Zhang Yang and Xia Xue had just finished their meal when they suddenly heard chaotic footsteps coming from a distance.
Zhang Yang’s expression changed, and he immediately pulled Xia Xue behind a rock to hide.
Xia Xue said nervously, "Our pot is still there."
Zhang Yang said helplessly, "Forget about it for now, let’s see what those people are up to. If things really get out of hand, stay hidden here and don’t come out."
Xia Xue nodded immediately, and Zhang Yang untied the ropes on both of them to prepare for any sudden situation.
Soon, five or six people came running out, looking terribly frightened.
Because Zhang Yang was in a relatively open area, these people immediately spotted the cookware Zhang Yang and Xia Xue had just left behind.
"Who’s there? Come out!"
Zhang Yang was quite surprised to find an old acquaintance, Sun Hongwu.
However, Zhang Yang did not rush out but carefully observed the reactions of these people.
These people seemed to be chased by something terrifying.
Sure enough, after Sun Hongwu called out twice without a response, his eyes moved towards the large rock where Zhang Yang was hiding, seemingly guessing that people were there.
But Sun Hongwu didn’t come over; instead, he sneered.
"Since you want to hide, keep hiding. We won’t accompany you."
After shouting, Sun Hongwu quickly led the others towards the exit.
Zhang Yang frowned, feeling a bit uneasy.
He watched as Sun Hongwu and the others left.
After they left, Zhang Yang and Xia Xue still did not come out.
Because another sound came from that passage, sounding like a giant creature running out.
Zhang Yang pressed Xia Xue down, and the two held their breath, secretly watching the outside situation.
Finally, a humanoid monster, as tall as two people, ran out.
The monster was covered in white fur, but unlike the previous monkey, it didn’t have tentacles all over.
After emerging, the monster seemed to sniff something in the air, as though searching, and went straight to the pot Zhang Yang and Xia Xue had left.
There was still some soup in it, and it seemed that the creature had never encountered such a delicious scent, so much so that it abandoned chasing Sun Hongwu and the others.
It extended its scarlet tongue and licked the pot clean.
How could such an unknown creature live in this cave?
Zhang Yang originally thought of leaving with Xia Xue when the monster would leave.
But unexpectedly, after finishing the soup, the monster lay down to rest.
Zhang Yang felt a headache; they couldn’t stay there indefinitely, especially since Xia Xue could get frostbite.
Yet Zhang Yang wasn’t foolish enough to charge out and fight the monster.
Sun Hongwu’s group had heavy weapons and couldn’t deal with this creature, chased everywhere, which certainly wasn’t simple.
As Zhang Yang was pondering what to do, another group of people appeared and started shooting the creature.
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Roaring deafeningly, the monster seemed to want to retaliate but had only taken two steps before collapsing heavily, changing Zhang Yang’s expression.
The guns seemed to be tranquilizer guns, and the monster had been hit by at least a dozen shots, injected with a large amount of tranquilizer.
Who were these people? They didn’t seem to be from the Qingyi Sect.
At this moment, Zhang Yang noticed a familiar figure emerge from behind them, Uncle Long, whom he had met once before.
Zhang Yang squinted slightly; indeed, this guy was not easy to deal with, unexpectedly he also came.
What surprised Zhang Yang even more was that Uncle Long had another piece of parchment, another half of the map.
Unexpectedly, the map Sun Hongwu grabbed was obtained by Uncle Long.
This guy also came for the treasure here.
However, they came from the very path he and Xia Xue had just traveled.
So there’s a high chance they encountered Sun Hongwu’s enemies; who knows if any conflict arose?
But Zhang Yang’s expression changed; he hadn’t met Uncle Long’s group on his way, so it was likely they came from the left passage.
Terrible, Jin Tuantuan might have encountered these people.
Yet Zhang Yang couldn’t act recklessly. If he were alone, it would be different, but with Xia Xue around, the other side had plenty of weapons, especially those tranquilizer guns, which Zhang Yang was wary of.
At this point, Uncle Long’s group surrounded the Snow Monster, scrutinizing it.
One agile person even climbed onto and stood on the Snow Monster.
"Uncle Long, if we take this monster back, it should sell for a lot, as it’s a mysterious unknown creature."
Uncle Long chuckled, "Some things aren’t meant to be seen by the world. Taking them out could bring us trouble."
"In that case, should we kill this monster directly?" someone asked.
"No need to bother with it for now, with so many tranquilizer shots, it probably won’t wake up for three days and nights."
"Let anyone who comes later relish the taste of this creature."
"That passage is a dead end, without delay, let’s move on this way; but that girl just now seemed to be with Zhang Yang."
"Maybe Zhang Yang is already inside, that guy can be quite a handful."
"If we run into Zhang Yang, remember to use the tranquilizer guns. He’s more valuable alive than dead."
Zhang Yang squinted slightly, indeed Uncle Long wasn’t a decent person.
Uncle Long suddenly glanced at the pot on the ground.
Then he looked all around, his gaze settling on Zhang Yang’s large rock, making Zhang Yang’s heart tighten, ready to act if necessary.
But in the end, Uncle Long didn’t come over, seemingly believing no one could be there, as the monster had just been there, and no one could have escaped.
"Let’s go check inside; maybe Zhang Yang’s already found the treasure here."
After speaking, Uncle Long took a dozen or so followers and headed deeper into the cave.
Zhang Yang didn’t rush to bring Xia Xue out but continued lying quietly, waiting.
Sure enough, after another half an hour, two people suddenly returned, looked around, confirmed there was nothing, and then left again.
These people were indeed quite cautious, and Zhang Yang was full of emotion.
After a long while, after Zhang Yang was certain there was no issue, he brought Xia Xue out.
Only the tranquilized Snow Monster remained, with Xia Xue hiding behind Zhang Yang, not daring to approach.
Zhang Yang was actually quite interested in this monster, suddenly having a bold idea in his mind.
"Uncle Long, huh, enjoying catching the mantis while being the oriole, let’s give you a taste of your own medicine..."