Heizi and they were natural enemies, a fact determined by physiology. If given the chance, the guy wouldn't hesitate to kill them!
Li Chonglou finally confirmed his suspicion.
This guy was indeed not an honest person!
However, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he didn't say much about it.
"So, the reason they fainted was because the Black Souls were pressing down on them?"
After Hua Zi had driven away the Black Souls with a wave of his hand, the two showed immediate signs of waking up. But this meant the Black Souls' effects exceeded his expectations.
How could simply being nearby, without entering their bodies, cause them to fall unconscious?
Hua Zi wasn't entirely sure either, and could only nod. "Currently, yes. It's possible the Black Souls have a magnetic field effect on ordinary people. Once it forms a scale, even the strongest person will remain in a coma."
Li Chonglou immediately seized on the key point in his words. "So, as long as I conserve my physical strength and mental energy, I'll be fine?"
Hua Zi shook his head. "No, over time it will still have an effect. Don't you feel a constant slight dizziness?"
"When I first came in, it was the same. Later, I realized it was these Black Souls causing trouble, so I advise you to rest more. This critical point is not as high as you might think."
Hua Zi spoke to himself, but a strange glint flickered in Li Chonglou's eyes.
Oddly, he felt absolutely none of the dizziness he described, even at his most depleted!
"Could it be that I'm unaffected by the Black Souls?"
Li Chonglou suddenly had another guess.
Afterward, in Hua Zi's eyes, Li Chonglou paced back and forth in thought, as if contemplating something.
After a moment, Hua Zi still felt compelled to remind him. "Um, my internal energy can last for at most six hours. I advise you to find a treasure ground within this time."
Li Chonglou's movements paused. He frowned slightly and looked at Hua Zi. "What do you mean, can a treasure ground conceal their Black Souls?"
Hua Zi nodded. "It's alright. As far as I know, Black Souls fear only two things: one is Black Spirits, or more precisely, Black Spirits that we have mobilized. The other is the natural aura of treasures."
This natural aura was not difficult to understand. Li Chonglou had heard of it before. Treasures born from heaven and earth naturally carried a unique scent.
This scent also held a natural attraction for other uncultivated creatures. Only when obtained by humans or other animals would this attraction be broken.
But this thing could dispel Black Souls?
Seeing Hua Zi's serious expression, it didn't seem like he was joking. Li Chonglou couldn't help but stroke his chin.
Actually, what he had been thinking about was how to get Hua Zi to stay and guard the two for him, so he could go out and find a few more treasures.
The hesitation for so long was due to two concerns.
One was whether Hua Zi would be honest after he left, and if there were any ways to ensure his honesty.
The other was his own consumption issue.
Now that Hua Zi had brought it up himself, the first problem was easily solved. But the issue of consumption remained a key point.
"My maximum burst power is currently at the peak of the fifth level. To reach the sixth level, my consumption can't keep up."
Li Chonglou calculated silently, then asked Hua Zi again, "What are the usual strengths of your treasure hunting teams? Are there any guys at the sixth or seventh level here?"
Hua Zi shook his head. "The safe zone is a Level 1 treasure ground, the lowest grade. So, those who usually hunt for treasures in the safe zone are all at the fifth level. Guys at the sixth level simply don't care about it."
Hua Zi paused at this point, then added after some thought, "However, it cannot be completely ruled out. Theoretically, they shouldn't come."
This guy is quite cautious with his words.
Li Chonglou remained silent for a long time before finally making a decision.
Do it!
With less than a day left before the Black Spirit period ended, Wei En's mission was basically a bust. The agreed-upon time was midnight tonight. He might as well seize this opportunity to snatch a few more treasures!
That way, even if he lost, he wouldn't lose much.
With his mind made up, Li Chonglou's mood instantly lifted. He immediately took Hua Zi and the two out of the temporary cave.
Following the method Hua Zi taught him, he could indeed see the Black Souls flickering past occasionally, and he could also monitor if this guy was honestly dispersing the Black Souls around Xiong Da and the other.
However, after coming out, he still asked, "Do you have any clues about treasure grounds?"
Hua Zi shook his head awkwardly. "If I had any, I wouldn't have to risk coming to find you."
His three-man team had chosen to come to this strange place precisely because they couldn't get their hands on treasures. Who knew such a reckless decision would cost him everything!
If regretting things in this world had any use, Hua Zi would be the most active person right now!
Li Chonglou shook his head in disappointment. His Heavenly Eye Perspective divine ability couldn't be used now. Did he have to rely on luck again?
A person's luck couldn't always be this good.
As he was thinking, a sudden noise came from ahead. Li Chonglou's expression changed slightly. He immediately gave Hua Zi a look, and then the four of them hid in the nearby bushes.
A moment later, on a small path ahead, four figures emerged.
Four men. Except for the leader, who looked to be in his thirties or forties, the other three were young men in their early twenties.
Judging by their auras, they were all masters at the fifth level!
"Brother Wei, we really have you to thank this time. Without you, none of us would have a treasure for ourselves!"
The other three young men were clearly extremely respectful towards the leader. The latter, however, accepted it calmly and even said humbly.
"Not at all. If not for everyone's cooperation, I wouldn't have been able to get the treasures. However, I used to hunt for treasures frequently outside, so my experience is relatively richer."
One man immediately flattered him. "More than just richer! Brother Wei, you're simply a god; you find them with unerring accuracy! We've already gotten one for each person halfway through the allotted time. After the Black Spirit period ends."
Another young man chuckled and added, "We'll each have two!"
This scene looked a bit strange, as if a normal person was appeasing three greenhorns fresh out of school. Yet, based on their auras, this "normal person" was even less capable than the three of them!
However, Li Chonglou's expression had already frozen.
It wasn't until Hua Zi, who noticed something was amiss, nudged Li Chonglou that he was pulled back to reality.
Hua Zi whispered, "Brother, aren't you going to make a move on such a good opportunity? That guy is clearly like me. If we capture him alive, won't we get a treasure ground?"
Li Chonglou turned to look at Hua Zi and suddenly found a hint of expectation on the guy's face.
This clearly meant he wanted to drag others down with him!