Inside the Main Hall, the five sat together in an unspoken accord, waiting for Ye Lin to finish deciphering all the information.
As they watched Ye Lin standing alone before the Deity Statue, worry showed in all their eyes.
Ten minutes had already passed, yet Ye Lin had not said a word. Judging by his condition, they could also tell that he was under far, far more pressure than before.
It was not that they did not want to help. They simply had no way to do so.
Ye Lin had left all the information himself. Everyone thought differently, and their help would only complicate things.
"Aren't you guys... going to eat something?"
"This is really good."
Zhang Tie blinked, his mouth stuffed so full that his words came out muffled.
Empty cans littered the floor at his feet. Almost a full day had passed since they entered the examination.
Their minds had been stretched taut the entire time, and all that running alone had left them ravenous.
An Ke had brought a fuel canister and a fire starter. With a little heating, even vacuum-packed chicken and rice paired with yellow peaches tasted fantastic.
Watching Zhang Tie polish off three packs in a row with a look of utter contentment, the others smiled wryly, a hint of envy in their eyes.
Even He Zheng sighed and could not help patting his shoulder.
"It's fine. Just eat plenty."
"But leave that pack of beef alone, or the boss will get mad."
"Huh?"
Zhang Tie looked blankly at He Zheng, only to see him sigh again and turn toward An Ke and the others.
"An Ke, there's actually something I've been wondering about for a while."
"I was thinking, Ye Lin's so smart. Don't you think there's something odd about those scars