Chen Xiaojun raised his brows slightly, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes. "You said a Chief-Level Wolf Bandit was leading them?"
His words instantly tightened the atmosphere around them.
Yan Xiaolai swallowed nervously and nodded. "Yes, that's what Teacher Yaqin said. That fellow didn't attack us directly, but we caught a glimpse from a distance. That presence was anything but ordinary. It made our hearts tremble."
At that, Chen Xiaojun turned his gaze toward You Yaqin.
You Yaqin looked grave and nodded without hesitation, confirming Yan Xiaolai's account.
Chen Xiaojun fell silent for a moment, seemingly running through calculations in his mind, before slowly speaking. "If Teacher You said so, it should be correct."
Then his tone shifted, a trace of doubt creeping into his voice. "But something isn't right here."
"The Gale Wolf Bandits have always been known for their cunning. Their lack of interest in pursuing you was unusual in itself."
"And they don't normally leave their territory lightly, unless..."
His words sent everyone's hearts leaping into their throats.
Zhu Wuneng unconsciously picked up the thought. "Unless they have a special operation planned!"
Dugu Fu's expression instantly darkened. "Young Master, what kind of operation?!"
Chen Xiaojun curled his lips into a cold smile and answered in a low voice. "Nine times out of ten, Wolf Bandit operations target us humans. In this area, who do you think they could attack?"
You Li sucked in a cold breath and blurted out, "Our people from Chang'an Academy, of course!"
Yan Xiaolai's face also turned deathly pale. "Then... wouldn't our classmates still in the Xieluo Mountains be in terrible danger?"
Chen Xiaojun's gaze grew solemn as he pressed on. "How many Wolf Bandits were in the group you encountered?"
You Yaqin closed her eyes and carefully recalled the scene, then