237: Save the soul crystal first!

The underground exploration came to an abrupt end with Zuoqiu Shu's death, and no one dared to mention it again, not even Zuoqiu Zhen.

Although Zuoqiu Shu's death was indirectly related to Zuoqiu Zhen, no one blamed her.

Because what had happened had happened, blaming her was useless and would only make Zuoqiu Zhen wallow in self-pity, leading to other unforeseen complications, which would be undesirable.

Zuoqiu Chen looked at the scattered members of the Zuoqiu Clan. Seven people had died in this underground exploration, including her elder sister, Zuoqiu Shu.

Only thirty-six members of the Zuoqiu Clan remained, and Zuoqiu Chen no longer had the heart to continue exploring the Secret Realm. She discussed with Zuoqiu Hui about finding a quiet place to wait for the Secret Realm to open, at which point they would exit and it would be over.

Zuoqiu Zhen gazed at the underground, her heart filled with unwillingness. The item underground was very important to her, and she had to find a way to get her hands on it!

But what method could she use?

The Zuoqiu Clan was unreliable; she could only think of another way.

As she pondered, Zuoqiu Zhen thought of Xu Sanyan. With his ability, he could easily delve deep underground, but...

Would he give the item to her?

Zuoqiu Zhen shook her head inwardly. Based on her understanding of him, this person was selfish and untrustworthy. She knew without a doubt that he definitely wouldn't.

Ahead, Zuoqiu Hui looked back at Zuoqiu Zhen, silently closing her eyes, lost in thought.

...

Xu Sanyan traveled south, arriving outside the great hall before nightfall. He didn't see Lin Fan and the others, so he sent a message:

"I'm here, where are you?"

"Saint, please wait."

Lin Fan replied to the message and immediately walked out to search. He saw a figure in the distance and shouted, "Saint, I'm here."

Xu Sanyan didn't mind that Lin Fan hadn't come out to greet him in advance. He just nodded slightly, "Let's go."

The two passed through the collapsed great hall, entered a cave, and went deep inside for a long time before finally arriving in the stone chamber.

"Huan Xier?"

Xu Sanyan raised his eyebrows, looking at the figure standing by the stone platform. The two prominent topknots on his head were very conspicuous. He had seen this person being chased by corpse demons from afar in Moyang City before.

"But the Saint is here?"

Huan Xier saw Xu Sanyan for the first time, his gaze constantly scrutinizing him up and down.

Xu Sanyan looked at his clear eyes and frowned slightly. This Huan Xier didn't seem as foolish as the rumors suggested.

"What are you two doing here?" Xu Sanyan turned his head to Lin Fan, asking curiously.

"Uh..."

Lin Fan was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond. The main reason was that the Senior had repeatedly warned him not to reveal his presence.

Huan Xier saw Lin Fan's difficulty and spoke for him, "Brother Lin is here to help me. This place is a grand formation that can help people complete their souls. I've had a missing soul since childhood, which is why I've been foolish."

Xu Sanyan was instantly surprised, looking at the large flag on the high platform, "Complete your soul?"

"That's right."

"So, Brother Brother Huan succeeded?"

"Fortunately, I succeeded."

"Congratulations."

Xu Sanyan smiled and cupped his hands. He knew the two were hiding something but didn't expose them. Instead, he asked, "Where's Xiang Tan?"

"Over there."

Lin Fan pointed at the stone platform, "Senior Sister Xiang Tan is trapped here for some unknown reason. This Disciple wanted to rescue her but was limited in ability, so I could only ask the Saint for help."

Xu Sanyan nodded and walked around the stone platform a few times, seeing a cracked opening on the platform. He thought the two must have tried to forcibly dismantle it but failed.

Huan Xier's strength wasn't much worse than his, so if he couldn't do it, then he probably couldn't either. As he pondered, his gaze fell upon the large flag above his head.

The key should be here.

"Is Senior Brother here?" Xiang Tan's voice came from inside the stone platform.

"Yes, don't worry, I'll save you."

Xu Sanyan smiled reassuringly. Xiang Tan definitely had to be rescued, and he could 'incidentally' obtain the Soul Crystal inside, killing two birds with one stone.

"Can this item be removed?" Xu Sanyan asked, pointing at the large flag.

"We haven't tried, but this thing absorbs spiritual energy, so Saint, be careful," Huan Xier warned.

"Hmm, thank you."

Xu Sanyan pondered, then with a wave of his large sleeve, a surge of spiritual energy struck the large flag. The spiritual energy was instantly absorbed by the flag, without causing the slightest ripple.

It really can absorb spiritual energy. Huan Xier didn't lie to him.

Since the stone platform was so sturdy, how did Xiang Tan get in?

She obviously didn't enter here as soon as she arrived in this world. She must have been put in by someone, otherwise she wouldn't have been unconscious for so long.

If she could be put in, then she could be rescued, they just hadn't found the method yet.

But why didn't that person kill Xiang Tan, and instead let her live?

He didn't understand.

Xu Sanyan shook his head, no longer thinking about it. First, rescue the Soul Crystal...

No, rescuing Xiang Tan was the priority.

He stepped onto the stone platform, and a large halberd slowly appeared in his hand. He used the tip of the halberd to flick the large flag, and the flag lightly flew off, falling far onto the ground.

Suddenly, the stone platform trembled, and the rubble on top began to fall to both sides. Xu Sanyan retreated quickly, watching silently.

Lin Fan and Huan Xier exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock. It was that simple?

"Boom~"

The stone platform collapsed, revealing Xiang Tan curled up inside, and the scattered Soul Crystal beside her.

"Senior Brother~~~"

Xiang Tan was terrified. Hiding alone in the dark, confined space, her mind couldn't stop racing with wild thoughts. She was afraid Xu Sanyan wouldn't care about her anymore.

Now, seeing the light of day again, and Xu Sanyan being the first person she saw, her excitement was clear. She threw herself at him, tightly hugging his waist and refusing to let go.

Xu Sanyan smiled and patted Xiang Tan's shoulder. With a sweep of his large sleeve, the scattered Soul Crystal on the ground fell into his hand. Without even looking, he stuffed it into his Storage Pouch.

It was well known that he had no interest in money. His purpose this time was to rescue Xiang Tan; collecting the Soul Crystal was merely an incidental matter.

After a brief comfort, Xiang Tan finally recovered, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and obediently followed behind Xu Sanyan.

Lin Fan and Huan Xier watched the Soul Crystal being put into his pocket and said nothing.

Nor did they dare to say anything.

Although Huan Xier was confident, he wasn't sure he could escape with his life from Xu Sanyan's hands.

That's right, it was about escaping with his life, not fighting him.

He considered his strength to be on par with Mo Qianqian's.

Since Mo Qianqian, along with Fang Qingge, Net Intent, and Luo Qingwei, couldn't do anything to him even when working together, and now it was just him alone, he had no chance of winning at all.

Having achieved his goal, Xu Sanyan turned to the two, "Where are you going next?"

Lin Fan frowned and thought for a moment, then cupped his hands, "This Disciple wants to return to Moyang City. This place is too dangerous, far beyond this Disciple's capabilities."

"Hmm,"

Xu Sanyan nodded. Indeed, with Lin Fan's mere Foundation Establishment cultivation, he thought it was the Protagonist Halo at work that he had survived this long here.

Even Lalan, whom he had recently played with, had a higher cultivation than Lin Fan.

Huan Xier was about to speak when,

"Boom~!!"

Suddenly, a loud noise came, startling all four of them. The sound was very close by. Xu Sanyan quickly rushed out of the stone chamber, staring blankly at the cave entrance.

The entrance was blocked!