Jiang Fan's expression was somewhat angry at this moment.
Despite the extreme danger of their current environment, Gun Gun had still been so disobedient.
Now they were separated from the main group. If they were to go back to search for it, there was a high chance of encountering danger again.
But they had already traveled quite a distance. If they went back to search, it was uncertain if they would find Gun Gun.
What was more critical was that if Gun Gun got lost, it wouldn't just be Gun Gun that would be in danger, but they all would be.
"Why don't we go back and look for Gun Gun?"
Zhou Niannian, standing beside him, seemed to not grasp the seriousness of the situation, suggesting they go back for Gun Gun.
However, she didn't realize that going back for Gun Gun in this environment was not a safe prospect for the lives of others.
To Jiang Fan's surprise, even Dai Xiaomei was joining in the clamor.
Though he couldn't hear what she was saying, he could tell from her anxious gaze that she wanted Jiang Fan to lead them back to find Gun Gun.
But how could Jiang Fan turn back so easily now? If they did, the entire group might perish here, and the price would be too great.
Yao, standing nearby, also looked at Jiang Fan with a troubled expression.
He pondered the immense crisis they would face if they were to proceed this way.
Jiang Fan and Yao exchanged a look, and their faces turned extremely grim.
They clearly understood how dangerous it would be to turn back and search for Gun Gun.
"It's not a good idea. If we go back to look for Gun Gun, we might all die here because of it."
Upon hearing Jiang Fan's words, Yao quickly nodded in agreement, signifying that Jiang Fan was correct.
However, after hearing Jiang Fan's statement, the other two girls immediately showed expressions of disbelief.
They both seemed to have no inkling of the dangers involved in going back to find Gun Gun.
"But if we don't go back to find Gun Gun, what if it gets lost? It's trapped here and can't get out. If that stone comes by one more time, won't it be finished?"
Just as Zhou Niannian finished speaking, the sound of rolling stones echoed nearby. This time, the group had learned from experience. Seeing a gap nearby, they quickly hid.
Meanwhile, Zhou Niannian was still questioning Jiang Fan.
"What should we do now? Why don't we hurry back to find Gun Gun? If Gun Gun gets crushed by this stone, it'll be over for it."
"No matter what, we should at least see it first."
Jiang Fan, who had already been contemplating, became even more resolute after seeing the giant stone.
"No, this is far too dangerous."
After Jiang Fan spoke, Yao knew he couldn't remain silent any longer.
"I think Jiang Fan is right."
Yao spoke slowly, and Zhou Niannian and Dai Xiaomei turned their gazes towards him, showing expressions of disbelief.
"If we really go back to look for Gun Gun,"
"How will our own lives be guaranteed? Our food supplies are not infinite."
"If we find Gun Gun and also walk into a dead end, won't the few of us be doomed?"
What Yao said was exactly what Jiang Fan had been thinking.
The current situation was too dire. To casually turn back to search for Gun Gun
could very well lead to everyone else perishing here alongside it.
Although Yao and Jiang Fan's reasoning was sound, Zhou Niannian and Dai Xiaomei were still unwilling to accept this reality.
Dai Xiaomei was seen murmuring something.
Seeing Dai Xiaomei's anxious state, Zhou Niannian gently patted her back.
"See? Even Dai Xiaomei thinks we shouldn't just abandon Gun Gun like this."
"If it really gets lost, we should go back for it. Otherwise, what if it starves to death in here?"
Hearing these words, Yao and Jiang Fan were filled with helplessness.
These two girls still didn't understand the danger they were facing.
If Jiang Fan hadn't been guiding them all along, they would have likely died here already.
"It's the mount of the God of War, Chi You. How could anything happen to it?"
"Conversely, we are mere mortals. If we encounter any danger, how will we cope?"
"As soon as that giant stone reappears, and we can't find a crevice to hide in, we will all die here."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Niannian and Dai Xiaomei were utterly dejected.
Concurrently, the viewers in the live stream chat also began to comment.
"I think Jiang Fan is right."
"Yes, it makes sense. Didn't everyone agree at the start to stay close to each other, with one hand on the wall and the other on the person in front?"
"How can Gun Gun's actions of straying cause others to risk danger again by going back?"
"Exactly. Although what Jiang Fan said sounds a bit cold-blooded, if a team doesn't have a leader like that, and everyone wants to save their teammates, in the end, no one will survive."
"Besides, it's Gun Gun's own fault. It got separated on its own."
"Sister Zhou, forget it. If the food runs out, you'll be doomed. It's better to stay put and follow Jiang Fan."
Zhou Niannian and Dai Xiaomei appeared resolute, unwilling to back down.
Yao, like Jiang Fan, did not want the two girls to go back and risk danger, nor did he want to search for Gun Gun again.
Just then, a sound of footsteps could be heard from nearby.
These footsteps did not sound human. Jiang Fan instinctively looked in that direction, raising his fire axe, ready for battle.
Yao also quickly entered combat mode.
At that moment, a furry creature appeared before them.
It was Gun Gun.
Upon seeing Gun Gun, Zhou Niannian and Dai Xiaomei immediately rushed over and hugged it tightly.
Jiang Fan and Yao exchanged a glance and slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
This outcome was certainly the best. If they had truly gone back, Jiang Fan would never have agreed.
Although there was a reunion now, the way Zhou Niannian and Dai Xiaomei looked at Jiang Fan seemed to have changed.
Their gazes were no longer as enthusiastic as before; a hint of suspicion had even crept in.