Qing Rou's cultivation was not high, so it was only natural that she wanted to avoid danger. Even if she knew her odds of surviving in the end were slim and that she would most likely die here, dying sooner and dying later were still different.
Lu Ye had other plans, but having just arrived in an unfamiliar place, it was indeed wiser to proceed cautiously. Besides, something Qing Rou had inadvertently revealed caught his attention.
He immediately agreed. "All right!"
The two found a dilapidated Barren Star nearby. Only a small half of it remained. After searching around, they found a massive lava cave and entered it to hide.
"Senior Brother Lu, rest for now. I'll set up some Formations," Qing Rou said as she walked to one side and busied herself.
Lu Ye glanced over and asked, "Junior Sister, you understand Formations?"
Qing Rou clearly intended to arrange some Formations for concealment and protection. That would make it easier to hide, and even if they were discovered, they could use the power of the Formations to fend off enemies.
Qing Rou smiled shyly. "I study them when I have nothing to do. I only understand a little."
Lu Ye nodded and did not ask further about it. Instead, he said, "Junior Sister, do you know something about this contest?"
He asked because Qing Rou had previously said that this contest would not end so quickly. If she did not know anything about it, she would never have made such a judgment.
Qing Rou continued setting up the Formation as she replied, "There are some records of it in my clan's ancient texts. I saw them before, but I never imagined that I would be chosen."
"If you don't mind, could you tell me about it?"
Lu Ye truly