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As the night fell, Thale watched as the girl's wounds seemed to heal up before his very eyes. He was shocked by this, as he had never seen anyone heal so quickly before.

Despite the girl's fast healing, Thale couldn't shake the sense of threat he felt from her. He couldn't explain it, but he had a feeling that there was more to this girl than met the eye.

As he watched her, the girl suddenly stood up and began to gather her things. She dropped some money on the table and turned to leave, not even bothering to thank Thale for his help.

Thale was surprised by this, but he didn't try to stop her. It wasn't his place to keep her against her will. If she wanted to leave, he couldn't do anything to stop her.

He watched as she disappeared into the night, his mind racing with questions. Who was this girl, and why had she come to his courtyard? And what was the source of the strange sense of threat that he had felt from her?

Thale knew that he would probably never know the answers to these questions, but he couldn't shake the feeling that their paths would cross again someday.

Thale fell asleep that night with his mind racing, trying to make sense of everything that had happened. He couldn't shake the feeling that the girl's visit had been more than just a coincidence, and he couldn't help but wonder if she would ever come back.

The next morning, Thale woke up feeling rested and refreshed. He knew that he had to get on with his day, no matter what had happened the night before.

He gathered some pelts from his previous hunts and headed down to the city to trade them in for some cultivation pills. He had been selling to the mercenary guild for a while now, and they were always willing to pay a fair price for his pelts.

As he walked through the bustling streets of the city, Thale couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. He loved the hustle and bustle of the city, and he was always looking for new opportunities to further his cultivation journey.

He reached the mercenary guild and made his trade, pocketing the pills with a sense of satisfaction. These potions would be invaluable in helping him to cultivate his Qi, and he was grateful for the opportunity to get them.

As he left the guild, Thale couldn't help but wonder what the future held for him. He knew that there were many challenges ahead, but he was determined to overcome them and become the strongest cultivator he could be.

As Thale made his way back to his courtyard, he couldn't help but notice the uneasiness surrounding the people in the city. Something seemed off, and he couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to happen.

He decided to ask a cultivator on the street what was going on, and the man told him that the pirates were looking to raid the city. Thale's heart sank at this news. It seemed like one thing after another, and he knew that he had to do something to protect his home.

Despite his courtyard being halfway up the mountain, Thale understood that the pirates would stop at nothing to get what they wanted. He had to be prepared for the worst.

He started running back to his courtyard, his mind racing as he tried to come up with a plan. He had limited resources and fighting skills, but he knew that he couldn't just sit back and do nothing.

As he reached his courtyard, he steeled his resolve and began to prepare for the worst. The pirates were coming, and he was determined to do whatever it took to protect his home.