Qiao Xixi and the others climbed up the waterfall, passed through the woods, and finally returned to the cave entrance from which they had originally fled.
Jin Ling shifted back into his human form and led Qiao Xixi into the cave.
The cave had been cleaned out, but dark bloodstains still clung to the stone walls, a testament to the fierce battle that had taken place.
Qiao Xixi's grip on Jin Ling's hand tightened instinctively.
"How are things in the tribe?"
Jin Ling frowned. "Sunxiao, the Clan Leader, and the others held the line outside the gate. They managed to block most of the Mutant Beasts and stop them from charging into the tribe. There were losses, but nothing too severe."
He paused, then added, "Everything's fine at home. I'll take you back first."
Qiao Xixi hummed in agreement.
Even though Jin Ling said the tribe's losses weren't severe, Feiyan's heart sank as he looked at the dried bloodstains on the ground.
