Li Ping'an opened his Dharma Eye and gazed in a certain direction, his expression tightening slightly.
He suddenly stood up and went to find Zhang Long.
Zhang Long was discussing their next plans with a few trusted aides.
When they saw Li Ping'an approach, everyone stopped talking.
Zhang Long asked in puzzlement, "Mr. Li, is something the matter?"
Li Ping'an wore blue robes and looked refined and fair-skinned.
He looked like a schoolteacher and carried books with him, so Zhang Long addressed him as "Mr. Li."
It was also a mark of respect.
Li Ping'an cupped his fists and bowed. "Boss Zhang, I've noticed that something seems to be approaching us. To be safe, we'd best move farther away."
Everyone froze, taking half a second to understand what Li Ping'an meant.
They exchanged glances.
Then, as one, they looked up at Li Ping'an, their expressions making their complete disbelief plain.
After all, he was an unaffiliated traveler.
He had never operated in Bear Valley City before. For all they knew, this might even be his first visit to Sunset Forest.
Everyone was resting, and he had suddenly come running over with some vague remarks, suggesting they leave.
Zhang Long hesitated. "Something? What exactly?"
"Possibly some kind of wild beast."
"Wild beasts are nothing to be afraid of," a scar-faced man interjected. "We've run into plenty of jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards along the way. If we run whenever there's danger, why come to Sunset Forest at all?"
Someone laughed. "Sir, just go back and get some sleep. Leave this rough work to us."
They all thought Li Ping'an was making a mountain out of a molehill.
Only Zhang Long and a white-haired elder beside him did not laugh, their expressions somewhat grave.
Tap, tap!
The white-haired elder tapped the bowl