Xiang Chuxiong nodded. "I've already sent men to investigate Blackwater Ridge thoroughly. It's very likely a third-level demon beast, a Blazing Fire Lizard."
"A Blazing Fire Lizard!"
Ye Xicheng cried out in alarm. "Those demon beasts live in groups. If one appears, there could very well be a whole pack.
"If they discover the stronghold, the consequences will be unimaginable!"
Xiang Chuxiong nodded. "That's precisely what worries me. We need to confirm the demon beast's identity immediately.
"If it is a Blazing Fire Lizard, we must act as soon as possible to kill it or drive it away.
"Only your Demon Hunting Team can accomplish that."
Ye Xicheng considered for a moment. "City Lord, have you informed my foster father about this?"
Xiang Chuxiong shook his head gently. "The demon beast's identity hasn't been confirmed, so I haven't informed Qingyang.
"Since Qingyang already intends to hand over the black-iron ore mine, I'll send him a message later."
Ye Xicheng nodded and said nothing more, but his brows knitted tightly together.
If the demon beast really was a Blazing Fire Lizard, one mishandled step could spell utter catastrophe for Windrise Stronghold.
It would not take many. Just three Blazing Fire Lizards together could turn the Outer City and Windrise Stronghold upside down.
Xiang Chuxiong turned his gaze to Chen Shi'an. "Squad Leader Chen, you seem rather hot-tempered lately."
At those words, Chen Shi'an's heart trembled. He thought Xiang Qinglong had not been intimidated and had reported him.
He was about to speak when Xiang Chuxiong smiled faintly. "You handled this matter a little too drastically. Still, Chen Laosi dared to mistreat the family of a fallen Demon Hunting Team member. He deserved his death."
So that was what he meant.
It had been a false alarm. Relieved, Chen Shi'an bowed to