Yan Shi gave a slight smile and said, "Don't worry, it's okay. As long as we clear a small area and build a fire in the center, we won't have to be afraid. Moreover, it's September, and the air in the mountains is moist, so it won't catch fire easily."
Ah Dai replied, "Then let's start a fire. I'll take care of making it."
In a short while, the three of them gathered a decent amount of firewood and piled it up on a cleared spot on a small hillside. Ah Dai used a common Flame Spell to first dry the firewood, then lit it. The fire brought warmth and light to everyone, as the four sat around it, their faces glowing red from the flames, feeling warmth in body and spirit. They toasted the steamed buns Xuan Yue had brought over the fire to stave off hunger. The hot steamed buns were much better than cold ones, and aside from Xuan Yue, the three ate with great relish.
"Who is so bold as to light a fire in the mountains?" a booming voice suddenly rang out from the woods.
