Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming-Chapter 549 - 286: Cave Dwelling? Tomb? [Subscribe Requested]_2

Unlike Zhou Mingde, who was unscathed, Ruan Hongzhuang had suffered serious injuries from the Earth Armored Dragon’s attack.

"Underground is that creature’s home turf, we are fundamentally powerless against it when we are below. This matter likely requires long-term planning!"

Shen Borong looked at Ruan Hongzhuang’s pale face and said with a heavy tone.

He himself had not sustained any injuries, but Ruan Hongzhuang’s injuries had already rendered them incapable of contending against Zhou Mingde and his servant.

Under these circumstances, he naturally did not wish to continue exploring the cave dwelling, for fear that Zhou Mingde might forcibly seize any discovered treasures by virtue of his strength.

The results of their joint attack earlier had also shown that it was difficult for any one party to easily enter the cave dwelling.

Not to mention that there was a third-grade mid-quality Earth Armored Dragon lurking nearby, ready to strike at anyone attempting to enter the dwelling.

So, when he uttered these words, he did so with a certain degree of confidence.

"Then, according to Taoist Friend Shen, what should we do for this long-term planning?"

Zhou Mingde narrowed his eyes as he looked at Shen Borong, and his heart, like a clear mirror, could easily guess the other’s thoughts.

Listening to his lukewarm response, Shen Borong naturally answered, "Naturally, we wait for Taoist Friend Ruan to recover from her injuries, then find a way to slaughter that Earth Armored Dragon or figure out how to prevent it from interfering with our entry into the cave dwelling."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mingde sharply questioned, "But the injuries on Taoist Friend Ruan’s body are likely not going to heal in just three or five days, right? If it takes too long, who can guarantee that the cave dwelling won’t be discovered by others?"

Then he further pointed out, "Nowadays, with the demon insect plague yet to abate, many cultivators are venturing deep into Yang Kingdom in search of items that can resist the demon insects. This place is also located near the epicenter of the initial outbreak of the plague, which certainly makes it a prime location for their exploration!"

The two argued back and forth, each sticking to their own stance, and serious conflicts had already arisen concerning their approach.

Meanwhile, Ruan Hongzhuang listened to their conversation without uttering a word.

Now burdened with severe injuries, she knew that her influence was not as strong as it had been before.

At the same time, she clearly understood that even without her speaking up, Shen Borong would definitely argue vigorously in her defense.

If she were absent from the discussion, with only Shen Borong alone, there was no way he could be a match for Zhou Mingde and his servant.

Just on this point alone, Shen Borong would certainly not abandon her.

But she had still underestimated Zhou Mingde’s resolve.

At the conclusion of their heated debate, Zhou Mingde also directly threw down a harsh ultimatum.

"Taoist Friend Shen, no need to say more. The cave dwelling is right before us, and it is impossible for Zhou to wait ten or fifteen days to explore it. If Taoist Friend Shen is not willing to accompany me, then Zhou will have no choice but to explore on his own!"

In a foreign country far from home, Zhou Mingde was very clear in his mind that he could not afford any delays.

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If he delayed for too long, without any means of seeking assistance, he would not have any capacity to resist unforeseen circumstances.

Therefore, he could not agree to Shen Borong’s suggestion to pause the exploration.

Who knows, once Shen Borong returned, whether he would immediately call other friends and relatives to explore the cave dwelling.

Confronted with Zhou Mingde’s harsh words, both Shen Borong and Ruan Hongzhuang looked extremely uneasy and did not know how to respond.

Although they did not believe that Zhou Mingde could enter the dwelling alone, just like Zhou Mingde worried that they would call for reinforcements after leaving, they also worried that Zhou Mingde might be intentionally scheming to exclude them and then call for reinforcements to monopolize the dwelling.

After a standoff marked by silence between them, and seeing signs of wavering in Shen Borong’s eyes, Ruan Hongzhuang finally sighed within her heart and spoke up.

"In truth, my injuries are not as severe as Taoist Friend Zhou imagines. Additionally, before coming to Yang Kingdom this time, I specifically requested a Rejuvenation Pill for healing purposes. As long as I take the pill, I believe that within three to five days, most of my injuries will recover and will not delay our exploration of the cave dwelling!"

At her words, Shen Borong’s face immediately showed a look of surprise.

