"We're almost there!"
Less than ten minutes later, Zhou Jin suddenly became nervous, repeatedly whispering a reminder to Ling Feng.
Ling Feng had clearly already seen the group ahead.
These people were indeed fully equipped, even with protective suits!
Of course, some did not have protective suits, but they all wore gas masks.
It was obvious that these people had prepared thoroughly before coming here.
Ling Feng glanced at them and immediately noticed something.
The leader of these people had the best equipment and the most comprehensive protection, but beside the leader were two individuals with no protective measures at all.
It was clear that these two could also resist the poisonous miasma.
These two were definitely not ordinary people.
Just as Zhou Jin spoke, the two unprotected individuals about a hundred meters away turned their heads.
Zhou Jin's eyesight was clearly not comparable to ordinary people, and his eyes widened immediately.
"Damn it, we're exposed!"
Instinctively, Zhou Jin stood in front of Ling Feng, as if ready to take the first fatal blow if the other party attacked.
However, how could Ling Feng allow a researcher like Zhou Jin to take bullets for him?
With a casual raise of his hand, he grabbed Zhou Jin by the back of his neck and, like picking up a kitten, pulled him behind him.
Zhou Jin almost cried out.
But standing behind Ling Feng, Zhou Jin had to admit that he felt incredibly safe.
"Who's there?"
"Young Master Liu, someone is tracking us!"
"Go and see!"
Conversations came from ahead.
Immediately, a figure shot forward, while the remaining seven or eight people, carrying firearms, converged towards Ling Feng and Zhou Jin!
It was clear that these people, like the one who had died earlier, were merely thugs within these small teams.
To put it more directly, these guys were followers, deployed for troublesome matters or physical labor!
Of course, when it came to life-threatening situations, they were also the first to be pushed forward.
"Who are you?"
The leader had stopped less than five meters in front of them, approaching Ling Feng and Zhou Jin with his hands behind his back!
This person exuded a powerful aura.
At least Zhou Jin could feel it clearly.
Ling Feng, however, naturally did not take the other party seriously.
He didn't even want to waste words with them.
Seeing their stance, the leader's eyes showed a more chilling killing intent!
"Don't think you're fine just because you're silent. Speak, why can you walk in here without protective gear?"
The leader reprimanded them coldly.
Ling Feng, however, remained unfazed and calmly retorted, "What? Aren't you also without protective gear? Can't you tell?"
Upon hearing this, the leader's expression immediately turned grim.
He knew what Ling Feng's words implied, but how could his own powerful cultivation be compared to this young man before him?
"Kid, if you don't tell the truth, I won't be polite to you!"
As the leader finished speaking, he had already closed the distance to within three meters of Ling Feng and Zhou Jin. A gleaming flying sword suddenly appeared behind his head!
This scene immediately piqued Zhou Jin's interest behind Ling Feng. "Oh, not bad. This is indeed a cultivator, and a sword user at that!"
The sword cultivator opposite them was almost angered to the point of spitting blood. What did he mean by 'a sword user'?
Who in the cultivation world didn't know that sword cultivators had the most terrifying offensive power, yet he was called a 'sword user'? This kid was clearly asking for death!
"Kid, you're courting death!"
The sword cultivator roared, and as the flying sword above his head spewed out its aura, it was about to shoot towards Zhou Jin.
But at that moment, the cold reprimand of the leader of their group came from behind: "Stop!"
The sword cultivator quickly retracted his actions, turned, and bowed, "Yes, Young Master Liu! These two are unusual!"
"Hmm, if they are unusual, then bring them along. Since the two of you can reach this point, you must be extraordinary. I presume you are also here for the treasures. If so, let's travel together. If you can help me obtain the items, I will reward you handsomely! Of course, if you are deliberately here to cause trouble, then don't blame us for being impolite!"
The person called Young Master Liu's face was completely obscured, truly because his equipment was too complete. Perhaps it was also because their movement speed was slowed by wearing such heavy gear.
However, Ling Feng and Zhou Jin clearly heard the threatening tone in his words.
Zhou Jin immediately frowned and glared.
What a joke!
Someone actually dared to threaten the Zhenbei Heavenly Venerate? This person was clearly tired of living.
However, what Zhou Jin did not expect was that just as he was about to angrily curse, Ling Feng suddenly reached out and stopped him!
"Alright, we'll go with you."
Ling Feng nodded calmly.
Zhou Jin was dumbfounded. What was going on?
Going with these people?
Did Ling Feng want to see clearly what these people were trying to do?
But Ling Feng's strength was so formidable, he could even wipe them all out. Why would he travel with them now?
Wasn't this a waste of time?
Young Master Liu on the other side did not respond immediately. It was impossible to discern the expression behind his gas mask.
However, judging by his reaction, Young Master Liu was definitely contemplating Ling Feng's reason for agreeing so readily!
"Heh, since you two are willing to join, at least let us get to know you briefly, right? Also, I need to confirm, are the things you're looking for the same as ours?"
Young Master Liu sneered, speaking after a five-second silence.
The group beside him all aimed their guns at Ling Feng and Zhou Jin, clearly understanding Young Master Liu's words and ready to open fire at any moment.
However, facing these gun barrels, ordinary people would be intimidated.
But Ling Feng and Zhou Jin would absolutely not be fazed by such a minor situation.
Immediately, Ling Feng said calmly, "My name is Ling Feng, and I'm here to find a corpse!"
"Ah? My name is Zhou Jin, and I'm here with my big brother to find a corpse!"
How could Zhou Jin have imagined that Ling Feng would be so honest and directly answer the other party's question!
Young Master Liu fell silent again upon hearing this.
Then he coldly asked, "Is that all? You're here to find a corpse? Whose corpse?"
Ling Feng shook his head. "I don't know whose corpse it is. I'll only know when I see it."
Silence!
Dead silence!
The atmosphere around them was extremely eerie.
Clearly, these people found it hard to imagine that Ling Feng and Zhou Jin were only here to find a corpse.
Traveling from afar, coming up the mountain in the middle of the night to find a corpse?
And they didn't even know who the corpse belonged to?
How creepy did that sound?