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In this boundless Maple Forest, over a two-hour trek had passed, but Jiang Shouzhong and his companion still failed to catch sight of anything beyond the trees.
All around were endless maple trees, their branches and leaves intertwining.
If it weren't for the clear marks left periodically on some ancient trees along the way, Jiang Shouzhong almost suspected they'd been walking in circles.
"Are you even capable? Can you actually get us out of here?"
Xiao Lingqiu questioned impatiently.
Already in a foul mood, Jiang Shouzhong immediately bristled upon hearing her complaint.
He propped Xiao Lingqiu against a tree before plopping onto the ground himself, snapping: "If you're so capable, go find the way out on your own. If it weren't for Miaomiao's sake, I wouldn't bother dealing with this deadweight."
Xiao Lingqiu's fine brows arched sharply, her gaze turning icy as it fixed on the man.
