Zhang Nan took a step, intending to enter the Stone Forest, when a sharp pain suddenly pierced his mind—a warning from his Companion Spirit, the Golden Hamster.
Chen Nan was the first to notice Zhang Nan's pale face. He reached out to steady him, asking, "What's wrong?"
Zhang Nan glanced at Min Wu, who was preparing to enter the Stone Forest with him. He didn't want anyone to think he was timid or afraid to scout ahead.
Gritting his teeth against the stabbing pain in his head, Zhang Nan waved Chen Nan off. "I probably just didn't sleep well last night. It's nothing." He subtly pressed a hand to his breast pocket, where his Companion Spirit, the Golden Hamster, was squirming restlessly, sending him a stronger sense of crisis than ever before.
"Let's go." Zhang Nan took a deep breath and led the way into the Stone Forest. He could feel Chen Nan's worried gaze on his back, but he didn't turn around.
