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Having to take Anna as far from the Northern Swamp as possible, Lu Li had no choice but to enter the territory of the Mother of the Marsh. However, even as the banyan trees of the Falling Leaves Mountain Range came into view at the end of Marsh Road, the Mother of the Marsh did not appear; only an occasional sensation of being watched emanated from the gloomy jungle below.
It was only when they were about to leave Marsh Road that the Mother of the Marsh initiated contact.
A Shadow Figure stood in an open space within the jungle, looking up at Lu Li and Anna as they flew past.
To the Shadow Figures, who are timid and averse to light, this was already a significant gesture.
After asking Lu Li, they descended and set foot once again in the Shadow Swamp.
But the danger had already receded from them.
"I... wish you... to help..."
The Shadow Figure's mouth split open, and its choppy whisper reached them.
