In the following half-day, Hu Xiaobei led them towards the place marked on the map.

During this process, they encountered quite a few dangers, but compared to the endless swarm of sand scorpions before, it was relatively easier, so each time, they easily averted disaster...

Time and again, averting danger increased their admiration for Hu Xiaobei once more...

Because of this, their gaze towards Hu Xiaobei became utterly pure...

This made Hu Xiaobei feel a bit helpless...

He even thought that sometimes being too outstanding might not always be a good thing.

Four hours later, Hu Xiaobei and the others stopped in front of a deep cave...

Like Hu Xiaobei, everyone focused their attention on the deep cave...

Soon, everyone except Hu Xiaobei shuddered all over.

The reason for this was because the aura emanating from the cave was genuinely terrifying.

"Is there something wrong with this cave? Why does everyone have such strange expressions?"

"Yes!"

Lin Ling'er and Gu Xinxin, who hadn't dared to look, sensed the change in everyone's expressions and couldn't help but become curious...

Soon, they turned their heads to see what the situation was...

As a result, they heard a gentle reminder from Hu Xiaobei beside their ears.

"Don't look, it's really dangerous there!"

Hearing such a concerned warning, they looked at Hu Xiaobei and found that he was looking at them with deep concern.

Knowing that Hu Xiaobei was doing it for their good, their cheeks blushed slightly.

Soon, they whispered, "Got it! We know!"

Hearing such a soft response, Hu Xiaobei nodded...

Soon, Hu Xiaobei clapped his hands lightly to draw everyone's attention, then he explained: "Alright, everyone, don't keep looking. There are some arrays set up around this cave. If you continue watching, it will cause harm to your bodies."

"Arrays set up around the cave?"

Upon hearing Hu Xiaobei's reminder, they all jumped in shock...

"Yes!"

With a slight nod, Hu Xiaobei turned to Gu Dong, who had a solemn expression, and asked, "Grandfather, did you go into this cave before?"

"Yes, I went in, but I didn't go too deep because it was truly dangerous inside!"

At his last words, Gu Dong recalled the previous scene, and his eyelid twitched...

...

Previously, from the first sight of this cave, Gu Dong felt it was very familiar!

After comparing it with the treasure map, he knew this was the treasure location.

Having confirmed this, he was truly ecstatic...

Without hesitation, he rushed directly into the cave at that moment.

But once inside, his excitement faded because it was really terrifying in there...

It was dark and lightless, and there were various arrays...

After walking just a few dozen meters, he had to retreat.

He knew if he didn't retreat then, he might never have the chance again.

Feeling Gu Dong's fear, Hu Xiaobei took a deep breath, "Alright, I understand. I'll go take a good look later, and if it's dangerous, I will definitely retreat!"

"Alright, be careful. Compared to the treasure, you're more important, so never risk your own life for some so-called Spirit Stones, because it's not worth it!"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's decision, Gu Dong took a deep breath and reminded him solemnly...

Gu Dong knew that Spirit Stones were valuable, but it depended on what they were compared to. Compared to Hu Xiaobei, their value really diminished.

In fact, compared to Hu Xiaobei, they had no comparability at all.

"Grandfather, don't worry, since I've chosen to go in, I'm confident of coming out safely!"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei speak with absolute confidence, Gu Dong nodded lightly!

He knew Hu Xiaobei wasn't the kind to boast, so his words were backed by absolute confidence.

Seeing that Gu Dong had nothing more to say, Hu Xiaobei smiled and turned to Lin Ling'er and Gu Xinxin.

"Xiaobei, be careful!"

"Don't worry, I know!"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's words, they looked solemnly at him and said, "Remember what we said before! If something happens to you, we really wouldn't survive alone, so for our sake, take good care of yourself."

"Don't worry, I will!"

After saying this, Hu Xiaobei quickly set up an array to protect everyone.

Once completed, Hu Xiaobei glanced with the corner of his eye, then decisively walked towards that absolutely deep black cave.

"Did he just look in my direction, did he discover me?"

As Hu Xiaobei walked towards the deep cave, Su Hai, who was hiding nearby, widened his eyes, his heart pounding...

The reason was, he truly felt Hu Xiaobei's gaze earlier.

"Impossible, how could it be! If he had discovered me, he would have confronted me directly, so it's all an illusion, it must be an illusion!"

Comforting himself with this thought, Su Hai let out a long breath.

The next second, Su Hai redirected his attention to that deep black cave.

At this moment, his eyes twitched vigorously...

Earlier, Su Hai had watched this cave for quite some time.

Thus, he truly sensed a strong crisis emanating from it...

Su Hai knew that considering his own strength, if he entered, he might not come out safely.

Therefore, Su Hai didn't plan to go in directly now!

He planned to wait here to see if Hu Xiaobei could come out...

...

Honestly, he now wanted to rush over and capture all those people at the cave entrance.

Because with hostages, Hu Xiaobei would be restrained...

If he had hostages, he would definitely have the upper hand by then!

But, Su Hai soon abandoned this plan because he knew Hu Xiaobei had set up protective defense arrays for them earlier...

With the arrays protecting them, it would be hard for him to easily subdue them...

Forcibly breaking the array might succeed...

But it would cause a huge commotion, likely alerting Hu Xiaobei inside the cave.

If that happened, his plan to have Hu Xiaobei scout the way would be ruined.

"Let's wait for now. I'll deal with him once he comes out!"

With this thought, he sat quietly, waiting with a cold expression.

"That stalker shouldn't act against Lin Ling'er and Gu Xinxin now!"

At the cave entrance, Hu Xiaobei squinted, muttering confidently!

Hu Xiaobei had guessed his plan, so he believed he truly wouldn't dare to act...

Honestly, even if he acted, Hu Xiaobei wouldn't worry, because he had left some absolute safeguards earlier.

Simply put, if he acted, it definitely wouldn't be Lin Ling'er or Gu Xinxin suffering.

"Alright, the hidden threat is temporarily resolved, now I should focus all my attention on this cave!"

With these words, Hu Xiaobei refocused all his attention, and at this moment, he examined the cave.

He discovered many arrays were indeed set up here...

Hu Xiaobei knew these arrays were likely meant for concealment...

Without them, the spiritual power from the Spirit Stones would likely be wafting from the cave...

"These arrays were set up hastily and messily; it seems they were arranged in a rush back then!"

After observing for a while, Hu Xiaobei spoke in a soft voice...

Having said that, Hu Xiaobei formed a hypothesis...

For some reason, due to certain special causes, the treasure's owner had to evacuate here hurriedly...

Because the evacuation was too hasty, they couldn't take all the treasures away...

So, they temporarily left them here...

To prevent these hidden treasures from being discovered, they set up many arrays outside to conceal their aura...

But due to haste, the arrays were set up very clumsily...

After making this reasonable speculation, Hu Xiaobei rubbed his nose, "Perhaps the situation back then was just as I guessed, or maybe not. Whatever, that happened many years ago, and it really no longer matters."

With that, he shrugged, stretched his neck...

And slowly stepped into the dark cave...

As Hu Xiaobei entered, everyone watching him clenched their fists nervously, for at the moment Hu Xiaobei stepped in, he completely vanished...

No!

Not vanished, it looked more like he was entirely swallowed up...

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