The giant beast sensed his movements, let out a roar, and turned around to grab at him. Shen Jingqi couldn't avoid it in time and was clawed by the beast, leaving a deep wound on his shoulder, blood streaming down. But he ignored the pain, grabbed the key, and dashed out of the cave.
The giant beast relentlessly pursued from behind, and Shen Jingqi felt as though his heart might stop. He ran desperately and finally burst out of the cave. The beast roared a few times at the cave entrance and then turned back inside. Shen Jingqi collapsed on the ground, gasping for air. Looking at the key in his hand, he was filled with joy. At last, he had found the first key.
After resting for a while, Shen Jingqi stood up and continued towards the next destination—the Ice Cave. The desert night was especially cold, and Shen Jingqi wrapped his clothes tightly around him but still felt the biting chill. He didn't know how long he had been walking when he finally reached the vicinity of the Ice Cave.
