Sentry: The guide who's getting extra help is very busy today.

When will Mi Zhen arrive? If she doesn't arrive soon, her sentries will go out of control.

She'll never try to outsmart Shu Zao again; from now on, she'll only scheme against Mi Zhen.

That person had some sympathy, but Shu Zao had none at all, because this idiot was still immersed in his own performance.

"Nair, I tried so hard, what should I do? What should I do? How could that bastard Mi Zhen lie to you!"

Shuzao's eyes were red, her fists clenched, and she looked at Funel with feigned strength: "Funel, although you recommended this mission, I don't think you came to me to trick me."

"Let's cheer each other on; difficulties can't defeat us."

For a fleeting moment, Fennell felt murderous intent, wanting to whip the corpse.

"Shuzao, if I hadn't seen the real you that day, I would have believed it too."

That was a superb performance.

Tears welled up in my eyes.

He is also particularly good at "pretending to be deaf".

"You've only seen the tip of the iceberg of me, how could you have defined me like that?"

With a look of utter despair, Fennell said, "Alright, little sister, just tell your older sister what you want, and I'll give it to you. Stop making a fuss."

"No, it's clearly stated that you can't use this as an excuse to extort allies. My sister isn't that kind of leader."

Fennell quit the performance: "Heh, I'm so angry I almost laughed. This is just sorghum and bluegrass."

She tossed the two medicinal herbs to Shuzao, who checked them carefully and, after confirming they were correct, put them into her spatial chip.

It's not easy; even in the midst of a busy schedule, you still have to find time to distinguish between the real and the fake.

Shu Zao recited her improvised "lines": "When elder sister is in trouble, younger sister will step up without hesitation."

"Alright, hurry up and resolve this. I need to take my sentries back to appease them."

Before Shu Zao could make a move, Etheris suddenly shouted, "Shu Zao, Mi Zhen and the others are here!"

"Really? That's great! Sister, we're saved!"

Hearing her call her "sister" made Funer want to vomit blood.

"Um... Shuzao, give me back the medicinal herbs."

"What is my sister saying? I don't understand."

Fennell coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Wu Xuan caught the swaying Funer, and Mi Zhen and her sentries arrived as well.

Looking at the two disheveled teams and then at the results of their hard work, Mi Zhen's face was so dark it could drip black water.

Useless thing, we still have to rely on her.

How exactly did Shuzao solve the five-star difficulty mission? By dreaming?

"Sister, shouldn't we give Mi Zhen something as a token of our gratitude? After all, she's been carried by a top player."

"You think she's you?!"

"Oh, it's free! I knew it! Sister Mizhen is a great guide."

Fennell: I'm so angry! She even started calling me "sister" when she heard that I didn't have to give her anything. Where is her bottom line?

Mi Zhen took out a long spear and swung it in a certain direction, instantly obliterating all the pollutants within a three-meter radius.

Wen Zhao was shirtless, and runes appeared on his body, protruding from his skin and flesh.

As he chanted the unknown incantation, the runes emitted a golden light.

"This should be his SSS-level ability." Elisa appeared behind Shuzao at some point.

"Wow!" Those abs look really good; they must feel nice to the touch.

Fu Yuan, Xing Yao, and Etheris looked in Shu Zao's direction: What was she excited about?

"Shuzao, is it pretty?" Elisai whispered in her ear.

"What's so interesting about pollutants?"

"So you were looking at the pollutants. I thought you were looking at him."

"I'm not that kind of guide, so don't say things that could mislead the sentries/guides."

"Yes, no, Shuzao."

The team finally stopped retreating and followed Mi Zhen's team forward, clearing out the "shrimp soldiers and crab generals".

Just when Shu Zao thought the mission was about to end with Mi Zhen showing off her skills, something unexpected happened.

"Bang!"

Mi Zhen flew behind Shu Zao, and Wen Zhao caught her in time.

"This mission is more difficult than I expected. Each side will abandon one sentry to cover the rear."

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to leave unscathed.

Mi Zhen's words had the biggest impact on Fennell; she didn't get any advantage, but she suffered a considerable loss.

She looked at one of the sentries, who walked up to her, smiled, and patted her head.

"It's alright, Fernell, you did your best, I don't blame you."

Mi Zhen looked at Shu Zao: "What about you? Pick one, hurry up."

"Why abandon your own sentinels?" The wind blew through Shuzao's hair, obscuring her eyes and face.

Mi Zhen wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth: "Fennell thinks too highly of you, but if I hadn't been involved in the mission, she wouldn't have had the courage to come looking for death."

"You consider your own problems when they arise, that's great, but it's not really suitable for this place."

It's true what they say, there are all sorts of birds in a big forest; she actually saw "foolish kindness."

"Stop talking nonsense," Mi Zhen snapped impatiently. She wasn't as strong as she'd imagined.

After spending so much time together, she let the other person commit suicide to cover her retreat when danger struck; she was truly useless.

Shu Zao stood with her hands behind her back, looking very relaxed.

"I don't like being taken advantage of, so this won't happen again."

"Domain, replacement."

Xiyu quickly found a large open space and took root in the soil.

"Zhou Miao, refresh the shield."

"I wish you would charge ahead, Elisay assisting, and Etheris finding the right moment to finish off the enemy."

"The target is one kilometer directly ahead, with only one eye, and the eye is blood red."

Zhou Miao: "Received."

Fu Yuan: "Received."

Elizabeth: "Understood."

Etheris: "Received."

Elizabeth's power was—fixation gaze.

After reaching SSS level, he grew a third eye, the one on his forehead, which can freeze living things for five seconds. Frequent use will cause the pollution level to increase significantly.

Through Shuzao's repeated efforts and experiments, they were able to enjoy the benefits of Xiyu's abilities wherever Xiyu's power reached.

Her current limit is three.

Xingyao and Zhoumiao stood on either side of Shuzao, acting as her protectors.

Shu Zao is very satisfied with the current results. She is like a behind-the-scenes boss, keeping a low profile.

The branches of Xiyu were supplying crystal cores to Shuzao. In less than thirty seconds, the pollutants were cleared, and they returned.

"Shuzao, here you go." Fuyuan handed the crystal core to Shuzao.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Shu Zao turned around and bowed towards the middle of Funer and Mi Zhen, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

"This was my first time participating in a special guide team mission. I am very grateful for the care and support of the two older sisters. I will always remember this kindness."

Fennell: Shameless, truly shameless.

Mi Zhen: Is that all?

Liuer came to Shuzao, and Elisai carried Shuzao up to him.

"We'll head back now. You can take your time exploring. There's nothing dangerous around here for now."