Wind Spirit Mushroom. It was indeed a fine Medicinal Herb, but with it surrounded by the crowd, it would not be easy to make a move.
Yet judging by the auras of the three Gale Wolves, they did not seem to have reached the peak of the first tier. This Medicinal Herb could only speed up their progress toward breaking through to the second tier. Compared to their lives, it should not have been that important!
Strange. After frowning over it for a long while, Xiao Yuan still could not figure out the reason behind it.
Still, there was no way such a large party could be blocked by the attacks of merely three magical beasts.
Having learned their lesson, the mercenaries took turns remaining alert around the perimeter. The Gale Wolves could no longer find a suitable chance to launch a sneak attack, yet they did not come forward again. Instead, they continued to follow from the shadows.
During the journey that followed, although the Gale Wolves did not strike again, other magical beasts did launch sneak attacks. However, they were all beaten into pulp by the vigilant mercenaries.
Xiao Yuan, meanwhile, possessed exceptional soul perception. Before anything happened each time, he would shield his companions in front of him, leaving him no chance to act. He traveled along at ease, entirely relaxed.
After advancing another five hundred meters and bypassing the Gale Wolves, the three Gale Wolves did not follow any farther. They merely lingered beside the Wind Spirit Mushroom, acting as its guards.
"Everyone, we are already close to the herb-gathering area. Please take a rest. We have been walking for so long; everyone must be tired."
After they traveled some more, Xiao Yi Xian's gentle voice suddenly rang out within the silent party.
Their advancing steps