"What should we do now?" Li Baiyu asked, gazing towards the distant, dark forest.
Renault pondered for a moment, then said, "It's late now. We shouldn't continue on the road. Let's rest here for the night and plan tomorrow."
Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu both nodded in agreement. So, under Renault's guidance, they found a relatively safe place and began setting up a temporary camp.
The night fell, stars dotted the sky. The three sat around the campfire, roasting wild fruits picked from the forest. The firelight illuminated their faces, making them appear particularly warm and peaceful.
"Mr. Renault, do you know who sent those black-clad people?" Shen Jingqi asked, filled with doubt.
Renault shook his head, looking into the distance. "I don't know. But I can be sure they must be after the gemstones and harvest you have," he said, touching his chin.
"What should we do then?" Li Baiyu asked worriedly, fingers unconsciously gripping the backpack strap tightly.
