Not Quite Satisfied

Two days later

"They've entered the forest." Zhou Hao toyed with Murong's hair as he spoke.

Murong sensed it as well. She stood up and said calmly, "Come on, let's cook."

"Alright." Zhou Hao nodded gently and responded softly.

The two of them then began cooking rice and preparing dishes in the courtyard.

As for why they were cooking, it was naturally to make themselves appear like ordinary reclusive masters.

Cooking every day was ordinary enough, wasn't it? They had even changed into relatively plain clothes.

Murong lit a fire and began cooking the rice, while Zhou Hao prepared the ingredients at the stove beside her, ready to start stir-frying.

"Phew—finally, Ancient Changlin Forest." After entering Ancient Changlin Forest, Liu Xu let out a heavy breath and wiped the sweat from her forehead. She murmured to herself, "I'll stop and rest after walking a little farther!"

With that, she continued onward.

Liu Anran and the Venerable One had been secretly following behind her, protecting her safety.

They had kept their eyes on Liu Xu, but suddenly, her figure vanished without a trace, without the slightest warning or sign.

The eyes of Liu Anran and the Venerable One flew wide open as they cried out, "Xu'er!" "Liu Xu!"

With no time to think, the two immediately rushed to the place where Liu Xu had disappeared. The moment they reached that spot, they discovered that their surroundings had changed.

Mist swirled everywhere, making the road ahead completely impossible to see.

"What is this place? Since when did Ancient Changlin Forest have somewhere like this?" Liu Anran asked vigilantly.

The Venerable One shook his head and said gravely, "I don't know."

"We must find Xu'er as soon as possible." Liu Anran was frantic with worry as he immediately probed forward.

This sudden