Chapter 752

On the morning of the third day, Simon's group encountered their first set of strangers. By sheer coincidence, they ran into Bowen, who was traveling with two men and one woman. When Bowen spotted Simon and his much larger group, his expression cautiously tightened. The stark difference in numbers created an immediate sense of unease for Bowen and his companions. If a conflict broke out, they wouldn't stand a chance. The odds of all four of them escaping unharmed were slim. The thought gnawed at Bowen, sharp and persistent. But to Bowen's surprise, Simon merely gave him a fleeting glance before turning and continuing on his way. The rest of Simon's group, though clearly eyeing Bowen and his companions with suspicion, didn't slow their pace and quickly followed Simon's lead. "What's their rush?" one of Bowen's companions asked, his voice tinged with confusion. Bowen watched the group disappear into the distance, his brows furrowed. "Maybe they're after something." He paused briefly