as secretly seeking was something extraordinary that he truly didn't expect, and if he weren't so reserv

g me here? But what the heck! That sounds too fanciful and ridiculous.

... I just wished you luck on your journey, grum

eplied seriously, sighing as he felt like an immature

too serious; smile," the girl began to l

may not seem like it, we've never lacked fresh water and food. We o

id farewell to honest people with th

m here, but nowadays, such events haven't been proven. What I can tell you is that the impact of those anecdotes has been so great that on the highest part of the mountain, you can see a monument in honor

I see it in your eyes. But you've been warned that going to that mountain

ature only manifested its power through prayers. That deity didn't go around villages parading to prove its existence, let alone perform miracles like the one he was see

need to find out which one. I'm going to that monumen

hat information with this traveler

s that roam the dark wilderness, and be cautious, for appea

s. I am Wu Fong, and my wife is Guen. Of course, you

Mr. and Mrs. Wu. My name is...

g pondered, but he was interrupted f

Wait a moment!" Mrs. Guen excla

er, seeing the smiles on

ng a canteen filled with fresh water around his neck, and Yun couldn't have been more grateful. After a coupl

will come back to help you with whatever you need. It's a

ffer to accompany you, just in case you're lucky enough to encounter another a

at I must fulfill my journey alone. Otherwise, I'll ne

mong the trees so you won't even notice my presence. It's similar

de, but..." Yun couldn't finish hi

ned closer to him to speak in secret. "I

it to look her in the eyes. "Remember that I've traveled alone t

and his family live there too. It's obvious that it's not as dangerous. This ar

t, and that's it!" he spat ou

hat no one cared for you or wanted to help you out there," sh

heart. If only she understood," he smiled as he remember

, he started walking briskly. He couldn't help but continue to think about how outgoing that cheerful young girl was, but at the

they hadn't taken his coolie; it would be of great help to endure the intense heat in those lands. The path to

w was she doing right now? Did her pain worsen or ease? Was his father at peace? He knew his character well; he wouldn't sit idly by. Hopefully, that wise m

vegetation. The sun still shone brightly; that was a good sign, indicating that the sunset was still some time away. Walk

haps the intense sun had played an optical illusion on him, as always, so he didn't pay much attention. What he did see in the distance, however, was a

ple nearby outside of Yumai. Well... it's expected that peo

assed by the eerie house, seemingly emitting an odd vibe just for being in that location. However, what chilled him the most wa

im. For a split second, he looked back to see himself distancing from that gloomy house with each step he took.

o think before running to aid the woman wh