Lucius halted his steps, casting a sidelong glance at the female who had just calmed her pain, a dark gleam flashing in his eyes.
Without a sound, he retreated back into the cave, with no intention of warning the Beastman inside.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the tree hole, Wen Shu had successfully broken through the Rank, the pain on her face gradually subsiding, as Wu Xuan pulled up the animal skin to wipe the sweat from her brow.
Nan, having overused his superpower, leaned weakly by her side, his gaze lingering indulgently on her face.
The atmosphere, under the reflection of the bonfire, seemed warm and tranquil.
But at that moment, Nan's ears twitched, he heard sounds, dozens of faint but orderly footsteps were surrounding this giant tree.
With no time to fully recuperate, Nan pressed down on Wu Xuan's arm, his expression turning cold as he pointed outside the tree hole.
