*Clang*Clang*Clang*
*Aurrrrrrhhh*
Hao Xuan reacted in a swift manner, ducking and rolling into a nearby bush for cover.
The gulley he had just crossed was only about six meters wide but he would need a running start if he wanted to jump back over right now since he was so tired. That meant that his back was against the proverbial wall and he could not just fall back that easily if there was trouble.
Keeping as low a profile as possible, Hao Xuan tried his best to focus all his senses to figure out what was happening around him.
The whispers were so loud that in this place that even though he managed to block out a few thousand of them, some of the stronger ones still managed to drill their way into his mind.
"As long as we are together, nothing can stop us!"
"Hahaha, we're here! What did I say? Didn't I tell you we would be rich?!"
"Brother, are you okay? Can you hear me? Brother?"
"AAAHH! No, brother! Please come to your senses! It's me! It's Su-"