"Nether Fox, it's time to go back." After scouting the tunnel entrance, Song Wen spoke to Nether Fox, who was still searching around ahead.
The purpose of this trip had been fully accomplished. There was no need to linger here any longer; leaving as soon as possible was best.
Once everything was prepared, they could return to explore this undersea tunnel.
"Master, I want to remain here and make a breakthrough," Nether Fox said.
Song Wen frowned slightly. "Why?"
"The abundant source qi here will aid my breakthrough. Breaking through here will give me a greater chance of successfully advancing to the fifth rank," Nether Fox explained.
Song Wen said, "You'd better think this through. The commotion from your breakthrough certainly won't be small. If it attracts wraiths or Void demons, you'll be in grave danger!"
"Then I ask Master to stand guard for me."
Song Wen looked thoughtful and did not answer immediately.
Just then, Shadow Void's voice rang out in his sea of consciousness.
"Master, I also wish to remain here and hatch. Source qi will likewise aid my hatching."
Upon hearing this, Song Wen's brow furrowed even more deeply.
Suddenly, his gaze turned sharp.
"Fine. Then you may both enter seclusion once more."
Nether Fox immediately revealed a smile. It seemed to be so excited that it failed to notice the word "both" in Song Wen's words.
"Thank you, Master."
"You needn't thank me. To be honest, I intend to cross this region shrouded in source qi. The stronger you are, the better it will be for me as well."
"This subordinate will certainly serve Master with the devotion of a dog and horse." Nether Fox hurriedly declared its loyalty.
Song Wen nodded slightly.
Nether Fox added, "Master, where do you think would be best for me