Even 886 shook his head after seeing that.

Qian Yuelong nodded slightly to Guan Feng without changing her expression, her gaze naturally sweeping over the others, noticing that the number of people was not quite right.

Where is Fang Yi?

Qian Yuelong turned to look at Yun Yi, who stood up and respectfully replied, "He was really worried about your safety. Shortly after rescuing the person, he rushed back to gather the elite knights of the Martial Soul Branch Hall to prepare to go deep into the Soul Beast Forest to support you. Fortunately, you are safe and sound."

Upon hearing this, Qian Yuelong, who had thought something had happened to Fang Yi, relaxed a little.

But the others who witnessed this scene, apart from the four Dark Soul Guards and Lu Ming, were even more shocked.

As an eight-ring Soul Douluo, he actually spoke so humbly to a little girl.

Although the girl's cultivation level seemed similar to theirs, or even one or two levels higher, making her a rare young genius, seeing her in person still felt like being in a dream.

Even the Soul Douluo is treated with such respect. Just what kind of background does this "big shot" from within the Spirit Hall have?

Recalling the meaningful words and oath of secrecy given by the person sent to inform them by the Martial Soul Arena before this Soul Hunting Operation, the four Soul Master newcomers all had a puzzled expression.

Knowing her identity, Yu Yongsi looked at Qian Yuelong with even greater respect.

Guan Feng, who recognized Qian Yuelong, was shocked and then looked at her deeply. He lowered his head to make himself less noticeable and did not try to get acquainted with her in front of others, but instead acted as a familiar stranger.

As for Qian Yuelong's height before they split up, it doesn't match her current height.

Perhaps what they saw was just a decoy, a shield, while the real big shot was lurking in the shadows, just like the other mysteriously appearing Soul Saints and Soul Douluos.

The four people who had found a reason for Qian Yuelong regained their calm and composed expressions, but what they were really thinking remained a mystery.

Guan Feng lowered his eyes, his mind flashing back to the moments he spent with Qian Yuelong and their Black Chess Team.

Qian Yuelong took in everyone's emotions out of the corner of her eye. Looking at the bandages wrapped around Guan Feng and the others, and the slightly darker smears of blood on them, Qian Yuelong sighed and said:

"Since Fang Yi has already gone to gather the elite knights of the Spirit Branch Hall, let's go back to the camp and rest. You all look quite badly injured. As for the missing Clay, we'll go deeper into the Spirit Beast Forest to search for him once reinforcements arrive."

"Although this Soul Beast Forest is not as dangerous as the Star Dou Great Forest and the Sunset Forest, it is still fraught with dangers and is beyond our current capabilities."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yi frowned and disagreed: "Miss, I think we should withdraw from the outer edge of the forest first, to guard against that ten-thousand-year-old soul beast driving another beast tide to launch a sneak attack!"

Hearing this, Lu Ming glanced at Qian Yuelong and calmly spoke:

“That ten-thousand-year-old soul beast has been dealt with, so there’s no need to worry for now. High-level soul beasts don’t usually appear easily on the outskirts of the forest, and besides…” Qian Yuelong looked at the three dead and one injured lying on the makeshift stretcher and sighed, “It’s not a good time to travel now. Let’s go back to camp first.”

Yunyi stood there, digesting Qian Yuelong's information-packed words.

Upon hearing this, a newcomer to the Soul Sect looked up in shock, his eyes filled with deep disbelief, and couldn't help but exclaim, "That ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast was a formidable enemy that even a Soul Douluo would find difficult to deal with, yet it has already been defeated?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he came to his senses and met Qian Yuelong's glance. He secretly cursed himself for asking a question he shouldn't have.

These days, which Soul Master from a powerful faction doesn't have some hidden trump cards?

The expressions of the other three Soul Sect newcomers, who were acting as wooden figures, also underwent subtle changes.

Yun Yi resumed her expressionless gaze and looked over. The Soul Sect newcomer immediately broke out in a cold sweat, lowered his head, and whispered, "Sorry, never mind."

Sensing several furtive glances, Qian Yuelong pretended not to notice the tense atmosphere and casually brushed the matter aside: "Let's go back to the camp first."

No one else had any further opinions.

Yu Yongsi moved quickly, approached the "large stretcher," and whispered to Lu Ming, "Captain Lu Ming, let me help you."

Lu Ming glanced at Yu Yongsi, whose face was sincere, and nodded silently.

The two men carried the "large stretcher" one in front of the other and returned to the camp with the others.

The small campfire on the ground was still burning, just as it had been when they left, showing no signs of being disturbed.

The Soul King Knight whom Lu Ming had initially rescued was still unconscious. A strong medicinal smell permeated the camp, mixed with a lingering rusty odor.

Looking at the exhausted faces of the group, Qian Yuelong thought for a moment and said, "Guan Feng, Barry, Duke, and Qian Jun, right?"

The four Soul Sect newcomers who were called out looked up at Qian Yuelong with puzzled expressions.

"If you are willing to believe me, please close your eyes for a moment until I say you can open them."

Qian Yuelong uttered these cryptic words.

The four people looked at each other in bewilderment.

Guan Feng looked at Qian Yuelong's familiar yet slightly unfamiliar exquisite face, exhaled, and, upholding the camaraderie they had shared in the Martial Soul Arena, chose to believe and closed his eyes.

Although some of the other three had never fought against Guan Feng, they knew about the Black Chess Team led by Guan Feng. Based on the Black Chess Team's past team battles, they knew the captain's style and character.

After hesitating for a few seconds, they closed their eyes with trepidation.

Yu Yongsi and the others looked over curiously, not understanding what Qian Yuelong was planning to do.

Then, in the next second, they knew what Qian Yuelong was going to do.

"Buzzing—"

The three purple soul rings stung the eyes of the others, while the golden lotus, a blend of misty blue and pale blue, swirled and bloomed before Qian Yuelong.

"Third Soul Skill, Floating Flowers and Waves."

Qian Yuelong's clear and melodious voice reached the ears of the four people who had closed their eyes.

A phantom of a blue lotus, shimmering with pale blue light, suddenly materialized beneath their feet. Even the Soul King Knight lying in the tent, still unconscious, was enveloped by a giant blue lotus.

A cooling sensation spread from the wound.

It's cool and refreshing, like a gentle breeze in the middle of summer, it feels wonderful.

As the blue lotus petals withered and turned into spiritual particles that scattered in the air, Yun Yi and the others, who witnessed the effect of Qian Yuelong's third soul skill, had their expressions change drastically.

Yun Yi, in particular, felt her vision go black and almost cried out "Holy Maiden" before rushing forward to shake Qian Yuelong's shoulders and demand to know why her third soul skill was a healing soul skill.

"The Rainbow-Patterned Golden King Python that Lord Chrysanthemum Douluo chose for you, even if its soul skill mutated, couldn't possibly mutate into a completely unrelated healing soul skill! How could you choose another soul beast as your third soul skill! Does Lord Chrysanthemum Douluo know about this?!"

Yunyi's timely rationality prevented her from speaking.

But when Yun Yi thought of Yue Guan, the eccentric Chrysanthemum Douluo in the Spirit Hall, she felt that she was about to face another great calamity.

(End of this chapter)