Making New Allies

Silence...

The duo found nothing hostile as they keenly observed the surrounding terrain.

They didn't dare to move an inch from their spot as they tried to identify traps and signs of an ambush.

Andrew and Emei looked at each other as they universally agreed to take the long route.

Moreover, they decided against unruffling their mana senses or letting out even a wisp of mana as Emei pulled out the pre-made map of the surroundings.

The duo first decided to put some distance between their base before deciding on their destination.

They spent over an hour making their way through uneven paths, chasms and cliffs.

They also made sure to avoid the places filled with precious alchemic materials even though Emei's heart was aching to acquire some since she wasn't able perform her experiments under captivity and subsequent lack of necessary materials.