"Spread out! Don't give it a chance to concentrate its attack!" Mei Duo clasped her hands together, and more thorns extended from the surrounding area, heading straight for the Sharp-Horned Rat.
Seeing the thorns approaching again, the Sharp-Horned Rat moved nimbly, preparing to pounce on Mei Duo.
Without Mei Duo's prompting, a man wielding a shield immediately stepped forward.
The two figures collided heavily, accompanied by a loud clang.
Immediately afterwards, the man with the shield was knocked back several steps.
The Sharp-Horned Rat wasn't given a chance.
The figure that had just been sent flying and crashed into the wall was already coming at him again.
Meanwhile, Lin Xiaoyu also took the opportunity to circle around to the side and thrust her longsword at the exposed belly of the Sharp-Horned Rat.
"Damn it, this thing is even more troublesome than the Calamity Beast we've encountered before!" Wang Kai released his hand from the shield, shaking it uncomfortably to relieve the numbness in his arm.
The difference in rank prevented him from inflicting any useful damage on the Sharp-Horned Rat.
Even simply blocking an attack is not easy.
"Heh, we've only encountered one Mid Tier 2 before. This one is at least Middle Second Tier, so of course it'll be tough to deal with," Mei Duo laughed.
As she spoke, her gaze fell upon the two figures forced back by the Sharp-Horned Rat.
"Anyway, everyone be careful. As long as we're careful, this is someone we can kill!"
"Understood!" the crowd responded loudly.
Several figures crisscrossed in the underground passage.
It was accompanied from time to time by the crisp clanging of metal and the increasingly furious roars.
I don't know how much time passed.
Looking at the Sharp-Horned Rat, covered in more than a dozen wounds and its increasingly feeble roars, Mei Duo's joy gradually deepened.
If they continue like this, their team will soon be able to successfully hunt down this Sharp-Horned Rat!
At that time, each person will receive at least several hundred thousand based on their contribution!
However, the joy on her face didn't last long before Mei Duo was slightly taken aback.
She turned her head to look behind her.
In the pitch-black underground passage that stretched to an unknown destination, several faint footsteps echoed.
Is it... another hunting party that's come looking for us?
Mei Duo's face immediately darkened.
Although the Martial Arts Association has not yet experienced this situation.
But mainly because we used to be on the road.
When people encounter each other, they instinctively avoid one another.
One reason is that if people gather together, the chances of finding them are even lower.
On the other hand, there are too many surveillance cameras on the road, and if you actually rob someone, who knows if you might be caught on camera by one that hasn't noticed you.
So everything was peaceful before.
But now, we're in an underground passage.
Here, even if someone steals something, there's no real evidence.
If the party that tries to take the prize insists on sticking to their guns, it will be very difficult to punish the other party!
Thinking of this, Mei Duo quickly turned her gaze back to the battlefield.
She assessed the situation on the battlefield and listened to the rapidly approaching footsteps coming from behind.
He gritted his teeth and said:
"Stop your attack for a moment, someone's coming!"
Upon hearing this, the group felt a chill in their hearts and slightly eased their attacks, but still managed to subtly surround the Sharp-Horned Rat.
As for the Sharp-Horned Rat surrounded in the middle, it bared its teeth and looked around for an opportunity to escape.
In this environment, the sound of footsteps gradually became clearer and more audible.
The beam of the flashlight pierced the darkness.
Within the halo of light, the outlines of three figures gradually became clear.
The leader was a young man dressed in neat black clothes, carrying a flashlight, with a long sword at his waist swaying slightly with his steps.
Beside him stood a young man whose hands were wrapped in white bandages, his expression somewhat amused.
Next to it was an ordinary-looking mongrel Tugou, trotting quietly.
What kind of combination is this?... Everyone looked at the approaching figures with some surprise.
They were surprised that there were only two people on the other side, and even more surprised that the other side had brought a dog.
Are you planning to use the dog to help find it?
Mei Duo was also somewhat surprised, but mostly relieved.
There were only two people on the other side, and they were strangers to them, so they didn't pose much of a threat.
But would two people dare to come to the underground passage?
Mei Duo's gaze narrowed slightly as she watched the two approaching figures.
She remembered what President Lei had said a few days ago.
Act within your means, and don't let greed blind you...
Footsteps echoed in the quiet underground passage.
Seeing the two of them continue to approach each other as if nothing had happened, Mei Duo frowned.
She raised her hand, about to speak to stop them, when she heard her teammates' voices behind her.
"Team... Captain!"
Mei Duo turned around with some confusion, and then stood there stunned.
The Sharp-Horned Rat, which had been surrounded by the crowd, baring its teeth and ready to fight to the death, now had a completely different demeanor.
It used all its strength to squeeze itself into the cold corner behind it.
Its entire body curled up into a violently shaking ball of fur, as if it wanted to flatten itself and embed itself into the wall!
Its thick limbs trembled violently, and you could even hear the frantic "clucking" of its teeth chattering!
It seemed afraid, afraid of something.
What... how did the Sharp-Horned Rat suddenly become like this?
Everyone stood there, stunned.
Until three figures came into their view.
The three of them walked past without saying a word, without pausing, and without even glancing at the Sharp-Horned Rat.
The footsteps faded into the distance, eventually disappearing into the darkness.
Until a few seconds later, when the footsteps were completely out of hearing...
"Is this... is this a member of the Supervision Bureau?" Wang Kai asked, somewhat dazed.
Mei Duo took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, "It should be!"
"How did he manage that just now?" Wang Kai asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Perhaps it's ability, perhaps it's strength!" Mei Duo said slowly.
After speaking, she turned her gaze to the Sharp-Horned Rat, which had gradually calmed down after the three left.
"Take this opportunity and go!!!"
Upon hearing this, the group snapped out of their daze and looked at the Sharp-Horned Rat that was about to twist its head out.
"Clear!"
Wei Leyang turned his head and glanced behind him.
You can't see anything, but you can hear roars coming from behind.
"We were just passing by, so why don't we help you out?" He turned to look at Shen Heng.
"No need. I've been watching their fight; it's only at the Tier 2. They can handle it themselves." Shen Heng walked forward calmly.
"I see!" Wei Leyang nodded in understanding.
As Shen Heng walked forward, the image of a girl from the small group who seemed to want to say something but hesitated flashed through his mind.
He looks kind of familiar... um...
Shen Heng thought for a moment and vaguely remembered that it seemed to be an ordinary person he had helped on his way last year.
Has he become a martial artist too...?
Without paying much attention, Shen Heng looked up and gazed ahead.
Ahead, a creature that seemed to have heard the noise and was coming to their rescue was rapidly approaching their target...