Chapter 249: Nice Calm Mountain

The Duhu Mountain path was quiet in the daytime, save for the occasional sounds of forest critters. For the first half of their journey, the group remained unusually silent, expecting to encounter something horrible, something terrifying. But instead, the mountain forest was… normal.

In fact, it was more than normal—it was serene. The early morning fog had lifted, revealing a peaceful landscape bathed in soft daylight. The path was clear, the air crisp, and everything felt almost too perfect.

The group adhered strictly to the many rules Damon had laid out. They didn't look into the tree lines. They didn't whistle or sing. They stayed on the path, never once straying.

"This… this isn't as scary as I thought…"

Matlock's voice broke the silence after nearly two hours of trekking through the mountain.

Damon winced. He wasn't a superstitious person, but something about Matlock's words sent a chill down his spine.