Ming Zhi Tian pondered for a moment, "Earth is gold coins, celestial spheres are round coins, and this place uses divine martial coins. What kind of cultivation world is this?"
Unable to fathom it, he decided to stop thinking about it. He gritted his teeth in annoyance, "Xiao Ling Long... don't let me out, or you'll regret it! After I trusted you so much and came with you, I didn't expect you to sell me off like livestock. Damn it!"
He lay down on the ground in his cage and fell asleep...
A night passed. The slave guards came and locked several other people into different cages. Ming Zhi Tian could see them through the gaps – men, women, old, and young, all unwilling participants.
Soon, the slave owner arrived, accompanied by four guards. He surveyed the group and had a bottle of medicine brought over. "Whoever wants to leave," he said, "must eat this first."
Someone asked, "What kind of medicine is this?"
The slave owner did not hide it. "It's a control medicine. Eat it, and as long as you return within the designated time, I will give you the antidote."
Another person asked, "What if we don't eat it?"
Immediately, many looked at that person as if he were an idiot. "Does this even need to be asked? Idiot, if you don't eat it, you naturally won't get to leave."
The slave owner wasted no more words. "Alright, supplies are limited. Those who want it, sign up quickly."
"I want it! I want it... I want it!..."
Over a dozen people began reaching out from their cages. Seeing this, Ming Zhi Tian, though some were still hesitant, didn't think much of it and also reached out.
White pills were distributed by the guards to everyone who extended their hand. It was the last one for Ming Zhi Tian.
There were no more people reaching out behind him...
Suddenly, someone was displeased. "What do you mean?!"
The guard was dismissive. "None left. Wait for the next opportunity."
Who knew how long they would have to wait for the next opportunity? The man cursed, "You slave dog, I know you have more! Give it to me quickly, or I'll kill you, believe it or not!"
A cold glint flashed! The man was struck by the guard with a casual blow and collapsed onto the cage bars, spitting blood!
The slave owner smiled slightly. "Everyone, be good."
Seeing the few who had received the pills take them, the slave owner then ordered the guards to unlock their cages and remove the 'immortal binding ropes' from their bodies.
Someone, it's unclear who, said, "This is a good opportunity! Let's capture the slave owner, and we'll be free!"
He was the first to charge, but was immediately beheaded by one of the guards!
"!!!"
Their hearts trembled with cold dread. Just one strike?
Then, someone whispered, "Qi Cultivation level four, Qi Cultivation level five, and the other two are level eight and nine. How could we, who are only level one, stand a chance?"
The slave owner was slightly displeased. "I see some are stirring restlessly, wanting to end up like the one lying on the ground. I am not happy. To punish you, the mission, originally planned for five hours, will be cut in half. You will only have two and a half hours to complete it."
"Complete what?"
The guards distributed maps and notes to each of them.
The slave owner said, "Go, time is short. Be careful on your way back after completing the mission. Miss the deadline, and there's no antidote."
"........."
There was no more time to blame the person who had tried to attack the slave owner and was now lying on the ground. The few gripped their maps and notes and set off immediately!
Ming Zhi Tian ran while looking at the map and note, his eyes darting between them and the path ahead.
He was certain that the five hours the slave owner had initially given them was barely enough for a round trip. Now, reduced to two and a half, it was undoubtedly a path to death.
But Ming Zhi Tian was not disheartened. He deeply believed in finding hope in desperate situations. Perhaps this could even be an opportunity for a breakthrough?
The note read: "Reach Lin'an Town and bring rain."
According to the map, Lin'an Town was eight hundred kilometers east of Huayang City.