The demonic concubine was still feeling a lingering fear; she had almost died just now, which meant this mission was considered a failure, and she had lost the qualification of being the first heir.
It wasn't her fault though, because with Li Yao's presence, the journey, although thrilling, didn't feel particularly tense or dangerous.
Without the sense of impending doom and with the leisurely pace they maintained, it's inevitable for people to let their guard down.
Even Li Yao was a bit careless, not expecting these creatures to actually be undead, and so cunning to play dead, launching an overwhelming surprise attack the moment they entered.
If it weren't for the Mechanical Avatar holding them off for a moment, the consequences would have been unpredictable.
"I was careless, trusted my divine eye too much; it's safer to be cautious."
