Just as the human-scorpion creature was approaching the campsite, it suddenly shuddered slightly and stopped in its tracks. Its pair of particularly fierce-looking compound eyes began to flicker rapidly, and a hint of wariness appeared on its narrow, scaly-covered, strange face.
Next, it began to slowly retreat, finally disappearing into the thicket, vanishing from sight.
A vigilant Refinement Returner, seeing the grotesque and terrifying creature retreat, also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Watching the monster approach the camp's alert line, he was already preparing to send out a warning signal.
Several hours passed like this, and it was finally time for a shift change.
"Be careful, that creature came close again earlier, nearly reaching the alert line."
The Refinement Returner cautioned.
Li Qian's group nodded in agreement.
He found a spot to crouch down, offering a fairly open view, and the crouching position was adequately hidden.
