Chapter 270 (1/2)

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Liang Zhuangmin went along with Xiang Shaoyun's suggestion as he was also aware that the cannibals were way too close for comfort. Xiang Shaoyun's original plan was to just bring Liang Zhuangmin to a random place they could rest. But Liang Zhuangmin offered to lead the way as he apparently knew a good hiding place.

That got Xiang Shaoyun curious, so he followed along without asking much. Soon, Liang Zhuangmin arrived with Xiang Shaoyun at an inconspicuous place. After pus.h.i.+ng a boulder to the side, a small cave was revealed.

”I will be recuperating in this cave. If you don't have anything to do for now, you are welcome to hide here for a bit as well. n.o.body will find us here,” said Liang Zhuangmin.

Xiang Shaoyun did not hesitate and stepped right into the cave. Liang Zhuangmin also entered before blocking the entrance with the boulder again. The cave sank into darkness, but Xiang Shaoyun was still able to see everything clearly with his unique pair of eyes.

As for Liang Zhuangmin, he sat down and took out a l.u.s.trous pearl that caused the darkness to retreat. It was only then that Xiang Shaoyun noticed that Liang Zhuangmin was awfully pale. Evidently, the short rest earlier was far from enough for him to recover.

”Focus on recovery,” said Xiang Shaoyun.

”Ok. We'll chat later,” said Liang Zhuangmin. He then started focusing on recovery.

Inwardly, Xiang Shaoyun thought, This guy sure is trusting of me.

But when he thought about it, he was after all the person who had saved Liang Zhuangmin earlier. Thus, it was understandable that Liang Zhuangmin believed Xiang Shaoyun wouldn't hurt him. Since that was the case, there was no point in needlessly staying on guard against his savior.

Xiang Shaoyun started thinking about his next steps. At the same time, he also started wondering the reason for Liang Zhuangmin to appear here. After all, most of the humans were here for the soul springs. Very few people would actually come to the territory of the cannibals.

He guessed that Liang Zhuangmin was most likely here for the same reason as him—to search for the earthstone heart. After all, Liang Zhuangmin cultivated the power of earth. The earthstone heart would be very helpful to him and could even help him enter the Skysoar Realm. Half a day later, Liang Zhuangmin finally woke up from his meditation. He was in a much better condition now.

”Xiang Shaoyun, are you here for the earthstone heart as well?” asked Liang Zhuangmin.

Xiang Shaoyun blanked out from the sudden question before admitting, ”Yes, I'm here for the earthstone heart. You are here for the same reason, right?”

”Looks like we have the same goal. Why don't we work together?” Liang Zhuangmin suggested.

”Work together? Are you not afraid that I will be the one to get the earthstone heart?” Xiang Shaoyun asked in astonishment.

”Haha, since I dare to propose a partners.h.i.+p, I am naturally not afraid of that. We can fight between us after obtaining the earthstone heart. It will just go to the victor,” said Liang Zhuangmin boldly.

Liang Zhuangmin's heroic bearing gave Xiang Shaoyun a very favorable impression. Xiang Shaoyun nodded and said, ”Ok. Since Brother Liang has such confidence, let's partner up. However, there are a lot of Kings among the cannibals. What are our odds of succeeding since there are only the two of us?”

”Yes, that is quite tricky. But it's not like we are completely helpless. We just have to take some risks,” said Liang Zhuangmin.

”What plan do you have in mind?” Xiang Shaoyun asked.

Liang Zhuangmin sighed and said, ”I came once 10 years ago, so I am aware of a secret tunnel leading to the cannibals' nearby ancestral temple, which is where they keep the earthstone heart.”