Chapter 310 Book 6 Dark Jade Pendant
The scent of pine and damp earth filled Li An's nostrils as she plunged deeper into the forest, leaving behind the shattered clearing and the lifeless emissary. Her body, though rapidly mending from the red bead water, still hummed with the aftershocks of the brutal battle. She knew she had mere hours before Lord Fen's guards, or worse, other members of the Jade Serpent Sect, would come searching. She needed a sanctuary, a place to gather her thoughts and prepare for the inevitable confrontation.
Her eyes scanned the dense woodland, searching for any sign of natural shelter. Then, she saw it—a colossal, ancient oak, hollowed out by time and decay, its dark maw offering a promise of concealment. Perfect.
"This place… Hmm… What is that?" she muttered while her senses caught sight of a familiar feeling.
