The tavern was called "Shun Feng Tavern". In the Eternal Sword Domain, there were countless taverns like this. There was an endless stream of travelers and travelers, and the tavern always made a killing.
Lin Muyu, Lia, and Zhang Wei sat at a table by the fireplace. They used the flames in the fireplace to bake some flatbread, and then ate the vegetable soup and roasted meat sold by the tavern. There were about 20 tables scattered in the tavern's main hall, but there were not many customers. Only five or six tables were occupied. Most of them were people eating with their heads lowered, preparing to head upstairs to rest.
"Ta..."
Zhang Wei gently placed the bowl of soup on the table and said in a low voice, "Milord, it seems that we have been targeted. The people at the table in the corner are hunters. I think I've seen one of them before?! He has noticed me too. "
"Don't act rashly."
Lin Muyu said, "Ignore them. Unless they are prepared to make a move, we will leave tomorrow at daybreak. Don't cause too much trouble."
"En!"
At this time, five or six martial artists at another table were already drunk. One of them said, "I heard that this afternoon, the people at the Qi Chen Mine dug up a demon's lair. When they opened the entrance, the workers were scared out of their wits. They abandoned the mine and ran away. The mine owner was so angry that he was about to vomit blood. He spent so much money to dig up a demon's lair. What bad luck."
"He can only blame himself for running into a demon. He was lucky enough to keep his life."
"That's right, that's right!"
…
Lin Muyu frowned and said in a low voice, "The Qi Chen Mine... Zhang Wei, do you know where this mine is?"
"It's not far. It's about five kilometers away. Why, does Milord want to go there?"
"En, I need Radiant Primordial Stones. I won't let go of any of them."
Rheia couldn't help but laugh. "Others can't wait to hide when encountering a Crypt Demon. Who would come looking for it yourself, Master?"
Zhang Wei rubbed his nose. "To be honest, the Crypt Fiends can't hurt Milord. The disparity in strength is too great. However … the mine owner should have sent someone to guard it. Moreover … the news has already spread. There are definitely many people from all over who want to excavate the Crypt Fiends' lair. After all, a God's Gem isn't an ordinary item. It's priceless. A God's Gem is worth around 30,000 gold taels. Even if you opened ten mines, you might not be able to earn that much."
"Are you saying that there will be people going to the demon's lair like us every day at dawn?"
"Yes. If I'm not mistaken … this group of people's target is also the demon lair." Zhang Wei pointed to a few tables not far away and said, "Good men and women are already asleep at home. Who would come to such a barren mountain? Those who dare to come here must not be afraid of death. Just wait and see, tomorrow will definitely be lively."
Rheia blinked. "Master, are we still going?"
"Sure, why not?"
"Alright!"
…
In order to save money, the three of them stayed in a room. There was only a small vent in the room, and the wind howled. The only bed was given to Rheia. Lin Muyu sat on the windowsill and cultivated the whole night. Zhang Wei leaned against the door and slept the whole night. In fact, everyone was already used to this kind of life. One night with or without a bed.
The next morning, they woke up early and drank the rough wild vegetable soup cooked by the innkeeper. It made them feel nauseous. After leaving the tavern, they headed straight for the mine. It didn't take long for them to travel ten miles. When they arrived, it was already sunrise. Once the sun rose, the demons wouldn't easily leave their lair. They hated sunlight, just like how people feared the dark.
As expected, when Lin Muyu and the others arrived at the mine, the wooden fence around the perimeter had already been torn down. The ground was full of messy hoof prints. It was already hot.
There was only one pit and one entrance, but now it was surrounded by dozens of people.
A few of them were from the tavern last night, and a few others seemed to be from the Hunter's Union. Zhang Wei couldn't help but chuckle. The leader of the Hunter's Union, Luo Xingzhi, had already ordered the members of the Hunter's Union not to participate in commercial cooperation, and it was obvious that these Hunters had been hired.
"Who are you? Stop!"
Two warriors came over with swords in their hands and shouted from afar, "This mine is under our control. Unauthorized people, leave immediately!"
Rheia laughed. "I remember that this area doesn't belong to anyone. Why do we have to leave when you control it? Besides … why are you so overbearing?"
"Because we are from the Tiger Plain. Can we?" One of them looked very arrogant.
"The Tiger Plain?" Lin Muyu frowned. She had no idea what that was.
Zhang Wei explained in a low voice, "The Tiger Plain is a force in the Eternal Sword Region. They have always been robbing people for a living. They recruit disciples everywhere, and their power is getting bigger and bigger. They even dare to challenge the City of Dawn and the Hunter's Union. But in fact, the Tiger Plain force is just a clown. Everyone knows that."
"What did you say?" someone from the Tiger Plain shouted angrily. "I think you are tired of living!"
"Wait a minute!"
This person was about to attack. Behind him, a person wearing the Hunter's Badge walked over. He held a broadsword in his hand and smiled calmly. "Zhang Wei, it's really you!"
