The deeper one went into the Silent Forest, the more luxuriant the weeds became and the denser the trees grew.
The dense forest not only obscured one's vision but also blocked out sound. In other words, the farther one ventured into the forest, the quieter the surroundings became. During the day, even the light would grow dimmer the deeper one went.
Such an environment was extremely dangerous.
Because amid utter silence, anything that made a sound exposed its own location, immediately drawing countless covetous eyes lurking in the darkness. If the creature making the sound was weak, then the next second, it would pay for its carelessness with its life.
In this world, making one's voice heard always came at a price.
That was why silence was the best choice for most.
Silence had its reasons.
Of course, this rule did not apply to First University employees—throughout Puji Island, First University was the greatest reason of all. The forest had to remain silent before the university, but the university could make as much noise as it pleased in the forest.
That was also why, despite knowing this was a confidential operation, Hilda still seemed somewhat absentminded. She even dared to prattle on and "teach" Zheng Qing in the middle of their battle formation.
Until he had points deducted again.
Only then did the Silent Forest finally sink into true silence.
Yin energy was especially heavy on the night of Qingming Festival.
By the time the Teaching Assistant Group reached their destination for the night, the moon was already high overhead. Pale blue spell-light drifted like wisps of mist, linking the five teaching assistants as it slowly flowed through the darkness, outlining the vague form of Ji Shui Bao. Moonlight fell over it, coating it in a pearly film of light.