Three hundred and thirty-eight. The end and the beginning.

Gloomy Marsh, Banyan Jungle.

The straight path extended into the distance.

Lu Li, carrying an oil lamp, proceeded along the path with Anna's company.

Heading south from here, Lu Li would smoothly reach the southern shore of Shadow Swamp, and then follow the coastline to bypass the swamp, returning to Shadow Town where everything would end.

In fact, the Mother of the Marsh had made two suggestions; the other was to wait until it regained control of the Banyan Tree guards, so that Lu Li could safely cut straight through the swamp to return.

Lu Li needed to replace his wound dressings and rest, but he still declined this more time-saving option.

Although there was a basis for cooperation and he had learned about the Mother of the Marsh's past, Lu Li still did not trust it.

He did not have anyone to help him deal with the Mother of the Marsh now.

"Could it go back on its word..." Anna murmured, sharing Lu Li's concern.

"Let's hope not."