The motorcade sped along the rugged mountain road. Qin Yuanfeng and Xue Qianren sat inside with grave expressions. They both knew that this mission concerned not only the safety of the Maoshan Sect, but also the security of the entire Daxia. Clutching the file regarding the valley, Qin Yuanfeng mentally turned over every possible scenario in his mind.
After several hours of arduous travel, the motorcade finally reached the valley entrance. Before them lay a desolate scene, and from deep within the valley came faint, chilling gusts of ghostly wind. Exchanging a glance, Qin Yuanfeng and Xue Qianren decided to begin their search immediately.
The Qilin Guard quickly dispersed, moving in formation deep into the valley. Qin Yuanfeng and Xue Qianren, accompanied by a few elite Qilin Guards, followed a narrow path deeper inside. On either side grew strange plants—some exhaling bizarre fragrances, others highly toxic and best avoided.
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