The current situation can be considered extremely urgent. Although we did retreat from the cave safely just now, we also lost two generals.
I thought that now that I had agreed to let Jack join the team, I should make good use of my own value, otherwise I would be looked down upon.
Time passed by minute by minute. As I stared at the treasure map in front of me, my worries began to grow.
After calming down for a moment, he pointed to one of the places and said, "We must first find the correct passage to enter, otherwise we will definitely suffer even greater losses later."
Maybe it was because what I said made sense, or maybe it was because the expression on my face was too serious when I said it, but Jack was stunned for a moment.
After a slight pause, he suddenly realized something and said, "Yes, that's right. I also think we should find a correct entrance to get in. I'll go give the order now."
Seeing that Jack now obeys me, I suddenly feel a sense of pride in my heart, mixed with a little worry.
While I was thinking about this in my heart, Jack had already called a group of people who were drowsy outside into the tent and said very seriously:
"I just discussed it with the guy next to me, and we think the most urgent thing right now is to quickly find a correct way in. Go check it out."
After looking at me, a few people immediately started to get angry, because they felt that this treasure hunt was a group thing for them and an outsider like me should not be included.
They were already unsure of how much treasure there was in the treasure cave, and with so many people around, they were worried that there would be too many people and not enough food. Now, they had to add two temporary outsiders.
Before they even had time to think about it, someone in the crowd said carelessly, "Didn't we agree to do this ourselves?"
"Now, suddenly someone shows up in the middle of the journey. We don't know their background at all. How can we just let them join us casually?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the entire tent became extremely awkward in an instant, and at this moment I really didn't know what to say.
I didn’t think too much about it when I agreed to join, nor did I expect this group of people to be so opposed to it. Now, naturally, I can’t say anything.
The other party continued to chatter, "I see you're trying every possible way to get close to us. You definitely have bad intentions. Why not just hang you up and give you a good beating?"
Looking at the group of people acting arrogantly in front of me at this moment, I really feel helpless in my heart, and I look very embarrassed.
Originally, I just wanted to get out of this forest, and didn't want to get involved in this mess? It was Jack who insisted on inviting me to join. What does it have to do with me?
After thinking about this, he helplessly spread his hands and replied, "If you think my appearance is abrupt, I can understand, but you also need to be reasonable."
"Joining you was never my intention. I came in because Jack invited me. Why am I just trying to stick to you guys now?"
The cool night breeze blew gently on my body, and the faint chirping of insects came to my ears, which cast a layer of mystery over the whole night.
After hearing what I said, the few people who were still extremely arrogant in front of me suddenly looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
At this time, Jack quickly took advantage of the opportunity to say, "I did invite this young man in. He will definitely be of great benefit to our team."
As he spoke, he took my hand and said to the people below: "If it weren't for this little brother here today, we don't know how much loss we would have suffered."
"After all, they've worked so hard to get along with us for such a long time. Even if they join us, what's the big deal? Don't be unreasonable here."
Seeing Jack constantly supporting me to join the team, the group of people underground always felt dissatisfied in their hearts, but did not say anything.
After hearing what Jack said, they all went back to their tents with gloomy faces to rest, preparing to clear the holes according to our plan the next day.
At dawn the next day, everyone in the tent had already gotten up. Everyone took their own tools and started to clear the hole with great enthusiasm.
Time passed by minute by minute. When everyone woke up, they could still vaguely see stars in the sky, but by the time they finished their work, it was already bright.
The sun was hanging high in the sky. Such weather made people feel extremely irritable, so they just focused on working hard.
After a long period of analysis, there was only one entrance left, and I was convinced in my heart that this was the correct one.
But thinking about the other dangers that might exist in this cave, I really didn't dare to let Xiao Ding in again, for fear of disappointing Da Ding's dying wishes.
Thinking of this, he said to Xiao Ding, "You should take a good rest here first. Don't go in with us. The situation inside is complicated."
But before Xiao Ding could say anything, Jack, who had been standing next to him, replied nonchalantly with a very anxious expression on his face:
"There are already so many wild animals in this forest. If we leave Xiao Ding alone up there, what if he encounters danger? You'd better come with us."
"At least once we get down there, there are so many of us that we can look after each other, so we won't be left alone if a wild beast attacks us, don't you think?"
When Jack said these words, his tone revealed a strange feeling in my heart. I also understood that the reason he asked to take Xiao Ding with him was because he was afraid that I would run away.
Seeing that it was getting late and thinking about what kind of danger I might encounter next, I could only grit my teeth and agree.
Although I appear to be a member of this team now, even Jack still has some doubts about my character.
After thinking about this, I couldn't help but sigh deeply in my heart, and reluctantly agreed to take Xiao Ding into the cave.
On the way to the cave, I couldn't help but make a secret decision in my heart that I must protect Xiao Ding no matter what.
Maybe there will be all kinds of difficulties and hardships in the days to come, but I will do my best and will never let Xiao Ding get hurt.
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