But it was too late. Because Xu Hongbo had consumed more than half of the spiritual fruits and herbs given by the Tree Sprite earlier, his strength and agility were no longer what they used to be. Before anyone could react, they only felt a gust of wind sweep past, followed by a muffled "thud." Xu Hongbo, pack and all, was sent flying straight through the air, and with a subsequent "slap," he landed flat on his face. Fortunately, the luggage stuffed with clothing cushioned the fall; otherwise, that impact would have left him bedridden for half a month.
Everyone squinted, not daring to look at his colorful, dirt-smeared state.
When Xu Hongbo managed to climb back up from the ground in sheepish embarrassment, the others gathered around to fuss over him.
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