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The two hastened along their way, and the barren farmland on both sides of the road gradually gave way to sparse woodland and wilderness. As they walked, they cautiously observed their surroundings, fearful of inadvertently encountering powerful wild monsters and initiating a battle.
Fortunately, it seems the monsters near the Sick Village might be an exception. Along their journey, the most common sight was still ordinary wild beasts.
Wolves, wild boars, deer, and the like, only their levels were somewhat higher, and their sizes were larger.
Huge Wolf: Level 8-9, Big Wild Boar: Level 9-12.
Whoa, there are even bears!
Seeing a massive grey bear scratching its paws against a tree, Xiao Jie couldn't help but feel a pang of envy, thinking that having one as a pet would be really impressive.
But upon checking its level, which was 13, he decisively gave up on that thought. Maybe another time.