Upon hearing this, Lin Xiu and the others felt a surge of curiosity and anticipation. They decided to stay in the forest and explore this mysterious secret.
Seeing that their minds were made up, the woman gave a gentle nod. "Since that is the case, I will show you the way. However, the forest is fraught with danger, so you must proceed with caution." With a gentle wave of her slender hand, a soft ray of light shot deep into the forest, carving out a faint, visible path ahead.
Lin Xiu and the others thanked the woman and set off along the path indicated by the light. The moment they stepped into the forest, a damp and mysterious aura washed over them. The surrounding trees were twisted and intertwined, their trunks covered in strange moss that flickered with a faint blue glow. Alice scanned her surroundings vigilantly, her short blades gripped tightly in her hands as her sharp, agile eyes missed nothing suspicious. Tall and curvaceous, her figure was vividly outlined by a tight-fitting black leather outfit, which was now lightly flecked with forest dew, adding a touch of dashing coolness to her appearance.
Chapter 70