Although Bearded Chen and his gang were blocked by the sudden barrier, I didn't feel much relief. The spirit herb garden was guarded by a restriction, and since I was trapped on the outer perimeter, I couldn't get in either.
I looked out over the wild swamp shrouded in miasma before me, praying silently to myself. The sprawling root systems, dense tree canopies, and all sorts of unfamiliar creeping vines made the place look exceptionally eerie.
I hope this path is passable. I took a deep breath, retrieved a detoxifying pill from my storage pouch, swallowed it, and plunged headfirst into the unknown area.
Chapter 18