After two consecutive days of traveling, Xu Shang and his group crossed a dense forest, and exhaustion was evident in everyone. Sunlight filtered through the treetops, casting mottled patterns on the winding path, yet it failed to dispel the heaviness in everyone's hearts.
Panting and stumbling along, Fatty complained, "When can we ever leave this place? We've been walking for days." His face was plastered with fatigue, and a hint of a plea laced his voice.
Xu Shang gently patted Fatty's shoulder and said encouragingly, "It should be soon. Just hang in there a bit longer." His gaze revealed a steadfastness that gave Fatty the strength to keep going.
Chapter 81