"Forget it. The two of us won't think of a solution by sitting here and guessing. Let's head back first, tell Hao'er about the Fallen Soul Masters, and let him decide."
"He is the leader of the allied forces, after all. Strategic decisions that concern the course of the battle are better left to him."
Seeing Tang Xiao at a loss, Bai He made the suggestion. There was some helplessness in his voice, but he remained rational.
"Fine, we'll do as you say."
"But you can go back alone and tell my second brother. As for me, I plan to check out the Eastern Forest first and keep an eye on those Fallen Soul Masters. We can't let them slip back into the Martial Soul Hall Barracks unnoticed. That would make things even harder for us."
Tang Xiao thought for a moment and decided to split up—Bai He would return with the news, while he would investigate the Fallen Soul Masters' movements himself and prevent them from suddenly relocating.
"What the hell are you thinking, kid? You don't have scouting ability like mine, and you're not as fast as I am. What are you going there to scout for? Don't mess around."
The moment Bai He heard this, he reached out and grabbed Tang Xiao by the sleeve, urgently trying to dissuade him. "Those Fallen Soul Masters are resting in the Eastern Forest. They're already not far from the Martial Soul Hall Barracks, and Huyan Zhen and Tuoba Xi, two Titled Douluo, are guarding them."
"If they spot you and you don't have anyone nearby to support you, it'll be far too dangerous."
"Uncle, don't worry! As long as my second brother keeps a close watch on Bibi Dong and doesn't let her leave the vicinity of Gengxin City, what