Gu Fang led Xiao Yi Xian away from the campsite. The moonlight was clear and pure, spilling a silver-white glow over the earth and forest.
Even so, the occasional wolf howl from within the forest created a terrifying atmosphere, sending chills down one's spine.
As they moved farther and farther from the camp, Xiao Yi Xian finally could not resist turning her head to ask Gu Fang, "Where exactly are we going at this hour?"
"Treasure hunting!"
Gu Fang smiled faintly, then glanced behind them. "We're almost there. The place we're going is right ahead.
"What's inside can perfectly explain your constitution. That way...
"It'll be much better than having me explain it verbally!"
"Mm!"
Xiao Yi Xian nodded, but a trace of unease flashed deep in her eyes. Why did something else have to be used to explain her constitution? Could it really not be explained in words?
And...
Hadn't he said this was his first time in the Monster Mountain Range? How did he know there was something elsewhere? It wasn't as though he was a Dou Emperor.
How did he know?
As Xiao Yi Xian pondered this, her initial sense of security was gradually overtaken by fear. Her right hand moved to her waist, feeling the packet of powder hidden there, which eased her mind slightly.
Just as Xiao Yi Xian was beginning to relax, Gu Fang's voice suddenly rang out.
"What's wrong? Did you notice something?"
As he spoke, Gu Fang's gaze swept toward Xiao Yi Xian's waist—the very place where she had hidden the medicinal powder.
"This..."
Caught off guard by the question, Xiao Yi Xian abruptly raised her head and met Gu Fang's eyes.
When she realized where Gu Fang was looking, her panic deepened. Xiao Yi Xian had not expected Gu Fang to