C288 Escape

It felt like a scene unfolding in slow motion. Qu Ningyuan didn't dare to whip his head around immediately; instead, he turned to look back gradually, cautiously.

Beyond the mist, there was nothing else in sight, reminiscent of when he first entered the forest, seemingly devoid of danger.

Relieved, Qu Ningyuan let out a deep breath and slowly patted his chest, as if to reassure himself