CHAPTER 406: CHAPTER 259: HUNTING SQUAD

Carefree Meng Lan stood to the side, her face carrying a natural smile, watching Ling Yueyaya walk over. She gently laughed, "Yaya, we were just talking about you." This startled Luo Chen, who looked at Carefree Meng Lan in confusion, his eyes full of doubt. He didn’t understand why Carefree Meng Lan would suddenly bring up Ling Yueyaya at this moment.

Carefree Meng Lan seemed to notice Luo Chen’s confusion. She smiled slightly and explained, "Luo Chen is my kitty now, Yaya. You can’t be so close to him anymore." This made Ling Yueyaya pause, her big eyes blinking as if she were pondering something. Suddenly, she understood, and a blush appeared on her jade face, making her look even more charming. However, Luo Chen clearly saw a trace of disappointment in her eyes.

"How annoying, Luo Chen kitty, how could you even tell this to Sister?" Ling Yueyaya teased, apparently somewhat unhappy that Luo Chen had told Carefree Meng Lan about this matter. Luo Chen said helplessly, "It wasn’t me who said it, it was..." He hadn’t finished speaking when Carefree Meng Lan took over the conversation.

"It was me who guessed, you little girl." Carefree Meng Lan gently smoothed her hair and laughed, "From young, you’ve been so bold, but this time you can’t be reckless anymore, understand?" Her words were full of care and reminders for Ling Yueyaya.

Ling Yueyaya pouted, showing a trace of dissatisfaction, "Sister Naxue, you’re not like, whatever with Luo Chen kitty. Why do you have to limit me? I’ve finally met someone I can trust; I won’t let go easily." Her words revealed her attachment and reluctance toward Luo Chen.

"Ah?" Luo Chen was greatly surprised. He hadn’t expected Ling Yueyaya to have such deep feelings for him. His complexion also blushed, unsure of how to respond to this sudden confession.

Carefree Meng Lan’s brows furrowed slightly, seemingly wanting to say something, but Ling Yueyaya suddenly burst into laughter, "I’m joking, Sister Naxue. Look at you being jealous, so petty!" Her words carried a playful tone and teasing.

Upon hearing this, Carefree Meng Lan’s charming face immediately turned crimson. She pretended to be angry, extending her jade hand with a tender scold, "Dead girl, dare to joke with me, are you asking for trouble?" She pretended to be angry by chasing Ling Yueyaya, acting as if she would hit her.

Luo Chen watched the scene from behind and couldn’t help but laugh. So Sister Naxue also has such innocent, cheerful, and childlike sides... He thought silently in his heart, also feeling warm and lucky to have such teammates.

By the time everyone was up, it was already around nine in the morning. White clouds hung on the horizon, like sheep being gently moved by the wind, slowly drifting across the azure sky. Sunlight filtered through the treetops, mottled and scattered on the forest clearing, adding a touch of warmth and vitality to the mysterious forest. However, all around remained the vast and dense woods, like a thick green barrier tightly surrounding them.

The beautiful Bell Lake shimmered under the morning sun, like a dazzling gem embedded in the mysterious Xingdou Great Forest. On the surface of the lake, a gentle breeze passed through, rippling waves as if narrating the legendary stories of this ancient forest.

After a night of rest, several of the injured had mostly recovered. Their faces showed renewed vitality, and their eyes were filled with anticipation and curiosity about the unknown journey. However, Ling Yueyun and Ling Yue Mu appeared to be still quite weary, their injuries were more severe, requiring more time to heal.

The group left the beautiful Bell Lake and continued venturing deeper into the Xingdou Great Forest. They traversed winding forest paths, crossed knots of tree roots, and bypassed clusters of sharp thorns. The forest was filled with the fresh scent of earth and faint fragrance of leaves, a unique aroma of nature that was refreshing.

Not only was the entrance to Xingdou Great Forest sealed by the powerful Soul Demon Suanni using restrictive power, its dangerous regions were strictly limited for entry. This was to prevent powerful soul attacks on weaker soul practitioners. However, some lucky individuals upgraded to Soul Lords during their exploration, gaining the qualification to enter dangerous regions.

Although such opportunities were rare, the cost was also immense. The individual who became a Soul Lord had to leave their team, facing unknown challenges in the depths of Xingdou Great Forest alone. Drawn by many factors, some chose to take risks. They longed to improve their abilities through special training, yet only a few managed to return alive and loaded with success.

Moreover, the most terrifying aspect of Xingdou Great Forest wasn’t actually those powerful spirits. The truly fearsome aspect was the unknown and mystery lurking within this vast forest.