Extracting Demon Cores, Are You Lu Lin?

There were so many White-headed Wolves, yet not a single one was at the Beast General level. It was clear that the strong members of the wolf pack had already been killed by the squad on the mountain, leading to the conclusion that the squad's strength was extraordinary.

At least a Martial Master level squad.

The forest gradually grew quiet and still at night. Bai Wei and the other two did not encounter any monster attacks, but they slept fitfully. However, as soon as dawn broke, they had no choice but to get up and head to the mountain to check the previous day's battle situation.

At this time, the members of the Dragon Saber Squad, who had slept soundly, also woke up. Warm sunlight streamed into the forest clearing, and everyone was full of energy.

Lu Lin was thinking about the monster cores within the White-headed Wolves. After eating, he suggested that Zhou Shenming take everyone to dig for monster cores. Zhou Shenming didn't understand why Lu Lin was so fixated on monster cores, but it was something they had agreed to. After a brief rest, everyone headed to yesterday's campsite.

When they saw the慘状 (miserable scene) here, even though they were all veteran Martial Artists, they couldn't help but feel a secret shock.

The monsters killed by the Dragon Saber Squad last night were only a hundred or so White-headed Wolves and a few Beast Generals, but the number of monsters that died here during the night's battle was even greater.

Golden Eye Tigers, Crimson Flame Foxes, Golden Leopards, and other fierce large monsters—more than ten of each had died. Among them, two were also at the Beast General level.

In addition, there were Iron Arrow Porcupines, with more than forty of them dead, all of them meeting a tragic end, from large to small.

There were also Black-tailed Snakes, Copper Ring Snakes, Iron Claw Eagles, Earth-drilling Rats, and many other monsters.

After a thorough check, the monsters that died fighting over food were even more numerous than those killed by the Dragon Saber Squad. There was only one Golden Eye Tiger and a Crimson Flame Fox that had been mostly eaten among the Beast Generals.

"Stop looking, everyone hurry up. Let's get the monster cores and leave as soon as possible."

"Yes."

Everyone agreed. They were all veteran Martial Artists, and setting aside everything else, collecting monster cores was a simple task.

Lu Lin followed Ren Tian and Huang Li for a while and learned that monster cores were generally located in two places.

For smaller monsters, the monster core was in their abdomen, while for larger monsters, the monster core grew in their head.

This was also the reason why larger monsters had higher intelligence. Monster cores were not only the source of a monster's power but also, to some extent, helped them develop intelligence.

Of course, if the size reached a certain level, the stimulating effect of the monster core on the monster's brain would gradually converge. A mammoth giant statue tens of meters tall and weighing hundreds of tons would not have much different intelligence from an ordinary White-headed Wolf.

As everyone was busy collecting monster cores, and Lu Lin's hands were covered in blood, the guard, Huang Li, suddenly shouted:

"Who's there!"

This shout was like a starting gun. All the Martial Artists in the squad immediately dropped what they were holding, picked up their weapons, and stood ready.

However, no one stepped forward.

Huang Li narrowed his eyes slightly, drew his bow, and nocked an arrow, saying coldly, "Come out!"

Rustle, rustle.

Under the cover of the tree shadows, a young man in a blue Wu'an Bureau uniform cautiously walked out, trying his best not to expose his body to Huang Li's arrow attack.

"Big brother, don't get excited, we're on the same side!"

What the hell do you mean, same side? Both the Dragon Saber Squad and Bai Wei, hidden behind the trees, were angered by Xiao Wu's words.

Huang Li lowered the direction of his arrow slightly, but he didn't relax his vigilance. He asked with a cold face, "Who are you?"

"Big brother, we are inspectors from the Dongshan City Wu'an Bureau. This is my identification."

"We received a notification yesterday about multiple accidental deaths of martial artists near Baiyin Mountain, and we came to investigate. Last night, while resting at the foot of the mountain, we heard the sounds of martial artists fighting monsters. That's why we decided to come and check the situation this morning."

While Xiao Wu was speaking, Bai Wei and Xiao Zeng also revealed themselves from behind the trees, and they both took out their identification.

When everyone saw Bai Wei, their gazes couldn't help but pause for a second.

Bai Wei was simply too beautiful, so beautiful that she didn't seem like a woman from this world, but rather an elf who had walked out of a fairy tale.

She wore the deep blue uniform of the Wu'an Bureau, but it did nothing to detract from her graceful figure.

Her skin was fair, and her snow-white hair added a touch of sacredness to her aura.

"Inspector Bai, hello."

Zhou Shenming took a few steps forward. He gestured for Huang Li to lower his bow and arrow, clearly recognizing Bai Wei.

"It's Captain Zhou, I knew it. I was wondering which martial artist team could make hundreds of White-headed Wolves flee last night. If it's the Dragon Saber Squad, then it makes sense."

With the foundation of trust established, the hostility between the two parties dissipated. Lu Lin glanced at them, showing no interest in Bai Wei or her two subordinates, and continued to extract Monster Cores from the monster's abdomen.

However.

After chatting for a while, Bai Wei spoke up and advised, "Captain Zhou, things have been a bit strange and dangerous around Baiyin Mountain recently. If your mission isn't urgent, it's best to avoid it for a while."

Zhou Shenming shook his head. According to the employer, the Red Moon Earth Bear would give birth to its cubs in less than a month, and the employer was waiting for their intelligence. How could they give up so easily?

Moreover, the deposit for this mission was ten times the reward. To lose two hundred million for nothing was not something Zhou Shenming would do.

"Inspector Bai, we will be as careful as possible on this trip. Thank you for the heads-up." The implication of wanting them to leave was already very clear in his words.

Bai Wei immediately sensed it. She sighed. These freelance martial artists were all like this. They wouldn't listen to official arrangements unless something major happened, always thinking their strength was enough. But once a major event occurred, it was these freelance martial artists who suffered the most losses.

"Alright, then Captain Zhou and everyone, please be as careful as possible. Return to Dongshan City as soon as you complete your mission. We'll be taking our leave now."

After Bai Wei finished speaking, she and her subordinates got up and left.

"Farewell, don't bother seeing us out."

Zhou Shenming said coldly. He turned around and saw Lu Lin digging for a Monster Core in the belly of a Giant Python, and he couldn't help but feel amused and exasperated. "Lu Lin, snake Monster Cores are located in the tail, unlike other monsters."

"You guys, just watching Lu Lin like this, and not even reminding him."

Lu Lin looked up, stunned for a moment, then glanced around. He saw Ren Tian, Yang Dawei, and Yang Xiaowei on the side, secretly chuckling. Damn it, we were all in on it.

"Wait!"

Bai Wei had already walked more than ten steps. When she heard Lu Lin's name, she reflexively turned around. Following Zhou Shenming's gaze, she saw a young man covered in blood, digging for a Monster Core inside the belly of a Python Monster.

"Are you Lu Lin?"

Bai Wei asked, then quickly walked to Lu Lin's side.