The next morning, Shi Ze came to visit Lu Ran again. 0

“Brother Lu, the trial permit for Death Forest has been approved. When do you think we should head out?”0

Lu Ran was sitting leisurely at a stone table in the courtyard, enjoying the breakfast that the servants had brought him.0

“Brother Shi, want some?”0

Although this breakfast didn’t contain Culinary Intent, all the ingredients were goods, making it a unique delicacy in its own right.0

“Ah, no need. I’ve already eaten.” Shi Ze politely declined.0

“Then I’ll finish up quickly, and we can leave right after?” Lu Ran asked.0

“Sounds good.” Shi Ze had no objections.0

Lu Ran quickly finished his breakfast. He was looking forward to heading to Death Forest. After eating, the two of them made some brief preparations and set off immediately.0

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On the way, Shi Ze said, “During the next few days, members of the great clans might apply for the Death Forest trial to scout ahead. Some other participants might also use the passageways controlled by Tree World City’s great clans to arrive early and observe the environment.0

“So when we enter Death Forest, we might encounter others. Brother Lu, you must be careful. Sometimes, the most dangerous things aren’t the vicious plants, but people. Vicious plants without intelligence won’t scheme against you as they act purely on instinct—following predictable...1