When the strong man's eyes fell on Li Chang'an, he was utterly astonished. After a moment of careful observation, he said, "Your Highness, this boulder is truly extraordinary. Give it enough time, and I fear it could become a Spirit Monster!"
The girl glanced up at Li Chang'an, clearly distracted.
After a long moment, she forced a smile. "The tribe is defeated. My parents were captured and enslaved. Can we really evade the Sunlight Tribe's search?"
The strong man's tone was resolute. "As long as you are still here, Your Highness, the tribe has an heir. So no matter what, you must evade the search!"
As they spoke, the two of them took the winding path beside Li Chang'an and headed into the mountains.
「About another month passed.」
That day, Li Chang'an saw over a hundred soldiers heading up the mountain path. They were clad in armor with sun symbols painted on their chests and shoulders.
From their conversation, Li Chang'an learned who they were.
