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Chapter 85: Meeting Janna Again
Chapter 85: Meeting Janna Again
The shy and bashful tone in her voice sent a ripple through Jeremy's heart.
Bonnie had never behaved this way in front of him before. She was always defiant and headstrong, never displaying such a demure, girlish demeanor.
If it weren't for the wrong time and place, Jeremy might have been tempted to tease Bonnie a bit more.
With a slightly regretful glance at Bonnie, Jeremy exerted some force and withdrew his hand from between her legs.
This action caused Bonnie's heart to tremble, a sensation she couldn't quite describe or understand rippling through her.
Bonnie's face turned crimson as she lowered her head and shoulders, not daring to meet Jeremy's gaze.
After pulling his hand away, Jeremy nonchalantly helped Bonnie pull up the garment that had slipped down to her thighs, covering her fair and voluptuous leg.
Bonnie, like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, allowed Jeremy to proceed with his actions.
She even lifted her leg slightly to assist him as he adjusted her clothing.
To be honest, this obedient and compliant side of Bonnie was something Jeremy had never seen before, making him feel a bit out of sorts.
It was only then that Heber arrived outside Bonnie's room.
With a creaking sound, Heber pushed open the door to Bonnie's room.
Before he had fully entered, his hearty laughter reached Jeremy's ears: "Hahaha! Jeremy, my friend, I've brought you the soul crystals you asked for!"
"I've never seen so many soul crystals in my life. This amount should be more than sufficient for your needs."
As Heber stepped into the room, he was met with the sight of Bonnie staring at him wide-eyed.
"Monster!"
With a fierce shout, Bonnie was about to draw her weapon.
Jeremy, irritated, gave Bonnie a light slap, interrupting her aggressive stance. "Stop it. He's your savior."
Pointing at Heber with her delicate finger, Bonnie's face was filled with disbelief. "I... I was saved by a monster?"
...
After a moment of digesting the situation, Bonnie finally understood the full story. She offered Heber an apologetic smile and said, "Mr. Heber, thank you for saving my life. To show my gratitude, please accept this."
As she spoke, Bonnie produced a Tier-6 energy crystal.
Heber was taken aback. He hadn't expected Bonnie to offer a Tier-6 energy crystal right off the bat.
For a moment, Heber deeply understood what Jeremy had once said: "This girl is truly wealthy."
Calmly accepting the Tier-6 energy crystal from Bonnie's hand, Heber waved his hand and said, "Miss, you shouldn't just thank me. Jeremy here used a high-level antidote to save you."
Although Bonnie had a vague idea that Jeremy was the one who saved her, she had no idea that he had used a high-level antidote.
Such a high-grade potion was something even her father didn't possess. It was unimaginable how precious that antidote must have been.
For a moment, Bonnie turned to Jeremy with a complex look in her eyes.
But just then, Jeremy suddenly pulled out a piece of parchment from his storage space and said, "This is the receipt, not including the cost of materials. You'll have to pay me back later."
Instantly, the strange feeling that had just arisen in Bonnie's heart was snuffed out.
Gritting her teeth so hard they made a grinding sound, Bonnie thought bitterly, "I knew it! This guy is a scumbag who will never change!"
With a huff, Bonnie laid back down and pulled the blanket over her head. Her muffled voice came from beneath the covers, "Fine! I'll have my father pay you back double when we get back!"
Mission accomplished, Jeremy casually grabbed some rations from his storage space and then left Bonnie's room with Heber.
Back in his own room, Heber enthusiastically handed Jeremy a small pouch from his waist.
Jeremy took the pouch Heber handed him and peered inside.
Immediately, Jeremy frowned, "Heber, are these all the soul crystals from Dawn City?"
Heber was shocked, "Is this not enough?"
Jeremy nodded, "These soul crystals are about one-tenth of what I need."
Jeremy had taken a quick look earlier; the number of soul crystals Heber had mentioned was indeed substantial, perhaps a hundred times more than what he initially had.
However, a hundred times one-thousandth is still just ten percent.
The sheer number required made it seem utterly impossible to fully restore Janna.
When Jeremy mentioned the quantity he needed, Heber's jaw dropped. "Only one-tenth?"
Jeremy nodded. "Heber, can we continue to procure more? Money is not an issue."
Jeremy's storage space was filled with all kinds of energy crystals.
