“Alright, let’s set off now,” Su Ting said firmly.

They embarked on a new journey, one that was still fraught with uncertainty and danger, but they knew that only by uniting as one could they overcome all difficulties.

“The Stone of Light is in our hands; we must take it back,” Su Ting encouraged.

"We will definitely succeed," Lena said firmly.

“Then let’s meet the challenge together,” Kevin said with a smile.

They continued on their way and disappeared into the night. Alexander remained where he was, watching their retreating figures, silently praying that everything would go well.

“They will succeed,” he murmured to himself.

Sutin led his companions swiftly through the night, the city's outline gradually blurring in the darkness. They cautiously followed the map Alexander had given them, navigating several alleyways until they reached a more secluded spot. It appeared to be an abandoned market, surrounded by dilapidated stalls and piles of garbage.

“Let’s go this way,” Su Ting said softly, pointing to a path ahead.

The group followed him past a pile of messy goods and finally arrived at an open area. It was deserted, with only a few dim streetlights barely illuminating the road ahead.

“This place does look pretty safe,” Lena said softly, “but we still have to be careful.”

“That’s right,” Su Ting nodded. “Stay vigilant and be ready to deal with any emergencies.”

Suddenly, a faint sound came from afar, breaking the silence of the night. Everyone immediately became alert, and Su Ting gestured for everyone to stop and listen carefully.

Chapter 924 We've Been Discovered

“Someone’s coming,” Kevin whispered.

"Friend or foe?" Leah asked.

“We can’t take this risk. Let’s find a place to hide first,” Su Ting quickly decided.

They quickly hid in the shadows, pressed against a wall, trying to make as little noise as possible. After a while, several figures appeared in their line of sight; they could vaguely see that they were holding weapons, clearly indicating hostile intentions.

"Who are those people?" Aiden asked in a low voice.

“I don’t know, but they’re clearly not friendly people.” Su Ting gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his gaze resolute.

The group slowly approached, seemingly searching for something. Suddenly, one of them looked up in their direction, causing Su Ting's heart to race.

"We've been discovered!" Su Ting roared, drawing his sword and preparing to fight.

Just then, a figure flashed out from the side, and a throwing knife struck the man's arm with pinpoint accuracy. The man screamed in pain and collapsed to the ground. Then, more figures emerged, launching an attack on the attackers.

“They are our men,” Alexander’s voice came through.

Su Ting breathed a sigh of relief and led his companions out of their hiding place to join the battle. They skillfully dodged enemy attacks in the confined space while counterattacking using various methods.

The battle lasted for a while, and eventually, the enemies were defeated one by one. Sutin looked around and found that Alexander and his teammates had eliminated all threats.

"Are you alright?" Alexander stepped forward and asked with concern.

"It's alright, thank you all," Su Ting said gratefully.

“Don’t mention it, it’s what we should do,” Alexander said with a smile. “Now, we need to get out of here as soon as possible.”

“Okay, let’s go right away.” Su Ting nodded in agreement.

They resumed their journey, traversing a narrow alley, and finally arrived at the old town in the north. The environment here was even more desolate, and the buildings appeared even more dilapidated.

“That passage is just ahead,” Alexander said, pointing to a small alley not far away.

Su Ting nodded and led the group quickly toward the alley. Once inside, they discovered a small door hidden in the wall. Alexander opened the door, revealing a dark tunnel inside.

“This is it. Follow this tunnel and you’ll be taken directly outside,” Alexander said.

“Thank you, Alexander,” Sutin said sincerely.

"Take care, and best of luck." Alexander patted him on the shoulder.

Su Ting nodded and led his companions into the tunnel. The tunnel was pitch black, only their torches illuminating the path ahead. After walking for about ten minutes, a glimmer of light appeared ahead.

"We're almost out!" Lena said excitedly.

"Be careful, there might be a trap," Kevin warned.

They emerged from the tunnel to a desolate field. The sky was beginning to lighten; dawn was approaching.

"We succeeded," Leah exclaimed.

“Yes, but we must keep moving forward,” Su Ting said firmly.

They continued onward, heading towards the light. At that moment, Su Ting turned to look at his companions, a relieved smile on his face.

“Let’s face the new challenges together,” Su Ting said.

“Yes, together!” Lena replied.

