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I also reached out to Seeker, telling him about my plan.

“Bold move,” he replied. “But be prepared. The mountains are ancient places, with their own rules and inhabitants. The energy you wield from the林灵 might attract attention you don’t want.”

He offered to help me remotely, by researching the area and providing any information he could find. I was grateful for his offer. Having someone knowledgeable on my side, even if only online, was reassuring.

A few weeks later, I was on a plane again, heading towards a completely different part of Southeast Asia. Looking out the window at the clouds below, I wondered what awaited me in the mountains. Would I find another piece of the Lim Ling’s heart? Would I encounter other spiritual entities? Would I be able to handle whatever came my way?

I clutched the fused sculpture tightly in my pocket. It was my guide, my protection, and a constant reminder of the extraordinary world I had become a part of.

Landing in a small city near the mountain range, I immediately felt the difference in the air. It was cooler, drier, and cleaner than the humid air of the rain forest. The landscape was also dramatically different, with towering peaks and rocky slopes stretching as far as the eye could see.