Because the Water Altar's route to the Water Gold Nest, involving the five elements, is constantly changing. Even if he could follow the Water Map today to find the Water Gold Nest, following the same map and route in two days might not lead him to the Water Gold Nest at all.
"Alright, let's take it slow and discuss it at length. As I've escaped like this, let's not mention myself; even Nangong Liuli would curse me to death. I cannot just abandon her like that."
He put away the Water Map.
There were no further remarkable discoveries, only jewels and such. Along the way, he felt the ferocity of the Water Bandits. These bandits, residing long in the lake, fed on fish, and when tired of it, even thought of cooking humans. Their nature was violent, and they wanted to taste 'Second Realm Martial Artists'. One such martial artist met a grievous death and became the Water Bandits' meal.
