Chapter 77: The Black Forest
Xiao Yu and Han Kexin crossed the river directly to the other side.
The mutated slime was left in place by Xiao Yu and entered the corpse of the basilisk, devouring and assimilating it from the inside.
This first order monster boasted immense power within its massive body. By devouring it, the mutated slimes would not only amplify its strength but also enhance its spiritual power. However, while it may not advance after assimilating that power, it has the potential to reach the peak of the elementary level.
After a wait of around five minutes, Xiao Yu caught sight of Jiang Xiaowen soaring in the distance. Her flight was elevated to great heights, which was a double-edged sword—while it made her quite conspicuous for others, it also made her a tempting target for monsters.
But Jiang Xiaowen was too preoccupied with anxiety to be concerned about the danger. Her only priority was to locate Han Kexin and Xiao Yu swiftly, disregarding her own safety.
Xiao Yu and Han Kexin stood on a spacious, unoccupied plain and signaled toward the sky. Upon spotting their gesture, Jiang Xiaowen beamed with happiness and promptly descended.
“Xiao Yu, Teacher Han, was the monster killed by you? Are you both okay?” Jiang Xiaowen burst into tears, patted her chest, and said, “I was so worried; very worried.”
One was her beloved; the other was a constant caregiver and protector. The former was her sweetheart; the latter was a mentor, a companion, and like family to her. Jiang Xiaowen couldn’t bear the thought of anything happening to either of them. Upon seeing that they were both safe and unharmed, she finally relaxed and let go of the worry weighing heavily on her heart.
Not long after, Du Tao led the others to meet up with them.