Temple of Lights · XII  These words left Yu Feichen momentarily unsure how to respond. “You—” He had meant to scold Ludwig the way he used to scold his employers. He got as far as one word, but when he saw Luther’s right hand still resting on the badge on his chest, not yet lowered,... Continue Reading →

Temple of Lights · XI During breakfast, to be safe, Molly continued to hide in their room. The old man assigned the task as usual: the second ingredient for the Elixir of Life — the Eye of the Goddess of Fate. According to the order they agreed on yesterday, it was the Empress’s team’s turn... Continue Reading →

Temple of Lights · X  “Ssss——” The flame was swallowed by the scalding wax. A thin wisp of white smoke drifted upward. All the candles in the room went out. In the dimness, the moon hung at its highest point. Pale moonlight filtered through the window lattice, casting shadows over everything inside the room. A... Continue Reading →

Temple of Lights · IX Perhaps using salt to make the lizards cry was not the 'intended' answer at all. Killing people, taking blood—very likely killing one’s own companions—and then feeding the lizards with copious amounts of blood until they finally formed crystallized blood‑salt hearts… that was the method most ordinary people would naturally think... Continue Reading →

Temple of Lights · VIII Yu Feichen had already sprinted to the end of the long corridor. His left foot struck the ground and he twisted mid‑air, veering behind the courtyard wall. He had barely taken a few steps when messy footsteps and rough breathing sounded behind him, just as expected. They had caught up!... Continue Reading →

Temple of Lights · VII Where were they going? Naturally, to the central courtyard—the place where the monks and nuns had just been summoned by the bell. They exchanged a glance. Bai Song didn’t understand, the scholar’s gaze was filled with doubt. Ludwig, however, gave Yu Feichen a small nod. After a brief silence, Djuna... Continue Reading →

Temple of Lights · V Thinking this, Jude first froze completely, stopping all movement, then slowly, very slowly, lowered his gaze to his feet. Beneath his two feet, his shadow was still attached. A breath escaped him. The shadow was still there; so it had been another illusion just now. He slowly turned his head,... Continue Reading →

Temple of Lights · IV The Pope slept all the way until morning. He slept very deeply, rather than resting, it was more like unconsciousness. Yu Feichen stood at the bedside waiting. Sunlight streamed in, and when those dark green eyes opened, they landed directly on him, carrying the faint, hazy confusion that all people... Continue Reading →

Temple of Lights · III Lighting candles and placing them into a candleholder. Anyone with hands could do that. Even if they weren’t tall enough, the stepping stool was right by the bed. Just drag it over to the wall and climb up. ‘Knight Commander Yu Fei’ might indeed be the Pope’s knight, but Yu... Continue Reading →