As the king of a Hilichurl tribe, it possessed an impenetrable suit of Geo armor.
It was even tougher than Noelle's "Breastplate," and its burly body possessed equally terrifying strength.
If they fought it, the result would probably be just like when Noelle had taken on a group of Hilichurls earlier: they would only get bulldozed.
Unless they wanted to be grabbed and flung around like meat patties, running was their only option.
Where on earth did this lousy Pyro Abyss Mage find such a powerful Stonehide Lawachurl?! Li Qiuzhi thought helplessly.
"Roar!!!"
Dissatisfied with its sluggish pace, the Stonehide Lawachurl riding the Anemo Slime balloon let out an angry roar, then leaped straight down from high in the air!
"Boom!"
Its massive body slammed into the ground, cracks spreading beneath its feet.
A faint gleam flashed through the eyes beneath its bony mask, which had fused with Geo, before it charged like an unstoppable war chariot toward the group that had already run far away.
"Heh heh, that's right! Go and get my treasure back!" The Pyro Abyss Mage leisurely flew after it.
Li Qiuzhi did not panic at the sight. Instead, he ran into the Whispering Woods ahead with Noelle.
Using the tall trees and low bushes to block the view, they easily shook off the Stonehide Lawachurl following them.
They reached a higher hill and temporarily hid behind some bushes.
"...Phew, that was exciting!"
Breathing lightly, Li Qiuzhi spoke as he slowly set Sucrose down.
Sucrose took out her round, half-rimmed glasses and put them back on. A faint blush showed on her fair cheeks as she pressed her lips together and asked:
"What should we do next? Keep sneaking away?"
"...Mm, we can't beat that big fellow, so that's our only choice." Noelle tidied the silver-gray