Therefore, Wilbur could only say, "Alright, forgive my rudeness. I'll keep this a secret." Vernon put his dagger aside, then told Mitch, "Alright, Mitch, let him go. I trust that he will keep this a secret." Mitch let go of Wilbur, then pulled Vernon to the front as they whispered something. They spoke quietly, but as a cultivator, Wilbur had a keen hearing, thus he overheard their entire conversation clearly. "Vernon, this guy is not trustworthy. I think we have to move our plan forward." "We know that the treasure is in Vicente Primeval Forest, but we know nothing about its location. Perhaps it's meaningless to move the plan forward." "It's alright. I believe we will find the treasure." … Wilbur did not know what the treasure meant to Mitch and the others. Perhaps it was their faith to keep living. People encounter troubles in their lives, after all. Those who were desperate would go on a desperate path.However, most nations would offer some sort of assistance for the
Wilbur had never planned on leaving the forest. Now that Mitch had given him a chance, Wilbur naturally seized it. Mitch feigned surprise and said, "What? You want to keep going? Do you know how dangerous it is in there? Listen, you're still too young. Don't take unnecessary risks. Two kilometers is enough distance for you to brag about to others." "Sorry, I really want to give it another try. After all, look, I've already made preparations for this trip. These pants are really sturdy. Ordinary bloodsucking bugs can't bite through it." Vernon said, "Do you really insist on continuing alone?" Wilbur replied, "Yes, but I might not be able to drive you back to the city." "It's okay. We can get a taxi to head back. Just be very careful when exploring the forest alone." "Got it." Mitch and the others bid farewell to Wilbur and left. Wilbur took out his compass and continued forward, quickly entering the depths of the forest. "Boss, that guy really went right in." Mitch sneer
These bloodsucking bugs flapped their wings and flew toward Wilbur at an incredible speed. The dense swarm of bugs covered Wilbur's body like bees. Even so, countless more bugs continued to fly out from the layers of fallen leaves. Soon, these bloodsucking bugs clung to Wilbur, forming a large sphere around him. In the next second, a black sphere appeared, rapidly expanding and killing the bugs. Wilbur retracted the black aura after pushing them back, but right after that, countless more bloodsucking bugs flew toward him. Wilbur once again created a black shield with the power of destruction, a spherical barrier that surrounded him. The bugs outside continuously crashed against the shield and were shattered into pieces, scattering all over the ground. As the number of dead bugs on the ground increased, Wilbur finally noticed something amiss. Even though this area could have bloodsucking bugs, it was impossible for there to be so many. This indicated that these bugs must be comi
Wilbur took a few steps back on the layer of fallen leaves. When he took another look at it, a golden light appeared on the golden formation. As the light dissipated, a figure emerged in front of him. The man was wearing a set of black armor and holding a black axe. He had a handsome face, fair skin, and dark lips, giving an impression of arrogance when he smiled. Wilbur looked at the man who had suddenly appeared and asked, "Who are you?" The man replied, "Are Fremont's chosen one? I can sense the dragon aura within you. This energy is quite strong, indicating that you have obtained the eighth dragon cauldron." "Who are you?" "Calm down. I am also a cultivator like you. Years ago, I was severely injured and almost died. It was Fremont who saved me and assigned me to guard the ninth dragon cauldron here. A hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye. I thought Fremont's chosen one would never appear, but it seems I was wrong. You have indeed appeared." Wilbur looked at
"The team that entered with you consists of eight people. They have all failed in life for various reasons and have almost reached the end of their wits. Now, they have learned that there is a treasure in the Vicente Primeval Forest. As long as they find the treasure, they will obtain a chest full of gold. This is their last hope to survive. I need you to help them, guide them out of their despair, and lead them here to find the treasure in this forest." Wilbur said, "That's easy. Why not tell me the content of the second test as well?" "It's not that easy," Josie replied, casting a strange glance at Wilbur. "It's easy for one person to escape despair because true despair doesn't exist in this world. True despair exists in people's hearts. Once someone falls into it, it's very difficult for them to escape. I want you to help all eight of them escape the despair in their hearts. Only then will you have passed the test." "That's easy too." Wilbur said confidently, "As long as I h
"Josie!" Wilbur still wanted to ask more, but unfortunately, Josie had already left. He sighed and thought back on Josie's words. For those eight people to give up the gold, they would need to find something more valuable than gold. Wilbur muttered to himself, "Something more valuable than gold… could it be life?" Wilbur fell into deep thought. Indeed, life was more valuable than gold. However, Mitch and his team were clearly in despair. Living in such a state, even if given life, even if Wilbur saved them a hundred times from danger, might not change their mindset. Mitch and his team had reached a dead end in life. Unless their lives improved and they each found what they considered most valuable, they would not give up the gold. After all, for anyone, besides life, the most valuable thing was probably what they personally deemed the most precious. Since everyone's life experiences were different, their mindsets would be different as well. After some thought, Wilbur knew
Wilbur and Mitch chatted as they walked out of the forest. Wilbur then drove back and forth twice, transporting all seven members back to Vicente City. In a luxurious restaurant, Wilbur handed the menu to Mitch and said with a smile, "Mitch, you let me experience the wonders of the primeval forest. It was a very enriching experience for me, so to thank everyone, I’m treating you all to a nice meal." "Oh? Really?" Mitch's eyes swept over the members of the exploration team with a smile on his face. Wilbur patted his chest and said, "You know the thrill of adventure. I found it very worthwhile, and I got to make some new friends like you guys." Hearing this, Mitch and the others smiled. Mitch said, "Actually, I wasn't a professional explorer initially. I later discovered the wonders of the primeval forest, which led me to become an explorer. As for what you said earlier, I totally understand." "Someone is really willing to treat us to a nice meal? That’s hard to believe." At th
Green was a former antique dealer, Eli used to work at Wemperson Financial, and Aite was the deputy manager at Wemperson Financial. Interestingly, among these eight people, Eli and Aite were twins, with Eli being the older brother and Aite the younger brother. According to their accounts, they all had enviable jobs before. Although Eli got his job at Wemperson Financial through his brother Aite, his salary was above average for his position and twice that of ordinary employees. These eight people originally had good lives. However, after a financial crisis eight years ago, their lives changed drastically. All eight of them left their jobs, and through various circumstances, met and formed Mitch's exploration team. A financial crisis causing eight people from different industries and social standings to simultaneously lose their jobs seemed almost impossible to Wilbur, so he did not fully believe their story. He suspected it was a fabricated lie, indicating they still had some