Di Chenmiao chuckled awkwardly twice and changed the subject: "Then let's hurry up and figure out how to get out of here."

The cloaked orc also fell silent.

Fire Tiger asked about the origin of the blood-red swamp and why so many strange beasts were trapped there.

“Because of this swamp, once you’re in, you can’t get out. I also wandered into this place by mistake, and no matter what I tried, I couldn’t get out.” The cloaked orc’s eyes were filled with sorrow.

Shen Miao felt sorry for him and comforted him, saying, "There is no place you can't get out of. The reason you can't get out must be because you haven't found the right way."

"You're quite optimistic."

Shen Miao shrugged, then suddenly paused, staring at the cloaked orc, and asked in confusion, "That's not right. You said that any creature that comes in will be trapped here, but Fire Tiger and I went in once, and we managed to get out."

Fire Tiger also thought of this problem, looking at the cloaked orc.

The cloaked orc's lips moved, and he said in a muffled voice, "You two are an accident. Otherwise, why do you think I would cooperate with you?"

Shen Miao thought to herself, "You never intended to cooperate with us in the first place. You even wanted to turn us into puppets." But she didn't say it aloud. Instead, she said, "So you were observing us from the very beginning?"

The cloaked orc remained silent.

He kept an eye on what was happening outside every day, and yesterday he saw everything clearly from below when Shen Miaohu and the giant snake were fighting.

So when he saw the two appear at the bottom of the swamp, he couldn't wait to run out. He first threatened them that he would make them into puppets. After they were frightened, he then gave in and used the demon pearl as bait. He thought that the two would definitely find a way to take him out.

Shen Miao also understood this point, and the way she looked at the cloaked orc changed.

This guy is really a master of scheming and plotting.

However, if that's the case, then taking him out shouldn't be too difficult. She could just have him follow behind. She explained her idea and had the cloaked orc follow closely behind them as they went out.

Both of them managed to get out, but the cloaked orc was trapped inside, so they had to turn back.

"It seems this method won't work. What happened to you just now? How did you disappear while we were walking?" Shen Miao asked suspiciously.

The cloaked orc was somewhat agitated. "What do you mean 'gone'? I can't leave. Do you think I want to stay in this godforsaken place? If I could get out, I'd run faster than anyone else."

"You're really honest," Shen Miao muttered to herself, then asked the cloaked orc what had just happened.

"Just like before, whenever I try to leave this place, the surrounding mud surrounds me, and no matter how hard I try, I can't break through it," the cloaked orc described the situation.

Even Shen Miaoguang found it somewhat creepy.

She scratched her head and said, "Use superpowers?"

The cloaked orc shook his head. "It's no use. I've used everything I can. The same goes for those beasts down there. They're even more reckless. Do you think they're so honest that they've never thought about getting out? They still can't get out."

Shen Miao turned to Huo Hu and asked, "What is the nemesis of mud?"

"The sun?" Fire Tiger asked tentatively.

Shen Miao remained silent: "Are you saying that if the sun were strong enough to dry out the silt, this swamp would cease to exist?"

Fire Tiger retorted, "Isn't that right?"

“Yes, you’re right, but have you thought about what will happen to the people and beasts inside once the silt dries up?” Shen Miao asked with a smile.

Fire Tiger said awkwardly, "I really didn't expect that. There's no nemesis of the swamp, is there?"

Shen Miao was a little troubled. It seemed that this was indeed the case. But even so, they had to find a nemesis for it, otherwise they would be stuck here and never get the demon pearl.

From day to night, the three of them racked their brains for a solution.

During this time, the beasts below stirred up again, but the cloaked orc played a requiem to suppress them. Several beasts that had already rushed forward retreated, but their beastly eyes were still fixed on this place.

Clearly, they haven't given up on these lucrative opportunities.

Having spent the night with her eyes open in the swamp, even the energetic Fire Tiger was exhausted. Shen Miao rubbed her swollen eyes from lack of sleep and said to Fire Tiger and the cloaked orc, "I'll go out and find some tools that might help you get out of here."

The cloaked orc didn't care whether she went out or not; what they wanted was still in his hands.

Fire Tiger, however, was very worried. "You're going out alone? Won't it be dangerous?"

Shen Miao smiled and said, "The real danger is inside the swamp. It's alright outside. Wait for me, I'll be back soon."

She had already come up with a solution. After going out, she found a metal bucket in her space, the kind that could fit a person inside. From the cloaked orc's words, she deduced that the culprit was mainly the silt.

So, if we keep the cloaked orc away from the mud, will we be able to successfully bring him out?

Whether it's possible or not, Shen Miao wants to give it a try.

She took the tin bucket and dived back into the water. After explaining her plan, Huo Hu immediately clapped his hands and said, "Great idea!"

Only the cloaked orc remained suspicious. He looked at the tin bucket and asked doubtfully, "You're not planning to harm me like this, are you?"

Shen Miao said speechlessly, "If I were to harm you, you could destroy the demon pearl immediately."

The cloaked orc thought this was a good idea; his special ability could destroy the demon orbs he had on hand immediately, so he wasn't afraid of them playing tricks on him.

Thinking of this, his mood improved, and he asked, "How do you plan to take me out?"

"You crawl into this big tub, and Fire Tiger and I will swim you up."

The cloaked orc tried it out; the metal barrel was just big enough for him to curl up inside. As long as Shen Miao and Huo Hu swam fast, they would be able to get out of the swamp soon.

After getting ready, the cloaked orc entered the tin barrel, and Shen Miao closed the lid, leaving only a small hole to ensure the orc wouldn't suffocate.

Then, Shen Miao and Huo Hu began to carry the tin buckets upstream.

Shen Miao wasn't really confident. She didn't know that she was just trying her luck. She wouldn't be too surprised if she was suddenly blocked by mud halfway through her swim.

To her surprise, they made it out smoothly. When she released the cloaked orc from the tin barrel, the orc saw the scenery outside and started crying and laughing at the same time. He even bent down and kissed the ground, looking very strange, like a madman.

Huo Hu walked up to Shen Miao and asked cautiously, "Has he gone mad?"

"Probably," Shen Miao replied softly.

After raging for half a day, the cloaked orc finally realized that he wasn't alone. He composed himself, straightened his cloak, and returned to his mysterious and unpredictable demeanor.

He rummaged in his pocket, took out something and tossed it over, saying politely, "Here you go, the demon pearl I promised to return."