Zhang Wei squinted his eyes. "Long Yu, it's you!?"
This person called Long Yu was not weaker than Zhang Wei. He did not move the broadsword in his hand, but his fighting spirit had already spread. However, he could not see through Lin Muyu's cultivation. His intuition told him that this person did not have any cultivation at all. The only person he had to be wary of was the pretty little girl. So, he did not take Lin Muyu seriously. He said in a low voice, "Zhang Wei, didn't you lead your team out to hunt? Why are you suddenly here? And your team has not returned for many days. "
"My team has been destroyed," Zhang Wei said calmly.
"Ah?" Long Yu was a little surprised. "That can't be. Your team is full of top-notch experts. Who could have destroyed your team?"
Although Long Yu looked surprised, the flash of ridicule in his eyes did not escape Lin Muyu's eyes. He was obviously taking pleasure in Long Yu's misfortune!
Zhang Wei waved his hand angrily. "Don't mention it. After my team was destroyed, I did not dare to return to the headquarters. I could only wander outside and make new companions. But you … Long Yu, you are an outstanding hunter in our alliance. Why did you come here to help people rob others? Moreover, your partner is the Ferocious Tiger Plain that has repeatedly disrespected the Hunter Alliance?"
"Humans die for wealth, birds die for food."
Long Yu smiled faintly. "You … won't report the news of my cooperation with the Ferocious Tiger Plain to the higher-ups, will you?"
"No, it has nothing to do with me."
Zhang Wei smiled slightly. "But … we are here for the God's Gem in the Devil's Lair. Since we are already here, it is not good for you to stop us outside, right?"
"Sigh …"
Long Yu waved his hand. "You are treating me like an outsider. It is not that I am stopping you, but everything is first come, first served, right? This Devil's Lair was discovered by us first, so we should be the first to search. Moreover … the Crypt Demons inside are not to be trifled with. The four experts of the Ferocious Tiger Plain, 'Heaven, Earth, Unity, and Longevity' have already entered. There will be results soon. If you enter at this time … it is unreasonable. Please give me, Long Yu, a little face and wait here for a little longer. "
"You …"
Zhang Wei was angry, but he was too embarrassed to force his way in.
At this time, Lin Muyu smiled mysteriously. "Lord Long Yu, if your people cannot subdue the demons in the lair, will it be our turn?"
"Of course."
Long Yu raised his eyebrows. "But don't worry, young hero. The four experts of the Ferocious Tiger Plain, Heaven, and Earth will definitely complete their mission. The four of them once fought a Crypt Demon and killed hundreds of them. They have long been famous in the Eternal Sword Domain. Flattening a mere Devil's Lair will be as easy as stepping on mud."
"Very well, we shall wait and see."
Lin Muyu led Rheia to the entrance of the Devil's Lair. The rest of the Ferocious Tiger Plain people and Hunters watched them warily, but did not make a move. After all, Long Yu was the real leader.
"How many people went in?" Zhang Wei asked.
Long Yu replied, "21 Hunters, the four experts of the Ferocious Tiger Plain, and another 14 experts. That's a total of 39 experts. Put them down. With so many well-trained experts, flattening a mere Devil's Lair will be a piece of cake."
"Let's hope so." Lin Muyu smiled faintly.
"What, you don't think so?"
"We will know soon enough."
Lin Muyu pulled Rheia back a few steps and signaled Zhang Wei to step back as well. It was not that he was looking down on the four experts' strength. The four experts of the Ferocious Tiger Plain underground were at least at the level of a first-tier Lower God, but … the presence in the Devil's Lair made Lin Muyu feel that the four experts' days of power were over.
That presence was awakening quickly, and it was growing rapidly. It was different from the Crypt Demon and the Queen Worm. It was a stronger existence.
…
As expected, screams soon came from underground as if someone had died in battle. Then there was a faint beast-like roar. It was definitely not the voice of the Crypt Demon!
"Hmm?"
Long Yu's face was a little confused, and he held his sword tighter.
Rheia was a little nervous and asked, "Master, what's going on down there?"
"Massacre, a massacre."
Lin Muyu's eyes were cold as she said, "Be careful, they will come out soon. The so-called four experts and the hunter are definitely not a match for the monster underground."
"Monster …" Rheia said, "Is it a demon?"
"Maybe, maybe not. I don't know." Lin Muyu smiled bitterly. After all, he had just arrived here. How could he know so much when he was in the Eternal Sword Domain!
At that moment, there was a sudden "bang". A person was thrown out of the cave. Only half of his body was left, and the lower half had been bitten off. He was already dead. It was a terrifying scene.
Long Yu's voice was trembling. "Isn't … isn't this the longevity expert?"
"It seems that he did not live long."
Lin Muyu's eyes were calm. "It's coming out. Be careful!"
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