Lei Jijian and I blurted it out almost simultaneously.
As I was leaving, I definitely felt extremely uncomfortable, but I just couldn't help it.
This was something we worked really hard to get.
The blue-armored figure before us probably can't comprehend just how important this thing is to us.
This feeling of my heart bleeding is really making me feel terrible.
I suspect that Yiyi felt the same way.
We were almost killed by the Seaquake Curse while protecting this Dew-Gathering Branch.
Is this all that can be achieved now? To be honest, it would be a lie to say I'm willing to accept it.
I looked at Yiyi beside me. At this moment, she pursed her lips, which were a little pale.
Her fingers gently stroked the protruding point on the dew-covered branch, her tone filled with reluctance, yet also tinged with anticipation.
"Is there really only half the energy left?"
Blue Armor shrugged, the calluses on his palms practically showing that there was really no other way.
Someone like him, who only obtains a single Dew-Gathering Branch upon reaching adulthood, would probably find it even more unbearable to witness the disappearance of this creature.
With just this casual movement, the lightning sword above my head seemed to freeze in its tracks, intently sensing the sensation.
Immediately afterward, Lei Jijian transmitted his voice to me again, indicating that he still couldn't let go of the blue armor.
It can be quantified perfectly, and even the extracted energy can be roughly estimated. What kind of ability is this?
If he can estimate all of this in great detail, then Blue Armor's abilities are probably terrifying.
I frowned, my hesitation growing stronger.
Lei Jijian was right; it was quite a coincidence, but there didn't seem to be any better solution at the moment.
If we hadn't taken a chance, this dew-covered branch would probably have died here.
Especially now, the situation is becoming increasingly pessimistic.
I could clearly feel the fishy smell in the water getting stronger and stronger.
It tastes just like that adult sea scabies worm from before.
As I looked back at the path we had come from, I kept my eyes glued to the blue-armored man's ankles.
This is the only thing that makes me a little suspicious so far.
“It’s not far from here, maybe ten minutes at most. As for why you’re staring at my feet, I think you’re a little suspicious.”
Blue Armor rolled up her pants at the ankle with her hand, then gave an awkward laugh.
“When I was little, I was bitten by a sea monster, probably in this spot. It's left me with a problem; I have to avoid this water flow when I walk, otherwise it will cause me extra pain. It's nothing special,”
I never knew it was like that!
A wave of shock washed over me; it seemed that all the strangeness had been dispelled by the explanation given by the blue armor.
Yiyi, who was next to me, also had a look of sudden realization on her face. She seemed to really hope that the Dew-Gathering Branch could be restored.
Following Lei Jijian's instructions, I kept my eyes fixed on the blue-armored figure in front of me.
"Okay, if you don't believe me, I'll walk slower and show you."
As he spoke, he showed us a barely visible scar on his ankle.
It had a faint black tinge, like a unique tattoo.
This thing really startled Yiyi.
It really looks like an old wound that hasn't fully healed, and has relapsed and become eroded again.
At this moment, Yiyi tugged at my sleeve, her voice even softer than before.
The dew-covered branches are almost gone, and if the two of us keep clashing, we'll probably be too exhausted to continue by nightfall.
This guy looks like a stall owner; he hasn't left this area much.
Perhaps he couldn't bear to see the two of us trapped here, especially with the already crumbling dew-covered branches?
Instead of wandering around like a headless fly, you might as well give it a try.
Let's go!
I took a deep breath and mentally transmitted the decision to Lei Jijian.
"Master, I'm afraid this girl is going to take a risky approach. I'm worried she might be on the same side as this so-called 'Guardian,' and that she's deliberately trying to scheme against us!"
"Lightning Sword, are you a little scared? Afraid that if we really fight, you'll back down?"
My words completely silenced Lei Jijian.
The lightning sword, on the contrary, gives people a feeling of eagerness to try it out.
"Who's afraid! I'm not afraid of this kind of thing... I'd rather... or we could start fighting right now!"
He mumbled incoherently, but it was clear that he showed no sign of backing down.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have risked their lives with me so many times.
However, I fully understand the message the lightning sword conveyed to me. It's always good to be cautious in everything you do.
I took a deep breath, glanced at the road ahead, then stared at the dew-covered branch in Yiyi's hand, and finally my gaze slowly settled on Lan Jia.
“Then let’s give it a try. But I need to make this clear: you go first, and we’ll follow behind. If anything goes wrong, we’ll leave immediately.”
My voice was a little cold.
When I looked at Yiyi beside me, she gave me an approving look.
We absolutely cannot afford to repeat the mistakes we made before!
You can’t make the same mistake twice, and you can’t fall in the same place twice!
If the blue-armored man in front of us is the same as the merchant before, wouldn't we be doomed by him?
I didn't say anything, but just gripped Yiyi's wrist tightly. At that moment, the wristband on my arm also flickered slightly.
I took two steps forward and asked Blue Armor for his opinion.
Blue Armor nodded, said nothing more, and immediately turned and walked towards the path.
We followed slowly behind, and the blue-armored vehicle slowed down to make it easier for us.
"Some of the sand is hollow underneath, so be careful not to slip through the darker parts."
After walking for about fifteen minutes, I was already getting a little impatient.
The blue armor, wasn't it clearly stated? It'll only last ten minutes at most.
But the current situation forces me to be wary of him.
My heart pounded, still ready to wield the Thunder Strike Sword and summon it to battle at any moment.
Meanwhile, Lei Jijian was also starting to weaken, complaining that this guy was somewhat untrustworthy.
At this moment, the road beneath their feet slowly turned into dark blue-green stone slabs.
Some of the stones in the gaps between the stone slabs are inlaid with stones, which have a slightly eerie, melancholic green hue.
There was some messy seaweed around.
The light here was indeed brighter than before, but with each step I took, my unease grew.
I couldn't keep up this gamble. I made up my mind that if the surrounding environment became any more bizarre, I would unleash the Thunder Strike Sword.
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