Ning Zhuo looked up at the Mist Hidden Mountain towering between heaven and earth, then glanced at Sun Lingtong and, seeing the latter's indifferent attitude, nodded acknowledgment to the village patrol guard: "Then, I'm in your care."
Although he possessed the combat power of the Golden Core level, the events with the Lava Fairy Palace had not been too long past, and the various lessons it taught him were vivid in his mind.
Ning Zhuo was by nature cautious.
Since others had said the mountain was dangerous at night, it seemed reasonable for him to go with the flow and spend the night in the mountain village—what harm could there be in that?
"Esteemed guests, this way, please," said the smiling man from the patrol, taking the initiative to lead the way.
Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong followed him into the village.
Before long, they met with the village elder.
