The sharp spearhead pressed straight against the left side of his Adam's apple, ready to pierce his tender little neck at any moment. Such a life-threatening menace seemed terrifying, yet with the Resurrection Gallbladder, he was not afraid. He openly glanced at the man holding the spear.
The man was tall and broad-shouldered, his body packed with hard muscles. His features were handsome, crowned with blond hair, like a standard Human Race knight. What Li Ziran appreciated even more was the natural state of the man's shell—this handsome body had not been altered in any way.
"Yasu, what are you doing? He's a friend!" Zhu Ya cried angrily. "He's the one who brought me here."
The man called Yasu did not lower his spear. His eyes remained fixed on Li Ziran, while behind him, humans emerged one after another from concealed cracks.
Each of them held a magic wand, fireballs burning at their tips. Clearly, they were ready to attack at any moment.
"Zhu Ya, don't trust strangers. The Demons are searching very thoroughly right now. There cannot be the slightest carelessness regarding the importance of Red Sun Outpost!" Yasu turned around and stubbornly demanded, "Who are you? Where did you come from? What are you doing at Red Sun Volcano?"
Li Ziran smiled strangely. He felt a degree of admiration for this adorable inspector. At the very least, he had the awareness to defend the place.
"She told me to come here, saying she could give me some Element Stones." Li Ziran pointed at Zhu Ya. "Once I receive my payment, I'll leave."
"No. You already know where the entrance is, so you must submit to Red Sun Outpost's inspection. I have to make sure you aren't a Demon scout."
"Enough, Yasu. He's a friend. He's human. You can