316. Refusing the Bounty

While Jiang Shaoxu was smugly pleased with herself for sticking to her principles, little did she know that Tang Miao was currently carrying a broken leg...

"Heave-ho... heave-ho..."

"Heave-ho... heave-ho..."

An hour later...

Covered in sweat and somewhat weak, Mu Ningxue said, "I... I've recovered..."

Although it was very painful at first, and there were various strange things during the process, once the Cold Air dissipated and a "heat wave" came over her, her pale face regained its rosy hue.

"No, you haven't recovered yet." Tang Miao didn't seem too satisfied with this.

Come to think of it, as a half-perfectionist, he felt that since he had already started, he should naturally eradicate the root of the problem.

Of course, whether this is true or not, only heaven knows.

This was the first time Mu Ningxue had ever undergone such physical training in her life; she was already panting heavily after just one hour.

And then, Tang Miao not only let her continue, but also wanted her to take him with her?

What's with this "self-reliance leads to abundance" nonsense?

This...

That's outrageous!

Despite her slight complaints, Mu Ningxue still took concrete action.

After all, if she didn't make a move, Tang Miao said he would have to use connections!

Just thinking about the pain of being stretched to the point of bursting as she entered through the front door... Mu Ningxue declared that she absolutely did not want to experience it again.

Ultimately, this led to the current situation...

~~~

A few days later...

"How much longer are we going to wait here? Didn't Mo Fan say he'd be back in about ten days?" Guan Yu said impatiently.

His mood has been absolutely terrible since last night...

Even towards this place, there was a deep dislike!

The reason, naturally, was that when he went for a stroll last night, he actually saw Tang Miao and Mu Ningxue hugging and kissing... and judging from their appearance, they looked just like a loving young couple...

This scene was a fatal blow to Guan Yu.

Of course, it wasn't just Guan Yu who was getting impatient; everyone else wanted to leave too. Staying here every day was just too boring.

Ai Jiangtu said with some helplessness, "There's still no news from Mo Fan. Isn't it a bad idea for us to leave like this?"

"What's wrong with that? Does that mean we won't participate in the World Championships if he doesn't return to the team?" Zu Jiming said calmly, clearly disliking Mo Fan as well.

"Old Ai, why don't you guys head to your next destination first? I'll wait for him here," Nan Jue suggested, knowing Ai Jiangtu's predicament.

Ai Jiangtu thought this was feasible and nodded in agreement.

But at that moment, he suddenly received a message from his advisor...

After giving everyone a quick glance, Ai Jiangtu announced...

Although the reward for the rescue was tempting, and it was just a casual trip, everyone still gasped in surprise after Ai Jiangtu finished speaking!

"Rescue??"

"Did our mentor really say that? That we should go to the Sahara for rescue?"

"Damn it, are we going to the Sahara Desert? That's a forbidden zone two levels higher than the Amazon Demon Beast! I'm not going!!"

"..."

It's no wonder they were making such a fuss; the Sahara Desert is just too dangerous.

Let alone Advanced Mage, even Super Level Mage, and even Forbidden Curse Mage, cannot guarantee their survival once they enter that place...

If we had to rank the most dangerous Demon and Monster Land in the world, the Sahara Desert would definitely be in the top three!

It ranks third among the world's most dangerous Demon Beast areas, so you can imagine how perilous it must be!

Many Demon and Monster Land are considered treasure troves by hunters. Even if they are dangerous, desolate, or remote, they will still try to explore them, because only dangerous Demon and Monster Land mean more treasures and things worth digging for.

However, the Sahara is a completely forbidden land that even hunters would never easily set foot in!

The entire outer Sahara was now a deep red, with Demon Beast density comparable to some deep-sea areas. Moreover, legend has it that Demon Beast no longer appear singly, but rather in groups or tribes...

If you venture a little deeper into the Sahara, you'll find yourself in a completely purple expanse. Purple signifies that the density of Demon Beast is more than three times that of crimson, and you'll truly experience the terrifying sight of hordes of Demon Beast roaming around every few steps. Even Demon Beast empire exists there.

Beyond the size of a tribe, or even a union of several tribes, there is what is known as Demon Beast empire. Regardless of where the Demon Beast empire is located, it may contain not only Demon Beast at the Monarch Level, but also even stronger beings!

Moreover, the more Demon Beast there are, the scarcer the resources tend to be. Not to mention that humans, creatures that are extremely hated by Demon Beast, would be immediately surrounded and killed if they stepped into such places, even Demon Beast tribes themselves would be constantly at war with each other!

Generally speaking, many extremely dangerous places are associated with numerous terrifying rumors.

In the Sahara Desert, there are hardly any legends. Legends are usually told by people who have returned alive. To this day, few old hunters dare to describe the stories of the Sahara. This place is a death zone. Apart from the inner circle of the Demon Beast zone with its purple density, the deepest part is a terrifying blackness!

Ai Jiangtu added, "The mentor said that whether or not to go to the rescue is a personal choice, but those who give up will lose the right to receive resources from the National Government next time."

Tang Miao asked, "Then who gets the resources from those who give up?"

"The mentors didn't say that," Ai Jiangtu said, shaking his head.

At this point, not a single person expressed any intention to go to the rescue. Apart from a few who were determined not to go, the others just looked at each other...

"I'd better not, that kind of place is just too dangerous." Tang Miao thought for a moment and then declined.

He vividly remembered that in the original story, although Mo Fan and his group were lucky enough to survive, it was only because of Mo Fan's special aura. After they were rescued from their predicament, the Super Level Mage rushed there seemed to have offended some Great Demon inside. In the end, he was taken down with him and died...

The thought of a place with extremely low visibility, where it's easy to get lost, and where resources are limited, naturally made Tang Miao lose interest.

Mu Ningxue originally wanted to go, after all, she was short of resources. However, Tang Miao looked at her, and the meaning was clear: he disagreed!

Ultimately, she had no choice but to give up this opportunity.

Following Tang Miao's signal, Jiang Shaoxu, Zhao Manyan, and the others, not lacking in resources, all declined.

Of course, after losing this bounty, the group embarked on a new journey. This time, without resources, they needed to complete new missions and other bounties in other locations.

With no one going to the rescue, the plan proceeded as usual. Ai Jiangtu led the main force away first, while Nan Jue was responsible for waiting here for Mo Fan to return before regrouping with the team.

After all, everyone wants to improve their strength and needs all sorts of resources to keep up with the team's progress. Most importantly, they all want to shine in Venice Water City and make themselves and their backers the center of global attention!