"The Stone of Light, we will definitely bring it back," Kevin said firmly.

Chapter 925 We must return safely

Su Ting nodded and led everyone onward. Behind them, Alexander silently watched their retreating figures, his heart filled with hope and faith.

"Please come back safely," Alexander prayed silently.

Su Ting and his group traversed the barren fields, continuing their journey as the sun gradually rose. The surrounding scenery slowly opened up, with distant, undulating mountains seemingly welcoming their new challenge. Although exhausted, they were all filled with hope and courage.

“We should find a place to rest and replenish our energy,” Lena suggested.

“Good idea,” Su Ting agreed. “We can’t continue when we’re exhausted.”

The group stopped under the shade of a tree. Kevin and Leah began checking their equipment, while Aiden kept watch over their surroundings. Suting sat down on the ground, took out a map, and began to study it carefully.

"How far is it from here to our next destination?" Lena asked.

“According to the map, it will take about half a day to get there,” Su Ting replied.

At this moment, Kevin suddenly realized a problem: "Our supplies seem to be running low. We need to find a safe place to replenish our water and food."

"Don't worry, I remember Alexander said there's a small village not far away where we can go to replenish our supplies," Su Ting reassured him.

“Then let’s set off,” Leah said. “The sooner we leave, the sooner we’ll arrive.”

So they packed their belongings and continued towards the village. After several hours of trekking, they finally spotted the outline of the small village in a dense forest. The village looked peaceful and serene, with a few simple huts scattered among the fields, and wisps of smoke rising from their chimneys.

“It looks like a quiet village,” Aiden said. “However, we still need to be careful.”

“Yes, we shouldn’t disturb the villagers; we should try to keep a low profile,” Su Ting advised.

They cautiously entered the village and found a clean and tidy-looking inn. The innkeeper, a kind middle-aged man, saw their tired appearance and warmly greeted them, "Are you traveling? Come in and sit down, I'll prepare some hot soup for you."

"Thank you so much," Su Ting said with a smile.

The inn was decorated warmly and comfortably, and the air was filled with the aroma of food. The owner brought them steaming stew and bread, as well as a pot of sweet fruit wine.

"Have something to eat to replenish your energy," the boss said.

Everyone devoured the food, the fatigue of the journey temporarily dispelled by the pleasure it brought. After the meal, the innkeeper arranged rooms for them so they could get some rest.

"Boss, is there anything around here that I should be careful of?" Su Ting asked.

"Yes, this area is quite safe, but I've heard recently that some unknown forces have been lurking around here. You should be extra careful if you go out," the shopkeeper warned.

"Thank you for reminding me." Su Ting nodded in thanks.

As night fell, the group settled into their hotel rooms. Suting and Kevin stood guard at the door to ensure safety. Lena and Lia unpacked their luggage in the room, while Aiden polished his dagger nearby.

"We're leaving first thing tomorrow morning, right?" Lena asked.

“Yes, we need to get to our next destination as soon as possible,” Su Ting replied.

Chapter 926 A Slight Emergency

"Then we'd better get some rest so we can be refreshed for tomorrow's journey," Leah suggested.

"Okay, everyone get some rest," Su Ting said.

Just as they were getting ready for bed, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside. Su Ting and Kevin immediately became alert and drew their weapons.

"Who's outside?" Su Ting asked in a low voice.

There was a knock on the door, and a voice came from outside: "I'm the village chief. There's an emergency. Could you please come out?"

"Wait a moment." Su Ting gestured for Kevin to follow, then opened the door himself.

The village chief stood at the door, looking anxious: "Just now, some villagers reported seeing some unidentified people in the woods east of the village. We're worried they might pose a threat to the village."

“We will go and take a look,” Su Ting said firmly.

"Thank you so much!" the village chief said gratefully.

Su Ting and Kevin quickly donned their gear and woke the others. The group soon assembled and followed the village chief to the woods east of the village. In the moonlight, several blurry figures could be seen moving deep within the woods.

“We must proceed with caution,” Su Ting said softly.

"Who exactly are these guys?" Kevin gripped his sword tightly.

"Never mind all that, protecting the village is the most important thing," Su Ting said firmly.

They crept closer to the figures and saw several men dressed in black huddled together, discussing something. Su Ting gestured for his companions to spread out and surround the men.

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