"Captain, you're right! We've got to show off our skills today!"
"Exactly! Mister Yi coming to Qinghe Town is a blessing for the children of our town. We have to catch a worthy demonic beast to celebrate!"
"Wouldn't it be a bit risky to go deeper?"
"What are you afraid of? With Captain Xu holding the line, this demon hunt will be as easy as taking something out of a bag!"
"We must return having had our fill of excitement!"
The group waved their weapons and spears, their shouts boiling with fervor.
Ordinary folk were just this simple and honest. For even the smallest kindness, they would surely repay it with all their strength. They were sincere in their dealings with others as well; as long as they hit it off with someone, they would be willing to give away everything they had.
They might not have had much talent for poetry or literature, but when it came to hunting demonic beasts, they had to give it their all. No matter what, they had to let Mister Yi see the hospitality of Qinghe Town and their own abilities.
What man did not care about his pride?
Seeing everyone brimming with enthusiasm,
Yi Feng merely wore a calm smile. He did not say anything discouraging to spoil the mood. After thanking them gladly, he continued onward with the group, heading farther and farther into the mountain.
The night grew deeper.
The team followed the mountain path upward without pause, lighting torches in their hands. The road beneath their feet became increasingly disordered, and the old traces were nearly impossible to make out. Without someone leading the way, outsiders would never be able to distinguish the path ahead.
As they entered a forest, the trees visibly became more lush. Compared to the