Having grown somewhat scared of recklessly approaching another forest after the brief life and death encounter with two mysterious seniors, Chen Qiu had ended up deciding to remain on a well-traveled path far from any large forests. His brother, also having experienced what he had, happily agreed to this change.
Even if it might end up lengthening their journey to the Shattered Star Peaks by another month, it did help them keep calm along the way and enjoy the journey without needlessly worrying about some random vines suddenly emerging from a nearby forest to grab them and drag them along.
