The two let out a sigh of relief and slumped to the ground. Shen Jingqi wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "That was close. I didn't expect to encounter such danger just after leaving the castle."
Li Baiyu nodded with lingering fear, "It seems the path ahead will be even more difficult for us."
After a short rest, they continued to search for a safe place in the woods. Finally, they found a small cave, its entrance hidden behind vines and difficult to spot unless looked at closely. They cleared the entrance and carefully walked in. The cave wasn't large, but it was enough for them to shelter. They made a makeshift barrier at the entrance with branches and leaves to ward off wild beasts.
