While navigating deeper into the forest, Fen Tian encountered Xiao Lan, a mysterious young woman with an aura of immense power. She appeared out of nowhere to aid him in fending off an ambush of Spirit Beasts.
"I didn't help you out of kindness," Xiao Lan said curtly. "You were in my way."
Despite her cold demeanor, Fen Tian couldn't help but feel intrigued by her. Xiao Lan seemed to know more about the forest—and the Primordial Bones—than she let on.
As they continued their journey, an uneasy alliance formed between them. Though their goals remained unclear to each other, they recognized the value of having a strong companion in such a perilous place.