As Lei Xiaoyu lay against Qin Yu’s back, she quietly asked, “Big Brother Qin, you trust this person?”

Qin Yu didn’t turn his head. “I just don’t want to waste any time.”

Lei Xiaoyu nodded. “I understand Big Brother Qin’s meaning. My father once used similar methods to frighten others before. The effect is quite good.”

She smiled, but her expression soon became downcast.

Qin Yu said, “Did you forget already? As long as you believe in yourself, you can return to Roc City. I’m sure City Lord Lei will be very happy to see you.”

“Mm!”

Six hours later, Ban Bu arrived at the location of the cut mark. It was embedded in a rock on the top of a mountain. An unknown period of years had passed. The surrounding stone was eroded away, making the cut mark much shallower than before.

“Senior, here it is.” Ban Bu fell to the side.

Qin Yu nodded, “Do you remember where the dead tree is?”

Ban Bu immediately understood. “I do. I will hurry back before the blood moon arrives.”

He bowed and drew several steps back. With the cry of a sword, he howled far away.

When Qin Yu first sensed something wrong, he still chose to rescue Ban Bu. This was all in order...