Xiao Feng replied without hesitation: "Do you even need to ask? Of course, we move forward.

We're searching for those missing people for what reason? Isn't it to find clues and determine the path ahead?

Now that we have a path, whether those people are dead or alive, is there still a need to care?"

After finishing speaking, he marched straight into the passage.

Everyone exchanged glances, feeling that his words were somewhat heartless, but upon further reflection, they seemed logical and reasonable.

Darcy and those people are unrelated to us. Is there any need to worry about irrelevant people?

Previously, Zhao Guo'an said that Xiao Feng was obsessed with solving cases.

But in fact, Xiao Feng never had such thoughts, because there are too many mysteries here. If he really spends time breaking each one, he probably wouldn't need to do anything else for half his life.

For example, why are the giant spider and Red-eyed Toad so large?

Were they deliberately placed here, or did they naturally evolve?

Moreover, why does the Red-eyed Toad not stay elsewhere and block the passageway, fitting so perfectly?

If one were to list similar questions, even top biologists would have a headache. A person like Xiao Feng, who dislikes trouble, naturally wouldn't be interested in researching these.

...

After walking for half an hour, Xiao Feng indicated for everyone to stop and rest.

They hadn't slept well last night, and coupled with all this exertion, it was certainly impossible not to be tired.

Especially for Fujiwara Keiaki and Xiao Feng, both injured parties, not resting could potentially lead to more severe problems.

"Finally, a chance to rest!" Zhao Guo'an plopped down on the ground, leaned against the wall, and repeatedly yawned.

"Cough..."

Xiao Feng coughed but quickly suppressed it, covering his chest with one hand and slowly sitting down on the ground.

Lu Yao approached with concern and asked, "Brother Yan Huang, is your injury alright?"

"Nothing serious." Xiao Feng shook his head, forcing a smile and gesturing for Lu Yao to sit down and rest.

While everyone drank water and ate, Sun Shijie began to get busy.

The previous battle belonged to others, but now, it was his time to step in.

Helping each person check their pulse, ensuring there was no danger, only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and sit down to rest.

"When can she wake up?" Xiao Feng frowned and asked.

Sun Shijie pondered and replied: "She should wake up soon, within three hours at most."

"Alright, then we'll rest for three hours. If she's not awake by then..."

Xiao Feng didn't continue, but his meaning was clear enough.

Sun Shijie smiled bitterly, helpless to say anything.

After all, the whole journey was for herself. If it weren't for the other party consistently guiding them forward, it's likely they would have been scattered long ago.

Xiao Feng let out a long breath, pushing a strand of hair from Lu Yao's cheek back, and said with a smile, "Your face is a mess."

Lu Yao put down the water bottle in her hand, her face slightly red.

Previously, she had been chased by the giant spider for over half an hour, maintaining a high-intensity exercise state. A normal person running like this would've likely fainted from dehydration due to excessive sweating.

"You've worked hard!" Xiao Feng softly said, while opening a bottle of water and handing it to Lu Yao.

Lu Yao lowered her head and said in a small voice, "If it weren't for Brother Yan Huang, I wouldn't be able to run so fast. Besides, it's for everyone, so I don't feel it's hard."

After speaking, as if realizing something, she propped herself up and moved to the side.

Xiao Feng puzzledly asked: "What are you doing?"

Lu Yao blushed, speaking in a voice too soft to hear: "I ran for a long time and sweated a lot, so..."

Xiao Feng understood, shook his head with a laugh, deliberately moving closer to Lu Yao, smirking, and said: "So you worry I would mind?"

Lu Yao's face turned even redder, burying it in her knees, too shy to look up.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Feng didn't continue teasing her, saying: "Go change into some dry clothes, or you'll easily get sick."

Lu Yao nodded, got up, and walked away, her steps somewhat resembling fleeing.

Before long, a slight snoring sounded, and many people began to fall asleep.

A person's energy and stamina are limited. During moments of intense focus, one may not realize it, but once relaxed, fatigue becomes overwhelming.

Just like firefighters who, despite battling in a fire for a long time, look spirited, but directly fall asleep once out because they're simply too tired!

Xiao Feng closed his eyes, seemingly intending to nap for a moment.

Across diagonally, Zhao Guo'an rubbed his temples and asked: "Old Xiao, can you sleep soundly? I feel a bit mentally exhausted, obviously dying of sleep but too scared to actually fall asleep."

"I can." Xiao Feng replied with his eyes closed: "With you by my side, I sleep very soundly."

Zhao Guo'an protested: "I'm talking serious business here."

"I'm telling the truth, with you here, I sleep very soundly." Xiao Feng shifted sides, getting more comfortable, and continued: "You're like a danger alarm, if something happens, you'll be the first to alert. Hearing noise, I'll naturally wake up."

"…" Zhao Guo'an.

Raised his right hand, wanting to hit himself, but in the end, didn't have the heart.

Could only curse himself inwardly for being a blabbermouth, knowing full well any conversation with this guy would make him uncomfortable, yet still couldn't resist.

Lu Yao returned after changing clothes, sat beside Xiao Feng, and soon couldn't resist falling asleep, her head occasionally bumping against Xiao Feng's shoulder.

Not intentionally, but that's how it is when dozing.

And just as she was about to fall asleep, she drowsily sensed a hand stretch over, pressing her head onto the shoulder of the person next to her.

Lu Yao opened her eyes, glanced at Xiao Feng beside her, rested her head on his arm, and drifted into a deep sleep.

This sleep was especially deep for everyone, except for Zhao Guo'an, who occasionally woke startled from dreams, each time with the same content...

In his dreams, he vaguely saw something crawling across the floor.

When it crawled closer, he could see it was a scorpion, its tail barbed.

He wanted to run but couldn't move a finger.

Could only watch it crawl to him, its hook stinging down at his ankle.

Then... he woke up from the dream, touched his forehead, finding it drenched in a cold sweat.

"Dammit!"

Having been startled awake from the nightmare for the fifth time, Zhao Guo'an felt utterly defeated, almost wishing to pounce over and strangle Xiao Feng!

To him, if Xiao Feng hadn't mentioned scorpions, he wouldn't be so anxious, dreaming of being stung by them.

However, at this moment, a slight coughing sound was heard.

"Cough, cough... Boss, give me a plate of fried rice with eggs, and add an extra egg."

Zhao Guo'an froze immediately. This is... Mu Shihan's voice?

He was about to wake Xiao Feng but saw he had already opened his eyes, carefully placing Lu Yao's head down before running out like the wind.

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