Hours quickly passed and the wagons continued without encountering anything. When the night fell, they decided to set up camp in a clearing near the road without venturing further into the forest next to it. The two cultivators set up a protective barrier formation powered by elemental stones. The caravan guards lit torches and set up a perimeter while Lady Qin's servants propped up a tent for her where she could rest while they prepared dinner.
Xu Qi was naturally invited to her tent since he was a guest. However, not wanting to only be at the receiving end, he offered his assistance, which was met with a nod of curiosity from Lady Qin.
She thought he was only going to help set the table but Xu Qi surprised her when he started preparing the meal himself, taking over the work of the servants.