Song Wen and the other five were hidden within a crevice at the foot of a great mountain.
The entrance to the crevice was extremely narrow, allowing entry only by crawling. After advancing several zhang, it suddenly opened into a cavern several dozen zhang wide.
The crevice had existed naturally, while the Cave deep within had been excavated by the six of them.
They had not widened the entrance because they feared disturbing the surface rocks and leaving fresh traces that might draw the giant ape's attention.
Deep within the crevice, Chi Pei had set up a concealment formation. Even a sixth-rank demonic beast would find it difficult to detect anything unusual here.
The six remained in the Cave for more than ten days.
There was not the slightest movement outside the Cave. Not even a low-rank demonic beast had appeared.
As cultivators, a mere dozen or so days were no more than the flick of a finger to them, passing away quietly before they even noticed.
Yet one of them was an exception.
Chi Pei!
Nothing had happened during the first few days, but beginning on the tenth day, his gaze had begun drifting toward Qiluo without his realizing it.
As time passed, that gaze grew increasingly fervent, filled with desire he could scarcely conceal.
Had there not been others in the Cave, he likely would have pounced on Qiluo long ago.
Seeing this, Qiluo felt no delight whatsoever. Instead, she grew restless with anxiety.
She knew very well that Chi Pei was under the influence of Red-Dust Fragrance, and that his condition was worsening.
If she were not by Chi Pei's side, his desire might not have been so intense. But now that they were sharing a Cave day after day with nothing to do, it only fueled