The Mysterious Island Awakens
Chapter 1063

Joy Turns to Sorrow

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The night was vast and boundless.

Across the deserted wilderness on the outskirts, a figure ran swiftly.

Zhu Xiaoqiang carried one backpack on his back and hugged another in his arms.

Both backpacks were packed with gold jewelry, making them extremely heavy.

Running under such a burden, Zhu Xiaoqiang was already panting from exhaustion.

"Whew..."

"So tired."

"I've run this far. I should be safe now, right?"

Zhu Xiaoqiang breathed heavily, sweat continuously beading on his forehead. His clothes were soaked through, and he felt extremely uncomfortable.

Although he wanted nothing more than to stop and rest, the moment he thought of the crazed Zhu Dazhi and the terrifying young man who might catch up with him, he did not dare stop.

"If I remember correctly, once I get over that little hill ahead, I'll be able to see the highway."

Zhu Xiaoqiang crossed a stream and saw a low hill not far ahead. A delighted expression appeared on his face.

Once he reached the highway, he could drive away from this dangerous place.

Earlier, Zhu Xiaoqiang and Zhu Dazhi had discussed hiding in this uninhabited wilderness after obtaining the loot.

Once the authorities found nothing and the heat had died down, they would come out and act according to the situation.

However, plans could never keep up with changes. Escaping this place had now become the most important thing.

Seeing that he was about to escape danger, Zhu Xiaoqiang relaxed his guard without realizing it, and most of the tension in his heart vanished.

A few minutes later,

The little hill was right before him.

Zhu Xiaoqiang was utterly exhausted. Carrying such a burden was already hard enough; the thought of climbing the hill under that weight made his legs tremble.

"Although this hill isn't high, I don't

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