C442 An Unexpected Ambush

Over an hour later, the group found themselves back at the edge of the water hole, home to the Yellow Toad.

This time, there were no illusions of waterfalls or palaces; clearly, Yellow Toad couldn't be bothered to deceive them any longer.

The underground river's water hadn't flowed downward but had instead risen to the surface, creating the oasis where the Life-force Flower thrived.

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