That vine was also at the Saint Lord Level, slightly stronger than the Inspector serving as the team leader.
But plant lifeforms possessed extraordinarily powerful vitality and astonishing regenerative abilities. The Inspectors attacked the vine frantically, trying to save their companion, but it stubbornly held on to the young man it had captured earlier while looking for an opportunity to seize a second prey.
The group was too busy saving themselves, naturally leaving them with no time to worry about Gu Ding.
Hearing that Gu Ding intended to leave, the yellow-haired youth at the head of the group hesitated for a moment before calling out.
"Don't go! Help us save him!"
Gu Ding could not help but laugh when he heard the yellow-haired youth's words.
"Why should I help you? Weren't you trying to stop me from passing just now?"
"As long as you help us, we can let you pass!" After hesitating briefly, the yellow-haired youth ultimately chose to compromise.
"That isn't enough. If I leave now, you still won't be able to stop me." Gu Ding glanced at their battle. For the time being, they should still be able to withstand the vine's assault.
"Then what will it take for you to help us?!" The yellow-haired youth knew that with just his group, they would likely lose at least one companion this time.
"I have only one condition: tell me everything you know about this forest." Gu Ding stated his terms.
The yellow-haired youth's expression turned somewhat ugly. They were the native inhabitants of this forest and knew a great deal, but for certain reasons, much of that information could not be revealed.
"I can't make that decision. I can take you back to meet the Clan Elder. He knows more than any of us, but whether he