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Chapter 110 Escape

The three of them walked along the long and narrow secret passage, experienced countless dangers and unknowns, and finally stepped into the mysterious secret passage. Their footsteps echoed in the silent air, stirring up waves of echoes, as if telling a long-forgotten past.

Last time, Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue accidentally found the precious thousand-year-old Polygonum multiflorum here, which greatly improved their cultivation and brought them endless surprises. Now, stepping into this secret place again, they are full of expectations and curiosity, wondering what amazing treasures they will find this time.

However, the man in green who was traveling with them seemed quite dissatisfied. He looked around and saw that the surroundings were dilapidated, overgrown with weeds, and a desolate scene. He couldn't help but frowned and said to Lu Xiuyuan angrily: "Do you still want to live? You actually brought me to a place like this!"

Hearing this, Lu Xiuyuan couldn't help but smile bitterly. He knew that the man in green had high hopes for this treasure hunt, but he also knew that real treasures are often hidden in seemingly inconspicuous places. He took a deep breath, calmed down, and said slowly: "Although this place looks dilapidated, it actually hides endless treasures. As long as we look carefully, we will definitely find some precious things."

When the man in green heard this, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but more of it was eagerness and desire. He stared at Lu Xiuyuan closely, as if trying to read something from his eyes. After a long time, he finally asked, "Does the Tianxin grass you mentioned really exist here?"

Lu Xiuyuan nodded, a look of confidence on his face. He said, "I have seen records about Tianxin grass in ancient books. It grows in very special environments, and this place is one of the places where it may grow."

The man in green heard this and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. He knew very well how precious the Tianxin Grass was. Once he got it, he would not only be able to improve his cultivation, but also solve some problems that had troubled him for many years. He was very excited and hurriedly urged, "If that's the case, take me to find it!"

So, the three of them set out on a treasure hunt again. They walked deep into the secret passage, carefully avoiding those seemingly ordinary but dangerous traps and obstacles along the way. Their steps became faster and faster, and their expectations became stronger and stronger.

After an unknown amount of time, they finally came to a clearing covered with vines and weeds. It looked ordinary, but Lu Xiuyuan sensed something unusual. He squatted down and carefully observed every inch of the ground, as if he was looking for something.

Lu Xiuyuan knew the situation here very well. He didn't really believe that there was still Tianxin grass hidden here. After all, he and Wen Lingyue had almost collected all the treasures here last time. However, facing the questioning of the man in green, he had to pretend to look around to calm him down. He was full of vigilance in his heart. After all, once the man in green knew the truth, he might turn hostile and do something crazy.

The three of them searched through the seemingly deserted secret passage, constantly lifting stones and pushing aside weeds, looking for the possible treasure. The green-clothed man's eyes flashed with greed. He seemed to have smelled the fragrance of Tianxin grass, and his desire became stronger and stronger.

However, just as they were concentrating on searching, a strange smell suddenly spread. Lu Xiuyuan's heart tightened, and he immediately raised his head alertly, only to see a huge sandworm slowly crawling out from the ground. Its body was earthy yellow, almost blending in with the surrounding sand, and only its eyes flashing with fierce light revealed its true identity.

The green-clothed man's face suddenly changed when he saw this. He quickly drew out the sword from his waist, and in a flash, he rushed towards the sandworm. The sword collided with the sandworm's shell, making a metallic sound and sparks flying. The sandworm was enraged and let out a deafening roar. Its huge body rolled in the secret passage, stirring up clouds of dust.

Lu Xiuyuan watched the man in green fighting with the sandworm, but he was secretly glad in his heart. He knew that he was no match for the sandworm, so if he didn't run away now, when would he run away? He grabbed Wen Lingyue's hand and whispered, "Let's go, this is our chance!"

Wen Lingyue nodded, and the two of them fled towards the depths of the secret passage. They did not dare to make any sound, for fear of disturbing the man in green who was fighting the sandworm. Their hearts were beating like drums, and they hurried along the way.

However, the man in green had a profound cultivation, and he soon noticed the movements of Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue. He was furious, but he was fighting the sandworms and couldn't be distracted to chase them. He could only glare at Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue fiercely, and secretly swore in his heart that after solving the sandworms, he must teach these two traitors a lesson!

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue ran all the way through the winding secret passage, their hearts beating as fast as drums. Behind them, the sound of the fierce battle between the sandworms and the green-clothed people gradually faded away, but the sense of urgency in their hearts did not diminish at all. Finally, they came to the first passage, and in front of them was a familiar narrow cave entrance, as if the hope of leading to the outside world was right in front of them.

"We escaped!" Wen Lingyue said breathlessly, with a hint of a smile on her face as if she had survived a disaster.

Lu Xiuyuan also breathed a sigh of relief, but his eyes remained alert. He looked around and confirmed that there was no trace of the man in green before he whispered, "Don't be too happy yet. We have to leave here quickly."

The two did not dare to delay and immediately ran towards the cave entrance. However, just as they were about to step out of the cave, a cold voice suddenly sounded behind them: "Two friends, why are you running so fast?"

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue's hearts tightened, and they turned around suddenly, only to see a man in green standing not far away, with a half-smile on his face. His figure was looming in the dim passage, like a ghost.

"You... why are you here?" Lu Xiuyuan asked in surprise, with an ominous premonition in his heart.

The man in green smiled faintly and said, "This is my territory. I can come and go as I please."

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue looked at each other and saw the despair in each other's eyes. They knew that they had been targeted by the man in green and it would be extremely difficult to escape.

"What...what do you want to do?" Wen Lingyue asked stutteringly, with a slight tremor in her voice.

"What are you doing? You two are running away from the battlefield, and you're still asking me what I'm doing?"