The next morning, before the sun had risen, a faint glimmer of dawn appeared on the horizon.
Hongying had already ridden her majestic golden eagle into the woods near the camp.
He then leaped off the golden eagle's back and headed towards the camp.
The deputy general, who had already received instructions from Li Xi, was already waiting here.
Upon seeing Hongying arrive, he immediately went to greet her. "Madam, you must be tired from your journey! The general has been waiting in his tent for some time. Please come with me."
Deputy General Dong led Hongying toward Li Xi's tent with a respectful attitude.
He knew that the old lady was of special status and dared not be negligent in the slightest.
Upon entering the tent, Li Xi stood with his hands behind his back, facing away from the door, as if deep in thought about something important.
Hearing footsteps, she turned around and smiled, "Grandmother, you've finally arrived."
Hongying looked at her granddaughter's slightly tired face and felt a pang of heartache, but she did not show it. She simply asked softly, "Is everything arranged?"
Li Xi said with a grin, "Grandmother, don't worry, everything is ready except for you, the great god of the east wind."
Hongying scolded, "You child, you're always making fun of me."
Although she scolded him, her eyes were full of doting affection.
The two smiled at each other, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Hongying's smile faded, and she said seriously, "Xiaoxi, this operation is of great importance, and we must proceed with caution."
Li Xi nodded and said, "Grandmother, rest assured, I have made full preparations. As long as you give the order, we can act immediately."
Hongying nodded in satisfaction. She knew that although Li Xi was young, he was intelligent, wise, decisive and brave.
“Alright, let’s proceed according to plan.” Hongying said, taking out about a dozen porcelain bottles from her backpack.
"Give one pill to everyone who sets off. Although the bird beak mask can provide some protection, it's always good to have an extra layer of protection."
This antidote is a secret formula unique to the ancient tribe, and almost every member of the tribe knows how to prepare it.
Seeing this, Li Xi's eyes flashed with surprise, and she quickly thanked her, "Thank you so much, Grandmother! You've thought of everything so thoroughly!"
According to the plan, 300 people will remain in the camp for training under the arrangement of Deputy General Dong, while the remaining 200 people will be divided into ten small teams.
Each team consists of twenty people, led by ten experienced captains, and disperses into the surrounding mountains and forests.
At dawn, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, the camp was already bustling with activity.
After the soldiers finished packing their equipment and receiving enough food and water, they left the camp one after another, led by their captain.
In the mountains and forests, their figures quickly disappeared into the dense thickets, leaving only the occasional hushed conversations and the rustling of leaves.
Today's mission is mainly to investigate the specific situation of the Hidden Forest Realm and to find Meng Zhelan's whereabouts.
Li Xi speculated that those people must have taken Meng Zhelan to a place free of miasma.
Li Xi then led Hong Ying and Qin Xiaolin to the place where she had discovered the treasure that day.
As soon as they entered the woods, the little squirrel immediately crawled out of Hongying's backpack and onto her shoulder.
“Grandma, this little squirrel is very close to you now,” Li Xi couldn’t help but exclaim.
She 'lured' the little squirrel back so that her grandmother could communicate with it and see if she could get any useful clues.
Hongying proudly said, "That's right. No animal that I, Hongying, have ever trained has ever disobeyed me."
Her voice radiated confidence and pride.
Qin Xiaolin, standing to the side, couldn't help but marvel and sighed inwardly.
Despite being the master of Yinxian Manor, with his rich experience and broad knowledge, he was still awestruck by the amazing abilities displayed by the ancient people.
"Senior's strength is truly awe-inspiring!" Qin Xiaolin said from the bottom of his heart.
Since following Li Xi to guide the power of the stars into his body, he has clearly felt that his cultivation level is undergoing a wonderful change.
It was as if an endless power was surging within him, waiting for him to explore and unleash it.
Hongying was quite pleased with this kind of adulation, saying, "From now on, it's up to you younger generation."
Having wasted thirty years, Hongying felt that her body was not as good as it had been in her youth.
But with her great revenge still unavenged, how could she face her Jin'er, who had been without her since childhood and now suffered such a calamity?
But she didn't show it for Li Xi's sake, maintaining a vigorous state.
The three put on bird-beak masks and rode the golden eagle to the foot of the mountain where the treasure was located.
The reason for not going to the exit is that it is inconvenient for the carriage to travel there, which would make it difficult to transport the treasure later.
Just as they were about to climb the mountain, a sudden gust of wind swept by, accompanied by the shaking of the ground.
Several enormous black bears charged forward like moving hills.
Their bodies are huge and powerful, and every step they take can cause the surrounding vegetation to tremble.
At the same time, the howling of wolves came from not far away. The sound was sharp and mournful, as if announcing their impending death and waiting to devour their flesh.
This sudden turn of events made the three of them tense, but they did not show the slightest sign of panic.
Hongying, standing at the very front, took a step forward without fear, gathered her strength, and began to hum softly.
She was humming an ancient folk song, her voice clear and melodious, like heavenly music, echoing through the mountains and forests.
As her voice rang out, a mysterious and powerful force emanated from her, and the surrounding air seemed to become heavy.
The beautiful melody, like a gentle stream, flows into the depths of everyone's heart, bringing a sense of inexplicable peace and tranquility.
Hongying's singing voice seemed to possess a certain magic, capable of dispelling inner fear and unease.
In the midst of this beautiful song, time seemed to stand still, and everything became so quiet and peaceful.
At the same time, the birds in the forest were also attracted by the song of the red-tasseled bird, and they flew over and perched on the nearby branches, quietly listening to the beautiful melody.
The wolves in the nearby woods stopped howling, and the black bears lowered their raised paws, seemingly infected by the song and becoming docile.
The battlefield, which was originally filled with tension and a grim atmosphere, seemed to soften considerably as Hongying sang.
Those originally fierce beasts seemed to be bewitched by Hongying's song, becoming somewhat confused and hesitant.
They seemed to sense some unknown power within this beautiful melody, making them hesitant to act rashly.
Li Xi and Qin Xiaolin behind them were deeply shocked by this scene. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.
They had never seen such magical power before; the song seemed to possess some kind of magic, capable of influencing everything around it.
As Hongying's singing grew louder and more passionate, the mysterious power also grew stronger.
The surrounding air seemed to be drawn by this force, forming a huge energy field.
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