Chapter 874: Run (2/2)

”Are you planning to visit 'that place' because of that rumor?” Xula frowned after she noticed their change in expression, gazing at where they were looking at. From the faint fluctuation in their eyelids, she determined she had hit the truth. ”I, too, am heading there. Time is running out. If we traveled using the caravan, we would have barely made it on time. But now, every minute counts.”

”We can journey as a group, then,” Vardin nodded in response to Xula's words, looking at Krune as he put on an apologetic tone, saying, ”Sorry, brother. It seems we have to part ways here.”

”It was nice while it lasted.” Krune didn't offer any protest, smiling as he bode farewell. After all, it seemed like the Silver-Winged Mouse couple had to fulfill an agenda of sorts in the Four Sectors' Border Region with a set deadline. The same thing could be said for Xula.

As for him, he had no such thing on his mind. All he had set out to accomplish was to harden himself through battle. But that didn't mean he wished to plunge himself into needless risks. Just the name of the Lawless Plains was enough for him to realize just how terrible the place would be.

Unless he recovered his cultivation base, he didn't wish to take another step from the place. As long as he put his mind to it, he would be able to hide from danger. Besides, if someone tried to ambush him, he could always run back to the Immortal Severance Zone. That way, he would be able to fight his enemies on equal grounds and use his advantages to kill them easily.

The Immortal Severance Zone was less than a kilometer away from him. So, it was easy to make a break for it. All he needed to do was to use his Balance Laws and shields so he could send himself flying towards it.

”If we meet in the future, let's team up once again,” Xula said her piece as she accompanied the Silver-Winged mouse couple. They then broke into a sprint before eventually disappeared from view.

Krune didn't try to stop them from leaving. Even though he and the Silver-Winged Mouse couple were part of a Mercenary Team, it didn't mean much after they had abandoned their mission.

Moreover, judging from his tone, Vardin seemed hellbent on rushing towards his objective. As for Krune, he didn't wish to do so. He had a rather good impression of the Silver-Winged Mouse couple and would also move in to save them in times of need. But whether he would voluntarily risk his life for them for no reason, Krune wasn't inclined to do that yet.

Besides, if Vardin had asked for his help, then Krune would have still decided to accompany them. After all, he was their team leader, and his objective was to gather experience. So, he would just consider it a reason to involve himself in their matter.

But since neither Vardin nor Diana had asked for his help, he judged that it was something they didn't wish to involve him in. So, he decided to not poke his nose in a place he didn't belong. As they had respected his secrets before, he too decided to respect their secrets and choices.

”I guess it's just you and me for the time being, Yulian.” Krune sighed as he stretched his limbs, feeling his cultivation gradually return to its previous level. He judged that he would recover a stage in cultivation every 4-5 hours. It was a lot slower, but at least he wasn't suppressed to the First Stage of the Godly Fusion Realm for all his life.

He didn't even have a Spiritual Incarnation to commit suicide and easily revive later. He only had one chance in life.

'I guess that's another reason I should obtain that Predominated Fruit,' Krune thought to himself, accompanying Yulian as they moved to a more hidden location.

Half a day passed as Krune was preparing a dish, planning to show off his skills as a Spiritual Chef. Yulian, on the other hand, was above a rock, staring off into the distance while acting as the lookout. He hadn't managed to spot any other cultivators in their vicinity.

Krune used a rather flat stone as a chopping block as he diced the ingredients, infusing his Godly Energy into them in the process. He was immersed in the act of cooking, feeling all his tension wash away.

It was a feeling of zen that he hadn't experienced for a long time. After a series of tense situations, he was finally at some momentary peace without any sense of urgency.

”Oh no, you don't! He's coming! Gotta run before he catches you~” A playful voice resounded in his ears as Krune's enjoyment was stopped midway. He immediately slashed his knife in the air as he said, ”Materialize if you dare, Little Cally. I'll chop you into a million pieces and make soup out of you!”

”Ahh, I love the God Realm. I have a lot of variables to use to pull your leg. On top of that, everything works at a low-cost, low-effort scheme. It's a lot of fun, haha,” Little Cally's amused voice soon resounded.

Nevertheless, Krune's focus wasn't on its words. To be more exact, he no longer had the mood to cook. Krune felt his heart speed up, thumping in an agitated state as he could hear the heartbeats in his ear.

'Something's definitely up.' Ever since his understanding of the Calamity Laws had deepened, he was able to sense the approach of danger…that Little Cally had obviously concocted. So, Krune immediately realized that if he wasted any more time, his life would be in danger.

”Yulian! We have to leave!” Krune shouted at the top of his lungs, ”Something feels off!”

Without even bothering to place the ingredients he had taken out back into his storage ring, Krune dashed forth immediately. While on the run, he took out some Rank One God Stones and piled them up in his pocket, activating the Mind Splitting Technique as he concentrated on siphoning a thin stream of Godly Energy into himself.

This way, he ensured his expenditure wouldn't become unsustainable as he used the Godly Energy to recover from his fatigue. Without delay, Yulian chased after Krune instantly, soon catching up to him.

They sprinted at their maximum pace. As for Yulian, he didn't know the reason, deciding to just trust in Krune's instincts. Besides, his job description was just to protect Krune's life. With that, the moment Krune began to run, he had to chase after him whether he liked it or not.

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