"Don't get too excited. The Beast Tide might have passed, but that doesn't mean the Star Dou Great Forest is safe."
Qin Qi watched his surroundings warily. The Beast Tide passing only meant the danger had lessened.
It didn't mean the danger was gone.
"Th-then that means we could still get eaten at any moment!"
Ning Rongrong immediately grabbed the hem of Qin Qi's clothes in alarm. She had thought they were safe.
But it turned out this was only the beginning!
"Th-then why don't we go back up the tree? It's safe up there."
"We can just wait quietly for my dad to send people to find us."
Fear crept into Ning Rongrong's heart. They were just two little kids wandering through the forest.
If they ran into a terrifying soul beast, they would definitely get eaten!
"The Star Dou Great Forest is enormous. Finding one person in it would be nearly impossible."
"And even if they could find us, how long would it take?"
"Let me remind you: we're out of food and drinking water."
Qin Qi shook his head. They could try hunting for food, but they really couldn't go without water.
Right now, they still had plenty of strength and could try to find a way out. But in a few more days...
Without food or water, they might truly have no choice but to wait for death.
"I... I'll listen to you. Whatever you say, I'll do it."
Ning Rongrong looked at Qin Qi. She was panicking and didn't know what to do.
But after wrestling with her doubts, she chose to trust Qin Qi and follow his lead.
"All right. Just stay close to me, and I'll get you out of here."
Qin Qi had Ning Rongrong hold on to his clothes, then began