Just wanted to wish everyone a happy New Year.
Upon seeing the completion of the task on the panel, Du You ignored the wailing of the Mother of Shadows and loudly announced, "We've completed the first stage, let's head back to rest." Du You made a sweeping gesture, and the two jubilant sisters left with him.
As usual, they moved about eight miles away, set up a tent, and immediately fell asleep inside.
Because of the Mother of Shadows, the surrounding area was extremely safe, devoid of a single demon. Normally, no one would venture here, in their eyes, the Demon Swamp was not a nice place, but posed no threat either.
Du You's summoned creatures were already guarding the group outside. Du You had noticed that Xiaozi seemed truly different from them. Unlike the other unemotional summoned creatures, she didn't need rest and never appeared tired.
Usually, Xiaozi behaved very much like a normal creature and was exceptionally intelligent.
