"What do you want?"
During Gu Chen's enlightenment, a bond of trust had gradually formed between him and Misledy. Though it did not compare to the relationship between Zhang Chen and Evil Mouth Elder, theirs was one of mutual benefit and coexistence.
"I need you to remove every seal binding me when the time comes and merge with my body at 100%, reaching the level of a Blood Ancestor so we can survive this deadly calamity."
The consciousness buffer had been created by the old man. With a wave of his right hand, a glass filled with blood appeared in Gu Chen's hand.
"I need to think about it. I hope what you said is true."
Gu Chen raised the glass and drained the Blood Wine before withdrawing from the consciousness buffer. He then looked toward Uncle Shark, who was sensing the area by the riverbank.
"Mr. Shark, how is it?"
"Alas, there's still no signal coming back. Judging by the route we've taken and the results of searching such a vast stretch of river, I estimate that the main force of Hell Envoys is likely on the other half of the middle world. Otherwise, considering they should also be searching for us, we would have met up long ago."
"Put that matter aside for now. My body just told me that serious trouble will soon come looking for us. If things get too dangerous, use your water-based constitution to take the unconscious Jin Geng and escape swiftly through the wide river."
Uncle Shark narrowed his eyes at Gu Chen, then suddenly burst into laughter. "I, the Great Shark, have never abandoned a teammate. During our journey here as the vanguard, we already acknowledged you as a fine teammate. No matter how strong whoever comes looking for trouble is, we'll