1301 Parting Ways (1/2)

”All… 36 kingdoms… All their dead spirits have become evil…” Luo Puti stuttered.

The Black Desert really was a terrifying place.

Luo Puti would not have believed it if it was someone else who told her that.

But because it was Chen Xiaobei who said it, Luo Puti believed it a hundred percent. She knew that Chen Xiaobei had the Yin Yang Eye. Yin Qi evil spirits would not escape sight!

”The people of Xijiang said that this place has been abandoned by the gods and taken over by demons! It looks like they were right!” Luo Puti exhaled sharply.

Chen Xiaobei nodded. ”Yeah, I don't understand why your parents would come to such a place like this.”

”I don't know either.” Luo Puti shook her head. ”But I have found some really solid evidence. I am very sure that my parents came to the Black Desert! I must find them no matter what it takes!”

”Alright. But stick to the rules. You'll remain at the end of the group. No matter what happens, don't come to the front!” Chen Xiaobei instructed.

”Alright! I promise you!” Luo Puti nodded. ”You must be careful yourself too. Don't try to act tough when you know that you are going to lose the fight! I don't want anything to happen to you!”

”Haha! Okay!” Chen Xiaobei smiled, warmth filling his heart.

Chen Xiaobei then walked to the front of the expedition group.

”Master Zhou! Let me lead the rest of the journey.” Chen Xiaobei said.

”You? Lead? Why so sudden?” Zhou Xiaokun frowned, his eyes clouded with disgust.

Zhou Xiaokun was not only the young master of Kunlun Faction, he was also the one who proposed this expedition, and had been leading the troop since the beginning!

Now that the Black Desert was within sight, Chen Xiaobei asking for the reigns most certainly irk him.

”Because I can lead everyone to find water within the shortest amount of time!” Chen Xiaobei answered.

”The Black Desert is near. By the time we get there, there will be ruins everywhere! It'll be as easy as ABC to find water!” Zhou Xiaokun said. ”It's better if I continue to take lead. I have done my research on the deserts. I'm confident I can find a water source!”

The others nodded.

”Mr. Chen! We know you are trying to help, but elder Shixiong has really done a lot of serious research for this expedition. He understands the desert better than you, so it'll be easier for him to find water!”

”Yeah! Mr. Chen, just let elder Shixiong lead! Our bodies are their breaking point. We cannot endure any further delays!”

”Chen Xiaobei! Trust elder Shixiong. He's very good at this!”

The group piled on, trying to coax Chen Xiaobei out of the thought.

Chen Xiaobei's medical skills may have been incredible but when it comes to navigating the desert, they trusted Zhou Xiaokun more.

Upon hearing his people's comments, Zhou Xiaokun raised his chin. ”Mr. Chen, did you hear that? Everyone has agreed that I should lead. Return to your position at the back and follow me. I won't let everyone down!”

”You really won't?” Chen Xiaonbei shrugged. ”Let me just be honest with you, the direction you're leading us towards is wrong. If we continue on, we won't be able to find the ruins today!”

”Erm, Mr. Chen. Can you quit messing around?” Zhou Xiaokun laughed mockingly. ”No one has ever been to this desert! Just because you think that it's wrong, it's wrong? Just because you say we won't find it and we won't? Do you seriously think that this is some garden in your house?”