entirely with Crystal Cores. There weren't just more than she had given Erin when they parted—most of them were Sixth-rank Crystal Cores!
Her smile vanished.
"Like hell you didn't peek. Spit it out, where did these come from? Don't tell me she's being sent on hunting missions now."
