After leaving the room, I headed toward the open area near the center of the village where breakfast was already being prepared.
The morning air carried the smell of roasted meat and boiling soup while villagers moved around busily between houses.
Li Shan was already there sharpening a hunting knife beside a wooden table.
The moment he saw me approaching, he straightened slightly.
"Master!"
"We leave soon," I said directly. "Prepare enough supplies for half a day outside the safe zone."
Li Shan nodded immediately without asking questions.
"I understand."
Just as I turned away—
A familiar voice suddenly rang out nearby.
"Leaving? Where are you all going?"
I looked over immediately.
Han Li stood a short distance away holding a wooden bowl in one hand, confusion written clearly across her face.
Beside her, a few villagers instantly became curious after hearing the word "leaving."
I remained calm.
"We are heading outside the safe zone for a search mission."
