Su Qinglan did not expect the little raccoon beastman to actually lead them anywhere. After making sure the cubs stayed behind under Rong Ye's watchful eye, she set off into the forest accompanied by Hu Yan, Han Jue, and Shi Feng.
The cubs had all desperately wanted to join the expedition.
"Mother, we want to go too!"
"We'll be good, we promise!"
"Take us with you!"
But Su Qinglan had firmly put her foot down. "No. Stay here with Father Rong Ye. We don't know where we're going, and I don't want you wandering off into unknown woods."
The cubs had pouted in disappointment, but seeing the serious look on their mother's face, they dutifully obeyed.
So, after repeatedly reminding Rong Ye to keep a close eye on the little ones, Su Qinglan finally followed the little raccoon.
They walked for quite some time, trekking deep into the quiet outskirts of the city's territory. The further they went, the denser the foliage grew and the quieter their surroundings became.