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He couldn’t help looking at her with a delighted face and asked, "Are Taoist Friend Ruan’s words true? Are you truly confident in recovering within three to five days?"

"Indeed, it is true."

Ruan Hongzhuang gave a light nod, her tone very certain.

Upon seeing this, Shen Borong immediately said to Zhou Mingde in a stern voice, "Taoist Friend Zhou, you’ve heard it yourself, Taoist Friend Ruan will need only three to five days to recover. Surely you can’t be unwilling to wait even for such a short period!"

Zhou Mingde heard this and couldn’t help but take a long look at Ruan Hongzhuang, then nodded and said, "Fine, we’ll limit it to five days, and during this period, the three of us will stay together in the same room, to prevent anyone from breaking the rules and seeking others to intervene in this matter!"

"No problem."

"I have no objections either."

Shen Borong and Ruan Hongzhuang exchanged glances and voiced their agreement one after another.

After coming to an agreement, the three of them, along with their respective juniors, left the valley and went to the nearest cultivator base to rest and recuperate.

Over the next five days, not only were Zhou Mingde and the other two Purple Mansion Phase Cultivators sharing a room, supervising each other,

but Zhou Chun and the other juniors were also staying together in the same room, and never once stepped outside.

After these five days had passed, Ruan Hongzhuang’s injuries had indeed recovered by more than half; her complexion was only slightly paler than before the injury, which was hardly noticeable.

This change also amazed Zhou Mingde and Zhou Chun, who were immensely curious about the healing treasure pill she had taken.

Even though Zhou Mingde personally inquired, he did not receive an answer from Ruan Hongzhuang, who only replied with "No comment."

Facing such a rebuttal, Zhou Mingde could not press further for answers.

Meanwhile, during these five days, as Ruan Hongzhuang was focused on sitting in meditation and healing, Zhou Mingde and Shen Borong were not idle, but were actively pondering ways to enter the subterranean chamber.

By the time the group set out again towards the valley, the approach had already been decided upon.

Once they arrived at the location, the three of them still first set up a concealment formation to prevent others from discovering traces of the place.

Afterwards, the three, along with Zhou Chun and the other two juniors, began to dig downwards together.

The method that Zhou Mingde and his companions had discussed was simple: they were to dig a deep and large pit, directly down to the top of the subterranean chamber.

In this way, the Earth Armored Dragon would no longer be able to bury them alive as it had done before.

Once the huge pit was dug, even the underground home field advantage of the Earth Armored Dragon would be greatly limited.

But there was no doubt that this was a huge undertaking!

After all, the subterranean chamber was located a hundred feet underground. Digging such a deep and large pit, even with the joint efforts of three Purple Mansion Phase Cultivators and three Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, was no easy feat.

Yet, for the potential treasures inside the subterranean chamber, no matter how hard and exhausting the task was, the six of them had to persevere and continue working.

In the empty valley, the six split into three groups and took turns using Magic Artifacts to shatter the earth and stones, then used spells to lift the soil out of the pit and toss it a hundred feet away.

When their mana was more than half depleted, they would rotate to allow the next group to take over, then they’d take a Rejuvenation Pill to restore their mana.

One day, two days, three days...

After an arduous four days and nights, and having consumed no fewer than twenty Rejuvenation Pills each, they finally managed to dig out a large pit that was a hundred feet deep and thirty feet in diameter.

At the bottom of the large pit was the top of the subterranean chamber, which was also characterized by a stone wall bathed in a dull yellow spiritual light.

Looking at the stone wall protected by the yellow spiritual light, Zhou Chun, seeing this scene for the first time, couldn’t help but murmur, "This subterranean chamber is rather odd, isn’t it? Why would the top of the chamber be such a stone wall? Even for safety reasons, it shouldn’t be built like a tomb!"

Hearing him say that, Zhou Mingde also nodded thoughtfully and said, "Perhaps it is indeed a tomb."

Their words were not concealed from the others, so Shen Borong quickly added, "If it’s a tomb, it’s even better. A cultivator’s subterranean chamber from the Golden Core Stage and a cultivator’s tomb from the Golden Core Stage, the latter is obviously more valuable!"

"Taoist Friend Shen is right; whether it’s a chamber or a tomb, we’ll know after we break through this stone wall!"

Zhou Mingde nodded, then took the lead in summoning his Magic Artifact and launched an attack on the stone wall at the bottom of the large pit.