Heroes

As the four of them were enjoying their sumptuous feast, Jiang Ting, could not help but think back to the battle. That dragon, while a fearsome foe, did not seem to be at full power. Instead, it seemed to be using a mere fraction of its strength.

Jiang Ting could not help recalling the village elder's words. His grandfather had passed through here. Perhaps this had something to do with him? Jiang Ting continued to wonder about the possibilities as the night turned cold.

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The journey back to Mei Lin's village was marked by a sense of accomplishment and a newfound camaraderie among the group. The treasures they had acquired from the Valley of the Ancients filled them with a renewed sense of purpose. Each step they took felt lighter, and their spirits were high despite the exhaustion from their recent battle.