This time, the Black Jade Lion did not reply.
If they knew, they wouldn't be discussing this here; they would be thinking about what to do right now.
Steel-Mane Bear pondered for a moment, then looked into the distance.
"Perhaps we can see if we can leave this world?"
"Leave this world?"
The beasts glanced at it, then followed its gaze towards the distant mountain shadows.
"Hmm," Steel-Mane Bear responded in a deep voice, "Just like we did outside, moving from one space to another, if we can get to the boundary, maybe we can find a portal and leave."
There was no response. The beasts gazed at the distant mountain shadows and nodded thoughtfully.
Although it's unknown whether there are teleportation portals outside, this method certainly seems to work without any problems.
"But..."
A hesitant voice came from the side.
"What?" Steel-Mane Bear looked over.
The other Calamity Beast also turned to look at the Ridged Beast that had spoken.
"What if we go through all that trouble to get into the next portal, only to find ourselves in another world like this?" the Ridged Beast asked.
Silence, then.
"You idiot, say something nice to me!"
"Why can't I...?"
The deliberately hushed voices of debate continued.
Unnoticed by them, a Coiling Mountain Beast lay quietly among the herd.
In the darkness, barely perceptible eyes were raised, gazing into the distance...
Two days later.
Yawns echoed through the mine shaft.
As Shadow Wolf descended, he asked:
" Panshan, do you think we might be able to go even faster today than yesterday?"
"Who knows? We'll see how it goes. But I have a feeling it's unlikely. I'd be happy if it could maintain yesterday's speed!" Coiling Mountain Beast replied contentedly.
"Well, that's true!" Shadow Wolf nodded in agreement. "This way, we don't have to worry about being discovered by Lord Black Rat, and it won't be too tiring. If we can maintain that speed every day, life will actually be pretty good!"
"Right..."
While chatting, the two Calamity Beast quickly arrived at a familiar place and then began digging for ore.
More than two hours later, the two Calamity Beast lay down on the ground to rest, their casual conversation occasionally drifting out.
Suddenly, they paused and looked towards one side of the mine tunnel.
A Third Tier Shadow Wolf walked over from the other side of the mine tunnel, its eyes darting around.
Is this person looking for a new mining site?... Shadow Wolf thought, stopping himself from saying what he was about to say, deciding to wait until the person had passed by.
Beside him, his friend shared the same thought and fell silent.
Then, they watched as the Tier 3 Shadow Wolf walked towards them step by step.
Suddenly, the Shadow Wolf paused slightly.
The Third Tier Shadow Wolf's gaze fell upon him, and it stopped in its tracks.
"Which tribe are you from again?"
Uh, well, is it because we're of the same race that I'm asking?... Shadow Wolf thought to himself, then didn't pay much attention to it afterward.
It bowed its head and replied respectfully:
"Reporting, sir, I am from the White Spine Plain!"
"Ah, not from the same place as me!" The Tier 3 Shadow Wolf nodded.
"Well, the world is so big, it's normal for other places to exist!" Shadow Wolf said respectfully.
"Yes, that's true!" The other party nodded, then looked at it and said, "From now on, you'll come and mine with me!"
"Huh?" Shadow Wolf looked up in surprise.
"What, you're not willing?" The Tier 3 Shadow Wolf frowned and stared at her.
"No, it's just..."
Shadow Wolf opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to refuse.
In such places, apart from a few exceptional Calamity Beast, the vast majority of other Calamity Beast can actually find other members of their own species.
But don't think this will work!
Those of the same race are often the most adept at exploiting each other!
Especially those of the same race who are stronger than their opponents.
They naturally assume that they are of the same race as you, and even stronger, so you have to listen to them and even do their work for them!
In short, you might be able to count on those of the same race and rank, but it's best not to rely on those of higher rank!
"My lord, actually I've always been partnered with Shadow... with this guy. If you want to find someone else, you can look for other Shadow Wolf. How about I go and find one for you?"
The sound came from the side.
The Third Tier Shadow Wolf frowned and looked over.
"Were you originally paired with it?"
"Yes, that's right!" Coiling Mountain Beast nodded.
"Um..."
Without an immediate response, the Third Tier Shadow Wolf frowned in thought.
Shadow Wolf stood still, looking at his friend with some emotion, before turning his gaze back to the Third Tier Shadow Wolf.
Hopefully, the other party will listen and find other Calamity Beast.
Finally, the other person raised their eyes.
"Okay, I understand, but isn't this simple?"
"Uh, simple? You mean... well, indeed, but I'll definitely find you a satisfactory Shadow Wolf," the Coiling Mountain Beast replied.
Shadow Wolf stood to the side, looking at his friend with emotion, then breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the Third Tier Shadow Wolf.
However, the other party did not continue speaking, but frowned and asked:
"When did I tell you I needed your help to find other options?"
"Uh, huh?"
Shadow Wolf opened his mouth instinctively, but his heart sank involuntarily.
"So... what do you mean?"
My friend, standing nearby, asked just as cautiously.
"Since you were its partner before, it's not that difficult. From today onwards, don't partner with it anymore, just let it follow me!" The Third Tier Shadow Wolf said matter-of-factly.
"No, this..."
"Hmm? Are you going to reject me?" The Third Tier Shadow Wolf's voice deepened.
"No, I..."
The Coiling Mountain Beast opened its mouth, seemingly wanting to refuse, but lacking the courage to do so.
Shadow Wolf paused, then suddenly looked at his friend and said:
"What's wrong with you? Didn't you see my clansmen are coming? Don't you have any common sense?!"
As it spoke, it shamelessly looked at the Third Tier adult.
"Sir, don't worry about it. I'll stay with you from now on, so please take good care of me!"
"Hmph, isn't that obvious?" The Tier 3 Shadow Wolf snorted twice in satisfaction.
As it spoke, it glanced impatiently at the Coiling Mountain Beast standing to the side.
"You bastard, aren't you going to get... cough cough, aren't you going to get lost?"
"Yeah, what are you doing here, getting in the way?" Shadow Wolf also looked at Coiling Mountain Beast, his face stern.
The Coiling Mountain Beast looked at it, then paused, its expression slightly sorrowful as it lowered its head.
"Okay, I understand!"
As it spoke, it slowly turned around and walked away into the distance.
Shadow Wolf stood there, watching his friend walk away with his head down, feeling a pang of reluctance.
" Panshan, don't blame me, I'm doing this for your own good!"
"Alright, from now on you'll be working for me, understand?"
The sound came from the side.
With a sense of heroic sacrifice, Shadow Wolf turned his head away.
"Hopefully, this person won't burden me with too many problems..."
"Yes, I understand, sir!" Shadow Wolf nodded.
"By the way, what's your name again?" the Tier 3 Shadow Wolf asked.
"Uh, sir, my name is Gray Tail!"
"Okay, I understand. My name is Stone. From now on, you can call me Lord Stone, understand?"
"Yes, Lord Stone..."