Tie Dan watched the metal rat stealing the cauldron and leaving, but he remained calm and didn't pursue.
After all, he always acts after careful planning, being cautious and prudent. Now that he's seriously injured and surrounded by formidable enemies, he naturally wouldn't act rashly.
Moreover, that rat had previously managed to hide right under his nose. If he pursued recklessly, he might not catch up and it could escape again.
But it's not a problem, escaping temporarily is not escaping forever. Didn't a previous group rely on a Magic Artifact to track down the Nine Cauldrons? Once he gets a hold of such an artifact, neither the rat nor the cauldron will escape his grasp.
As a result, not only did Tie Dan, the yellow sparrow, not pursue, but the mantis also stayed put. The clams and sandpiper engaged in a struggle, unable to spare any attention for the metal rat.
After all, Tao Bao was quite formidable, managing to hold an advantage against two opponents.
