Very soon.
The Buddha Fire lit up.
A tall figure stumbled backward with heavy steps, appearing before Mo Li.
Xu Qing stood beneath the Buddha Fire overhead, swung his axe, and brought it down viciously, burying it directly in the Mutated Novice Monk's head.
"Thud!"
The novice monk's towering body crashed to its knees before slowly collapsing facedown onto the ground.
The Buddha Fire above Xu Qing's head immediately grew a little larger.
"How are you feeling after resting? Can you move?"
Xu Qing walked back with a smile and asked Mo Li.
"No problem. We'll proceed according to plan: expand the search area, find the Demon Monks, and lure them here."
Mo Li nodded, then asked with some concern.
"You can handle two of them, right?"
Xu Qing pondered briefly. "They're very slow. Two won't be a problem, but three would be pushing it. We should stay conservative to avoid any accidents."
"Alright! Let's go!"
After discussing it, the two began exploring the surrounding area together, making sure they could always see the Buddha Fire above each other's heads.
Amid the darkness and silence, Xu Qing and Mo Li cautiously explored the ruins.
The Buddha Fire above their heads flickered in the darkness like two tiny stars, guiding their way.
They followed one of the main streets through the ruins, carefully searching every nearby corner for Demon Monks hidden in the darkness.
At the same time, they gathered clues about this world.
Xu Qing moved lightly and swiftly. His senses seemed amplified in the darkness, becoming exceptionally sharp.
Whenever he sensed a Demon Monk's presence, he would immediately extinguish the Buddha Fire and silently approach his target.
Mo Li remained at a distance to observe. Whenever Xu Qing fought a Demon Monk, he would immediately prepare to provide support.