Chapter 268: Burial God Ritual

The next day, as the first rays of sunlight entered the forest at dawn.

The bonfire had extinguished, with wisps of blue smoke rising from the pile of burnt ashes. A gentle breeze passed, and shimmering red glimmers could still be seen on the charred wood.

Yuta opened her eyes, feeling refreshed. It had been rare for her to enjoy a sound sleep during the recent days of vigilance. She did not disturb Su Lun, who was meditating nearby, and silently packed up her sleeping fur mat.

Before long, the crisp sound of birds' chirping broke the silence, and only then did Su Lun slowly open his eyes from his meditation.

Having reflected overnight, he had almost fully understood the effects of what had been newly installed.

"Awake?"

Yuta smiled at him, retrieving a few cassavas that were cooked through residual warmth from the bonfire using a stick.

"Mmm."

Su Lun nodded, cleaning his mouth.

Then he grabbed a roasted cassava, eating it with relish.