Two days later.
Out in the wilds near River Valley Town.
The gray-white mist that had filled the air, lingering like the shadow of death, had long since vanished without a trace.
In its place were bright sunlight unobstructed by canopies, fresh air mixed with the fragrance of earth, wide-open grassy plains, winding country paths, and wisps of cooking smoke rising in the distance.
Compared with Thin Mist Forest, it was as if they had come to another world.
There was no need to worry about whether fuzzy, highly venomous spiders might drop from the treetops and crawl into your collar; nor did you have to stay on guard against the dangerous Monsters lurking in the mist and shadows, coveting the fragrant flesh and blood on your body.
The only thing you probably needed to watch out for was the occasional pile of dog shit by the roadside.
Walking along the rolling dirt road between the fields, the ground beneath their feet felt far more solid than the leaf-covered mud, and even their hearts felt much steadier for it.
By their ears came the faint clinking of Chainmail rings rubbing and knocking together as their bodies moved.
They had long since grown used to it.
But to Xia Nan at this moment, it sounded especially pleasant and comforting.
The Green Blood Squad had now completely left Thin Mist Forest and returned to the human world.
They were on their way back to River Valley Town.
Although they had encountered many unexpected incidents during the adventure, fortunately, the team had not lost anyone because of it.
Not even anyone seriously injured.
They had also obtained task earnings far beyond anything before.
It could be said to be a complete success.
Even Adeline, who usually did not show much emotion to outsiders,