Chapter 377: Spatial Twists

Chapter 377: Spatial Twists

Hui waved his hand. Putting aside the seniors I know

Putting them aside, Han Qin muttered under his breath.

This space is relatively small, its just twisted. We can easily reach the ends of this current subrealm, but at that point, the space starts to loop in on itself and repeat itself. In which case, if we wander around circularly at the looping point of this spacethat is, the point at which we stop getting further from the starting point, we can map its borders, Hui pointed out.

And then? Han Qin asked.

And then, once we know where the borders are, we can start probing them for weaknesses, Hui replied excitedly.

Thats it? Thats your plan? Han Qin asked.

Hui shrugged. If we fail, we can fall back to meditating on spatial techniques until we comprehend this world sufficiently to tear it apart. I simply think its worth our while to attempt to break out first.

Its a very simple plan, Han Qin argued.

Putting his hands up, Hui looked at Han Qin. Its worth an attempt. If you wish to sit still and not help, I wont protest. This small cultivator has broken out of many small realms on my own.

And you did these kinds of menial, meaningless tasks first? Han Qin asked, crossing his arms.

Hui nodded.

Han Qin furrowed his brows. He harrumphed, then walked away. His back turned, he replied, Fine. Ill give it a try.

Appreciate it, Elder Brother! Lets rotate to the left. Probe the space as far as you can, and watch for any irregularities! Hui said, beaming as he gave a quick bow to Han Qins retreating back. He walked the opposite way, bobbing along. I dont have much hope for Han Qin, given how stuck up he is about actually doing work. But on the off-chance he finds something, itll help me break out! If he doesnt, then no loss. Ill scan the entire area anyways, one way or the other. Honestly, I mostly recruited him so hed stop trying to kill me. Now that weve accomplished that well, I hate to say it, but I dont really have any hopes for him. Ah, not that I lay the blame on him. Im simply not the kind of person whos good at inspiring followers. Im a coward, pure and simple, not a bold and brave leader. As such, theres no point in having hope that an enemy might actually be inspired to join my side. Ive already accomplished more than I could have hoped for by gaining his neutrality!

Zhubi looked at him, and Hui met the snakes dark eyes. Both of them closed their eyes and stepped outward, following the scent of alcohol.

Han Qin circled the space, kicking up dirt with every step. He scowled, displeased. This nonsense really works? Huh?

No reply came. He frowned and looked over his shoulder.

He stood alone in the grasslands, as if alone was all hed ever been. The grasses swayed in the wind, rustling in the bright sunlight. Even the spots hed burned the previous day were regrown, as lush and green as though nothing at all had happened to them.

Han Qins face turned red. Fire burst from the corners of his mouth and his eyes. This is what I get for turning my back for even a moment! For daring to trust that slippery cockroachs words! Weiheng Hui! Im going to murder you!

Hui scratched his ear. Did you hear something, Zhubi?

Zhubi shook his head, bumping his snout against Huis neck so Hui could know what he did without opening his eyes.

Huh. Guess it was just me. Hui walked on.

The scent of sweet alcohol grew thicker and thicker. Eventually, it grew so thick that Hui began to choke on it, and he had to lift his sleeve over his mouth to breathe. Zhubi ducked into Huis robes, seeking shelter from the scent the same way. Whats happening? Are we walking into a distillery?

The same cute voice the senior had used before chuckled, but this time, there was a deep reverb to it that rattled through Huis very bones. Oh? How kind. I was just thinking that I should try some snake wine.

Cold hands ripped open Huis robes. Zhubi let out an alarmed hiss as his body whiplashed away from Hui, dragged off him by an unseen force.

Zhubi! Hui shouted. He tried to open his eyelids, but they were sealed shut. Gritting his teeth, he reached after the hands, but they vanished the second they left his body, taking Zhubi with them.

Letting out pitiful mewling hisses, Zhubis voice retreated into the distance. Hui grit his teeth and chased after the snake, sprinting deeper into the alcohols scent. Zhubi, Im coming! Hold on!