After Li Yuan finished cultivating, he slowly opened his eyes. It was just time for his shift to end.
Guard duty was fairly easy. With many teams heading out, there was no danger nearby at all. Under such circumstances, using guard duty to cultivate and slack off had become customary.
As he was preparing to return to his residence, he happened to run into He Shou, who had just arrived.
"We don't need to guard the camp for now."
He Shou slapped the record book onto the table and said casually.
"The higher-ups want us to return to the market and rest up for a few days. We'll come back once the arrangements are made."
That was normal for the Guard Squad. After all, no one could endure running around outside every day, though the duration of the break was uncertain.
Li Yuan nodded.
"What about that Upper First-Order Split-Horned Lizard?"
"It hasn't been sold yet." He Shou tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Materials like that are expensive. Not just anyone can afford them. We'll have to wait for the Spirit Stones."
That was more or less what Li Yuan had expected.
Low- and mid-grade First-Order Demonic Beasts sold easily, but Upper First-Order ones were another matter. Especially a Split-Horned Lizard, whose hide, bones, and tendons were all valuable—the more valuable it was, the fewer buyers there were.
"Fine, I'll head back first."
He Shou gave a grunt and waved a hand.
"Rest while you can these next few days. There'll probably be more work later."
Li Yuan said nothing more and turned to leave the Guard Squad's camp.
Once he entered the market, the streets were still bustling, but Li Yuan had no mood to stroll around. He headed straight back to his residence.
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