However, just as he flew up, he suddenly seemed to be devoured by an invisible monster. Both he and his Companion Beasts vanished.
"Didn't you say that the dimensional creature is over there?" Wang Qiuyuan said in horror.
"It's still there," Ice Maiden said expressionlessly.
Shen Yuchi's expression changed. He suddenly turned around and ran. At the same time, he ordered, "Follow me."
Wang Qiuyuan didn't hesitate as he followed Shen Yuchi. Wei Ge followed as well. Zhou Wen thought for a moment before following.
The few of them jumped into the mine. Shen Yuchi led the way and rushed towards the dead person they had previously discovered.
By the time they ran to the side of the dead person, they were already covered in cold sweat.
Thankfully, they had made the right bet. The invisible dimensional creature didn't attack them.
"Director-General, how do we leave now?" Wang Qiuyuan asked Shen Yuchi.
"We can't leave now." Shen Yuchi looked at the dead person and the Bone Pottery jar in front of him and said, "Perhaps our chance of survival lies here."
Zhou Wen had to admit that Shen Yuchi was indeed the head of the bureau. He was bold and meticulous, and his mind worked extremely quickly.
All the creatures in the vicinity had been devoured, but the dead person wasn't affected at all. Therefore, Shen Yuchi had taken a gamble. From the looks of it, he had indeed won the gamble.
At the very least, the Terror creature didn't immediately attack them or chase after them.
"What's this?" Ice Maiden also retreated. She didn't attack the Terror creature. From the looks of it, she wasn't confident. Otherwise, she would have attacked directly instead of retreating.
"I don't know. It's a dead person here to begin with," Zhou Wen said.
"That creature seems to be afraid of something here. It didn't approach," Ice Maiden said as she looked into the distance.
"From the looks of it, my guess should be right. Perhaps something here can help us escape." Shen Yuchi's gaze landed on the Bone Pottery jar.
Of the things here, the Bone Pottery jar was naturally the most magical. The tiny flame in the jar was still burning as though it wasn't affected by any external forces.
If there was anything here that could affect the Terror creature, it was most likely it.
Zhou Wen and company stared at the Bone Pottery jar, but no one took it.
Ice Maiden didn't know what it was as she constantly sized up the Bone Pottery jar and the dead person.
"Director-General, the oxygen we brought is limited. We have to make a decision early," Wang Qiuyuan said as he stared at the Bone Pottery jar.
"Zhou Wen, what do you think?" Shen Yuchi didn't immediately decide. Instead, he looked at Zhou Wen.
"This thing is a little odd. It's best not to touch it," Zhou Wen said.
Shen Yuchi clearly didn't want to take the risk and wanted Zhou Wen to give it a try. The more powerful something was, the more dangerous it was. Before figuring out what it was, Zhou Wen wasn't willing to come into contact with it.
After all, it might be something that could intimidate Terror creatures. Even Terror creatures were afraid of it. Epic humans might be courting death if they came into contact with it.
"Now that we're on the same boat, we should work together to overcome this crisis. Otherwise, all of us might die here." Shen Yuchi paused and said, "Why don't we draw lots together and choose one person to touch the Bone Pottery jar? What do you think?"
"If you want to choose, you can choose yourselves. There's no need to count me in," Zhou Wen said.
Wang Qiuyuan frowned and said, "Why can't we count you in? Should we take the risk and let you reap the benefits?"
Zhou Wen shook his head and said, "I don't need to reap the benefits because I'm confident that I can escape back to Earth alive. Therefore, I don't need to take the risk."
Wang Qiuyuan opened his mouth, but he couldn't say a word. His expression didn't look good.
Zhou Wen was indeed qualified to say such words. After all, the ice maiden of unknown origins was the only existence among them who could see the dimensional creature. Furthermore, she was unscathed despite facing it.
Shen Yuchi nodded. "That's right. Zhou Wen, you aren't from our bureau. There's no need for you to take the risk with us. In that case, let's draw lots."
"Director-General, there's no need to draw lots. Let me give it a try," Wei Ge suddenly said.
"Although I'm the bureau's Director-General, I don't have the right to let my subordinates risk their lives. Let's draw lots," Shen Yuchi said.
"Ever since the day I joined the bureau, I've been prepared to risk my life," Wei Ge said calmly. "I'm the weakest person here. The chances of me surviving are the lowest. Director-General, please allow me to do something within my capabilities for the bureau. If I'm lucky enough to survive, I hope you can remember some of the credit I've earned. If I die, there's no need to mention anything else. "
"This …" Shen Yuchi pondered.
"Director-General, please grant my wish," Wei Ge said with a bow.
"Forget it. If you have any unfulfilled wishes, I'll definitely help you complete them if you're lucky enough to escape," Shen Yuchi said as he swept a glance at Zhou Wen from the corner of his eye.
At this moment, Shen Yuchi didn't forget to observe Zhou Wen's reaction.
However, Zhou Wen stood there expressionlessly. This was because before Wei Ge spoke, he had secretly made a gesture that only Zhou Wen could see, telling him not to act rashly.
"Thank you for granting my wish, Director-General. If I die here, I hope you can take care of my family when you return. I'll be extremely grateful," Wei Ge said.
"Don't worry. Our bureau will definitely not mistreat meritorious officials. If anything happens to you, the bureau will definitely ensure that your family doesn't have to worry about food and clothing," Shen Yuchi said seriously.
"Thank you, Director-General. I'm relieved." With that said, Wei Ge walked towards the Bone Pottery jar.
He walked to the side of the jar and slowly squatted down to carefully size up the Bone Pottery jar.
President Wei shouldn't be someone who will sacrifice himself for the bureau. Zhou Wen was somewhat worried for Wei Ge, but the hand gesture Wei Ge had secretly made was telling him that he could handle it.
Shen Yuchi and Wang Qiuyuan looked at Wei Ge nervously. Shen Yuchi didn't forget to observe Zhou Wen. Seeing that Zhou Wen was only watching coldly without any reaction, his doubts about Wei Ge were basically gone.
Wei Ge sized it up for a while, but he didn't seem to discover anything. Finally, he gritted his teeth and extended his hands towards the Bone Pottery jar, hoping to pick it up.
If that dimensional creature was really afraid of the Bone Pottery jar, as long as he held it, he could return to the spacecraft and leave the Moon.
The moment Wei Ge held the Bone Pottery with both hands, the tiny flame inside suddenly spewed out, transforming into a terrifying flame that soared into the sky.
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