Xiao Peng smiled and said to Yun Yun, "I suggest you hurry and go with your friends. If you're late, something unexpected might happen."
Yun Yun was slightly taken aback, then immediately understood what Xiao Peng meant.
She glanced at Gu He's group waiting patiently in the distance and nodded lightly. "You're right. I'll head over first."
Yun Yun paused, her gaze settling on Xiao Peng with a hint of concern. "The depths of this desert are far from peaceful. Be careful on your own. If you run into trouble, try heading northwest. There's an oasis there, and merchant caravans occasionally pass through."
Xiao Peng smiled and agreed. "Thanks for the reminder. I'll be careful."
Yun Yun said no more. Green light rose around her again as she swept back toward Gu He like a drifting green cloud.
Xiao Peng watched her back merge into that group, then turned to look toward the deeper dunes.
Since he had run into Yun Yun, it meant the gears of the plot had already begun turning. Medusa's attempt to devour the Heavenly Flames could not be far off.
"Perfect. I'll go watch the show." Xiao Peng murmured. His figure flashed, and he darted into the shadows of the dunes like a cheetah.
Night deepened. Desert winds swept grains of sand past his ears, while the low roars of Magical Beasts occasionally echoed in the distance, yet none of it slowed his steps.
Gu He asked Yun Yun, "Your friend?"
Yun Yun landed beside Gu He, her green dress fluttering softly in the night wind. She nodded. "Yes, a friend I met in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. He's quite capable. I didn't expect to run into him here."
Gu He looked in the direction where Xiao Peng had disappeared. The shadows of the