"If you encounter danger you cannot handle, do not force yourself. Return immediately. Do not throw away your life for a single Soul Spirit Grass."
Winds and Tang Bao bowed at the same time. "Thank you for granting us this, Elder. We will remember your instructions."
The leading Elf Elder nodded and instructed the elf soldier beside him, "Bring two sets of Stealth Battle Armor, along with enough Healing Herbs and Antidote Potions. Then bring two high-grade Perception Wood Crystals and give them to Winds and Tang Bao."
"The Perception Wood Crystals can enhance their senses, resist part of the Soul Mist's erosion, and send us a signal if they encounter danger."
"Yes." The elven soldier answered and left. He soon returned with the requested items.
Winds and Tang Bao accepted the items, swiftly put on the Stealth Battle Armor, hung the Wood Crystals at their waists, and tucked the herbs and potions close to their bodies.
Winds checked the Vine Bow and Arrow in her hand once more, confirming that it was intact and that her quiver held enough arrows. Then she nodded to Tang Bao.
"Let's go." Tang Bao's voice was firm. He looked once more at the unconscious Lin Taichu on the stone bed and silently thought, Senior Brother, wait for me. I'll definitely obtain the Soul Spirit Grass and wake you.
Winds nodded and headed for the palace entrance, with Tang Bao following close behind. The two left the Vine Palace and made their way toward the depths of the Elf Forest.
Tang Bao and Winds sped onward toward the depths of the Elf Forest.
Winds led the way. The Perception Wood Crystal in her hand glimmered with a faint green light as it constantly scanned the surroundings, avoiding hidden magical beasts and magic traps.
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