Because they were only out to find medicinal herbs this time, the group made sure to avoid the territories of Fierce Beasts.
The System was actually helpful for once. By following its guidance on where the herbs grew, they finally managed to gather everything they needed before dark.
But they had traveled too far, and it seemed they wouldn't be able to make it back to their cave that night.
"We'll rest here for the night."
A burly Bear Beast lay at the Beastmen's feet.
The cave behind them was pitch-black. As the group entered, they all frowned in unison.
The smell inside the Bear Beast's cave was truly awful. A thick, musky stench continuously assaulted their nostrils, so much so that even Wu Yue, whose sense of smell wasn't particularly sensitive, found it hard to bear.
"Damn! It stinks so bad in here, I think I'm gonna suffocate."
Teng Qian was the first to complain, his brow furrowed so deeply you could trap a fly in the creases.
