CatDodo and his group took the initiative to request an audience with the leader and successfully obtained the green light.
In the City of Hope, torches were lit to illuminate the gradually darkening sky. CatDodo successfully met the leader of the Snake Demon Clan and revealed his goal for the mission.
"You mean, you're looking for that Flame Fruit?"
The leader's expression was somewhat serious, clearly indicating that he knew about this thing.
Cat Dodo perked up and said excitedly, "That's right, please be sure to tell me. That's why we came here."
"I still advise you not to go." The leader of the snake demon clan shook his head, sincerely advising, "That place is too dangerous; it's completely forbidden territory for orcs."
"It is located in the desert, and the surrounding area is full of sand that devours orcs. It is completely ubiquitous, making it impossible for people to find any space or opportunity to hide."
Later, to further enhance the credibility of his words, the leader of the snake demon clan went there with his father in his early years and went through a lot of trouble to successfully return alive.
Even so, it was still a matter of life and death. Too many of the orcs who traveled with him died, and that experience was still vivid in his mind to this day...
It's fair to say that Maoduoduo did hesitate when she heard this description.
However, she quickly realized that the sand that could devour orcs was likely quicksand in the desert, which was indeed very dangerous. But she knew some modern countermeasures, so it should be fine.
Besides, they've already come all this way; they can't just go back empty-handed...
CatDodo revealed a resolute expression and said sincerely, "Please be sure to tell us how to get there."
"To be honest, this is our goal, and we can't leave without getting it."
The Flame-Flame Fruit is extremely important.
She's willing to pay any price for her plans.
The snake demons and their offspring nodded in agreement, demonstrating their fluency.
The leader noticed their reaction and couldn't help but sigh. It seemed that from the very first meeting, they had always been fearless.
It was precisely because of this that they were able to help their people escape the control of the once brutal Serpent Demon clan...
The leader remained silent, making it impossible to discern his true emotions.
Seeing this, Maoduo prepared to bring up other topics and planned to investigate on her own.
Unexpectedly, the leader suddenly spoke up: "Alright, I'll personally lead you to Tangba."
"ha?"
These words came so suddenly that they left Maoduo completely dumbfounded.
The snake-like creatures were also unaware that the other side had made this arrangement. However, the other orcs couldn't sit still and jumped out to deny it.
The leader absolutely cannot leave easily...
"Enough. The more you say that, the more I should go out and have a good walk."
The leader stretched his body, a hearty smile on his face. "You've all been incredibly helpful to our Serpent Demon clan before. There's no reason for me to stand idly by now that you need help, even though I know I have the ability to do so."
That makes sense; it's a direct way to tell all the other orcs to shut up.
CatDodo could only nod, but...
“You’re all cubs, you can’t come.”
Since everyone knows it's dangerous over there, she doesn't plan to call the cubs over.
In any case, Sha, a female member of the snake demon clan, indicated that she could completely help Catdodo take care of these cubs in the city.
"No way!" Snake blurted out.
Snake Two insisted, "We're family."
Snake Three dropped a bombshell: "If you don't let us follow, then we'll follow you secretly."
This was a huge success; even the cat, Duoduo, was dumbfounded, and the way he looked at the cubs changed. And they didn't seem to think they had done anything wrong.
The atmosphere at the scene became eerie.
It was Snake Rong who spoke up, breaking the tension, "Let them go."
CatDodo's eyes were unfathomable as it looked at SnakeRong, causing the SnakeDemon clan members beside it to inwardly grumble. Fortunately, it wasn't something they needed to worry about.
You know, when the female cat, Dodo, gets assertive, they can be quite afraid...
"They're not young anymore, they need to be trained, and they're destined to never settle down. You know that, right?"
She Rong turned his head, and with just one sentence, Mao Duoduo couldn't help but sigh.
She knew this all too well. The snake cubs were not the type to sit still and calmly wait for someone to rescue them.
Seeing that CatDodo was showing signs of loosening, the snake cubs quickly ran over, hugged CatDodo's legs softly, and repeatedly expressed their concern and affection for them.
"Alright, alright, I told you to catch up."
"The price is that you little rascals absolutely cannot run around causing trouble..."
Before she could finish speaking, the snake cubs' smiles were too bright. "We know, Mother, kisses!"
When that soft kiss landed on his face, Maoduoduo couldn't bring himself to harden his heart and pretend to be a bad person.
Seriously, she's always so mischievous.
Since the leader of the snake demon clan is to lead the way, it is natural that he should also bring a few guards to accompany him, in accordance with normal protocol.
The next day, after preparing food and water, the leader led the group of cats in one direction.
At first, the scenery was just like any other desert, and Maoduo didn't pay any attention. After walking for almost an hour, the scenery began to change subtly, and at the same time, animal carcasses gradually came into view.
As you continue forward, you'll encounter more and more corpses and bones. It's no longer just animal carcasses; there are even orcs among them, and the surrounding vegetation is quite different.
It instilled a deep sense of unease in the viewer, causing them to be constantly on edge during the journey, inevitably leading to considerable fear and anxiety.
The snake cubs, who should be the most easily frightened, were unusually cheerful, actively following the cats and refusing to be carried or held, insisting on walking on their own, showing that they were very strong.
The presence of the cubs eased the atmosphere, making everyone feel much more at ease as they continued their journey...
If it weren't for the fact that a group of people arrived right after they left.
"This taste is absolutely right, hahaha, they actually dare to come to the desert." The lead orc, whose body was wrapped in many bandages, chuckled softly, his voice terrifying, as if it came from hell.
Now he removed the bandages, revealing his face and neck with some wounds. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Lord Gigi, the city lord who had been sent flying by the Serpent Rong.
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