They were being chased about by the snake beasts while dodging the spear attacks by the snake king.

" Damn how in the world does he throw those spears without getting tired," said Ray.

" That's the only problem with the beast, they are gifted with incredible strength and stamina unlike we humans" replied Ellis.

Observing the area that is ahead of them, Ellis was looking for a way to shake of the snake tribe men, but it seems like there is no other way order than to stand and fight or to continue running.

While running, Ray would often turn around and send at one flame burst after another which also helps in slowing down their advancement, but it was a different matter when it comes to the snake king who has seen as the explosion from the technique does not affect him.

" Am getting tired of running from all this snake," said Ray in anger.

" Is not like we have a choice, if stand and fight then we'll be overpowered by their numbers, and don't forget about their king" replied Ellis.

" But still if we continue to run, it's only a matter of time before we are exhausted which Will be the perfect time for them to attack us," said Ray.

After running for some time, while avoiding the attacks of the snake tribe, the number of the snake tribe begins to reduce when they got to some part of the swamp until they were no longer being chased by the snake tribe again.

When Ray saw that the whole snake beast that was chasing them not quite long is no longer giving chase, he stops running and turns to Ellis and asked.

" Why are they no longer chasing after us".

Hearing Ray's question Ellis looked back to confirm if it was true that they are no longer being chased only to see that the place was free of the snake tribe. He sighed relief before answering Ray.

" I think it has to do with walking out of their territory into another beast territory or there is a treasure back in their nest that they can't just leave behind" replied Ellis while sitting on the ground of mud to catch his breath.

" Let's rule out the possibility of this part of the swamp being a territory of another beast which lead us to the treasure that is in their nest," said Ray who has a greedy look on his face.

" You are not seriously thinking about going back to rob them of their treasure are you," asked Ellis with a look of concern.

" Yes my dear friend but that will be after will reclaim the orb from Jerald" replied Ray with a smile on his face.

"Then I guess you are on your own after we secure the orb," said Ellis.

" Eh, ain't you going with me," asked Ray seeing the way Ellis is behaving.

" There is no way I am going back to that place again, did you see the way we almost lost our lives if they haven't turned back" replied Ellis.

" Then I guess you will have to spend the rest of your life in this swamp all by yourself since there is no other way of getting out of this place other than going through the snake tribe!" said Ray with a cunning smile on his face.

" Oh, my good heavens am done for this time around" complain Ellis.

" Don't look so down bro, you know if we can get our hands on that treasure getting the required resources to speed our cultivation further will be easy, and we will be able to get promoted into one-star hunters and take on my important quest," said Ray in a way to comfort Ellis.

Nodding to Ray's words, Ellis got up from the muddy ground and started leading the way forward and belong it was already morning. Looking at the sun high up in the sky Ellis couldn't help but complain.

" I can't believe we were chased by the snake tribe the whole night"

" which is why they are going to get their treasure stolen as compensation for causing us trouble replied Ray with a laugh

" I pray that you don't die from greed Ray," said Ellis while shaking his head helplessly.

" What can I say, I need more resources to raise my cultivation higher so that I can take Placidia replied Ray with a serious look on his face.

" You still got that on your mind eh," asked Ellis when he saw the look on Ray's face.

" How can I forget about that witch" replied Ray while gripping his fist tightly.

"Then are you ready to stomach the fury of the chaos tower when they heard that their representative was killed by a mere cultivator with no background," asked Ellis.

Instead of answering Ellis's question, Ray focuses on walking forward while looking around to see if there is any trace of spiritual energy around the area. Seeing that Ray was ignoring the question, Ellis walks forward to catch up with him before saying.

" It won't be easy to locate Jerald's hiding place".

" I don't think so, take a like at that footprint" replied Ray while looking at a footprint that since to be made for quite a long time.

Bending down to take a closer look at it, Ellis's face brightens up before saying.

" Am not too sure if this footprint belongs to a human or beast, but we have to try our luck on this on".

After making up their mind, they started following the trail behind by whatsoever that walk through the swamp, and after following the trail for some minutes, a little Hut came into their view that was about fifty meters away.