Xia Chujian decided to split them into two groups and send them in one after the other.
That way, if there were any traps inside, they would not all be wiped out at once.
The other eight teammates all agreed.
Xia Chujian led Chen Yanjun toward the village entrance.
At the village entrance, they saw a crooked sign that read, "Welcome to Darkness Village."
Chen Yanjun asked doubtfully, "This village is called Darkness Village?"
Xia Chujian said, "What respectable village would have a name like that?"
Chen Yanjun pondered this for a moment, then said, "Captain, are you saying this is an improper village?"
Xia Chujian almost laughed, but held it back and said seriously, "This is a very strange village. Everyone needs to be careful."
As she spoke, a pistol appeared in her hand. Chen Yanjun also pulled out his pistol and gripped it for courage as they walked into the village together.
The village was barely the size of a palm. After only a few steps, they arrived before the Castle at its center.
In such a low, shabby village stood an Ancient Castle with such a grand exterior. It was indeed rather jarring.
The two stood at the entrance of the Ancient Castle, looking around and discussing whether they should go in.
Just then, the Ancient Castle's heavy doors creaked open.
Zong Ruoning emerged from the Ancient Castle with several of the school's Leading Teachers.
The two standing at the entrance nearly screamed in fright.
Only after seeing clearly that they were school teachers did they pat their chests in lingering fear.
Xia Chujian said, "Teacher Zong, you nearly scared us to death like that."
Zong Ruoning was also wearing a military uniform, but over it he had draped a dark brown cloak.
At first glance, he