Chen Mo swept the area with his Spiritual Sense but found nothing abnormal. Still, something felt off. Was he being overly suspicious? Forget it. He would take things one step at a time and see what happened next.
The entire group set off again, with the Qian Family still leading at the front and the Ouyang Family at the very rear. Of course, Chen Mo and Ouyang Ruo Xi naturally brought up the tail. Ever since Ouyang Nan learned that Chen Mo was a Houtian Layer Ten Master, he had been quite happy to leave the rear of the team to him.
The group wound through the Crystal Jungle. Because the Crystal Jungle was so chaotic and the ground rose and fell unevenly, the front and rear of the team could not look after one another. Looking forward, they could not see the end of the line; looking back, they could not see the front. Various obstructions always stood between them, whether terrain or crystal growths.
Moreover, the cave had originally been devoid of light, but everyone carried illumination equipment, making the entire cave appear dazzling and colorful. Under the lights, the Crystal Jungle displayed a variety of hues and enchanting halos.
If they had not been on an expedition with a mission objective, simply sightseeing through the Crystal Jungle would truly have been a pleasing experience.
Ouyang Ruo Xi was a cool yet sensitive girl, and her thoughts were quite delicate. After setting out again following their brief rest, she noticed that Chen Mo seemed distracted, as if something had occupied his attention. Even when he spoke, he seemed absentminded.
"A Mo, what's wrong? Did something happen?" Ouyang Ruo Xi asked.
Chen Mo thought it over and felt that he should tell her some things. Their relationship was far