After shaking off the threat of the monsters, Lin Feng and his companions found a relatively quiet spot in the valley to rest. Exhausted from the successive fierce battles, each of them bore wounds that, though simply bandaged, still throbbed with pain.
Liu Yan sat on a stone, gently catching her breath, her face still somewhat pale. Looking at Lin Feng, her eyes held a trace of bewilderment and reliance. "Elder Brother Lin, where should we go next?"
Lin Feng stood aside, his gaze deep and thoughtful as he looked into the distance. A gentle breeze brushed across his face, lifting a few strands of hair. "Through this series of battles, we have grown, but it is far from enough. The forces behind those Mysterious Figure have yet to be uncovered, and there may be even more dangers ahead. I think we should seek out more powerful martial arts secret manuals and cultivation resources. Only by continuously improving our strength can we establish ourselves in this perilous world of martial arts."
Chapter 24