Chapter 246: The Ink Shadow Returns to the North (Ch 246)

Pengfei smiled complacently, patted the man on the shoulder, and said affirmatively:

“It’s almost certain! I’m sure this is the only way to the territory of that mysterious race!”

“We are the first to discover this place, which is a huge contribution! By the time, promotion and wealth are just around the corner!” Pengfei said excitedly.

Upon hearing this, the other people in the team also became excited, and their originally slightly tired expressions became energetic.

“Brother Peng is right! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

“Hehe, if we can really make great achievements, we brothers will be able to hold our heads high in the military in the future!”

“Stop talking nonsense and get to work!” Pengfei waved his hand, full of high spirits.

“Start an investigation immediately and make sure you understand the terrain of this canyon and the possible dangers!”

“Yes!” Everyone responded loudly, their morale was high, they quickly dispersed and began to conduct a detailed exploration in the canyon.

He was completely unaware that his every move had been seen by someone secretly observing him.

In less than a moment, the members of the exploration team gathered again and began to report their findings to their captain Pengfei.

“Master Pengfei, we didn’t find any trace of the enemy in the canyon.” The team member who reported first spoke with certainty.

Another person added: “The terrain here is indeed rugged and difficult to defend. If we set up obstacles at key locations, we can completely block it with just a small number of troops.”

“Unless there is a massive invasion by alien races, it will be difficult to break through.”

“But…” another team member’s voice sounded hesitantly.

Pengfei frowned slightly, and cast a sharp gaze at the man, urging:

“But what? Just say it straight! This is a matter concerning the future of the human race, there can be no room for ambiguity!”

The team member sensed the seriousness in Pengfei’s tone and quickly straightened up.

“I found some unusual traces deep in the canyon. It looks like…it looks like there were signs that a troop was stationed here.”

“Traces of former camps?” Pengfei’s eyes narrowed, and the joy in his heart was instantly replaced by a trace of uneasiness.

He quickly asked, “Tell me in detail, what kind of traces are they?”

“The traces have been cleaned up professionally and thoroughly.” The team member recalled carefully.

“But we can still find clues from some subtle details. For example, some ashes that have been deliberately buried, some flattened grass, and… some very faint, almost imperceptible smell of blood.”

Smell of blood?

Pengfei’s heart was shocked and his face became solemn.

Could it be that this canyon has already been occupied by other races?

And there was a battle here?

The thought made him feel uneasy.

If this was true, then the situation was far more complicated than he had imagined.

This shouldn’t be the case… If the aliens have really discovered this canyon and invaded the human territory, it is impossible for the Plateau Province to be unaware of it.

The military would never be so calm.

Maybe… he was just worrying too much?

Is it just traces left by some wild beasts or adventurers?

Pengfei shook his head, trying to dispel the doubts in his heart.

It is too early to think about these things now. The most urgent task is to report the situation here as soon as possible, so that the people above can judge the authenticity and make a decision.

“Okay, stop making random guesses.” Pengfei interrupted the team members’ discussion in a deep voice.

“We are just an exploration team, not here to use our brains.”

He looked around at everyone and ordered in a firm tone: “Action immediately! Leave two people to continue guarding the entrance of the canyon and monitor the surroundings. Everyone else, follow me back to Gaoyuan City immediately!”

“I will report all the situations here to the ancestral land of the human race as quickly as possible!” Pengfei said in a hurried tone.

“yes!”

“clear!”

The team members responded in unison, quickly packed up their luggage, and followed Pengfei out of the canyon.

……

In the shadows, Mo Yingchen had a panoramic view of every move of the human exploration team.

Listening to their somewhat flustered reports and speculations, the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

The reaction of these human exploration teams was within his expectations.

The fear of the unknown and the desire for achievement can easily drive them to make various decisions.

However, their discovery this time was not without value.

At least, the human race has realized the existence of alien territories.

This is a good thing, as it saves him the trouble of directing the human race’s attention.

“At this time in the previous life…” Mo Yingchen silently recalled the memories of his previous life in his heart.

The ogres invaded the Plateau Province on a large scale, catching the human race off guard and causing heavy losses.

Countless human civilians became bloody rations for the ogres, and the entire Plateau Province was filled with grief and tragedy.

And the beginning of all this was the ogres’ raid on the human race through the Canyon of End.

“This time, history will never be repeated.”

A cold light flashed in Mo Yingchen’s eyes, and he secretly made up his mind.

As long as the ogres exist, his army will remain in the ogre realm and will never withdraw.

Let’s completely wipe out this bunch of scum that feeds on humans!

……

In Subei City, Mo Yingchen’s mansion was like a small battlefield at the moment. There was chaos and unusual noise.

Mo Bingning, holding a feather duster in her hand, was panting as she chased after the small figure in front of her.

Xiao Cong was as agile as a loach, jumping up and down in the garden. From time to time, he turned back to make faces at Mo Bingning and laughed provocatively.

“Xiao Cong! Stop right there! You haven’t finished your homework yet, where are you going to go?”

Mo Bingning’s voice carried a hint of helpless anger, but more of it was doting.

She waved the feather duster but never dared to hit him.

I was afraid that if I used too much force, I would hurt this naughty little guy.

Xiao Cong ran even faster, shouting as he ran:

“I don’t want to do homework! Homework is the most annoying thing! I want to go out and play, big sister, please, just let me go out and play for a while!”

Mo Bingning chased for a long time, but realized that she would not be able to catch up if she tried hard, so she simply stopped, put her hands on her hips, and stood there angrily.

“Okay, okay! I’m afraid of you!” Mo Bingning surrendered helplessly, “You don’t want to do your homework, right? You want to go out and play, right? Okay! I’ll take you there!”

When Xiao Cong heard this, his eyes lit up instantly, but Mo Bingning’s next words made his smile freeze again.

“But you have to finish your homework!” Mo Bingning said firmly, without any doubt, “Promise me that you will finish your homework after you have had enough fun, and I will take you out.”

Xiao Cong’s eyes flashed again, and he immediately rushed back to Mo Bingning like a small cannonball and hugged her thighs.

He tilted his head back with a flattering smile on his face.

“I know that Big Sister is the best! Long live Big Sister!”

“Let’s go, let’s go! Big sister, let’s go to the street quickly!” Xiao Cong couldn’t wait to pull Mo Bingning’s sleeve, wishing he could fly out immediately.

Mo Bingning frowned and pretended to be serious, “Promise first! Promise to do your homework when you come back!”