Just as Lin Yifei had said, her mutant beasts were very capable at Seven Snail Mountain. Before long, they had found many similar patterns and characters.
The mutant beasts were far more efficient at searching than people.
The discoveries this time greatly encouraged Jiang Yue. The patterns and characters the mutant beasts had found had undoubtedly given him much more to study and added a wealth of new material.
Seeing Jiang Yue's delighted expression, Lin Yifei was naturally very happy too.
The subject Jiang Yue had brought up earlier was quietly left behind by mutual agreement.
Of course, Jiang Yue had also understood Lin Yifei's feelings. As long as the Underground Race hadn't taken control of her, she would never side against humanity.
And Lin Yifei clearly wasn't being controlled. She was the one in control.
That meant there was almost no chance Lin Yifei would stand against humanity. Otherwise, she wouldn't have helped Jiang Yue deal with the Bizarre Tree and its agent.
Jiang Yue photographed every character and pattern. After observing Seven Snail Mountain for a while longer, he said thoughtfully, "Lin, I have a feeling that Seven Snail Mountain may border the Underground Race's territory. There are far more clues here than in other places. You've lived here for so long—have you noticed anything?"
Lin Yifei considered this for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Would you like me to stay here and keep an eye on things for you?"
Jiang Yue thought it over, then shook his head. "Better not. If my guess is right, this place might not be safe."
Lin Yifei felt a warm sweetness in her heart at his words.
If Jiang Yue had been the sort of person who cared only about his own interests and was simply using her, he would certainly