The others nodded upon hearing this.
In truth, Zhang Deming felt like turning around and leaving. The original purpose for entering the mountains was twofold. First, to help Li Shifan acquire his advancement materials, a goal which had already been more than accomplished.
The second was to scout the area from a map he'd obtained earlier and see if there were any unexpected windfalls.
And third, to see if he could get some payback on the old codger who had ambushed him.
It now seemed there were likely five such markers on the map, each representing a bridgehead.
Having figured this out, and being half-certain that the large sphere from the Geng Metal Secret Realm was most likely inside, Zhang Deming was reluctant to take the risk.
However, even though he was the one who had posted the mission, he was, on the surface, just an Ordinary Disciple. He couldn't just call it off on a whim.
