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After carefully inspecting everyone's animal hide packages, Hongyue led the group upstream along the Tianlang River after leaving the tribe.

Jiang Ning had never been here before, and the further upstream she went, the more unfamiliar the surrounding scenery became.

The river gradually became more turbulent, and the mountains on both sides became steeper.

Autumn has quietly arrived, and the plants on both banks have donned new attire. Leaves sway gently in the breeze, some falling into the river and flowing away with the current.

The hunting party followed the riverbank, where the path was relatively flat, making it easy for the party to move.

However, one must always be careful as there may be mud pits disguised as grasslands along the riverbank. These mud pits may look inconspicuous, but once you get stuck in them, it is difficult to get out.

They barely rested along the way, and on the afternoon of the sixth day, Jiang Ning finally encountered a team that also seemed to be heading to the trade fair.

This group also carried large bags and bundles, clearly preparing for the trade fair. Upon seeing the Sirius tribe approaching from afar, they immediately drew their weapons, displaying extreme vigilance, as did the Sirius tribe members.

In such a dangerous world, encountering people from other tribes is not a good thing.

Red Moon rode the Sky Wolf closer and recognized the other party: "Lotus Heart of the Lotus Tribe? I have been to your tribe. Hibiscus from your tribe is now in our tribe."

The people of the Sirius tribe use animal hides for their packs. Some of the beasts here are huge, and the processed hides are sturdy and durable, making them perfectly suitable for packing.

Moreover, the packages from the Sirius tribe are made from various ferocious beasts, with all sorts of patterns that are dazzling to the eye.

The bundles of the Lotus Tribe are different. Their bundles look very uniform, all green, and appear to be made of lotus leaves. However, seeing them carrying such large bundles, one wonders how big their lotus leaves must be.

Lianxin recognized Hongyue, but she did not lay down her weapon and remained highly vigilant. She knew that in such an environment, any relaxation could have fatal consequences.

“Captain Red Moon, it seems we share the same goal—to go to the trade fair. Since we’ve met, shall the Sky Wolf Tribe go first?” Lianxin said, her tone revealing a hint of caution and vigilance.

"Thank you, Captain Lianxin!" Seeing that Lianxin had no interest in continuing the conversation, Hongyue naturally knew what she was wary of.

He didn't want to waste any more time, so with a wave of his hand, he led the Sirius tribe onward.

The Lotus Tribe members stepped aside, letting the Sky Wolf Tribe members go first.

After the people of the Sirius tribe had run some distance away, someone from the Lotus tribe's group finally spoke.

"Did you see that? There are several level-two warriors in their group! And two strange bone beasts!" His tone was laced with an indescribable meaning.

"No wonder the Clam Tribe was defeated so quickly," someone sighed.

"The strength of the Sirius Tribe has increased so rapidly!"

"Furong must be doing well now, right?" someone asked, their tone tinged with envy.

Seeing this, Lianxin stopped their conversation: "Alright! Let's hurry on our way!"

Upon hearing Lianxin's command, everyone immediately put aside their distracting thoughts and focused on their journey. They had no mounts to travel on and had to rely on their own two legs; they needed to hurry.

As everyone hurried on their way, no one noticed that Lianxin was looking in the direction the Tianlang tribe had left, her eyes deep, as if she were thinking about something.

As night fell, the Sirius tribe, unable to find a cave to stay in, had no choice but to find a flat spot on the riverbank and light a campfire.

The members of the hunting team were used to this kind of life. Without Hongyue's command, they spontaneously divided the work and began to clear away the poisonous insects hidden on the ground, and then sprinkled a circle of insect repellent powder around the perimeter.

Some people went to gather firewood nearby, while others took weapons and went hunting.

The group sat together, ate some roasted meat, and then rested for a while. The soldiers on night watch sat on the outer perimeter, vigilantly observing the surrounding environment.

Baiya had curled up into a ball and fallen asleep; the continuous travel over the past few days had exhausted it.

Its breathing gradually became steady, and its body rose and fell slightly with each breath. Jiang Ning rested her head on Bai Ya's lap, staring blankly at the sky.

The stars in the night sky shone brightly, as if cheering on these brave warriors.

Jiang Ning counted the stars in the sky, her eyelids gradually growing heavy. Just as she was about to drift off to sleep, she suddenly sensed something unusual.

It felt as if something was watching her.

She slightly opened her eyes and looked around, but found nothing unusual.

As night fell, the camp was eerily quiet. Even the roars of animals and the chirping of insects had vanished, with only the occasional crackling of the campfire.

Jiang Ning turned her head and found that Hongyue had also opened her eyes and was looking in the same direction. Baiya seemed to have also sensed something unusual and turned over to stand up.

Jiang Ning, her nerves taut, slowly rose to her feet, gripping the deer antler knife at her waist.

Hongyue leaped up instantly, waking everyone and preparing them for battle.

Years of experience have taught Jiang Ning and Hong Yue that on this unknown land, any carelessness could lead to fatal danger.

They cautiously observed their surroundings, trying to pinpoint the source of the strangeness. A gentle night breeze blew by, carrying away the smoke from the campfire, but also bringing with it an eerie atmosphere.

That aura made Jiang Ning and Hong Yue feel inexplicably tense and uneasy.

Jiang Ning gripped the deer antler knife tightly, ready to deal with any unexpected situation that might occur.

Baiya let out a low growl, a warning and threatening signal, telling other creatures not to approach.

Its front paws scratched the ground a few times, leaving deep marks, as if telling potential threats that it was ready to fight.

Jiang Ning gripped the deer antler knife tightly, her gaze sweeping resolutely across her surroundings. Her heart pounded, but her mind was exceptionally clear, and every sense was heightened.

She knew that at this critical moment, any negligence could have fatal consequences.

At the same time, Baiya was also tense, ready to charge at any moment. Its fur stood on end, and its eyes gleamed with vigilance.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment, with only the sound of the campfire echoing in their ears. This campfire was also meant to ward off wild beasts; its heat and light kept some fire-fearing animals away.

Although it was late at night, the moonlight was very bright, and Jiang Ning could clearly see everything around her by the moonlight.

Under the bright moonlight, the surrounding scenery seemed to be coated with a layer of silver, making it appear exceptionally mysterious.