What do you mean I've traveled to worlds geared towards children?

Ron didn't understand any of this; he hadn't majored in botany in his previous life, so of course he knew nothing about it.

Moreover, these trees seem to be different from the trees on Earth.

"These... seem to be species that do not exist on Earth."

After arriving in the valley area, Jiang Chen compared the surrounding trees with the trees and spoke to everyone.

Chen Xiaolian, who was resting on a rock, asked in confusion:

Are you very knowledgeable about these things?

"I wouldn't say I know a lot about it; I just read a bit more about it when I'm online."

Jiang Chen pushed up his glasses and casually explained.

Upon hearing this, An Yan exclaimed in admiration, "Looking up knowledge online? That's really impressive. I don't even understand how to use a mobile phone very well anymore."

Chen Xiaolian was very surprised: "No way, you seem to be a very good student, how come you don't even know how to use a cell phone?"

“Because my mom won’t let me use my phone…” An Yan sighed.

"It seems you have very strict family discipline. How pitiful." Chen Xiaolian looked at An Yan with pity and sympathy in her eyes.

This stumped An Yan. He scratched his head and said, "It's nothing really. Apart from not being able to use my phone, my family treats me quite well in other aspects."

"...Hey you guys, isn't the topic getting a bit off-topic? Shouldn't we be looking for a new place to stay? It's going to get dark soon."

Ron, who had just taken a sip of water, couldn't help but complain about the kids after hearing them change the topic three times in two minutes.

Since everyone woke up, they have been traveling for a whole day.

But let alone the shadow of the next village, there wasn't a single talking mythical beast along the entire route.

Most of them are just ordinary animal-type mythical beasts of the real world. They don't even have the desire to attack when they see them, and some even turn around and run away.

If Ron hadn't been certain that he was in the Beast Realm, he would have thought he had just wandered into some deep forest teeming with animals.

Although there was no danger on the road, if they couldn't find a place to stay, they would really have to camp out in the wild this time.

There aren't even any caves around here. Who knows what dangers await them when night really comes?

Hearing this, Jiang Chen picked up the map again. He compared it to the map from different angles, carefully recalled the route they had taken, and finally put the map down and pointed forward:

"If the map is accurate, we should be able to reach the second village on this route by crossing from here."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's hurry up and leave! I don't want to stay in the cave any longer."

Chen Xiaolian stretched and jumped off the rock, looking somewhat impatient.

The four of them set off again.

Just before setting off, Ron suddenly stopped and looked in a certain direction behind him.

An Yan noticed this and couldn't help but ask, "Did you find anything, Ron?"

"It's nothing, it might just be your imagination."

Ron looked away from somewhere and shook his head at An Yan.

An Yan didn't think much of it. After confirming that Ron hadn't found anything, he proceeded with the others.

After the four people left, the figure of the mimicking bat appeared behind a tree.

Its gaze was fixed on Ron and his group before it disappeared again.

……

An illusion... Of course it can't be an illusion.

In fact, after practicing magic and enhancing his mental strength, Ron's five senses also improved to some extent.

Outwardly, he can see further, hear more clearly, and... is more sensitive to the gaze of others.

So even without using the Psychic Eye spell, Ron could sense that someone was watching them from behind.

Without a doubt, it must be the mimicry bat that appeared in episode four. This bat was probably ordered by Master Tiger to come and monitor Ron and the others.

Ron could have directly identified the mimic bat, but that would have alerted them, and Jiang Chen's 'personal episode' would likely have been skipped.

If this prevents Jiang Chen from transforming into a Phantom Beast Warrior, then Ron's sins will be immense.

But even so, Ron couldn't really stay silent...

After the group had traveled a while longer, Ron, sensing the fading vision behind him and confirming that the mimic bats couldn't hear their conversation, leaned close to An Yan and whispered:

“Someone is following us.”

"What!?"

"Shh!"

Seeing that An Yan almost shouted out loud, Ron immediately covered his mouth and whispered:

"Idiot, are you shouting so loudly to alert them that we've spotted him?"

An Yan was startled. He wanted to look behind him, but he was forced to stop.

After Ron lowered his hand, An Yan asked in a low voice:

"...Then what do we do? Should we let him continue following us?"

"Let him follow me for now. I'll keep an eye on him and see what he's up to. You can also let Chen Xiaolian know to be careful later."

Ron's idea was to remain unchanged in the face of all changes.

After all, the next episode should be Jiang Chen's solo performance, and Ron was worried that he had done something wrong, which would prevent Jiang Chen from transforming into a Phantom Beast Warrior.

So let's just follow the plot for now.

Although Ron didn't know what would happen next either.

"it is good."

An Yan nodded decisively, following Ron's advice, and planned to go and discuss it with Chen Xiaolian.

Just before he left, Ron called him back and said:

"Also, I need to remind you of something."

"what?"

"Don't believe everything others say. You need to learn to be skeptical. What if I was lying just now?"

An Yan is too naive; he's willing to believe anything Ron says now.

Although this is comfortable for Ron, if An Yan continues like this, he will definitely suffer a great loss when he enters society.

As a companion and considering himself an 'elder' among them, Ron felt it necessary to give the other a reminder.

But An Yan's answer was €€€€

“But aren’t we companions? I only believed you because you said it.”

An Yan answered seriously.

Ron: "..."

Wow... is this the charm of protagonists aimed at children?

Ron felt that An Yan was filled with holy light at this moment, which was even more powerful than the holy light of the Church of Holy Light.

With a sigh, Ron didn't say anything more to An Yan. He waved his hand, telling An Yan to go and inform Chen Xiaolian.

He then followed Jiang Chen and repeated to Jiang Chen what he had just said to An Yan.

It's true that Jiang Chen is responding personally, but that doesn't mean we have to keep him in the dark.

Knowing about a crisis in advance allows you to prepare accordingly.

That's what Ron thought.

When Jiang Chen learned that someone was following his group, he remained quite calm, but he asked one more question than An Yan:

"...Now that someone is following us, should we continue to the next village?"

"Huh?" Ron was taken aback at first, but quickly understood what Jiang Chen meant: "Are you worried that we will bring danger to the next village?"

"Ah."

Jiang Chen nodded.

Ron also stopped and began to think.

Continuing forward could indeed bring danger to the next village, but since even the Insect Baby Village is under the control of the Oni Spider, who can guarantee that the next village will be absolutely safe?

Continuing forward might make it easier to walk into a trap.

Compared to Jiang Chen's worries about the unfamiliar phantom beast, Ron's thoughts were slightly... more cautious.

But Ron soon realized that he didn't need to think about these things anymore.

Click

As Ron was still pondering, a crisp sound, like something breaking, rang in his ears.

Looking up toward the source of the sound, Ron immediately saw the crack beneath Jiang Chen's feet.

The crack was gradually widening and spreading outwards!