The journey back was far more leisurely than the journey there.
They had obtained the soul rings and unexpectedly gained a soul bone as well. The objectives of this trip had been exceeded.
Shui Yuanqiao and Leng Qinghuan walked at the front of the group, occasionally speaking to each other in low voices.
Shui Yue'er and the others followed close behind, chatting and laughing.
Sunlight filtered through gaps in the branches and leaves, scattering specks of light across their shoulders.
Shui Bing'er did not join in the girls' playfulness, nor did she deliberately quicken or slow her pace. She simply walked quietly.
Leng Jun brought up the rear, guarding against any unexpected incidents.
As the group walked, Shui Bing'er suddenly stopped.
Xu Feng's voice had sounded in her mind.
"Bing'er, what a small world. Those people came here to hunt soul beasts too."
"Those people... you mean Shrek?"
Shui Bing'er immediately thought of the Shrek Seven Devils.
After all, they were the only ones who had a grudge against her.
A few months ago, at the training grounds of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, she had defeated Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun in succession.
It was also during that battle that Ma Hongjun's lecherous and vile nature had been exposed.
Xu Feng had directly crippled him, leaving him unable to be a man ever again.
At that moment, relying on his powerful spiritual power, Xu Feng had sensed the auras of their group.
Ten people—six men and four women.
Flender, Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and the Shrek Seven Devils.
Xu Feng guessed that they had come to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul rings as well.
"Bing'er, it's them. There are ten of them in total."
"Mm."
Shui Bing'er instantly became alert.
"Bing'er, what is it?"
Leng Jun and