As the four gradually ventured deeper, the trees around them grew denser. In the outer region, they could see nearly a hundred meters at a glance, but here, their vision could extend no farther than thirty meters before being blocked by layer upon layer of trunks.
Footprints in the woods had also become difficult to distinguish. Fortunately, the Fisherman was highly skilled in Forensics and Tracking, allowing the four of them to continue following the routes taken by the two groups of Hunters ahead.
"Say... have any of you felt this inexplicable sense of irritation?" the Fisherman, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped and asked.
"No," Sun Hang immediately replied.
"My ability keeps my emotions stable at all times," the Huntress said as well. "So I haven't felt the kind of irritation you described."
"Wait a moment." Yano stepped forward and placed his palm against the Fisherman's forehead. "Don't move."
A few seconds later, Yano lowered his hand and frowned. "I can indeed sense that your emotions are somewhat abnormal, but the abnormality is very subtle... How should I put this..."
He seemed somewhat hesitant.
"What do you mean, how should you put it?" The Fisherman sounded impatient. "Come on, quit beating around the bush, will you?"
"This emotional abnormality may not necessarily come from external interference. It could also be caused by your own body." As Yano spoke, his peripheral vision intentionally or unintentionally flicked toward the Huntress. "For example, women often experience abnormal irritability or depression during menstruation or pregnancy. It's similar to what you're experiencing now."
"Huh? You mean... I'm on my period, or I'm pregnant?" The Fisherman froze. "I'm a real man! Want me to take off my pants and prove it to you?"
"No, that's not what I mean." Yano said awkwardly. "Your