Chapter 1153 - 1151: The Unexpected Is About to Happen

Chapter 1153: Chapter 1151: The Unexpected Is About to Happen

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Gu Xi didn’t ask Kro what losses he had suffered in terms of spirit, and Kro didn’t continue either. The two of them just started looking at the map.

Gu Xi glanced at the map and committed it to memory.

According to the map, the destination Kro needed to reach this time, Rocovale, was the city closest to their current excavation site.

From their present location, it was approximately 2,300 kilometers away.

If the Holy Silver Evil Coffin ran at full speed, without detouring or encountering any other attacks, it would take Gu Xi about eleven hours to get there.

This was far better than back when Gu Xi first became a player.

He remembered his first mission clearly; it took him over two days to complete all the travel.

Though along that route, Gu Xi had encountered attacks from various enemies.

His slow movement speed was also a fact.

But now things were different. Now, Gu Xi could charge straight ahead after just a glance at the map without worrying too much.

Kro hadn’t been bragging earlier; he had some skill when it came to drawing maps.

The map in front of them was quite beautifully drawn.

All Gu Xi needed was one look to avoid getting lost.

As for what kind of enemies he might meet along the way, Gu Xi was even less concerned.

It was clear to Gu Xi that the map Kro had drawn was for routes he was accustomed to traveling.

The whole route was relatively safe.

At the very least, each city’s soldiers would patrol, ensuring the safety of travelers on the road.

Moreover, Gu Xi noticed that aside from the routes, this map had some unique markers, some places where Kro hadn’t indicated what was there or labeled them.

Without needing to guess, Gu Xi could instantly tell what the situation was.

These spots were definitely Kro’s private information, perhaps indicating significant tombs or, rather, archaeological excavation sites.

These were Kro’s essential assets.

Even though Kro needed Gu Xi’s protection now, he didn’t intend to disclose this information.

Gu Xi didn’t probe further either.

"Alright, I know how to go now. Let’s hit the road—not hit the road, but set off. We can get there in half a day.

Hurry up, and we can find a nice place to have a drink tonight.

Your treat."

"No problem, I’ll treat."

Kro responded with a smile as well.

Meanwhile, Kro searched around the excavation site and packed some things he had left behind, loading them onto the Holy Silver Evil Coffin.

"These are good things that have been with me for a long time.

Earlier, I thought you were alone and couldn’t protect all these belongings.

So I was ready to abandon them.

But now, with your fast-moving coffin, I can take a little more time and sort things out, not to waste these good things."

"No worries, take your time sorting."

Gu Xi listened without minding, "When I came here, I thought I would have to protect you for three months.

Now it’s just a short escort, half a day to complete the task, so waiting a few more minutes is nothing."

Hearing Gu Xi’s words, Kro paused and looked at Gu Xi in disbelief.

"What’s wrong?"

Gu Xi clearly felt something was off, "Did you spot any enemies?"

The city gate behind Gu Xi reappeared.

"No, Mr. Gu, what did you mean by what you just said?"

"Which part?"

Gu Xi was somewhat puzzled by what Kro wanted to know.

"The part about protecting me for three months. How did you determine you needed to protect me for three months?"

Gu Xi perked up upon hearing that.

If nothing unexpected happened, then something unexpected definitely happened.

Gu Xi took out the task list, glanced at Kro, "You are Kro, right."

"Cut the crap, I feel something’s off. Can I take a look at your task list?"

At this point, Kro was also getting anxious.

Clearly, it was just a simple task of returning to the city, but why would the task Gu Xi received take three months?

Gu Xi was also bewildered by now.

The situation before them was clearly not right.

So both of them leaned in to examine the task list in Gu Xi’s hand.

Soon Kro was speechless.

"It mentions me here, but what’s going on here? I don’t need protection for three months.

Three months on the road, I’d go crazy.

Do you know how far you can travel in three months?

If your coffin’s speed is true, it would only take a month and a half to reach the Golden Pillar.

In three months, we could reach the Volcano Cluster.

This task list is insane.

I didn’t hire you for such a long job."

Listening to Kro, Gu Xi was equally puzzled.

However, his task was already determined from the outside world.

The three-month duration was calculated by the Blood God Son’s Creation team.

There must be something wrong behind all this.

But neither Gu Xi nor Kro knew what was happening.

They both looked at each other in bewilderment, unsure of what to say.

Finally, Gu Xi suggested, "Why don’t we make more preparations and head to Rocovale first?

Maybe we’ll find other answers there."

"Alright then."

Kro thought for a long time but couldn’t come up with a better idea, so he agreed with Gu Xi’s suggestion and started organizing his things.

This time, Kro was no longer being as casual as before, where some items could be left behind.

Now, Kro was packing with the mindset of a long journey.

Having survived alone in the wild for so long, Kro had his own set of rules and gear for outdoor survival.

He had considered most aspects of the journey.

After all, unlike Gu Xi, who carried a city with him wherever he went, regardless of the situation, Gu Xi could get what he needed at the first sign of necessity.

While Kro was sorting out his stuff, Gu Xi also reviewed the task list in his hands with a grave expression.

He wanted to go over every word multiple times to ensure he hadn’t missed anything.

Only then did he turn his gaze back to Kro.

At this point, Kro was making his third trip loading things onto the Holy Silver Evil Coffin.

Watching Kro haul things up, Gu Xi felt quite speechless.

It turned out to be piles of already chopped firewood.

"Uh, I just want to ask, do we really need to bring this?"

"Bring it, who knows, we might need to cook at night someday."

"I have a kitchen in my coffin."

Gu Xi’s Holy Horn Evil Coffin came equipped with a kitchen, and everything he had eaten during his time in the Ancestor City was self-cooked.

Although not particularly tasty, nothing too bad happened, and he never had to worry about firewood or fuel.

"Better safe than sorry. I just have a feeling it will come in handy someday."