The core region of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Du Busi paced back and forth, his gaze darting toward the depths of the forest from time to time.
Anxiety burned through him like fire.
"Why hasn't he come out yet? Has something happened to him?"
"Damn it! I never should've let Xiao Mo go in alone. I haven't even had word of whether he's dead or alive."
"I'll wait another half hour. If he's still not out, I'm forcing my way in."
"If anything happens to Xiao Mo, I'll make the Star Dou Great Forest pay dearly, even if I have to blow myself up!"
The Scarlet King, who was responsible for keeping watch, heard Du Busi's words.
Cold sweat streamed down all three of his heads.
He was terrified that the man would act on a sudden rush of blood to the head.
After all, if a fight really broke out...
He would be Du Busi's first target.
With his strength, he was no match for Du Busi.
Meanwhile...
Complaints rang out from deep within the forest.
"Di Tian is such a petty bastard. All I did was take a little water, and he actually made me walk back myself."
"He even dressed it up as 'training.'"
"I'll draw a circle and curse you!"
Chen Mo emerged from the forest with a resentful look.
Seeing his disciple safe and sound...
Du Busi finally relaxed the string that had been stretched taut inside him.
"Master, I'm back." Chen Mo waved in greeting, then noticed that the Scarlet King was still there.
Without another word, he stepped forward and smacked the Scarlet King on the rump.
"You three-headed dumb dog, your boss has already gone back. What are you still standing around for?"
"Grr... woof!"
The Scarlet King inwardly cursed up