After finishing, Xue Qinghe no longer mentioned the mission payment. Instead, she carefully described the environment of the insect nest in the Black Water Abyss to Fang Han.
"The exact location of the Black Water Abyss is in the northwestern corner deep within the Transverse Mountains. There's a very obvious cliff over there...
After entering the cave...
The Blood Locust Mother Insect can't attack while laying eggs. That's its weakness...
The mother insect's weak point is in the gaps between the shells on its back. Attack there..."
Xue Qinghe rapidly finished describing the conditions inside and outside the insect nest, then began speaking of her injuries.
If they wanted to head to the Transverse Mountains as soon as possible and deal with the Blood Locust Mother Insect, then in her current condition, she could only make the journey by forcing herself.
Although her injuries had recovered, the Blood Qi and Force Qi she had expended had not.
If they truly crossed blades and clashed head-on with the Blood Locust Mother Insect, she would definitely be at a disadvantage.
Fang Han pushed the cooled tea aside. His fingers tapped rhythmically against the tabletop as his mind raced.
"Brute force won't work. We'll have to use finesse." Fang Han's voice was low.
"Since we don't have enough people, we'll have to borrow strength from the situation. What external tools do you have that we can use?"
Xue Qinghe thought for a moment, then listed several things.
"Demon Suppression Bureau–made 'Baleful-Repelling Powder.' Scattering it can drive back low-grade demon insects for a moment...
"There are also several sets of poison-resistant soft armor and masks, as well as highly effective Incision Healing Ointment.
"Besides..."
A trace of ruthlessness flashed through her eyes.
"If all else fails, we can set fire to the underground river.