In the darkness below, rustling sounds rose. A figure emerged from the jungle, bow in hand, aiming toward Lu Li and the others.
But the arrow was not released. By the moonlight, the man vaguely made out something. "Emily?"
"Uncle Prost?"
As Emily spoke, she stepped forward. Once they drew closer, both sides clearly saw each other and let out sighs of relief.
The tall yet somewhat gaunt man in the jungle lowered his bow and pulled Emily into an embrace. "Where have you been these past few days? Everyone's been worried sick!"
"I'm sorry. I... I just wanted to find medicine to treat Grandpa."
Emily's voice trembled with tears. She had clearly recalled the dangers she had faced outside these past few days, while also worrying about her grandfather's condition.
Prost released Emily and warily looked toward Lu Li and the others. In the darkness, anything even slightly farther away was hard to make out. He could only sense a massive beast there, along with a human figure.
Seeing her uncle so wary, Emily hurriedly explained, "Uncle, they were the ones who brought me back."
"Emily, you actually brought outsiders back!?"
Prost's voice was filled with shock as he drew his bowstring and aimed at Lu Li. "Have you forgotten how terrifying the humans outside are?"
"Uncle, Mr. Lu is different. He looks frightening, but he's a good person. And he has a sacred beast with him."
Emily explained.
"A sacred beast? What are you talking about, Emily? How could there still be any—"
Before Prost could finish, A'Huo and Lu Li walked closer. Under the moonlight, he saw A'Huo's enormous body and was so stunned that he forgot the rest of his words.
"It... it really is a sacred beast!?"
Prost's mouth fell open in shock, his thick