"It's fine, as long as we can keep up. Also, give some of the medicinal powder I made to those two disciples. If they get bitten by Gu Worms, they can still save themselves."
Qingxuan accepted the medicinal powder and carefully put it away. "I'll take it to them right away."
After Qingxuan left, Lin Taichu took the medicinal powder to the Sect Master. "Sect Master, this is medicinal powder that counters Black Obsidian Scorpion venom. Have someone distribute it among Lingxiao Sect's disciples, just in case."
The Sect Master accepted the powder and immediately arranged for it to be distributed. "You really have thought this through. If Variant Sect truly comes attacking, this medicinal powder will give us another layer of protection."
Before long, the disciples following Variant Sect sent back word: the five Variant Sect members had rebuilt their breeding site in Storm Valley. Furthermore, they sent people every day to fetch water from a place deep in the valley, where there seemed to be others as well.
"There are people deeper in the valley?" Lin Taichu immediately rose to his feet. "It seems Storm Valley has more than one breeding site. They must have another stronghold farther inside."
He looked at Qingxuan and Mochen. "We're making another trip to Storm Valley. This time, we're going deep into the valley to find out what exactly they're up to."
Mochen was somewhat concerned. "The winds are stronger deep in the valley, and the terrain is more complicated. There may even be traps."
"The more dangerous the place, the more likely it is to hide secrets," Lin Taichu said. "As long as we're careful, we should be fine. Only the three of us will go this time. Too many people would make it easier for us to be exposed."
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