A full moon slowly peeked out from behind the clouds.
At least, it made the woods less dark.
The timing was perfect.
She pulled a pair of fingerless leather gloves from her trouser pocket and put them on, tightened her backpack straps, then plunged into the dim Dense Forest.
"Lead the way for me."
That wasn't a problem. The only concern was whether you could keep up with the speed. 444 had already mapped out the fastest route.
Su Qiao never slowed her steps, leaping forward at full speed. Her delicate face looked cold and emotionless beneath the pale moonlight.
"If you don't want to get beaten, then talk less."
What a nag.
Like a long-winded old woman.
Afraid of being scolded again, 444 quickly shut his mouth and began focusing on guiding her.
A black shadow leaped through the low bushes between the trees, like a cheetah racing beneath the night sky. Her movements were nimble and agile, and her speed was astonishing.
In the blink of an eye, she was already far away. Without looking carefully, no one would have noticed her at all.
Although her physical abilities had greatly improved, and 444 had calculated the fastest and straightest route, Su Qiao still ran nonstop for a full three hours before reaching the area near the cave where they had rested that morning.
By then, Su Qiao's cheeks were flushed, her head was drenched in sweat, and her legs had begun to ache.
"Phew, phew."
After exhaling two long, heavy breaths, Su Qiao stood beneath a cliff, supporting herself with her hands on her knees.
Host, he's in the cave ahead. Although his fever has made him a little delirious, he hasn't passed out and is still conscious.
Su Qiao carelessly wiped away some sweat with her sleeve,