The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1745 - 1744: Where Is He

"That place the person's gone to sounds quite secretive, just so happens I know where it is. I intended to tell you, but if there's nothing in it for me, I never do those things."What does it mean to never do things with no benefit?

He's eating Tang Rao's food, sleeping in Tang Rao's place, strutting about in Tang Rao's portable palace. Isn't this the advantage the Ent has gained?

"Oh? Really? Haven't gained any benefit at all? I seem to recall I only promised to let you stay in the palace, but never said you could drink the water or enjoy the treasures inside. Can you remember that?"

The Ent knew what Tang Rao wanted to say next; his words would surely be full of accusation, certainly making the Ent feel uncomfortable.

"Alright, alright, I know what you guys want to say. I also know I shouldn't simply eat your things, but you didn't say I couldn't eat them either. Now, in this situation, if I tell you the truth, will you allow me to continue eating?"

The Ent felt no guilt for what he had done, nor did he think he was in the wrong. He only worried that if Tang Rao got upset, he might immediately revoke his right to stay in the portable palace.

"That's not necessarily the case, I need to see how you perform. If you do well, I might overlook what you ate; perform badly, and you'll need to pack up and leave immediately!"

Tang Rao's pressure was obvious. The Ent felt like he was on the edge of a cliff, definitely not opting to retreat when he could advance.

"This is an unfair treaty; you're forcing me to make a decision!"

But saying so much was pointless, Tang Rao was clearly determined to press the Ent.

"Hmm, so do you want to go out now or continue staying inside?"

"Of course, I want to stay inside!"

The Ent decided quickly; the river water in the portable palace was incredibly delicious, something that instantly revitalized a person and quickly boosted their power. He couldn't imagine life without that water.

"Where is that person?"

The Ent was in Tang Rao's hand, ready to drop to the ground at any moment if Tang Rao wished.

"I can't describe the route, but I can take you there."

The Ent just needed to stand on the ground, using his feet as roots to sense the people around him through them.

Soon, a path formed in his mind.

"Little thing, what's your name? Always calling you Ent makes it seem like I'm not treating you seriously, feels a bit impolite."

Tang Rao received the route from the Ent and knew where the Eldest Son of Yan Family was. He checked the place's surveillance with Yan Diao while traveling, occasionally asking the Ent questions.

"Ent."

Ent?

Tang Rao asked, then asked again.

"What? I'm asking for your name, your name!"

"Ent, my name is Ent!"

This time Tang Rao understood and fully grasped his meaning.

"That name is really interesting. Well, Ent Mr., it's almost time for your performance. Hope you don't let me down."

Like he was muttering to himself, or talking to the Ent.

"Tang Rao, found him, indeed at the coordinates you gave me."

Yan Wei marked the coordinates provided by Tang Rao and sent the accurate location of the Eldest Son of Yan Family again.

"He and an ugly-looking man are discussing something. Judging by their expressions, they don't seem to be plotting anything good."

Yan Wei vividly described everything happening over there to Tang Rao.

"They've never been good people; how could they be plotting good ideas? Set me a trap, and remember to watch me catch them like turtles in the jar!"

"Setting a trap for you? Set what kind of trap? Your tiny tricks are better off left aside; catching them seems unlikely—a full-blown fight would be more possible."

Yan Wei knew Tang Rao's current status well. His mind was like a high-precision computer; anything cycled through it left no error.

"Yan Wei, I've seen through you. Kid, lately you've been looking down on me more and more, huh?"

He used to be idolized by Yan Wei, worshipped to the ground.

But now, everything has changed. He's no longer the god in Yan Wei's heart—not some idol anymore.

Tang Rao walked dejectedly, following the map. Upon reaching a slum-like area, he finally understood why he hadn't seen a trace after searching for so many days.

Nobody would expect the Eldest Son of Yan Family, so proud and wealthy, would hide in the slums.

"Poverty breeds progress, this Eldest Son of Yan Family is enlightened, risking his life to stay in such a place."

If it were Tang Rao, he wouldn't come to such a place, since he has dignity... or rather, a Magic Treasure.

"Anyway, the person is inside. Whether to go in or how to go in, it's all up to you."

Yan Wei could handle intelligence gathering. As for fighting, it wasn't realistic.

"Let's go in; keep a good eye on the surroundings. If I mess up and die inside, you'll be out too."

Yan Wei and Tang Rao's fortunes were intertwined; they were destined to share joys and sorrows. Their relationship, described positively, was that of great friends; negatively, it was closer than marriage. Yan Wei wouldn't want anything to happen to Tang Rao.

The slum was full of alleyways crisscrossing each other. Anyone unfamiliar with the layout could easily get lost inside and never find their way out again.

"Yan Wei, why do I feel I've walked this path before? Surely I didn't end up back at the start again?"

Tang Rao wandered around, feeling every path seemed familiar yet entirely unfamiliar. It was terrifying to think about.

"This place is also called Devil Cave. These alleyways appear possessed—as soon as you walk them, they cause hallucinations in your head, making you feel at home in a place you've never been."

Yan Wei found lots of information and conducted data analysis to learn about the place.

"Devil Cave? I don't care what kind of cave it is; if there's a cave, I'll venture in. Keep selecting routes; we press ahead!"