In the Land of Eternal Night, energy crystals seemed to be especially valuable. If needed, Jeremy was willing to hand over all his lower-grade energy crystals to Heber.
And if that still wasn't enough, Jeremy didn't mind going out to hunt for more.
Unfortunately, Heber quickly shook his head and said firmly, "In the short term, there's no way Dawn City can provide such a large quantity."
"This time, I can confidently say that I've already gathered the entire annual supply of Dawn City."
Hearing this negative answer from Heber, Jeremy's face darkened. "What should we do now?"
Seeing Jeremy's troubled expression, Heber looked conflicted. After a brief struggle, he said, "If worse comes to worst, I'll accompany you to Nocturne City."
Before Jeremy could ask, Heber began to explain everything he knew about Nocturne City. "Nocturne City is arguably the largest city in the entire Land of Eternal Night, located right at its center. It's said that the city has existed since the first Sinners entered the Land of Eternal Night."
"In Nocturne City, you'll find the most prosperous commerce in the entire Land of Eternal Night. If there's any place where we might gather the number of soul crystals you need, it's there."
"However, Nocturne City is nothing like Dawn City. It's not filled with relatively peaceful Sinners."
"Nocturne City is teeming with cutthroats and ambitious individuals who thrive in a dog-eat-dog environment. Jeremy, if your identity is exposed there, you could be swarmed by attackers."
Hearing this, Jeremy's eyes lit up.
The sooner Janna's injuries could be healed, the sooner he would have the confidence to leave the Land of Eternal Night.
No matter what, Jeremy had to go to Nocturne City!
Seeing the worried look on Heber's face, Jeremy patted him on the shoulder. "Bro, don't overthink it. At worst, we'll disguise ourselves and leave as soon as we've bought enough soul crystals."
Heber sighed, "That's our only option."
With that, Heber left the inn, filled with worry and deep in thought.
A trip to Nocturne City wasn't simple. Heber needed to prepare.
After Heber left, Jeremy shut his door and once again connected his consciousness to the mental link he shared with the Puppet.
The next moment, when Jeremy opened his eyes, he was greeted by the unchanging darkness of The Prison of All Souls.
Not far away, Janna lay with her eyes closed, her divine aura flickering like a breath.
Jeremy stood up and walked towards Janna.
Instantly, Janna's eyes flew open, filled with vigilance.
However, when she realized it was Jeremy, the wariness in her eyes lessened slightly.
With a cold snort, Janna said, "Why aren't you out there fighting monsters and leveling up? What are you doing here?"
Even though The Prison of All Souls was eternally dark, Janna, being a goddess, could still sense the passage of time.
It had been less than three days since Jeremy last entered The Prison of All Souls.
What could Jeremy possibly have accomplished in three days?
Suddenly, a thought crossed Janna's mind: "Could this pervert be trying to spy on me?"
The idea quickly took root in Janna's mind.
Given her severe injuries, Janna couldn't help but feel insecure. Besides, Jeremy had a track record of dubious behavior around her, so her suspicion was not entirely unfounded.
Seeing the vigilance on Janna's face, Jeremy felt a bit annoyed.
With a cold snort of his own, Jeremy raised the small pouch Heber had just given him, still warm from being held, and said, "I go to all this trouble to collect soul crystals for you, and this is the attitude I get?"
Janna's wariness didn't diminish one bit. She scoffed, "Don't try to fool me. How many could you possibly collect in three days?"
"I'm warning you, if you have any bad intentions, you'd better drop them now. I'd rather self-destruct than compromise!"
Hearing this, Jeremy's steps halted.
Seeing that she had successfully threatened Jeremy, Janna felt a sense of triumph.
Ever since meeting Jeremy, Janna had been on the losing end. The last encounter had been particularly humiliating. Now, making Jeremy back off was a first for her, and she savored the moment of victory.
Just as Janna was about to say a few more words to vent her frustration, Jeremy opened the small pouch in his hand and gestured for Janna to take a look before speaking further.
Despite her severe injuries, Janna was still a goddess and could sense the contents of the pouch even from a distance.
Curious, she extended her soul energy into the small pouch, and suddenly, a dazzling array of lights appeared before her eyes.
"These... Are these all soul crystals?"
At this moment, the mighty goddess Janna could hardly believe her eyes!