Adrian fell silent. His companions weren’t exactly very strong, which made this journey even more dangerous.

Tyron looked at Adrian and said, “Adrian, I'm not talking about you. I know you're powerful and have many extraordinary abilities. That’s why I’m willing to venture here with you.”

Adrian gave a light smile. “I understand, Tyron. No offense taken. Still, this place is incredibly perilous. I almost regret bringing you all here. If anything were to happen to any of you because of me, how could I ever make it right?”

Tyron quickly replied, “Don’t say such things. It’s precisely because I trust you that I chose to come along. Whatever happens, I’m not concerned about that.”

Hearing this, Adrian smiled again. True friends who stood by each other in times of danger were a rare treasure indeed.

“Ha! With words like that, Tyron, I’d have no regrets even if I ended up buried in this place,” Adrian said.

Tyron laughed as well. “We’re blessed with good fortune. I doubt we’ll die easi