The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 491 - 319: Best to Heed the Warning_2

Chapter 491: Chapter 319: Best to Heed the Warning_2

Although Yan Xiaobao’s Demon Core count was insufficient, he still had enough money to pay his entrance fee. He began another journey through the dark tunnels connecting the caves.

All the tunnels looked very similar to each other. The only visible feature was the lit paths. Occasionally, even in the illuminated areas, a group of beasts would appear. However, the main issue faced while walking this path was other humans.

At the start of the tunnel, upon entering, the first thing people discovered was other humans searching for Demon Cores. These individuals were more or less mercenaries, attacking humans and beasts alike in the dark tunnel—anything that could provide them with profit.

As Yan Xiaobao ventured into the tunnel, his pace grew slower as he became more alert. Without a word, Xu Biao and Xie Lan appeared on either side of him, their eyes vigilantly scanning their surroundings. Should anyone decide to make him their target, they were ready to protect the young man.

A faint smile appeared on Yan Xiaobao’s lips as he realized how two of the King Ranking Experts were looking after him. Both of their eyes showed a hint of concern, but now, with his three friends captured by the Dragon Army, Yan Xiaobao had no time to worry about them. Whether these two were true friends or not, this was a matter he wouldn’t consider until he had recovered his lost companions.

With a deep sigh, Yan Xiaobao pinched the bridge of his nose as Wang Julong’s face appeared behind his closed eyelids. An inexplicable longing tore at his heart.

Closing his eyes, Yan Xiaobao took a deep breath. When he opened them again, a new resolve shone within. His eyes glittering, he quickened his steps and began moving through the tunnel before him.

Traveling through the tunnel this time was much like what Yan Xiaobao had experienced so far. While beasts might occasionally leave the safety of the unlit tunnels to attack caravans, the numerous mercenaries present would almost always fight among themselves for the chance to engage the beasts.

The reason for their eagerness to fight the beasts was apparent: claiming the bodies and Demon Cores not only gave them rewards but also provided an extra source of income amidst the dull tasks they were assigned.

As Yan Xiaobao dashed through the tunnel, he saw an increasing number of caravans along the way. However, after running non-stop for three days and nights, Lan Feng suddenly took over his body, guiding him to one side and signaling Xie Lan and Xu Biao to follow.

While Lan Feng was still in control, three cloaks materialized from Yan Xiaobao’s storage stone. Two of them were tossed to Xie Lan and Xu Biao. Without waiting to hear what was happening, both immediately donned their cloaks, and Lan Feng did the same.

Xu Hui remained silent as Lan Feng used his body. Meanwhile, Phoenix remarked that since Yan Xiaobao needed to train himself, it wouldn’t lend assistance throughout the journey—but that bird often acted contrary to its words.

Several passersby looked at the trio curiously, though no one had the time to stay and actually observe what was happening. Before long, no one could recognize them as the group that had rushed through the tunnel earlier.

"See that caravan?" Lan Feng’s voice suddenly echoed in Yan Xiaobao’s consciousness. The young man nodded as he looked at the three carriages surrounded by Dragon Army soldiers. Through the visible window, Yan Xiaobao saw Deng Wu, Sha Yun, and Wang Julong.

Seeing the caravan, his heart filled with a mix of excitement and worry, leaving his face with a conflicted expression.

"Do you remember what Scarface did to your team during your journey?" Lan Feng asked with a sly smile. Yan Xiaobao could only smile in return. How could he forget such a dangerous man?

"I think it’s time to follow his example. Let’s see if Xu and Lan are skilled enough to help, or if I’ll have to handle it myself," Yan Xiaobao replied to Lan Feng, suddenly regaining control of his body once more.

"Is that...?" Xu Biao’s voice was low, but the hope within was evident. The older man hoped to redeem himself by helping the trio escape the Dragon Army.

Yan Xiaobao nodded in response, his eyes lost in thought. "We’ll become Scarface," he said with a faintly sinister smile on his lips.

Understanding his intent, Xu Biao turned slightly pale at the thought of the potential consequences, but within moments, his eyes firmed, and he nodded in agreement.

Seeing Xu Biao agree, Yan Xiaobao felt immense gratitude. He knew he could rely on the King Ranking Experts to save him, but rescuing himself while also aiding in the liberation of Wang Julong and the others was an entirely different matter. Xu Biao’s endorsement of the plan made things much easier.

Watching the caravan pass by, the trio waited until it had traveled roughly a kilometer ahead. Only then did Yan Xiaobao begin tailing it. Although he considered picking off the Dragon Army soldiers during the daytime, he knew doing so would draw too much attention. Thus, aside from slowly following, he did nothing, waiting for the caravan to reach its camp.

In the tunnels without sun or moon, travelers found it difficult to distinguish between day and night. The resting intervals were typically brief, only lasting a few hours at most when convenient for one party.

Seeing the Dragon Army come to a halt, Yan Xiaobao instructed his team to do the same, setting up a campfire within five hundred meters of the carriages.