Chapter 69: Little chicks.
Instead his mind was contemplating. The promise of rewards was tempting, but the danger of double-digit beasts, rare or not, loomed over his thoughts like a large maw of the abyss, a reminder of the academy's unforgiving stakes
Chen Hua nudged him, her smile tentative but encouraging. " Senior Brother Lin, if it's ok with you, could we team up." she said, her voice sounding more shy than usual, as if she knew the chances of him accepting were slim.
' Senior Brother Lin is already more capable than I am. Someone like him would probably feel held back by someone like me.' Chen Hua's inner thoughts sounded bleak.
Lin Mu's lips twitched, a rare spark of amusement breaking through his stoic facade.
" Who said I would be unwilling." He replied, though his thoughts were already turning to the forest, its dark trees a silent promise of chaos.
