Poisonous Insect Den, outside the city.
Su Ming, whose spiritual perception was exceptionally sharp, discovered the anomaly almost immediately.
"Looks like we still alerted her, huh, Poisonous Insect Queen?"
Staring intently toward one direction of the Poisonous Insect Den, Su Ming suddenly said this.
In that direction, Su Ming sensed an abnormal demonic nature and vital energy, as well as the restlessness of countless poisonous insects.
"What?"
Chi Qian's expression changed at once, startled by Su Ming's words.
"Don't worry." Seeing Chi Qian's drastically changed expression, Su Ming smiled and said, "If it's only the Poisonous Insect Queen, then even if that girl isn't her match, she shouldn't be unable to escape."
Su Ming's words and overly calm expression helped Chi Qian regain some composure.
"Are you sure there's no problem?" Chi Qian asked. "Your friend still shouldn't be a match for a Nightmare Breed, right?"
Relying on her keen senses and confirming it repeatedly, Chi Qian had basically determined that the excessively beautiful Mermaid Maiden had probably not yet reached the level of a Nightmare Breed.
Although she was no weaker than a Six-Star Professional and far stronger than an ordinary Hazard Breed, the gap between her and a Nightmare Breed still seemed considerable.
If that Mermaid Maiden had truly alerted the Poisonous Insect Queen, she might not even be able to retreat safely.
This made Chi Qian worry.
Su Ming, on the other hand, was completely calm—one could even say he was confident of victory.
"Relax. That girl is quite capable." Su Ming first spoke meaningfully, then suddenly changed tack. "But we may have to leave this place ahead of time."
"What?" Chi Qian was slightly startled.
"There's no helping it. Even if that girl escapes safely, the Poisonous Insect Queen may chase her out of the Poisonous