Exposure

Upon hearing Xiao Jin's words, both Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun were delighted.

Although they were also puzzled as to why their bloodlines had not changed despite Xun Er and Zi Yan breaking through to Dou Emperor, Xiao Jin was already a Dou Emperor himself. Surely he would not joke with them about something like this.

Besides, this was hardly the time to talk. Xiao Jin had only said that one sentence before plunging straight into the Wild Wilderness.

The two exchanged a glance, and Gu Yuan said, "Brother Zhu Kun, let's return to the Pill Tower first."

Zhu Kun nodded repeatedly. Honestly, he did not feel safe here in the slightest.

Having his mind controlled by the Bodhi Ancient Tree so effortlessly earlier had already left him deeply shaken.

If it happened again, he would completely lose his mind.

"Let's head back first. Don't spread news of Nephew Xiao Jin's breakthrough to Dou Emperor for now. Tell Xuan Shu later, but keep it secret from everyone else for the time being." Zhu Kun was clever. Though he did not know why their bloodlines had not changed, he could vaguely sense that Xiao Jin wished to keep it confidential.

The two looked at each other, and their figures instantly vanished from the spot.

After entering the Wild Wilderness, Xiao Jin could not help frowning.

The entire forest was filled with the stench of decay.

There was not only the smell of rotting vegetation, but also the reek of countless decaying magical beasts.

There were even faint traces of human presence.

Although the allied forces had repeatedly warned the major factions across the continent over the years never to approach the Wild Wilderness, there were still people who clung to a lucky mindset, hoping to gain something here.

People were naturally