The wilderness was even more dangerous at night than during the day.
Even with the aid of the Concealing Breath and Concealing Trace Technique, Lü Zhong remained on high alert. He kept his Qi Observation Skill active at all times, wary of any potential dangers.
While crossing the barren plains, he discovered will-o'-wisps drifting about.
They were densely packed—hundreds, if not thousands, of them visible at a single glance.
'What happened here to create so many will-o'-wisps?'
Lü Zhong was secretly alarmed. The barren plains, so unremarkable by day, had transformed into a veritable Ghost Realm by night. It clearly held some significant secrets.
He committed this to memory and continued on his way.
Before long, the abandoned settlement was in sight.
He didn't rush in recklessly. If Lin Zhongze had indeed come here, he had likely already discovered the two dead bodies and might have set up defenses.
The best option was to wait outside.
