Chapter 23: Endure, Dig, Sow, Reap

Sun Jing and the rest of the crew gazed upon Sun Ming, the farmer, with an air of reverence. One couldn't help but notice the enigmatic aura that surrounded him, manifested in the form of a question mark floating above his head. This symbol was an unmistakable indication that this man, who appeared to be around the same age as the rest of the group, was a cut above them in terms of strength and ability.

Without missing a beat, Sun Ming flashed a disarming smile and motioned for the group to follow him towards the dense forest from which they had just escaped. "I know you all have many questions," he began, "but we have more pressing matters at hand."

As if on cue, the ground began to rumble beneath their feet, and a horde of fearsome creatures burst forth from the trees, led by their old nemesis, the alligator king. A pack of combat chickens followed closely behind, their feathers bristling with hostility.