Hou Hua exchanged a glance with Li Zhuo. Li Zhuo said, "We lost them in the western suburb. Near an abandoned factory there, we just lost their tracks. We searched around for a while but found nothing strange, so we came back."
"The western suburb? But we found that dungeon in the eastern suburb. How could it be in the western suburb?" Yong Shanling frowned and asked curiously, a sense of unease gradually creeping into her heart.
"Unless there's also a dungeon in the western suburb," Mu Yijie directly voiced his speculation. However, after he said that, everyone around looked solemn.
If there's one in the western suburb and one in the eastern suburb, what about the southern and northern suburbs?
This thought occurred to everyone. If that were really the case, it would be too terrifying.
Although they were clearly in a spacious and well - lit hall, they still felt a cold wind blowing. Especially Mu Qing and Yong Shanling, who felt as if they had returned to the dungeon, a chill running down their spines.
Hou Hua's expression turned solemn. She asked Yong Shanling, "By the way, what exactly did you find in that dungeon in the eastern suburb? You all look so on edge."
Seeing the usually lively and carefree Yong Shanling looking so serious, Hou Hua was extremely curious. Although she knew the process might not be pleasant, she still really wanted to know.
Yong Shanling looked at Hou Hua. A flicker of pain flashed across her eyes as she slowly described what she had seen to Hou Hua.
"What a bunch of scumbags and beasts! They don't even deserve to be called demons. They don't even spare their own kind. I'll definitely raze their lair to the ground," said Hou Hua. As a spiritual beast, she could empathize more with these things, so she was even more furious.
"Right, they're just beasts and scumbags! It's too much!" Yong Shanling nodded her little head indignantly in agreement.
Mu Yijie reached out and stroked Yong Shanling's head. He said softly, "Alright, don't be angry. We two are going to the western suburb to investigate. We need to confirm whether there's a dungeon there." A glint of determination flashed in Mu Yijie's eyes as he reached out and took Yong Shanling's little hand. Their fingers intertwined.
"Okay. When I catch those demons, I'll definitely beat their heads in," Yong Shanling clenched her fist. Her eyes were like burning flames, full of fighting spirit.
"Sure, I'll do whatever you say," Mu Yijie replied with a smile. He didn't tell Yong Shanling that they were just going to investigate, not fight. But there was no need to tell her such small details.
Hou Hua exchanged a glance with Li Zhuo. Hou Hua said with a smile, "You two go to the western suburb to investigate. We two can't be idle. How about Li Zhuo and I check if there are any abnormalities in the southern and northern suburbs? We'll start by checking the online information to see if ordinary people have noticed anything."
They decided to look for any clues. After all, last time when they went to the western suburb to investigate, they found nothing and might even have been discovered by the enemy. So this time, they had to be more careful. They decided to try a different approach.
"Sure! You know, the uncles and aunts in the neighborhood are like detectives. They know every little thing that happens. Sister Hou Hua, you're so smart!" Yong Shanling looked at Hou Hua with stars in her eyes, full of admiration.
Hou Hua averted her gaze uneasily. She coughed lightly and said with a smile, "Haha, of course. I've lived 100 years longer than you, so I must be a bit smarter."
But in her heart, she thought that the uncles and aunts among humans were really amazing. She couldn't underestimate humans anymore.
"Shanling, Yijie, I'll also help you check the online information! Although I've been rescued, after going through all this, I've decided to do my part to completely destroy this evil organization," Mu Qing said in a deep voice to Mu Yijie after looking at Xiaoyu and patting her hand reassuringly.
"Okay. But you still need to be careful. Don't leave the villa. Those people are frantically searching for all spiritual beasts and humans," Mu Yijie nodded and gave a few instructions.
After that, Mu Yijie and Yong Shanling set off to investigate the western suburb.
"Drip! Drip!" The sound of dripping water echoed continuously in the empty and abandoned factory. Iron bars were lying haphazardly everywhere. The rusty red railings were full of a sense of age, and a desolate and dilapidated atmosphere assailed their nostrils.
There was a man in sportswear walking around as if he were at home. A bouncing girl was following him. Strangely enough, when you tried to look at their faces, you couldn't see clearly. You could only vaguely sense that one was very handsome and the other was a cute girl.
"Uncle! We've walked around here several times but found nothing. Maybe there really isn't anything here!" Yong Shanling frowned as she looked around. They had tried every means, but still couldn't find the dungeon.
They didn't even detect any magic formations, which made her wonder if Hou Hua and Li Zhuo had misseen or misremembered, or maybe there really was nothing here.
Mu Yijie's brows were also tightly furrowed. A thoughtful look flashed across his eyes. After strolling around for a while, he said in a deep voice towards a certain direction, "Come here. They're over there."
Yong Shanling was immediately excited. Uncle was really amazing. She hadn't noticed, but he had.
Just as she ran to Mu Yijie's side and before she could react, she felt a surge of spiritual energy in front of her.
"Uncle, be careful!" That was all she managed to say before she was tightly pulled into someone's arms and quickly retreated backward.
"Boom!" A loud noise erupted, and a large crater appeared where they had originally stood. A large group of people in black robes gradually emerged in the factory that had been empty before. They were exactly the same black - robed people they had met in the eastern suburb.
"Demons! It's really you," Yong Shanling's eyebrows shot up. A fierce look flashed across her eyes, and she was like a raging girl.
The black - robed people on the opposite side didn't say a word. They took out their weapons and directly attacked them. Each of them was ruthless and straightforward, completely fighting without a care for their own lives.
Seeing them attack, Yong Shanling showed a happy smile. Her eyes were full of fighting spirit. She directly took out her Soul - Rattling Bell and attacked forward. She said excitedly, "Great timing. Let me stretch my muscles today."
Yong Shanling and Mu Yijie dealt with these black - robed people with ease. After the incident of the Spiritual Herb, their abilities had greatly improved. They were no longer the rookies they used to be.