Your Hostages Are in Place, Enter

Perhaps because we had already traveled this route once before, we were moving much faster this time.

With Rosa Go's increasingly skillful driving, they arrived at the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest in just eleven days.

Stepping into the bustling town again, I received the same treatment as last time.

After all, such high-end and unique carriages are rare, especially since it hasn't been long since they left.

People who spend their days here year-round have good memories and eyesight; they all keep their distance as soon as they see a carriage approaching.

Just like last time, Rosa Go was allowed to move freely, while the four of them went to the Spirit Hall's base here.

Without further ado, Broad Hill arrived at the entrance of the encampment, showed his Elder Token, and the four of them were respectfully welcomed inside.

"Did Salas send over the person I asked for?"

Broad Hill asked the question directly.

"Reporting to you, sir, it was delivered this morning and is still being guarded. Shall I take you to see it now?"

The local chieftain who answered kept his head down, not daring to look them in the eye.

He didn't want to know the inside story, nor did he dare to know it. He only hoped that this official could quickly take the three of them away and complete the handover, after which he would have nothing to do with it.

"Great, take us there directly."

Broad Hill was very satisfied with his answer.

"Yes, please follow me, gentlemen."

Hearing his words, the deacon breathed a sigh of relief and immediately turned around to lead the way.

He stopped in front of a completely enclosed Stone Chamber.

"Sir, the person is inside. Here is the key. My security clearance level is not high enough, so you will have to go in yourself."

"Okay, give me the things."

Broad Hill knew the rules, so she took the key and waved for him to leave.

Then, he turned to the three people beside him and said, "Alright, let's go in together."

"This is?"

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were still somewhat bewildered, wondering who Broad Hill was taking them to meet.

"Just three criminals and Fallen Soul Masters, don't worry about them. I don't know what use they are anyway. This is what Xiao Li asked for before."

Broad Hill pointed to Han Li, who hadn't said a word since arriving here.

"I have a feeling that it would be best to bring them along when we go into the forest this time; they might come in handy."

Han Li shrugged, spread his hands towards the two of them, and answered in a very straightforward manner.

"Alright, let's not worry about it anymore. Just take them with us. We'll find out eventually. There are only three of us anyway, so it won't affect our speed."

Broad Hill glanced at Dugu Bo and gestured for him to follow her inside.

"Alright."

Dugu Bo glanced at the two children and followed them, since he couldn't expect them to bring people along.

Han Li and Dugu Yan did not follow, but chose to wait outside.

"Bringing unrelated people along can actually be beneficial for obtaining Soul Ring?"

Dugu Yan looked puzzled; no matter how she thought about it, she couldn't figure out what use it could have.

They can't just use them as shields to run away when they encounter Soul Beast, can they? They have two Titled Douluo with them.

In particular, she also knew that the Broad Hill Douluo was already Level 98, so even if the legendary Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast appeared, they wouldn't need someone to cover their retreat before they could leave.

"Who knows?"

Han Li didn't answer her question. Anyway, if everything went smoothly, she would find out soon. Revealing it in advance would only reduce the surprise, so why bother?

In just a few words, Broad Hill and Dugu Bo brought out three people.

Han Li and Dugu Yan looked at the three people in their hands and found that their Soul Power and mouths had been sealed by some unknown means. In the hands of the two titled people, they could not even struggle.

Perhaps sensing the danger, the three, though unable to speak, stared fiercely at the two. Han Li and Dugu Yan had no doubt that once they were freed, the three would launch a suicidal attack without hesitation.

Unfortunately, neither of them cared. Putting aside Han Li, Dugu Yan had always been taught that she could refrain from doing evil, but she didn't have to be lenient with evil people. Moreover, she had clearly heard Broad Hill say that these three were criminals and Fallen Soul Masters.

Immediately, Dugu Yan glared back defiantly, as if she were ready to kill one of them at the slightest provocation, and the three of them finally quieted down for the time being.

"Your Spirit Hall has some capable people too. Just a simple mixture of drugs, taken regularly, can render Soul Master below the Soul King completely powerless. I really want to get to know him."

Dugu Bo tossed the person in his hand and said with great interest.

Upon hearing his words, Broad Hill and Han Li wore strange smiles.

"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

Dugu Bo frowned, seemingly not understanding why they had such expressions.

"Senior, perhaps you really do know him. Have you forgotten that Chrysanthemum Douluo is the elder of our Spirit Hall who is in charge of punishments? This medicine is one of his research results."

Han Li suppressed a laugh and whispered a reminder.

Dugu Bo paused in his movements, and the person he was holding fell face down onto the uneven ground with a muffled groan.

"I forgot. It's better not to know it. This medicine is really nothing special. Give me some time, and I can recover. Maybe it will even be more effective."

Dugu Bo bent down and lifted the person up again, said something stubbornly, and took the lead in stepping outside.

"Let's go, let's go. Soul Beast don't wait for anyone. Let's go in quickly so that others don't get there first."

Behind him, the three men suppressed their laughter, exchanged glances, and quickly followed.

At the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Han Li and Dugu Yan crossed the town together and entered the forest.

After they had walked some distance, they finally saw the two elders waiting ahead.

It wasn't anything else, but mainly because when they came in, too many people saw the Spirit Hall's insignia on the carriage. Although it wasn't wrong to parade around carrying someone, no one dared to say anything against it.

However, considering the fundamental issue of public opinion, Broad Hill and Gudubo still chose to fly in together from the air ahead of time.

"Alright, Xiao Li, it's the same old routine. Your strength has increased considerably now, and you're familiar with the intelligence. From now on, you and the girl can choose how to proceed. Dugu Bo and I will only be responsible for your safety."

In this regard, Broad Hill remained as straightforward as ever.

"No problem, Master."

Han Li answered decisively. He was strong enough to get by even in the mixed zone, but he lacked real combat experience. Even if Broad Hill hadn't mentioned it, he was prepared to take this opportunity to train.

"Alright, that's settled then, let's go."

After saying that, Broad Hill gave Dugu Bo a look, and the two of them disappeared from their sight with the three "hostages".