Preparations before departure

Wu Qi had no reason to argue with Yan, so he shook his head slightly. "Don't worry about them. We need to venture deep into the Great Ice Plains. If they want to come along, let them. Once we're Ice Plain, they'll naturally get lost."

"You're going into the Ice Plain!" Hu Liena exclaimed in alarm, quickly trying to dissuade her, "Elder Wu, please forgive my bluntness, Great Ice Plains are extremely dangerous. You may not know, but according to the records of the Spirit Hall, there are many powerful Soul Beast there."

To eliminate the effects of the murderous aura, Hu Liena once used the icy air of the Far North to suppress the murderous aura within her body.

At that time, she had only ventured three miles into the Ice Plain, and she was protected by Titled Douluo. If she had gone straight in, even if Wu Qi were Titled Douluo, he would probably have gotten lost.

Wu Qi said calmly, "If you're afraid of taking risks, you can stay here. I won't force you."

Xie Yue winked at Hu Liena.

Their mission was to keep an eye on Wu Qi and Qiangu Changkong. If they separated now, and the enemy took the opportunity to slip back to Spirit City, how would the three of them explain themselves?

Hu Liena continued, "Elder Wu, I'm only concerned for everyone's safety. The Great Ice Plains are a vast expanse of white; sometimes it's daytime all day, and sometimes it's nighttime all day, making it extremely difficult to discern directions."

Wu Qi waved his hand and said solemnly, "I dare to go in because I naturally have a way to find my way. You don't need to worry."

"If all goes well, this trip will be of great benefit to you, and you might even break through to the Soul Douluo level."

Wu Qi hated Bibi Dong, not Hu Liena and the other two. After Bibi Dong fell from power, these three would naturally become his Subordinate.

It's important to know that, thanks to Bibi Dong's efforts in recent years, Hu Liena has gained considerable prestige within the Spirit Hall. If they can win her over, they will be able to seize control of the Papal Hall much faster in the future.

The opportunity is right here; Wu Qi doesn't insist whether the other party is willing to take the risk.

Xie Yue Shen turned solemn as he turned to Hu Liena and Yan, "We are both mid-level Soul Saint. If we can break through to Soul Douluo on this trip, it will greatly help our cultivation, but..."

He didn't continue, but Hu Liena and Yan both understood his concerns.

There was no deep affection between the two sides; in fact, Yan had even spoken rudely to Wu Qi and his companion. Once they entered the Great Ice Plains, even if Wu Qi didn't kill them, if the other party and Qiangu Changkong sped away, they could easily abandon the three of them on the vast Ice Plain. If they were unlucky, they might never be able to return.

The three were torn between whether or not to trust Wu Qi.

A moment later, Hu Liena walked to Wu Qi's side and said solemnly, "Elder Wu, we are all members of the Spirit Hall, and I am willing to take the risk with you. If the three of us can break through to the Soul Douluo level, it will be a great benefit to the Spirit Hall."

"I've enjoyed the protection and Cultivation resources of the Spirit Hall since I was a child, and now it's time for me to stand up and do something for the Spirit Hall."

Wu Qi nodded slightly. "A wise choice."

"Those who want to go can go with Chang Kong to purchase supplies. You'll need to prepare at least a year's worth of food. If you have Fire Attribute Soul Master, you don't need to prepare water; just bring a water pot."

Xie Yue and Yan finally agreed.

It wasn't that they trusted Wu Qi, but rather that they wanted to go and protect Hu Liena's safety.

Soon, the two of them followed the Qiangu Changkong to the town to collect supplies, leaving only Wu Qi and Hu Liena in the room.

Aren't you going?

Wu Qi continued to observe the movements within the city, without turning back to look at the other party.

Hu Liena lowered her head, her heart pounding faster. Just as she mustered the courage to speak her mind, Wu Qi spoke first, "Perfect timing. I have something I'd like to ask you. I hope you'll answer truthfully."

Hu Liena deflated like a punctured balloon, swallowing back the words that were on the tip of her tongue, and instead nodded in response.

After a pause, Wu Qi inquired, "Papal Hall these past years?"

He didn't expect to figure out the situation in the Papal Hall in a short time. As long as Hu Liena stayed by his side, he would be able to piece together the whole story from the scattered fragments.

The affairs of the Papal Hall are a secret to outsiders, but to Wu Qi, Elder of the Spirit Hall, they are hardly a secret. Therefore, Hu Liena did not hide anything and told him almost everything she knew.

In the small town.

The three of them, Qiangu Changkong, were collecting dried meat.

Just two weeks before they arrived in the town, the Frozen Forest had just reopened, and in that very short time, supplies from the outside world had not yet been delivered.

Therefore, even with a large amount of capital, it is difficult for them to acquire the required amount of food.

Xie Yue suggested, "Elder Qian Gu, if we're not in a hurry to enter the Ice Plain, why don't we let Yan and me go to a nearby city to make some supplies? It should take about a day."

Qiangu Changkong shook his head slightly, "No need. These merchants may not have supplies, but that doesn't mean others don't."

"Don't just focus on the surface; think about other factors. Do you think these Spirit Hunting Squad are only stationed here for a short time?"

Although Xie Yue and Yan had never joined the Spirit Hunting Squad, they had heard about it when they helped Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo with Spirit Hunting Squad Soul Hunting.

These Spirit Hunting Squad have been stationed in Spirit Beast Town for at least six months. As everyone knows, prices in Spirit Beast Town are higher than outside, and since these Spirit Hunting Squad are there to make money, they naturally won't spend much on food and drink.

They often bring enough food to stay in the town for a long time without needing to resupply. Moreover, once they enter the Soul Beast Forest, no one can guarantee when they will be able to come out.

With good luck, three or four days are enough to complete the Soul Hunting. But if you're unlucky, you could wander Doudou the forest for months.

Aside from those squads that prey on their employers, normal squads usually carry an extra amount of food. Buying food from them would have the same effect.

Furthermore, the Spirit Hunting Squad has been doing this job for years and is very familiar with food rations; while the food may not be the best, at least they won't go hungry.

Xie Yue suddenly realized and said, "I see. Elder Qian Gu, Yan and I will go and ask about the situation first. You can stay here and have a cup of hot tea."

After saying that, he pulled Yan towards the Spirit Hunting Squad's base.

Qiangu Changkong Kong sat leisurely at the teahouse table.

Along their journey, many eyes were secretly watching them.

At this moment, apart from their group, there were almost no outsiders in the Spirit Beast Town. Naturally, the members of the Spirit Hunting Squad took notice of them.

Of course, not all squads have ulterior motives. Those squads that betray and kill their employers are a minority within the Spirit Hunting Squad circle.

Soon, Xie Yue and Yan arrived at the Tie Niu Niu Squad's encampment.

The staff at the camp warmly welcomed the two into the Camp and poured them hot tea.