"Captain Diao." Dong Xingzhou saluted.

"Vice Captain Dong, I have a task that requires your assistance to proceed together."

"Dong Xingzhou, I'll follow Captain Diao's arrangements." Dong Xingzhou bowed his head.

"This matter relates to your previous task of tracking Qiong Xiaolou, which is now fully integrated under my name for joint execution. This task requires going into the wild, and time is tight. Before 7 p.m. today, complete the assembly and embark directly. Do you have any questions?"

Hearing the words "wild," Dong Xingzhou's expression visibly became more tense.

This isn't the usual wilderness patrol, which is only around Tianyuan Town.

This truly involves going into the wild for several days; the level of danger is on a completely different scale.

Suddenly thrown such a bombshell, Dong Xingzhou felt a significant pressure but still nodded, indicating understanding, then asked.

"Captain, how many people are participating in this operation?"

Manpower is very important.

The more people, the safer it is.

Not referring to safety while fighting demons, but when escaping, as long as you can run faster than your companions, you have a better chance of surviving.

The seasoned Vice Captain was considering an escape route.

While the young Captain might still be thinking about charging forward for the mission.

Dong Xingzhou looked at Fang Yu, and saw Fang Yu just calmly said.

"Currently, in terms of manpower, aside from a captain from other halls designated by the Hall Master, the rest are arranged by me. This is the list I've prepared; if you have good candidates to recommend, they can join the team. If we return victorious this time, it will certainly be a great merit; let them decide for themselves."

During those days when the Foolish Underworld was self-sealed, Fang Yu met many people.

Among the Vice Captains, Fang Yu marked those with strong abilities.

After all, he could directly see the health bar; hiding one's skill was impossible.

Among them, Dong Xingzhou was indeed captain-level in strength.

With a combat power of 3000, far ahead of almost all other Vice Captains, except for one exception.

[Zhu Huida: 3500/3500.]

The first time he saw this person, he wore a grey sword around his waist, a grey robe, completely out of place with those around him.

There was only one person who seemed quite familiar with him.

Moreover, Fang Yu also recognized this person.

[Jing Lingxiu: 555/555.]

What kind of Minotaur script is this??

Upon a brief inquiry, Fang Yu learned that [Jing Lingxiu] seemed to have been recognized for his talent by Grey Sword, who promoted him, considered a mentor-disciple relationship.

Fang Yu then remembered when he first met Long Zehui and the others, they seemed to have mentioned this.

However, at that time, having just entered the Yangshen Hall, he had no concept of it.

Now it seemed, Jing Lingxiu had a deep background, with the strongest Vice Captain in Yangshen Hall supporting him; who wouldn't show him some courtesy?

Due to Grey Sword's strong abilities, Fang Yu had a deep impression.

Now, with the task ahead, it was natural to bring along the strongest Vice Captain from Yangshen Hall.

The people on Fang Yu's list were mandatory, a privilege left by the Hall Master for Fang Yu.

So [Zhu Huida] was certainly to be included in the team.

For those not on the list, it would depend on the sufficient enticement of benefits.

However, just a great merit might not attract many, as this is a very dangerous wilderness task; without courage and strength, one would not dare to venture out.

Theoretically, the strength of a Vice Captain would already suffice for undertaking wilderness tasks.

It's just that the mortality rate...is so high most wouldn't dare to gamble.

Thus, wilderness tasks generally come with rich rewards, a bit of an internal subsidy for the Foolish Underworld.

Previously, Liu Ningran's old friend, Long Zehui, seemed to have considered taking on wilderness tasks to curry favor with his beloved Jing Lingxiu. What happened thereafter, Fang Yu did not know.

After hesitating, Fang Yu sent a letter to the Li Family.

This letter was intended for Brother Qing.

Its content was simple—nothing at all.

Yes, it was a blank sheet of paper.

No content was necessary, once delivered, Fang Yu believed Brother Qing would come to find him.

Of course, if someone discovered it and asked about it, he would just claim it was admiration for Li Shidao, as a newly promoted Captain seeking to make connections, playing a little trick.

