As the group began venturing deeper into the Soul Hunting Forest.
Xiao Lin noticed that Wang Neng and the others had visibly grown more serious.
Wang Neng and Xu Yi were practically pressed together, both watching the areas to either side with extreme vigilance.
Su Yuntao also stayed alone at Sister Xiao Gui's side without leaving her for even a step, acting as her bodyguard.
It was not just them. Even Tang San and Xiao Wu were watching in all directions and listening keenly, every muscle in their bodies tensed.
This was the stress response they had developed after hearing the cry of an unknown Soul Beast upon entering the inner forest.
Even with Shi Dan scouting ahead, and even with Tang San's Blue Silver Grass perception.
At this moment, only Xiao Lin remained as relaxed as before.
Up ahead, Wang Neng held a Firewood Chopping Knife, continuously cutting down shrubs that could easily block their view.
This mission was not especially difficult. After all, there were few Soul Beasts with healing abilities that were particularly adept at combat.
But calling it difficult was not entirely wrong, either.
There were not many Soul Beasts with healing abilities to begin with, and Xiao Lin's group would likely have to venture deep into the Soul Hunting Forest before they had a chance of finding one.
Furthermore, Soul Beasts with healing abilities might cooperate with other Soul Beasts for mutual benefit. In other words, Xiao Lin and the others might have to face attacks from more than two Soul Beasts.
This can't go on.
Xiao Lin thought that searching for Soul Beasts so aimlessly would greatly increase both the randomness and danger involved.
So Xiao Lin went straight to Sister Xiao Gui and asked what type of Soul Skill she wanted most.
"Sister