The group cautiously moved toward the direction from which the storm had come.
Fourth Uncle walked at the front. After hesitating for a while, he took out a book and handed it to Lu Feng. "This is the cultivation method Third Brother practiced. It also contains records related to his training of the Exploding Ball. Pass it around and have a look."
Miao Qiuyun asked suspiciously, "What are you doing? Since these are his belongings, shouldn't you take them back and hand them over to the Lian Clan?"
Fourth Uncle sighed. "Judging from what happened earlier, Third Brother has most likely become a Spiral Corpse as well. We may run into him later. Understanding more about his methods of attack will help us deal with him."
After a pause, Fourth Uncle added, "Once I accompany you in finding the Six-Winged Sand Cicada, I will not continue on with you. Please do not blame me for abandoning moral principles. I am old. All I want is to see Jiu Er once more before I die. I do not dare keep risking my life."
"I..." Miao Qiuyun instinctively wanted to say, I want to go back with you too, but when she considered her own strength, she realized that if she followed Fourth Uncle, she might become a burden and drag him down instead.
After all, the road back was no less dangerous than continuing onward.
In fact, leaving the group would likely be even more dangerous.
Thus, after a brief hesitation, she resolutely dismissed the thought.
Because of Fourth Uncle's words, the atmosphere as they traveled became inexplicably heavy.
It was not because they disapproved of Fourth Uncle's decision, but because they could not bear the dangers he would face by leaving alone.
If something happened while they were together, they