While Qiao Mu and the others enjoyed their soup, the mercenaries had already polished off their meals and commenced packing up.
One of the younger mercenaries couldn't help but size up Qiao Mu with curiosity. He discreetly lowered his voice and asked his companion, "Hey, what's your take on them?"
/Considering their attire, they seemed like a bunch of privileged youngsters. Despite heading towards North Wangda Forest, they seemed to lack a proper guard. Are they really venturing into this forest alone?/
"Quit poking your nose into matters that don't concern you," retorted the other person, a seasoned mercenary. He shot a sidelong glance at the chatty youngster and rolled his eyes. "Remember what the commander drilled into us?"
"I recall." The young mercenary pursed his lips and droned, "Avoid unnecessary trouble while traveling."
According to their commander, the future held unforeseen dangers, ones they were currently oblivious to.
