Ma Xiaotao and the others moved quickly, with Gu Qingnian close behind, while Huo Yuhao and the rest brought up the rear.
Soon, the seven reserve members reached the hillside they had discovered earlier. Gu Qingnian had already been waiting there for some time.
The plan was for Ma Xiaotao's seven-member team to lead the assault at the front. Gu Qingnian, whose tremendous speed cost him little energy, would provide support in the middle and keep an eye on both sides, while Wang Yan stayed at the rear with the Reserve Team as a precaution.
Gu Qingnian had originally intended to go with Ma Xiaotao's group, but he had forgotten the exact location where the tragedy in his memories had occurred. This was only the outskirts, too.
Besides, he had already warned them sternly. If they refused to listen and something happened, they would have to bear the consequences themselves.
As long as his own people were safe, that was enough. So he came over to look after the seven members of the Reserve Team.
Wang Yan and Gu Qingnian exchanged a glance and nodded to each other. Wang Yan said, "Let's head down too. Bei Bei, prepare for battle. Qingnian, I'll leave our surroundings to you."
"All right." Gu Qingnian and Bei Bei nodded together. Bei Bei released his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul and was the first to descend along the side of the hill.
In moments, they spotted a cave concealed behind thick curtains of vines. Without question, this was the bandits' lair.
Five or six bandits already lay dead at the cave entrance. Evidently, they had been confirmed as members of the Hand of Death. Ma Xiaotao and the others had begun their attack.
Just then, a muffled boom sounded from inside the cave. A