Cheng Zongyang had thought it would be nearby, but following the Mole Beast turned into a journey that lasted a full day and night.
The distance they traveled far exceeded Cheng Zongyang's expectations.
'This location... we must be in the Tianduan Mountain region, south of the County Town,' Cheng Zongyang thought, trying to place their position on his mental map.
But that was just a guess. All he could do was continue following the Mole Beast.
Finally, just as dawn was breaking again, they arrived at the edge of a cliff.
He didn't need the Mole Beast to point it out; his eyes were immediately drawn to a hole in the ground, surrounded by a pile of excavated rubble.
Staring at the hole, Cheng Zongyang surveyed the surrounding cliffs. It didn't look like the kind of place that would have a gold or silver mine.
As he approached the opening, Cheng Zongyang saw the Mole Beast pause before starting to climb down into it.
'Climbing into a hole?'