He also summoned a servant to report the departure time to the Hall Master, set the time, and Focused on studying the Qi Explosion Tornado.

...

The Li Family.

"I heard last night, you wanted to shake off your escorts?"

Li Shiquan sipped his tea and glanced sideways at the silent figure sitting beside him.

"Why? Is there something that requires private action?"

"...You seem to be watching me too closely lately." Green Demon said coldly.

That indifferent expression, it seemed like he had the same attitude towards everyone, Li Shiquan was used to it.

"Recently, there has been turmoil with the Lin Family, and our arrangements have become unstable; it's all just to be cautious. Just endure for a few days, once Lord Lan returns to take charge, I'll remove the people around you."

"..."

Seeing Green Demon remain silent, Li Shiquan sighed.

"Green Demon, our plan is nearing a crucial step; whether we can eliminate the Li Family Patriarch, you are a very important part. In such times, we cannot afford mistakes. If that old figure comes out ahead of time, neither you nor I can withstand his attack."

Green Demon frowned; these plans had been repeated to him by the Shu Bird Demon several times in the past few days.

At first, Green Demon thought the other was worried he might slack off, giving pressure.

But soon, Green Demon realized it was Shu Bird Demon himself who was scared.

Shu Bird Demon was nervous.

Regarding the upcoming plan, he had no confidence.

"Is it because Lord Lan is not present?" Green Demon suddenly spoke.

"What?"

"Lord Lan..."

Knock knock knock.

The sound of knocking suddenly echoed.

Li Shiquan first glanced at Green Demon, then calmly said.

"What is it."

"Sir, the Hall Master from the Truth Spirit Martial Arts Hall has arrived and is waiting for you to meet them."

"Have they come. Alright, I'll head over there now."

He stood up and patted Green Demon's shoulder.

"I'm very busy right now; anyway, be careful, once we get through this period, trust me, the road ahead will be wide."

As the Shu Bird Demon was about to leave, Green Demon suddenly spoke.

"Do you still suspect the Blood Demon?"

"..."

Li Shiquan paused for a moment, then continued to stride forward, pushing the door open to leave.

In the room, Green Demon was left alone.

On that day, after the Lin Family incident, Shu Bird Demon had mentioned a traitor among the demons, almost confirmed.

The question now was, who was the traitor?

Back then, he suspected the Blood Demon, but Green Demon suppressed it.

"Only if I become more useful, stronger, and can be more effective under his leadership, can I make him hesitant to act rashly towards the Blood Demon."

"Too weak...Blood Demon."

"Whether it's you or me, we're both too weak!"

Green Demon slowly clenched his fists.

Green Demon naturally didn't believe the Blood Demon was the traitor.

But others' suspicions couldn't be stopped, and only by having greater strength and a stronger position could he suppress others' doubts and protect those he wished to protect.

...

On this day, some people began to venture outside the city.

On this day, the Li Family and Truth Spirit Martial Arts Hall secretly formed an alliance.

On this day, personnel adjustments occurred in the Foolish Underworld.

As the sun set in the west, a team had already gathered.

Only the leader of the team had yet to arrive.

The crowd felt a bit puzzled.

Could it be that their Captain dared not come?

Though the wilderness was perilous, with so many people acting together, it was relatively safer.

Each had their thoughts, but dared not express them, waiting in silence.

Among them, only Zhu Huida was the most composed, leaning with his grey sword against the wall, grey robe covering his entire body, grey hat covering his face, not caring about anything.

They waited and waited until the surrounding spectators began pointing and whispering before finally seeing their superior for the mission, the newly promoted Captain of the Yangshen Hall in the Foolish Underworld — Diao Deyi, along with Ju An Hall's Captain in a blue dress, Ling Huxiang.

Beside the two walked two women and one man.

The two women followed Diao Deyi, while the man accompanied Ling Huxiang.

The female on Diao Deyi's left seemed to have cried for a bit, her eyes red, with a look of just about to cry.

While the female on the right was known to them, the revered Lord Hui.