Under the blanket of night, as the embers of the campfire cast flickering shadows, Li Wei's teammates whispered among themselves. Their expressions were a mix of awe and suspicion as they cast glances at the royal team across the clearing, each pondering how the royals had managed to reach so far into the forest.
"I can't believe they made it here," Zhou Wei murmured, his brow furrowed in confusion. "Grade 4 beasts roam these parts. We struggled against just one."
"Exactly," added Jin Rui, his hand tightening on the staff he used. "The royal team shouldn't be able to pass through this area without encountering a beast or two."
