Before Going to the Forbidden Forest

“But don’t worry about me, mother! I can take care of myself in there. I’ll be quick to get back!”

Zheng-Fu tried to change the atmosphere in the room instantly because he knew that his mother must be worried about him. However, not telling her at all and leaving would worry her even more…

Tang-Ling did not say anything but kept quiet. She looked down and acted as if she was thinking about something. Then she said…

“You’re a big boy now, so I can’t stop you from going there, son. But I want you to rethink it because the Forbidden Forest is a very dangerous place. What if…”

Tang-Ling tried to stop Zheng-Fu indirectly. She was aware that not wanting to let him go might be a selfish move, but she had to say it for the sake of her son’s life. She also knew that her son would leave anyway…

When Zheng-Fu heard his mother, he crinkled his eyebrows instantly because he knew what she wanted to say. However, he could not refuse to go, so he must go…