"All right, then let me thank you here. Everyone, follow him!" Mu Xue bowed slightly. She glanced at the Netherworld Blood Cat nearby, which watched them like a cat toying with mice but had merely followed without attacking, then gritted her teeth.
"Follow me!" Tang San used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track. Although he was only a Soul Grandmaster, his speed was anything but slow as he led everyone toward the cave.
The twenty-thousand-year Netherworld Blood Cat stayed close behind them.
"Uncle Mo, do you think we can trust him?" Mu Xue asked quietly.
"I'm not certain, but that uniform does belong to Shrek, and his mask seems to be equipment issued to the Shrek Inner Court's Inspection Corps. He seems reasonably credible."
Mu Xue breathed a small sigh of relief. "Shrek Academy is on good terms with our Heaven Soul. At least they wouldn't kick us while we're down. It looks like we're saved."
Several minutes later.
They reached a narrow cave entrance.
Tang San explained, "There's a waterfall beyond this entrance, and a little blessed sanctuary. My teacher is resting inside. Since we've made it here, we're safe."
At his words, relief appeared on Mu Xue's face.
She could see the Netherworld Blood Cat pacing nearby, hesitation in its eyes. Something inside the cave clearly frightened it. Then it darted away, disappearing from their sight.
"We'll rest here." Mo Yunfei led the attendants in setting up tents.
Until they confirmed that the Netherworld Blood Cat had gone far away, they were better off staying here.
A campfire soon burned inside the cave, its faint light illuminating a small portion of the cavern.
The crackling of burning wood and grass eased everyone's taut nerves.
Firelight reflected in Mu Xue's eyes. She fiddled with a twig in one hand while firmly