101: Chapter 101 Zuo Shandiao, who escaped death, returns to Tiger Head Mountain!
elixir toxicity?
Seeing this term, Chen Yichuan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and laughed, mocking himself:
"It takes a hundred pills to produce elixir toxicity? Heh, System, you think too highly of me."
"Where the hell would I get so many qi replenishment pills?"
elixir toxicity.
It didn't sound like anything good; it might even be harmful to martial arts practice.
However.
Chen Yichuan wasn't worried about this so-called elixir toxicity at all. For one simple reason: poverty!!
Of course.
Besides the qi replenishment pills, Pharmacist Huang had also given him several bottles of healing pills, but they were all white pills and weren't of much value.
If he encountered a fatal injury, he still wouldn't be able to escape his fate.
Even so, Chen Yichuan was already quite satisfied, and he silently noted Pharmacist Huang's kindness in his heart.
At the same time, he looked forward to tomorrow even more.
Whether the Demon Ruins from Zhao Qiang's diary existed and if it was a hidden dungeon in the game would all depend on tomorrow.
...
Late at night, Hutou Mountain.
In a dark, hidden cave.
A large brownish-red horse was chewing on coarse leaves, looking extremely listless.
Anyone with eyes could see at a glance that the horse was malnourished.
Behind the brownish-red horse sat a wretched-looking man warming himself by a fire on a rock.
His gaze was sinister, with eyes like a vulture's that were so cloudy they were almost dimming.
This person was none other than Zuo Shan Diao.
After fleeing the Qingfeng Stronghold a few days ago, he had made his way to Hutou Mountain and found this perfect hiding spot.
This morning, he had cautiously returned to check on the Qingfeng Stronghold.
Only to find...
The stronghold was empty, reduced to a pile of ashes. Not even a single hair was left for him.
In utter despair, he had returned to this place in a daze.
*Crackle, crackle.*
The campfire continued to burn, making crackling sounds that only made Zuo Shan Diao feel more irritable. "Damn it!!"
He stomped out the fire, his sinister eyes almost spitting flames.
"Argh!!"
"Damn you, Chen Yichuan!! Hall Leader Zhao Shanhe!! You destroyed my foundation! One day, I, Zuo Shan Diao, will settle the score with each of you."
"Just you wait."
Zuo Shan Diao let out a series of angry roars.
Clearly, he didn't know that Hall Leader Zhao Shanhe was already dead.
The next day.
At Hutou Mountain, the sun had just risen. After a depressing night spent digging in the dirt, Zuo Shan Diao was about to come out to look for some food.
Just as he gently moved the dry branches blocking the cave entrance!!
At that moment.
A familiar voice suddenly rang out.
"Fang Qing, are you sure the Demon Ruins are nearby? There's no mistake on the map?"
"Where are the Demon Ruins? Forget the ruins, I haven't even seen a single beast's hair." Zhang Fan looked around, his brow furrowing deeper.
"Qingzi, do you even know how to read a map? If not, let someone else do it." After wandering around for a long time without finding their destination, Chen Yichuan said irritably.
"Ahem, right away, right away." Fang Qing was sweating profusely, looking at the map from every angle.
*Whoosh!!*
Hearing that voice.
Zuo Shan Diao was suddenly startled. That voice?
'Chen Yichuan!'
'He's outside. Why is he here? Is he here to kill me?' Zuo Shan Diao was terrified, his heart pounding.
Unfortunately, right at that moment.
*Snap.*
Zuo Shan Diao's right foot stepped on a dry branch, making a crisp snapping sound.
Hmm?
This sound was quickly caught by Chen Yichuan. He immediately raised his hand, interrupting the trio's conversation.
Looking around, Chen Yichuan quickly fixed his gaze on the cave where Zuo Shan Diao was hiding.
"The sound came from here."
*Boom!!*
As he spoke.
Chen Yichuan struck the pile of dry branches.
Instantly, countless branches flew in all directions, revealing a cave as tall as a man.
Seeing this.
The other three were stunned. They had thought Chen Yichuan was acting crazy, but they didn't expect a hidden space here.
"Holy crap? There's actually a cave."
"Brother Yichuan, how did you find it? It looks like someone might be inside. I'll go in and scout first." Head Escort Qian hesitated for only a moment before using his Lightfoot Skill to enter the cave.
A minute later.
Head Escort Qian led out a malnourished horse and shook his head. "Yichuan, there's nothing inside. But looking at the situation..."
"The person inside just left. The horse is still here, and there are signs of someone living inside."
Hearing this.
Chen Yichuan and the other two looked at each other and went inside to check.
Sure enough, there was nothing inside, just as Head Escort Qian had said.
"There shouldn't be anyone here. Let's go. Don't waste time," Chen Yichuan said calmly.
After a short while.
The sound of footsteps faded away.
Underneath an inconspicuous rock, Zuo Shan Diao held his breath, not daring to make a sound, feeling secretly lucky.
'Fortunately, I dug a hole in advance, otherwise I'd be finished.'
'They should be gone now, right? Should I go out?' Zuo Shan Diao thought frantically. He was confident that his hole-digging technique would never be seen through.
However...
To be safe, Zuo Shan Diao chose to endure, staying buried in the dirt without daring to breathe.
Suddenly.
A few minutes later.
The four of them returned and searched the cave again, but it was still empty.
"Head Escort Qian, there's no one here. Could you be overthinking it?" Fang Qing spread his hands, looked around, and shook his head.
Hearing this.
Head Escort Qian crossed his arms, his brow furrowed. "It shouldn't be. I'm certain... there's definitely someone in the cave, but the kid is hiding well."
"Damn, this camper is being way too sneaky."
"Hey, brother, can you hear me? Come out, we won't hurt you! I promise!"
Head Escort Qian shouted into the cave a few more times, but there was still no response.
However.
Buried in the dirt, Zuo Shan Diao's mind was in turmoil. He felt lucky once again that he hadn't gone out.
'As expected, one must always leave a way out for themselves.'
'Heh, won't kill me? Who are you trying to fool?' Zuo Shan Diao sneered in his heart and continued to play dead.
He didn't know the owner of this voice.
But he knew Chen Yichuan's voice all too well. If he went out... he would definitely die a miserable death.
One minute, two minutes, five minutes passed.
Still no movement in the cave. Finally, Zhang Fan couldn't take it anymore and said helplessly:
"Head Escort Qian, Chen Yichuan. Our goal is to find the Demon Ruins and quickly raise our martial arts realm."
"Not to stay here. Even if there is someone in the cave, they're just a coward, not worth mentioning. Let's go find the Demon Ruins first!"
As soon as he said this.
Fang Qing immediately agreed.
A minute later, Chen Yichuan scanned the cave once more. With a look of helplessness, he said solemnly, "Head Escort Qian, they're right. Whether the person in the cave is a notorious bandit, a murderer, or a flower-thief..."
"We should leave. Killing criminals isn't our objective."
Hearing this.
Head Escort Qian could only nod helplessly, but he still shouted into the cave one last time:
"Buddy, I really mean no harm. Come on out."
"If you don't come out, I'm taking your horse."
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