174: Invisible Conviction

Unconsciously, Zhao Hao's way of addressing Su Can changed from just Su Can to Brother Su.

It was clear that Su Can's recent display of skill had intimidated Zhao Hao.

Others might not have understood the true power behind it, but as a martial artist, Zhao Hao was well aware.

That's why he was now intentionally trying to get closer to Su Can.

Su Can didn't expose him, nor did he bother to dwell on such trivial matters.

He scanned the group with his gaze and said indifferently, "Has everyone rested well? If so, we'll depart."

"Hoo~!"

Su Ran took a deep breath and exhaled, forcing herself to perk up. She said, "I've rested well!"

After speaking, she looked at the others.

Zhao Hao swung the entrenching tool in his hand and chuckled, "I'm ready to go anytime!"

"I've rested well too!"

Yang Fan and Zhu Lei exchanged glances and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hao looked at Zhang Chao, Wei Dandan, and He Yuan, saying, "Everyone else has rested well, what about you all?"

Wei Dandan's expression immediately turned sour. If everyone else had rested well, then even if they hadn't, they couldn't ask for special treatment.

"Let's go, this little bit of tiredness won't stop us! Hmph!"

Wei Dandan, full of pent-up grievances, picked up her trekking pole and stood up, feeling rather annoyed.

"Since everyone has rested well, then let's depart."

Zhao Hao frowned as he glanced at her. He had only just realized today that this woman not only had a bit of a princess complex but also seemed short-sighted.

Given the strength and methods Su Can had displayed, coupled with the blade in his hand, any normal person in this remote, uninhabited mountain forest wouldn't dare to provoke or upset him, would they?

But Wei Dandan, on the other hand, showed no restraint or consideration in this regard.

Thinking of this, Zhao Hao gave Zhang Chao a stern look, then turned to Su Can and said, "Brother Su, everyone has rested well. Please lead the way!"

"If you get tired, just say so, and I'll take over."

"If there are parts that are too steep, we can unroll the rescue rope and tie it around our waists, linking up in a line."

Zhao Hao spoke to Su Can in a very amiable manner.

Seeing his attitude change so positively, Su Can understood what was going on and nodded, "Don't worry, if I get tired, I'll let you take over."

"Mhm, good!" Zhao Hao nodded diligently.

Yang Fan and Zhu Lei exchanged glances, unable to hide their surprise.

The others also clearly sensed that Zhao Hao's attitude towards Su Can had undergone an unspoken, yet perceptible, change.

"Let's go."

Su Can turned to Su Ran and said, "Just follow right behind me."

"Okay."

Su Ran smiled at Su Can, alluringly flipping her hair.

Deadly!

Su Can quickly turned back, shaking his head inwardly, and drew his xiuchun blade.

A cold glint flashed, and the obstructing bushes and thorns in front of them were all cut down without a sound.

Their footsteps on the severed branches made crunching sounds, providing a slight sense of relief.

Su Ran's eyes lit up as she looked at the fallen branches and thorny bushes on the ground, each cross section perfectly neat and incredibly smooth.

From this, it was evident that the long blade in Su Can's hand was indeed, as he claimed, a divine weapon.

Zhao Hao even picked up a thumb-thick branch and, looking at the cleanly severed end, his eyes narrowed sharply.

The cut surface of that thumb-thick branch was incredibly flat and smooth.

Moreover, when he touched it, a cold, sharp sensation penetrated his skin, giving him a strong feeling of threat.

"What a formidable blade, full of killing intent. It seems this blade has seen a lot of blood!"

Zhao Hao took a deep, cold breath, his gaze fixed on Su Can's back, a hint of apprehension unconsciously creeping in.

Su Can frowned, feeling Zhao Hao's gaze, and couldn't help but turn to look back at him.

"What keen perception!"

Zhao Hao's heart tightened again, and he quickly nodded and smiled at Su Can in a gesture of goodwill.

Su Can raised an eyebrow, not expecting this Zhao Hao to be quite the character, adapting so quickly and positioning himself correctly.

Furthermore, he was originally the leader of the team, yet now he was willing to humble himself and continuously show goodwill towards Su Can.

However, Su Can wasn't against this; in fact, he rather admired this aspect of the other party—only the wise adapt to circumstances!

And a true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm, adapting to the situation; that's what's truly remarkable.

Nodding slightly in response, Su Can turned back and quickened his pace once more.

At the same time, Su Can also activated his God's Eye view.

His divine sense swept out, not only allowing him to discover hidden objects and herbs but also to adjust his foot placement with every step in a timely manner.

Before long, the group also keenly noticed something.

The path beneath their feet was becoming increasingly easier to traverse.

With every step, there was always a suitable foothold for them, allowing them to advance steadily.

This significantly saved them a lot of time and physical energy.

Firstly, they no longer had to repeatedly test their footing due to uneven ground, then strenuously stabilize themselves to prevent their bodies from tilting, slipping, or spraining an ankle.

These might seem like unconscious small movements, but the time and energy consumed by taking each step this way were astonishing.

Zhao Hao's feeling was even more pronounced, as if every foothold was meticulously chosen by Su Can.

Walking like this was simply much more comfortable and effortless than before!

"I'm impressed, I truly don't know how he does it!"

Zhao Hao was filled with emotion, feeling that Su Can was becoming more and more mysterious.

Little did he know that Su Can's divine sense covered an area of seventy to eighty meters.

How to walk each step, how to place his feet more easily, and how to make the path smoother—all of this had already been calculated by Su Can.

Especially the xiuchun blade in Su Can's hand, which had been tempered with solar essence. Although not a magical artifact, it was almost the pinnacle among mortal weapons.

So, with the aid of the xiuchun blade, all obstacles in their path could be easily cleared!

Unconsciously, the group's traveling speed significantly increased.

"Oh!"

While walking, Su Can suddenly stopped, a hint of surprise on his face.

"What's wrong, Su Can?"

Su Ran was right behind him, and noticing his sudden stop, she couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"Nothing, just found some medicinal herbs."

Su Can said, then turned to Zhao Hao and said, "Lend me your entrenching tool for a moment. I found a few pieces of Solomon's Seal; I'll dig them up!"

"Solomon's Seal?!"

Zhao Hao's expression showed a slight surprise, and he quickly took two steps forward to hand over his entrenching tool.

At the same time, he asked, "It seems Brother Su is quite skilled at identifying medicinal herbs."

"It's alright. I grew up in a mountain village, so I've been exposed to and learned about various herbs!"

Su Can said indifferently, taking the entrenching tool from his hand and quickly digging into a patch of vegetation in front of him.