Pushing open the door of the herb store, the familiar scent of herbs wafted over, but the store was empty, devoid of the usual busy silhouette of Lilia.
The bottles on the shelves were neatly arranged, the countertop spotless, everything seemed the same as usual, yet something seemed missing.
Lady Allen walked straight to the inner chamber, pulled open a hidden drawer, and took out a yellowed map.
It was a detailed map of the Jade Forest, marked with the traits of various areas and key locations.
On the edges were her own annotations, indicating dangerous areas and the distribution of rare herbs.
"Jade Forest..."
She murmured, her fingertips gently tracing the vast green area on the map, her eyes full of contemplation:
"Rich in natural power, abundant in magic potion materials, and the apprentice competition isn't as fierce as it is at the Crystal Tower..."
This was not just a simple escape, it was a meticulously designed plan.
