Chapter 894: Chapter 894 - 410: Hidden Mountain Cave

Out in the wilderness, it is ultimately unsafe.

Staying in one place for a long time is quite an unwise action.

Moreover, so many people gathered by the riverbank, the gathered human aura, the resulting commotion, and noise might also attract demons.

Having patiently waited until now and finally urging the team to set off is already giving the team quite a lengthy breather.

"So urgent?"

Zhu Huida said nothing, remaining silent and taciturn.

Originally wanting to put down his baggage and rest within the team, upon hearing Fang Yu’s words, he immediately stopped his actions and joined the others, ready at all times.

Rather, it was She Jiachou beside Fang Yu who couldn’t help but speak up.

Fang Yu merely glanced at him sideways and didn’t speak.

Instead, Dong Xingzhou glared at him as if reprimanding him for being impudent.

The orders were quickly relayed.

Everyone swiftly packed their bags, seizing the time before dark, and quickly tidying up everything.

Zhu Huida’s return was considered an unexpected joy, with a combat strength of more than 3000 blood, apart from him and Ling Huxiang, he was already the strongest.

Fang Yu scanned the team brought back by Zhu Huida and found no one possessed by demons, and everyone’s health seemed relatively sound, indicating they hadn’t encountered any formidable demon attacks on their way.

This luck was much better than Fang Yu’s.

Of course, actually, apart from the Eight-Armed Nine-Soldier Demon, the main threat, Fang Yu only encountered a somewhat troublesome [Big Gu Heavy Frog Demon], which was purely due to Ling Huxiang’s insistence on taking risks for treasure. Otherwise, perhaps like Dong Xingzhou and Zhu Huida, they might not have encountered any formidable opponents and could smoothly reunite at the riverbank.

Just hope that Little Golden Flower is worth all the dangers along the way.

Fang Yu glanced at Ling Huxiang sideways; the latter was oblivious, finalizing the care for her weapon, a quick polish, then moved to the very front of the team, standing alongside Fang Yu.

In a certain sense, it’s appropriate that this person doesn’t like to command. With such a personality prone to taking risks for anything extraordinary, having her as the team leader would sooner or later lead to trouble.

"Diao Deyi?"

Ling Huxiang’s voice brought Fang Yu back from his thoughts.

Following her gaze, Fang Yu noticed the other team members were already prepared.

Compared to before leaving the official road, there were noticeably fewer hands.

Stepping out into the wilderness meant constant peril. Fang Yu couldn’t guarantee that everyone in the team could survive, only taking one step at a time.

He waved his hand largely.

"Let’s go."

The team set off, walking along the riverbank.

Old rule, Fang Yu and Ling Huxiang led the way at the forefront of the team.

Ling Huxiang had strong senses, while Fang Yu could quickly assess an opponent’s strength and weakness, so with good cooperation, Fang Yu felt they could avoid various dangers.

But surprisingly, on this stretch of the journey, it was exceptionally stable, without even encountering a Single Little Demon.

Fang Yu, whose nerves were initially tense, slightly relaxed.

But Ling Huxiang’s brows slowly furrowed.

Fang Yu couldn’t help but show puzzlement.

"What’s wrong?"

"Be careful, there might be danger," Ling Huxiang said softly.

Fang Yu was startled.

"How come?"

Though his strength had considerably improved, if it came to confronting the previous Eight-Armed Nine-Soldier Demon, he still didn’t feel confident.

"Do you know where this is? This is the riverbank! Riverbanks are strategic landmarks. If we frequently encounter Little Demons, that’s normal. But like now, seeing no demon at all signifies... We are currently within an area covered by a Great Demon’s territory, making other smaller demons dare not approach.

Fang Yu immediately understood her meaning.

It meant they were within the Great Demon’s territory, essentially becoming prey to the Great Demon, and other demons wouldn’t dare to encroach.

"Is the Great Demon nearby?" Fang Yu asked solemnly.

Ling Huxiang chuckled.

"Don’t worry, our luck isn’t that bad. We are merely moving within the Great Demon’s territory, not directly under its nose. It might not have even noticed us. But such intimidation will always exist for other smaller demons, making us temporarily safe in crossing this region."

The meaning was clear, but only so long as luck favored them.

If luck went bad, be prepared to face a Great Demon.

In other words, frequently encountering Little Demons might suggest a relatively safe signal?

Seemingly perceiving Fang Yu’s thoughts, Ling Huxiang added.

"If frequently encountering Little Demons, it might also be a result of a leader-level demon commanding from the shadows, similar to before with the Snake Demon. Anyway, don’t overthink it, just have the mental preparedness and be ready for combat anytime."

Listening to Ling Huxiang’s words, Fang Yu maintained high tension throughout the journey, yet until the sunset almost descended, the twilight shining, they still hadn’t met any danger.

At this moment, Fang Yu noticed remnants of a campfire ahead.

"...Human?"

Fang Yu and Ling Huxiang exchanged a glance.

They halted the team temporarily and proceeded to investigate.

"Someone stayed overnight here," Fang Yu commented.

"Very crude management; this group’s survival knowledge is very weak," Ling Huxiang observed the remnants, making a judgment.

By this time, Dong Xingzhou and Zhu Huida had arrived, leading the four giants of the team to investigate while the others discreetly unfolded vigilance nearby.

"The traces are very fresh, likely left within the last one or two days," Dong Xingzhou rubbed a handful of embers between his fingers, ignoring the blackening of his fingertips, instead lowering his head for a careful sniffing, and immediately his brow furrowed deeply.