Military Camp

The moment Jerome laid out his plan, everyone agreed. A large group moving together made far too conspicuous a target, and it would also hamper their efficiency.

"I think Shrek and I should go capture two City Guard demonized puppets ourselves!" Zhang Tie nodded as well. "Jerome and Zodan will be responsible for protecting Professor Simon. If anything goes wrong and we need to withdraw, either group can leave Tianhan City first and retreat outside the city. The area near Tianhan City's south gate can serve as our backup rendezvous point!"

"I agree!"

"Agreed!"

"Agreed!"

Everyone nodded. Professor Simon's group would be safer with one expert and one clever mind together. Zhang Tie was already familiar with Tianhan City, while Shrek had originally been a senior scout, skilled in reconnaissance and street fighting. Those two were perfectly suited to go out and bring back two City Guard demonized puppets.

"Professor Simon, which parts of the demonized puppets' bodies do you need? Would just their heads be enough?" Zhang Tie asked.

"Though the heads are the most crucial, it would be best to preserve the bodies as well. After the Puppet Worm's eggs take up residence, they affect a person's internal organs and digestive system. A complete study of all their organs will provide more precise information, and we can cross-check the results against one another for greater accuracy!"

"Understood!"

After settling the matter, the group rested briefly in the rice shop's second-floor storeroom before immediately leaving.

Several demonized puppets were still wandering through the alley outside the rice shop. The instant Zhang Tie stepped out, his Flying Spears shot forth. Before those demonized puppets could scream, their heads had already exploded.

On the way here, they had fought those demonized puppets at close quarters. This was the first time