They did not linger on the snowfield, merely taking a turn through the snowy forest. When they spotted what appeared to be traces of Snow Ghosts in the distance, Russell and his group jumped back into Big Mouth Cavern.
Thus ended their hasty glimpse of the snowfield.
"There's nothing worth seeing on the snowfield anyway. Monotonous white, dotted with a bit of dull gray-green—that's all." Back in the cave, Charles began nagging nonstop. "My lord, please don't be so reckless next time. Getting surrounded by Snow Ghosts would be no joke."
"Don't worry, Teacher Charles. Didn't we make a safe round trip?"
"But this is still wrong. With Eric absent, it's difficult to guarantee your safety, my lord. If we encountered a Great Snow Ghost, Kevin alone would not be enough. Kevin is still growing. As a Phantom Beast, his strength is still developing."
"Even so," Russell said with a smile, cutting him off, "we can't stay in warm lands forever. Sooner or later, we must fight Snow Ghosts."
In truth, Russell was already growing impatient.
Little Dream Dragon was crying out for food in the Dark Dreamscape. It hoped to eat more Hail Beads; otherwise, it would struggle to grow.
In the past, his strength had not been enough to support him in hunting Snow Ghosts. He could only remain at Wuyou Snake Manor and cultivate in silence, steadily strengthening himself.
But the unexpected appearance of the Gold-Silver Wolfdog Kevin had created Eric, the Phantom Beast Knight.
That undoubtedly gave Russell enough capital to begin hunting Snow Ghosts now. Collecting Hail Beads to make money was far faster than farming.
After all.
One Hail Bead was worth one Gold Coin, while a superior Hail Bead could even sell for more than ten Gold Coins.
Katie, who had been leading