"Let's go."

Ever since encountering the Unihorn Wolf Pack, Camper seemed more cautious, his pace slowed, sticking to the edge of the danger zone to travel. No Fierce Beasts had been encountered so far.

"Camper, how much longer until we reach the Third Zone?"

Shen Feng asked, frowning, as the sky was getting darker, and it would certainly become more dangerous at night.

"Lady Shen Feng, I have no choice. We encountered two Ice Wolves in the First Zone. We must proceed carefully. Although we're taking a detour, it's safer." Camper frowned with concern: "We're already in the middle section of the Second Zone. If we want to reach the Third Zone, I suggest we rest for a night and head out in the morning, as traveling in such a place at night is highly dangerous. I can't risk my brothers' lives."

"Alright." Shen Feng had no choice, as Camper was speaking the truth.

The appearance of two ice wolves in the First Zone was indeed strange.

"Leader, up ahead there's a cave where we can rest, about three kilometers from here."

Two mercenary group members responsible for scouting ahead returned and reported.

"Alright, let's continue and find a place to rest."

Camper gave the order.

In the Ice Plateau, besides rocks covered by snow and ice for thousands of years, there were also regions with Ice Forests, ice caves, and other complex terrains.

The group arrived at the cave, Lin Mo surveyed the surroundings; it was surrounded by ice caves and Ice Forests. It was a sheltered area, suitable for resting. Camper, Jin Niya, and Leo occupied one cave, while other members of the mercenary group gathered in twos and threes, replenishing food and energy, or speaking softly.

The wind howled through crevices, producing a sharp and urgent sound.

The earth was dark, yet not entirely shrouded in darkness. A faint white glow appeared, as the magnetic field here was more abnormal, forming unique rays throughout the area.

Inside the cave, a fire was lit, and a few people were eating, replenishing heat and energy for themselves.

"Nan, does that Lin exhibit strength comparable to a Level warrior?"

Camper threw a piece of beef into his mouth and took a sip of hot fruit wine, feeling warmed up, focusing his gaze on Nan.

"Leader, I'm not sure, he hasn't made a move. My friend was killed by that sword bearer last time."

Nan replied quickly.

Camper frowned, sinking into thought.

"Leader, even if he's strong, could he be my match? I'll just kill him directly, and you can deal with the other two..." Leo drank fruit wine, showing a vicious expression on his face.

Camper gently shook his head, "During the fight, I saw Lin holding a weapon of evidently high Grade—a heavy Treasure. Killing him won't be easy, and those two women are very difficult to deal with as well."

"Should we just give up? It's rare to encounter such a big catch." Leo licked his lips, feeling slightly unwilling. Jin Niya smiled gently, her charming face illuminated by the firelight with a hint of red glow, adding to her allure. "Leo, these three people likely have many Treasures, and considering their youth, and possessing heavy Treasures with great strength, they are clearly core disciples nurtured by a Great Force. If we fail, the news could bring disaster upon our War Axe Mercenary Corps Group."

"Jin Niya is right. If we can't handle them cleanly, and the news gets out, we could all die."

Camper gloomily gulped down some fruit wine.

It was indeed a dilemma. On one hand, Shen Feng and Lin both had Treasures. Killing them would yield rich rewards.

But Camper feared failing to kill them. Once news spread, there would surely be revenge, even a pursuit by the Mercenary Guild, as mercenary groups targeting a Golden Master was a huge scandal for them.

"Jin Niya, are we really going to give up this time?" Camper looked at Jin Niya.

Jin Niya's role as Deputy Commander of the War Axe Mercenary Corps Group was due to her strategic intellect, not her strength.

"Lady Shen Feng's strength should be comparable to the Leader's, while that sword bearer isn't weak either, requiring distraction, and that Lin's strength seems the strongest..."

Jin Niya carefully analyzed.

"Then are you saying we have no chance at killing them?" Leo furrowed his bold brows, frustrated.

Jin Niya's smile carried a seductive hint, "If we face them directly, we have only a fifty percent chance of killing them. But if they lose one or two people, our success is guaranteed."

"Lose one or two people?"

Camper frowned.

"Leader, have you forgotten that place? If we wish for more benefits, we must take a risky gamble."

Jin Niya squinted slightly, smiling.

"Death Ice Cave? But that's the path to the Life Forbidden Zone."

Camper widened his eyes, then furrowed his brows even tighter.

"Alright, it's settled. As long as we succeed this time, we can all make a profit." Camper gritted his teeth, a fierce light glistened in his eyes.

…

"Lady Shen Feng, there's something I'd like to ask you."

In another cave, only three people surrounded a fire.

Lin Mo lifted his gaze, staring at Shen Feng, and asked.

"Hmm, what is it?"

Shen Feng sat cross-legged on a flat rock in the cave, absorbing nature's spiritual energy, slowly opened her eyes only when hearing Lin Mo speak, but her originally indifferent expression now showed a hint of a smile.

Lin Mo hesitated briefly, then asked directly, "Actually, I came to Russia this time to find Qionglong Taoist. Do you happen to know Daoist Qiong Long, Lady Shen Feng?"

"Qionglong Taoist?"

Shen Feng jumped off the rock, twisted her neck, stretched her muscles, and shook her head: "I don't know any Daoist Qiong Long, nor have I heard of them in Russia. Mr. Lin, there's no need to be formal, just call me by my name."

"Don't know?"

Lin Mo's sword-like brows furrowed.

While with Shen Feng, the wooden plaque in his Space Ring emitted a subtle glow, making him feel Shen Feng might be connected to Qionglong Taoist.

But Shen Feng probably wouldn't need to lie, and her expression didn't seem deceiving.

"Could it just be a coincidence?"

Lin Mo felt slightly disappointed.

"Mr. Lin, Russia is vast, with an expansive and complex underground cultivation force, finding someone is extremely difficult. Moreover... could it be that the person you're searching for has changed their name?"

Shen Feng suddenly suggested.

A spark lit up in Lin Mo's eyes, that's right, Qionglong Taoist might have changed names, Lin Mo considered this before.

"We're all Huaxia people, once we return, I'll help you inquire."

Shen Feng said.

"Thank you, Lady Shen Feng."

Lin Mo cupped his hands, if Qionglong Taoist really changed names, finding them would become more challenging. If unable to find Qionglong Taoist, he'll have to consider another way to enter the Advanced Auction.

An unyielding night, sleeplessness is common for cultivators.

As dawn began showing faint light, a member of the mercenary group approached the cave where Lin Mo and others were.

"Lady Shen Feng, the Leader says we can set off."

"Alright."

Shen Feng, Lin Mo, and Yingzi swiftly left the cave and grouped with the War Axe Mercenary Corps Group.

"Lady Shen Feng, today we need to hurry into the Third Zone, so I plan to take a shortcut."

Camper grasped the Knight Sword hilt at his waist, and showed a gentleman's graceful smile.

"I'll follow your suggestions, Leader. I just hope to locate an Advanced Ice Plain Giant Bear soon." Shen Feng said calmly.

"Alright, then let's move on."

Camper smiled lightly and gave the command.