The forest loomed in the distance like a behemoth shrouded in mist. The sun had begun to descend, casting shadows across the rocky terrain.
Han Qingyu, riding alongside Shen Yuan, broke the silence first. "Brother Yuan, these bandits seemed a bit more organized than the usual idiots. Do you think there might be more of them ahead?"
Shen Yuan shook his head slightly. "Unlikely. Bandit groups rarely stay in large numbers unless they've set up a proper base. These were just opportunists who picked the wrong targets."
Wan Ling, riding on the other side of Shen Yuan said, "Senior Brother Yuan is correct. I have seen my fair share of bandit groups as well and they were nothing special. But the forest ahead can be a bit problematic since I heard it's quite mysterious."
[It's good they're staying vigilant,]
Yue Lan commented in Shen Yuan's mind.