Wild Wolf stepped forward, and the crowd began to discuss. Could this muscular black man actually pull the iron chain? Meanwhile, many at the Li Mansion were whispering to one another. Wild Wolf was clearly a foreigner; there was no need to see his face—the skin color and physique were too obvious.

Why a foreigner appeared was bound to spark speculation among those with an agenda. But faced with the current situation, they had nothing more to say. If you're so capable, go ahead; otherwise, don't be a 'critic.' Wild Wolf was their hope to move forward. If they upset him and he refused to continue, they would truly have to turn around and head back home.

Wild Wolf gripped the iron chain tightly with both hands, shouted loudly, and instantly pulled out two meters. The iron plate extended along with it.

"Wild Wolf, hang in there," the Demoness encouraged from the side.

Ten meters, twenty meters, thirty meters, forty meters...

The iron plate extended little by little, restoring hope for everyone. The iron chain required hundreds of pounds of force to pull; an average person couldn't do it unless they were a specialized strongman. Ye Shikai was quite stunned. Bai Qi's Relics were truly wondrous, with such powerful mechanisms, even capable of temporarily absorbing Inner Strength.

As the iron plate extended, pulling the iron chain became increasingly strenuous. Wild Wolf's face turned red, and he refused to let go, with veins bulging ominously under his skin.

Finally, the iron plate stopped at about fifty meters.

"Phew." Wild Wolf reluctantly let go, and the iron chain immediately retracted. Inner Strength returned to his body, and he quickly regained his stamina. But no matter how many times he tried, the result was the same.

"Sir, I'm... I'm sorry."

"No worries, you tried your best." Ye Shikai patted him on the shoulder as everyone sighed continuously. What a pity, with only ten meters left, they ultimately ended up one step short.

"Kai, I'll immediately find someone to come in," Chen Yuxin wanted to look for a strongman. Although the Chen Family had extensive connections and theoretically could find someone, the signal was blocked in the ruins. The phone wouldn't connect, and even if they found someone now, it would take hours for the strongman to rush over, by which time the relics would have closed. It just wouldn't work.

"No, that's too late." Ye Shikai glanced at the iron chain and gritted his teeth. "Let me give it a try."

Ye Shikai stepped forward, gripped the iron ring tightly, and his Inner Strength was indeed absorbed again. He pulled forcefully, and the iron chain was drawn out again, extending the iron plate. The group was surprised to see that he, despite not being particularly brawny, managed to pull it so far. Their lost hope was suddenly reignited.

The iron plate quickly extended to forty meters, nearing fifty meters, which was Wild Wolf's previous limit. Everyone couldn't believe it, but likewise, Ye Shikai's face was extremely red by now. At this point, he dared not breathe, lest he lose grip instantly.

All eyes were glued to the iron plate ahead, with only about five meters left to the other side. If not for the mysterious suction below, they could have just leaped over using Inner Strength.

Five meters, four meters, three meters, two meters—everyone, not just Ye Shikai, held their breath.

Boom.

The iron plate made a deep thud as it touched the opposite side.

"Hurry and go," Ye Shikai shouted, finally snapping everyone out of their daze, and they rushed across the iron plate to the other side.

"Quickly," Chen Yuxin urged her family in front, as pulling the iron chain took immense strength, but holding it was even more strenuous. She was eager to cross over to relieve Ye Shikai.

The Ji Family followed closely behind. At this time, people from the Li Mansion also moved swiftly with the main group, even attempting to get ahead. Both Ji Qian and Ji Tao's expressions changed, seeing the Li Mansion trying to profit without effort.

"Li Yueying, what do you intend to do?" Ji Qian spoke coldly.

"Of course, we need to cross, thanks to Mr. Ye," Li Yueying replied calmly, knowing what Ji Qian was thinking. Li Mansion's actions were indeed unfair, but given the situation, a fight wasn't possible with Ye Shikai close to collapsing.

"Fine, I'll stay with Mr. Ye. Is that acceptable?" Li Yueying slowly approached Ye Shikai, instructing her people to hurry across.

"Hmph, if anyone stays, it should be me," Ji Qian snorted, turning to Ji Tao. "Father, you take the people across, I'll catch up later."

"Qian'er, hurry over," Ji Tao shouted loudly, but given the urgency, he knew his daughter's character and realized persuasion was pointless.

"Oh dear."

"Master, please go ahead. The young lady knows the right balance," Chen Ligong reassured from the side.

"I say, you two grand ladies, just... quickly get across, I... can't hold on much longer," Ye Shikai, face flushed, was losing feeling in his arms...

"Kai, I'll wait for you," Ji Qian wanted to help but could not touch the iron chain and could only hope everyone crossed quickly. Li Yueying, unhurried, watched on calmly.

"Mr. Ye, I came to accompany you willingly; this wouldn't count as profiting without effort, would it?"

"No one asked you to stay," Ji Qian retorted coldly.

"Is everyone across?" Ye Shikai shouted loudly.

"All over, all over, you can let go now," Ji Qian looked across to see everyone had made it, and Ye Shikai abruptly let go, his body drained. Ji Qian swiftly caught him.

"Let's hurry over," Ye Shikai shouted loudly, knowing once he let go, the iron plate would retract. If they were too slow, all three wouldn't make it.

Ji Qian unleashed her Inner Strength, nearly dragging Ye Shikai across. Li Yueying followed closely. By the time the three reached the edge, the iron plate had retracted about five meters already.

"Kai, I'm about to jump. Get ready," Ji Qian said, using all her Inner Strength. Using the momentum, she lept with Ye Shikai, and as soon as they jumped, the trio felt immense suction like a giant magnet below.

Boom.

The three traced a parabolic arc and landed just at the edge, nearly falling off. Several guards quickly stepped up to steady them.

Pant, pant.

Ye Shikai gasped heavily. With Inner Strength back, his stamina recovered quickly. Everyone had a lingering fear, looking at the abyss behind.

"Boss, are you okay?" Ghost and others hurried forward, finding Ye Shikai lying on the ground, gasping.

"Relax, I'm fine, just a bit tired."

"These Bai Qi's Relics are truly strange, with such mechanisms." Li Yueying softly complained nearby, pulling a pill from her pocket and placing it in Ye Shikai's palm.

"It's a secret medicine from our Li Mansion that can quickly restore your body. Please take it," she said.

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