If it were any other two waves, they would have no choice but to flee.
However, upon seeing the single entrance and exit of the canyon, Li Chonglou suddenly asked, "Old Tie, what's the situation inside now?"
Old Tie said calmly, "You want to ask about that black dragon, don't you?"
"Black dragon?"
"One of the two people who injured you. He's a top expert from Hei Zi's side."
No wonder he was so outrageously strong; he was a top expert from Hei Zi's side. Li Chonglou suddenly felt a sense of relief.
But how did Old Tie know?
After some explanation, Li Chonglou finally understood the whole story from his words, and his expression turned a little grim.
So, almost everyone in the camp knew about his foolish actions? Damn it, how could he go back with any dignity!
He absolutely could not return to Camp No. 3!
Having made up his mind instantly, Li Chonglou then stated his main business, "After we go back, I need to take care of some things. You guys go back to the camp first. Old Tie, if you're done, you can go back too."
Old Tie chuckled, "I didn't come out just for you this time. I have my own mission!"
"Then suit yourself."
Old Wang asked curiously, "Little Li, aren't you new here? What else do you need to take care of? You're still in the Black Spirit stage."
Speaking of the Black Spirit stage, Old Wang's mind immediately opened up, and he quickly added, "Wait, you kid didn't happen to find an entrance to some treasure, did you? Little Li, you only got this opportunity because I let you help me guard the tavern. Aren't you going to take me along?"
Old Wang's calculations were quite shrewd, but unfortunately, Li Chonglou was not a newcomer in the true sense. His tactics were useless against Li Chonglou.
Li Chonglou refused without a second thought, "Sorry, this is something only I can know. No one else, openly or secretly, is allowed."
Old Tie glanced back calmly, wondering who he was hinting at. He wasn't that bored to interfere with a junior's opportunity.
Old Tie felt disdainful, thinking that only this kid didn't know his past. Otherwise, he would realize how laughable his so-called opportunity was. His own experiences were what truly deserved to be called opportunities!
Of course, Old Tie did not say these words due to his status, and Li Chonglou naturally didn't know about those things. Seeing that neither of them spoke, he breathed a sigh of relief.
However, after returning to the Black Spirit area, Li Chonglou parted ways with the two and took a detour for safety. After confirming no one was following him, he headed towards his destination following the remembered route.
"I hope that guy is still there."
Li Chonglou knew that after so much time had passed, it was unlikely Hua Zi was still in a state of enlightenment. He might have woken up that day.
Rather than hoping the other person hadn't woken up, he hoped they hadn't left. Li Chonglou felt a bit uneasy.
The lives of Xiong Da and Mei Niang were in his hands. If Hua Zi was gone, he suspected these two would also be in grave danger. If that were the case, he would be letting them down.
It was something that shouldn't have happened.
Of course, Li Chonglou didn't blame Old Lin for this. If it weren't for him, he might not have even been able to escape that Black Zi expert, in which case the fate of the two would have been the same.
Now, at least, if something had happened, he could avenge them.
Although the safe zone wasn't small, Li Chonglou remembered the direction and had reference points. In just over ten minutes, he found his way. When he arrived above the cave entrance again, he felt a little relieved.
Because the scene was similar to when he left, the cave entrance he had hidden had no signs of being disturbed.
However, this still didn't prove that Hua Zi was still inside, as he could have restored the entrance to its original state.
It wasn't until Li Chonglou entered again and saw the three familiar figures deep in the cave that he finally breathed a deep sigh of relief.
Hua Zi had indeed woken up long ago and was sitting in meditation.
Sensing Li Chonglou's movement, Hua Zi opened his eyes and said calmly, "If you had come back any later, I would have taken them and left."
Li Chonglou rolled his eyes, "Even if I didn't come back so soon, couldn't you have left by yourself and taken them?"
Hua Zi chuckled, "Of course not. I have use for these two as well. Besides, what are our identities? If I leave, will they still have a chance here?"
It made sense, Li Chonglou nodded. Hua Zi certainly wouldn't wait until the end of the Black Spirit stage to leave, as he would be swarmed in an instant.
So if he left, the treasure would surely be gone too. Without his spiritual energy protection and the treasure's aura protection, even a few minutes would be fatal for Xiong Da and the other.
"But no matter what, I'm glad you stayed."
Li Chonglou smiled and extended his right hand, which the other party immediately understood.
"What happened?"
Li Chonglou nodded, "I almost didn't make it back, but thankfully I survived. Oh, and there's also some bad news I need to tell you."
"Can you finish speaking all at once?"
Hua Zi sighed helplessly, unsure if it was because of the words "bad news" or because Li Chonglou had actually returned.
"I'm coming back to take the treasure. I'll leave the rest to you."
Actually, it wasn't much, just that snake gall. But Hua Zi had long since given up any thoughts of such things, so his expression wasn't particularly surprised.
Li Chonglou stepped forward and picked up Xiong Da and Mei Niang again. Before that, he had also tucked the fruit treasure into his embrace.
In fact, taking this treasure was unavoidable. Although he had other treasures on him, Old Tie would surely have noticed them after encountering him.
He had to bring something back with this excuse, so not only could he not give away the things he had, but he also had to take one more item back, so as not to arouse suspicion.
However, he didn't want to explain this to Hua Zi. Sometimes, relationships maintained only through explanation were far inferior to tacit understanding and trust!
Hua Zi said solemnly, "I don't need you to give me anything. Consider this treasure a return gift for letting me enter the sixth level. But don't forget the favor you owe me."
Li Chonglou's expression first stiffened, then he said with some surprise, "You're already at the sixth level so soon?"
Hua Zi nodded. Although it was just a hum, the joy in his eyes was undeniable.
Clearly, he himself was also surprised to be able to break through to the sixth level.
"Then congratulations."
Li Chonglou smiled, and then carrying the two, he prepared to leave. As he passed Hua Zi, Li Chonglou suddenly stopped.
"Unless absolutely necessary, I advise you to hunt fewer humans. That way, we'll have more opportunities to cooperate in the future."