More than ten minutes later, they returned to the familiar entrance, where a patch of light appeared before them.
Han Xing grabbed Zhang Lianmeng's wrist without another word and quickened his pace.
Caught off guard when Han Xing suddenly took her hand, Zhang Lianmeng's body instantly tensed, and she almost instinctively tried to shake him off.
But when she remembered it was this man, a strange feeling arose within her.
She could not quite describe it. It was as if, when he held her, she inexplicably felt a little safer.
Feeling the strength in his grip around her wrist, Zhang Lianmeng's face flushed crimson.
His hand was so strong...
Being led by this man gave her an unprecedented sense of security.
Not even her fiancé or family had ever given her that feeling.
Just then, the path ahead brightened. They walked out of the valley, and their view suddenly opened up.
Han Xing let go at once, interrupting Zhang Lianmeng's fantasies. For a moment, she unexpectedly felt somewhat lost.
Noticing that something seemed off about her expression, Han Xing asked, "What's wrong?"
Zhang Lianmeng hurriedly replied, "N-No, nothing."
Her voice carried a trace of guilt and shyness.
Han Xing glanced at her and did not ask further.
Han Xing continued, "Let's go. We'll return to the territory first."
"Mm..."
Zhang Lianmeng lowered her head and answered softly.
Twenty minutes later, they returned to their respective territories one after another.
This trip into the cave had yielded nothing, and they had even fought a boss monster.
No, it could not be said that they had gained nothing at all. At least, he had brought back several hundred liters of Spirit Spring Water.
Furthermore, Han Xing had obtained two crucial pieces of information through the mission description.
The place where these