The saint starts out by traveling around the world with a group of elves.

"Brother, you're awake!"

When he opened his eyes, he heard Shaoyao's concerned voice. Shitou felt the pain all over his body and realized that this was not a dream.

"Has Xia Qian been taken away?"

Shitou's voice was a little hoarse, which made Shaoyao feel sad. The witch of the Shi tribe and the other members of the tribe didn't know what to say to comfort him.

"…Sister Xia Qian has returned to the Xia tribe."

"Is this so?"

Shi Tou was silent for a while, then he saw the depression and sadness on everyone's faces. Enduring the pain in his body, Shi Tou sat up from the bed and reached out to touch Shaoyao's head.

"It's okay. At least Xia Qian won't be in any danger."

"elder brother?"

Shaoyao didn't expect that Shitou would actually comfort her. She stared at Shitou's face in a daze. There was no loss and pain on Shitou's face as she had imagined.

There was still a peaceful smile on Stone's face, which was as reassuring as ever.

"Xia Qian is just going home temporarily. I will pick her up, for sure."

"Don't worry, everyone. Go do your own thing and let me rest alone."

The scene fell into a brief silence. None of the people from the Stone Tribe who came to comfort them had anticipated this situation.

Stone, perhaps does not need their comfort?

"Okay, listen to Shitou and get out."

After a moment, the witch of the Stone Tribe spoke. He glanced at the stone that looked normal, but sighed inwardly, then led everyone from the Stone Tribe away one by one.

"Peony, you can go out too. Don't worry, I'm fine."

After everyone from the Shi tribe left, Shitou looked at Shaoyao. Shaoyao actually didn't want to leave, but under Shitou's gaze, she opened her mouth and finally turned and left.

The door of the wooden house was gently closed, and the smile on Shi Tou's face gradually disappeared. His nails in his clenched fists were almost digging into the flesh.

How could Shitou not feel lost and sad? He had promised Xia Qian that he would not let her leave his side, but he failed to do so.

The silent catharsis only lasted for a while, and Shitou quickly regained his composure. At least Xia Qian would not be in danger, and Shitou did not lie to Shaoyao.

He will definitely go to the Xia tribe and bring back Xia Qian, definitely!

"Witch pattern."

Shi Tou uttered these two words subconsciously. In the previous battle, although there was a huge gap in strength between him and Xia Li, at least in the beginning of the battle, Shi Tou could see the hope of winning.

But after Xia Li activated the witch pattern, this was no longer true. It was an all-round enhancement in strength, speed, reaction and physical defense. Shi Tou was no match for Xia Li at all, and he could not see any hope of victory.

So, what should you do?

He couldn't even deal with Xia Li alone, let alone the entire Xia tribe, which was a large tribe of 100,000 people. Shi Tou would go to the Xia tribe to take Xia Qian away, but he didn't plan to go secretly.

Just like Xia Li today, he would tell the people of the Stone Tribe openly that Xia Qian was his stone woman!

Therefore, the improvement of strength is urgent. Shi Tou now has a strong sense of crisis in his heart. He can't even protect Xia Qian. Even if there is something hidden in the future cold wave, how can he protect his tribe without strong strength?

A reliable figure appeared in Shi Tou's eyes. He was not without someone he could rely on.

"Brother, it's time for dinner."

Shaoyao knocked on Shitou's door. Unconsciously, Shitou had been thinking for a long time. Now it was completely dark, but the Shi tribe had not had dinner yet. They were all waiting for Shitou to wake up.

"Peony, come in."

Shi Tou controlled the expression on his face. Although he was not yet a shaman of the Stone Tribe, in fact, Shi Tou was already the spiritual pillar of the Stone Tribe. Like the shamans of other tribes, Shi Tou did not intend to show his weakness to anyone in the tribe.

Even if this person is his sister.

Shaoyao came in with dinner. Looking at Shitou's still calm expression, she felt slightly relieved.

The next morning, Shitou was able to move around barely. Although Shaoyao hoped that Shitou could rest for two more days, Shitou insisted on going to the Elf Forest Tribe.

The brother and sister set off on their skis. Without a familiar figure by their side, they didn't communicate much on the way.

Shi Tou met Chu Yi, or rather, Chu Yi had been waiting for Shi Tou. There were only two people in the room now.

"Chu Yi, I failed to protect Xia Qian. I'm sorry."

Shi Tou's face was full of loss and unwillingness. He did not hide his inner feelings. This "I'm sorry" was actually directed more at himself.

"Oh, why are you saying sorry?"

Chu Yi waved his hand, healed Shi Tou's injuries, and motioned him to sit down before talking.

"Xia Li is the eldest son of the Xia tribe witch. He has been trained by the Xia tribe with all his strength since he was young. Even in the Xia tribe, Xia Li is one of the strongest warriors."

"Shi Tou, you lack the accumulation of foundation, so don't think about witch patterns for now. To engrave witch patterns, you need a strong enough body."

After Shi Tou sat down, Chu Yi answered Shi Tou's doubts directly without any beating around the bush. Shi Tou had consumed a lot of essence and flesh of wild beasts over the past six years, but was still no match for Xia Li.

Not quantity, but quality.

The location of the Stone Tribe is actually very remote, and there are not many high-level beasts here. In fact, what can significantly enhance physical fitness is the essence and flesh of beasts of at least level three or above.

"Chu Yi, what should I do then? Go hunt wild beasts?"

Shi Tou was a little confused. The accumulation of foundation was naturally inseparable from the essence and flesh of wild beasts, but Shi Tou himself knew that the efficiency of the Shi tribe in hunting wild beasts could not compare with that of the Xia tribe.

Not to mention that the Xia tribe is a large tribe of one hundred thousand people. According to previous communication, Shitou knew that the Xia tribe was capable of hunting level four beasts.

The Shi Tribe is not good enough, Shi Tou knows this and this is also what confuses him. He can go all out to hunt wild beasts, but can this really narrow the gap between him and Xia Li?

Chu Yi shook his head.

"If you want to catch up or even surpass this gap, hunting as usual won't work. Stone, you have to make a change."

Shi Tou was stunned. He looked at Chu Yi and asked impatiently:

"Then how should I change, Chu Yi?"

"I have two methods. The first one is to leave here and go to the south. There are more powerful beasts in the south. Go and hunt them desperately to strengthen your foundation."

"The second method is that I will take you to a place that belongs to the world of wild beasts. There are countless wild beasts there. I will take you back in a year."

"But I have to make one thing clear. That place is very dangerous, extremely dangerous, and you can only rely on yourself. I won't protect your safety, but I promise that your strength will be greatly enhanced here."

"But the premise of everything is that you have to survive, Stone."

After Chu Yi finished speaking, he gave Shi Tou some time to think. According to the trajectory of the fate line, Shi Tou actually did not have a second choice, but Chu Yi gave Shi Tou this opportunity.

This is also a test. Shitou is a good candidate, so Chu Yi had an idea in his mind.

"Chu Yi, is there really a life-and-death crisis in this cold wave?"

Shi Tou did not rush to answer, but instead asked Chu Yi another question.

"Yes, but without sufficient strength, you are in danger of death."

Shi Tou was silent, then he continued to ask:

"What's the name of that place?"

"The Earth Abyss."

Chu Yi slowly uttered these two words, and Shi Tou's body trembled inexplicably.