Although I don't yet know Ke Zhu's whereabouts, judging by the supplies they carried that day, they must not be far from the Kasa tribe ruins.
So, Ke Xin, Ke Ya, and I made simple preparations for supplies and headed straight for the Kasa tribe ruins.
Our mission this time is arduous, and our goal is clear.
It is to kill Ke Zhu and retrieve the antidote for Luo Yaqin!
The snake venom in Luo Yaqin's body has spread throughout her entire body, reaching a critical stage. The herbs Ke Xin used only temporarily sustained Luo Yaqin's life; she could die at any moment!
Therefore, we are now in a race against time and cannot afford any delay!
Fortunately, my physique has been altered by the spring water and is now extraordinary. Ke Xin and Ke Ya, as priestesses of the Kasa tribe, are also naturally exceptionally strong.
With our full effort, we reached the Kasa tribe ruins in less than half a day.
Upon arriving at the ruins, I instructed Ke Xin and Ke Ya to search separately for any footprints left by Ke Zhu and his group in the vicinity.
They have many people, so even if they tried to conceal their tracks, they would inevitably leave some traces.
"Master, look here!"
Before long, Ke Ya's excited shout reached us. I hurried over and found a row of inconspicuous footprints on the ground, winding their way into the depths of the jungle.
"Heh!"
Finally found you! Ke Zhu!
I let out a cold laugh, signaled to Ke Xin and Ke Ya, then drew my alloy knife and cautiously followed the footprints deeper into the jungle.
The path in the jungle was not easy. It was very muddy, possibly due to the rain in the past two days.
I walked at the front, paying attention to whether there were any traps underfoot while constantly observing the surrounding environment.
Ever since I arrived on this island, the Kasa tribe has been a shadow of death hanging over my head.
Even though I wished I could tear Ke Zhu into a thousand pieces right now, my repeated confrontations with the Kasa tribe have taught me a lesson.
Never let emotions dictate your judgment!
Often, life and death are decided in an instant.
If you are blinded by rage, only death awaits you.
"Hush!"
I suddenly stopped and gestured to Ke Xin and Ke Ya.
Ke Xin and Ke Ya didn't know what was happening, but their trust in me made them instinctively alert.
I gently parted the bushes in front of me and looked out.
Outside the bushes was a relatively open clearing. In the center of the clearing stood a towering ancient tree.
The trunk was covered with crisscrossing scratches, both deep and shallow, seemingly left by swords or knives, and they looked quite old.
Something is wrong!
There is no shortage of birds in this jungle. Such a large tree, clearly very old, how could not a single bird be perched on it!
It's too quiet! Too quiet!
I carefully surveyed the surroundings, trying to find any clues.
This place looks normal, but I'm certain it must be a trap set by Ke Zhu!
For a moment, I hesitated.
This is Ke Zhu's trap, but it could also be an opportunity to strike at the heart of his operation!
If we retreat now, although we will avoid the trap, the only lead pointing to Ke Zhu will also be severed.
We are in a race against time, and Luo Yaqin is constantly facing death!
We don't have much time left!
Time waits for no one, I gritted my teeth and made my decision!
I turned and whispered something to Ke Xin, then holding my alloy knife, I emerged from the bushes and walked towards the large tree in the center.
Even if it's a path of swords and flames ahead, I, Lu Zi Ye, will forge a path through it alive!
With a calm expression, I walked up to the ancient tree and reached out to touch the marks left by time.
If the situation weren't so urgent, I would truly have wanted to linger here and reflect.
I wonder how many years this ancient tree has grown in this jungle, witnessing so many sunrises and sunsets, leaving behind this mottled appearance.
Before I could ponder further, there was a movement in the bushes not far away!
"Swish swish!"
The bushes rustled, and a javelin shot towards me!