How Could This Be

"It was absolutely true. One of my senior brothers died because of it last time."

Gu Sheng frowned slightly. He had never heard that the Azure Dragon Token could attract demonic beasts.

Yet Pan Zhuang sounded so certain that he did not seem to be lying.

Gu Sheng secretly observed Pan Zhuang's expression and found that although his tone was sincere, his eyes kept shifting.

"If that's the case, just throw it away."

As he spoke, Gu Sheng casually tossed the Azure Dragon Token into the distant grass.

Seeing this, Ling Xiao did the same.

A satisfied expression appeared on Pan Zhuang's face, and he immediately began arranging their actions.

"I suggest we split up. I'll bring up the rear. Gu Sheng and Junior Brother Ling will assist and approach the cave entrance from the front. Senior Brother Yu, you five flank from both sides to prevent an ambush from anyone or any demonic beast."

Yu Tianyi frowned.

"Why divide things so precisely? Wouldn't it be safer to move together?"

Pan Zhuang shook his head.

"The terrain inside this cave is complicated. Moving together would make it easier to alert whatever is inside. Splitting up and watching each other's backs is the best course of action."

Gu Sheng noticed that as Pan Zhuang said this, his fingers unconsciously rubbed the jade pendant at his waist. It was a sign of nervousness.

Alarm bells rang in Gu Sheng's mind, but his expression remained calm.

"Let's do as Junior Brother Pan says."

No one raised any further objections, and they began dispersing according to the plan.

Gu Sheng and Ling Xiao slowly approached the cave entrance, their feet making faint sounds as they stepped over dead branches and fallen leaves.

Gu Sheng took every step with extreme caution, secretly observing his surroundings.