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The Serpent Demon suddenly retreated backward, changing direction and fleeing at full speed.
Nine Aspects, however, didn't care at all, even excitedly rushing forward, first patting Shen Ye's shoulder and giving a thumbs up before giving chase.
Left behind were Shen Ye.
And the Great Skeleton.
"..." Shen Ye.
"..." the Great Skeleton.
"Survived."
Shen Ye let out a sigh of relief, only then realizing he was covered in cold sweat.
"You can say that again, I was scared to death, I thought I was going to die at its hands." the Great Skeleton said.
"So—"
"Let's hurry back."
The door opened.
Shen Ye stepped through and found himself back in front of the mural of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady.
"I remember you have a waist badge that allows you to move freely through certain tombs."
The Great Skeleton said.
"Oh, you're talking about the time my teacher tested me—that tomb was very shallow, whereas this one is very deep, the waist badge is of no use here," Shen Ye said.
