Su Xiao stared at Maha for several seconds. At this point, whether what the other man said was true or false was no longer important.
Before entering Kukuroo Mountain, Su Xiao had known there might be no way back. The reward for the first stage of the Hidden Mission was substantial, so having no way back was only natural.
Wanting to obtain huge benefits without taking any risks was simply impossible.
"According to the information you provided, there's only one way forward now? If we turn back, even if we're lucky, we'll have to wait a week?"
Su Xiao sheathed Dragon Slayer Flash and looked toward the dozens of tunnels ahead.
"That's right. Once we got here, there was basically no way back."
Maha took a wooden box from the large backpack on his back and tossed it directly to Su Xiao.
"This is what you deserve."
Su Xiao caught the wooden box. Inside were four large Soul Crystals. After confirming that they were correct, he put the box away.
"We'll continue forward. To reach the center, we'll have to pass through the territories of at least two more exotic plants. If we continue ahead, we'll encounter the Wailing Flower. The Wailing Flower is a very ferocious predatory plant. We can only force our way through."
Maha walked to the dozens of tunnels and began examining the traces around each entrance.
"This one."
Maha quickly selected an oval-shaped tunnel four meters high and two meters wide, then entered first.
"Byakuya, I'll deal with any Wailing Flowers that might appear. When I'm exhausted, help hold them off for me. I can't die yet—at least not now."
Maha's decision to lead the way greatly reduced the likelihood that he was plotting something. Or rather, Maha simply didn't dare plot anything. Killua and