Return to the Guanda Plane (2)

"Was this your own caravan?" Ang walked over, looked at the Guanda people's caravan, and casually asked.

Bubuta wiped the sweat from her forehead and grinned as she nodded. "My lord, after you left, my brother led us in forming this caravan."

"Usually, we sold herbs we gathered ourselves, along with dried meat, animal hides, and other daily necessities."

Ang nodded slightly. Watching the scene before him, he could not help feeling a little gratified. It seemed that after he had left, Roel and Bubuta's lives had indeed improved greatly.

"How is your brother now?" Ang casually asked.

Bubuta straightened her chest, unable to hide the pride on her face. "Thanks to you, my lord, my brother is now the leader of the Guanda people in Monag County."

Ang froze for a moment, then could not help laughing. "Oh? That impressive?"

"Hehe, not really." Bubuta scratched her head, smiling somewhat shyly.

After a pause, she tentatively asked, "My lord, have you returned this time... because you have something to do?"

"Yes, I wanted to gather some materials," Ang answered simply.

Bubuta's eyes lit up, and she immediately said warmly, "What do you need, my lord? Maybe I can help."

Ang briefly explained the purpose of his trip. The moment he finished speaking, Bubuta's smile froze on her face. Her brows furrowed, and she looked troubled.

"What is it?" Ang keenly sensed that something was wrong and asked.

Bubuta hesitated before lowering her voice. "My lord, the materials you mentioned... I'm afraid you'll have to enter Andalutin Forest to find them. But... we don't dare go in there anymore."

"Why?" Ang frowned.

Bubuta sighed, her expression turning solemn. "A few years ago, a massive beast tide broke out in Andalutin Forest."

"Many powerful magical beasts migrated from the depths to the