Chapter 37: A Night of Reflection

Chapter 37: A Night of Reflection

The night stretched across the dense forest, silver moonlight filtering through the canopy, casting long shadows over the land. The scent of damp earth and fresh foliage mingled with the lingering metallic tang of blood from the recent battle. A soft breeze rustled the leaves, whispering secrets only nature could understand.

Xiao Chen approached Mistshadow, running his fingers through its soft silver fur. The beast let out a low, satisfied rumble, lowering its head into his touch.

“Looks like you’ve got some potential,” Xiao Chen mused with a smile.

Mistshadow flicked its ears, clearly enjoying the attention.

Xiao Rongyu, who had been watching, crossed her arms and let out a small laugh. “Hey, we need to find a decent place to camp for the night and get some actual sleep.”

Xiao Chen tilted his head. “Oh? Find a place?”