Forbidden Land Mutation

In the wilderness, the night was as dark as ink, thick clouds shrouded the earth, obscuring the stars and moon.

A skinny wolf was chasing a rabbit, and when the rabbit scurried into its hole, it was destined to go hungry that night.

The skinny wolf stopped, growled a few times, and then saw a few lights in the distance.

Those few flickering lights, like lonely ghosts, exuded a sense of desolation.

Several figures were visible in the firelight, which made the skinny wolf gurgle and make noises, but in the end it did not go towards the firelight.

It has survived until now because it is vigilant enough.

It could smell the danger emanating from those figures.

The skinny wolf tucked its tail between its legs and ran away.

"What a clever beast."

The speaker was about thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. He had a blade of grass between his teeth and grinned.

Not far from him, Liu Xiao, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and with a handsome face like a college student, smiled and said, "These days, if you're not clever enough, you're dead."

Another man with yellow teeth said, "I suspect you're talking about Xiao Teng, but I have no proof."

Liu Xiao glanced at him. "Captain He, I wouldn't make fun of a dead man. Besides, Captain Xiao's death wasn't because he wasn't clever enough, it was just bad luck that he ran into a tough opponent."

The other two were the captains of the Xuanming Department's Team 2 and Team 5.

Zheng Huan, with thick eyebrows and big eyes.

He Dong has yellow teeth.

He Dong opened a pack of cigarettes, took one out and bit it to his lips. He lit it with a lighter and said, "This time, man proposes, God disposes. The situation was originally very good, but unexpectedly, the Jambu Realm Space suddenly opened, and Captain Liu was even entangled by a Upper-tier Giant Beast."

"As a result, not only could we not get the base back, but the entire supply convoy was also seized by Guangling City."

"Captain Liu, what are your plans next?"

Liu Xiao glanced at the two captains indifferently. "Don't worry, I won't shortchange you on what's due."

"No need to test me."

"I was a bit unlucky today, but it's just a Surface Base; I can afford to lose."

"You two should worry more about yourselves."

Zheng Huan smiled and said, "What do we have to worry about?"

Liu Xiao sighed, "To be precise, we all need to worry about ourselves."

Zheng Huan and He Dong exchanged a glance, both looking puzzled.

Liu Xiao looked at them and said, "We didn't make any money on this trip. Even you guys probably suffered some losses."

"Not to mention Xiao Teng, he risked his life here; his team is now useless."

"Our situation is a bit better, but we've still suffered losses, and our strength is definitely not what it used to be."

"If you were Yu Qiushui, what would you do?"

Zheng Huan sighed softly, "Yes, that woman Yu Qiushui is ruthless and has a sharp eye."

"Several of our teams are injured right now. If she doesn't take this opportunity to do something, the sun will definitely rise in the west tomorrow."

He Dong snorted and said, "Our Xuanming Department's Minister Xu Han has been out of contact since the ' Giant Beast Calamity.' That woman Yu Qiushui said that the Minister is in seclusion for cultivation."

"I don't know if it's true or not, but one thing is certain: after the natural disaster, Team 1's power expanded rapidly."

"That woman, Yu Qiushui, has a greater tendency to replace Minister Xu."

"Now our strength has been further diminished..."

Liu Xiao smiled and said, "That's right, both captains."

"Now, we are in a situation where we can both prosper if we unite, and both suffer if we separate."

What do you two think?

Zheng Huan spat out the grass core from his mouth. "Captain Liu means that we should unite against Team 1?"

He Dong exhaled a puff of smoke. "If we're going to join forces, what's the point of fighting? Wouldn't it be better to just kill that old hag Yu Qiushui?"

Liu Xiao looked at He Dong: "I do indeed have this intention."

"But this matter needs careful consideration, and the other team is currently easier to deal with than Team 1."

"It's a pity I'm tied up with other things and can't get away, otherwise..."

Zheng Huan added some firewood, "Captain Liu, are you perhaps referring to... Team 7?"

He Dong nodded. "The new captain of Team 7, Chi Gui, is said to have been recommended by Yu Qiushui, and he has already gone to Guangling City to develop his career."

Liu Xiao nodded. "Exactly. If Team 7 establishes a firm foothold in Guangling, it will mean that Yu Qiushui's influence will be even greater."

Zheng Huan slapped his thigh. "Got it, we can't mess with Yu Qiushui, but we can deal with Team 7 first."

"Eliminating Team 7 is tantamount to cutting off Yu Qiushui's arm, making it much easier to deal with Team 1 afterwards."

Liu Xiao laughed and said, "That makes perfect sense."

Zheng Huan and He Dong exchanged a glance, then stood up.

The former said, "Alright, let us two brothers figure out a solution. Captain Liu, you go ahead with your work."

Liu Xiao also stood up. "If there's anything I can do for you, please feel free to speak."

The three then parted ways. Zheng Huan and He Dong moved away from the campfire.

He Dong threw his cigarette butt on the ground, stomped on it, and grinned, revealing a set of yellow teeth. "That kid surnamed Liu has a good plan. He wants us to work for him, and he doesn't even have to pay us a penny."

Zheng Huan smiled and said, "It's about mutual benefit. Our two teams are indeed no match for their three teams, let alone their Team 1."

"If we hadn't teamed up with Team 3, we might have really been devoured by that woman, Yu Qiushui."

He Dong twisted his neck. "Alright, we're already here."

"Shall we go and take a look at Guangling?"

"If those seven teams are easy to handle, we'll take them down as well."

"If it's too difficult, then forget it. There's no need to risk your life for that Liu guy."

Zheng Huan laughed, "That's natural."

On the other side.

After Zheng Huan and the other man left, Liu Xiao also departed and arrived in a city not far from the Wild Horse Base.

Walking into a quiet clothing store, Liu Xiao kicked aside a few mannequins blocking his way and whistled.

Immediately, a figure emerged from the darkness, coldly sized up Liu Xiao, and then placed a briefcase on the dilapidated counter.

Here's what you wanted.

Liu Xiao glanced at the briefcase, nodded, and placed an envelope on top of it. "The information you requested."

The man snatched the envelope with lightning speed and retreated into the darkness.

Liu Xiao picked up the box and quickly left.

Back at the wilderness team's location, he opened his briefcase and removed his phone, keys, and other belongings.

Suddenly, Liu Xiao flipped the entire suitcase over, letting its contents fall in front of him.

But he didn't find what he wanted.

"There is none left?"

"Did they find 'fragments' hidden in the wine jug?"

"Impossible, that thing isn't on the supplies list."

"A while ago, a guy surnamed Huang got incredibly lucky and somehow found that 'fragment.' He just thought it was an ordinary crystal. I bought the 'fragment' along with the other crystals he dug up from the Forbidden Land, as a keepsake."

"Huang Yuanhang couldn't possibly have seen through it."

"I even had someone hide the 'fragments' in my personal storage box, waiting for me to retrieve them."

"With this 'fragment,' my Divine Treasure can undergo a transformation, giving me a greater chance of Yu Qiushui."

But now...

A dark glint flashed in Liu Xiao's eyes. "Who exactly moved my 'fragment'!"