He Laosan had just finished securely tying up the adult Green Furred Cat when the figures on the other side seemed to spot them and quickened their pace. Hu shot a look at his companions and tucked the small cub inside his coat, while He Laosan swiftly tossed the large cat into his backpack.
By now, the figures of the other party were becoming visible. Hu frowned, his heart sinking. 'There are so many of them!' There were at least a dozen people, and judging by their movements, they were all skilled. Most importantly, they all looked unfamiliar, which meant they were Adventurers from out of town, not locals from Yellow Sand City.
"Go!"
Even though they had been spotted, there were unwritten rules among Adventurers in the jungle. The main one was that kings do not meet—a principle meant to avoid unnecessary conflict.
