She gently ran her fingers across the smooth crystal embedded within the staff.
"It feels..."
"So much easier to channel Qi."
Even Gareth smiled.
This expedition had already exceeded every expectation.
They hadn't even reached the deeper sections of the tomb.
Yet the treasures before them were already enough to completely change the future of every member of the party.
"If we leave now..." Lyra whispered.
"We've already made more money than in the last five years combined."
Gareth nodded.
"We've earned enough."
"Let's return."
Nobody objected.
For veteran adventurers, knowing when to stop was often more valuable than bravery.
One by one, they packed only what they could reasonably carry.
No one became greedy.
No one attempted to empty the chamber.
They had learned long ago that excessive greed often led to disaster.
After making one final inspection of the room, Gareth gestured toward the entrance.
"Let's head back."
The group immediately retraced their steps.
