Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

"We all know our elder brother's character. He would never be the kind of person to betray his promises, abandon his wife and children, let alone betray the Dragon Kingdom."

Song Hongyan continued to comfort her, "The fact that there has been no news for so many years, and that there has been layers of official cover-up, is enough to prove that things are not simple."

"If we rashly acknowledge him now, not only will we expose his identity, but we'll also ruin the mission. Ten years, even decades, of hard work will be wasted, and it could even implicate the entire Song family!"

These words were like ice water poured over her head, instantly extinguishing all the impulses in Chen Shuang's heart.

She felt ice-cold all over, as if a giant hand was gripping her heart tightly, and the more she thought about it, the more frightened she became.

"It was my fault for being too willful... I almost killed him with my own hands."

"Don't blame yourself."

Song Hongyan gently comforted her.

"At least we know he's still alive. Even if we can't be reunited for now, at least we have something to look forward to, don't we?"

Chen Shuang raised her hand to wipe away the tears on her face, the panic and grief in her eyes completely disappearing, and she regained her usual composure in managing the family affairs.

"Yan Yan, what should we do next?"

"Immediately abandon all business in Australia and Asia, and book tickets to return home."

Song Hongyan made a decision without hesitation.

Chen Shuang hesitated slightly.

"Business here has just started to pick up, wouldn't it be a shame to give up now?"

"Is life more important, or money?"

Song Hongyan said firmly, "The situation overseas is complicated, and it's unclear whether we are friend or foe. Every second we stay here increases the danger. There's no need to take risks for a little bit of benefit."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shuang felt completely relieved and no longer hesitated.

"Okay, I'll book the tickets now."

Before she could finish speaking, a muffled thud was heard.

boom!

The hotel room door was violently kicked open!

The heavy wooden door slammed against the wall with a loud bang.

Four masked men dressed in black rushed in, their four black gun barrels locked on the three people inside, a chilling killing intent enveloping the entire guest room.

"Who are you? What do you want?"

Song Hongyan's face was gloomy as she shielded Xuanxuan and Chen Shuang behind her.

The leader of the men in black completely ignored her questioning, expressionlessly took out his phone, and checked the portrait information on the screen.

"Target confirmed, take them all."

"I am a citizen of China. You have no right to detain us without my permission. This is kidnapping. I will sue you."

Song Hongyan shouted angrily, but before she could finish speaking, three men in black stepped forward, quickly took out handkerchiefs soaked in sleeping pills, and precisely covered the mouths and noses of the three men.

The movements were clean and efficient, and the drug's effects were powerful and rapid.

Before the three women could even struggle, a feeling of weakness spread throughout their bodies, and they all collapsed into the arms of the man in black.

"take away!"

"yes!"

……

At the same time, in the heart of the Blue Mountains.

Qin Quan and his two companions hid the off-road vehicle in a cave and camouflaged it with tree branches.

Then, following the GPS location, they sped through the mountains and forests.

The three of them moved with incredible speed and agility, traversing the rugged mountain path as if walking on flat ground.

We finally arrived at our destination before 10 a.m.

Hunter Valley.

As soon as Qin Quan stepped into the valley, an extremely pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth rushed towards him.

"Such a rich spiritual energy!"

Qin Ling couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The concentration of spiritual energy here is several times higher than that outside.

A gentle sniff brings a sense of comfort and tranquility.

However, no sooner had he finished speaking than a crisp sound came from behind him.

Gaba!

Qin Ling seemed stunned, frozen in place, her face full of disbelief.

"This... how is this possible? I just took two casual breaths and I broke through?"

"You've been accumulating knowledge and experience for a long time, and this is a natural progression."

Ling Yuyan noticed Qin Ling's change at a glance and immediately encouraged her.

Qin Quan nodded slightly, his eyes filled with joy.

Qin Ling entered the Dao through martial arts, possessing an incredibly solid foundation. Furthermore, she received Ling Yuyan's complete instruction, and had long since reached the critical point of breakthrough.

Now that he is in Hunter's Valley, where spiritual energy is abundant, breaking through is a natural progression.

Qin Ling frowned slightly, raised her hand to press her brow, and looked somewhat uncomfortable.

"What's wrong, Ling'er?"

Qin Quan immediately stepped forward to inquire.

"I think I've recovered some fragmented memories."

Qin Ling's face was pale, and she looked very confused.

"But the memories are fragmented and unclear, as if they are blocked or interfered with by something. They can never be pieced together, and the whole picture is not clear at all."

Qin Quan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he reassured her in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, this is a sign that the seal within your body is beginning to loosen. Once you successfully establish your foundation, it will automatically unseal."

With Qin Quan's current cultivation level, breaking the seal on Qin Ling's body would be a piece of cake.

but……

The origin of this seal is unknown, and it is still unclear whether the person who set it up is friend or foe.

Unlocking the lockdown hastily could have disastrous consequences if it triggers a backlash or harbors hidden dangers.

With his younger sister's safety at stake, Qin Quan dared not gamble and could only suppress the idea of ​​lifting the lockdown for the time being.

He turned to look at Ling Yuyan and instructed her:

"Senior sister, please take good care of Ling'er's seal. If there are any signs of it being broken, notify me immediately. I must stay by her side at all times."

"rest assured."

Ling Yuyan nodded solemnly, "If it really comes to that, I will immediately recall Senior Sister and Third Sister, and we will all gather together to protect Ling'er."

Thank you.

"You are welcome."

Just then, suddenly...

Whoosh whoosh!

A series of rapid whooshing sounds rang out.

"Who is it?"

Qin Quan was shocked and looked around.

Ling Yuyan waved her hand, telling him not to be nervous.

Immediately, ten figures in black broke through the thin mist in the forest and appeared out of thin air, landing all around them.

Everyone knelt on one knee, their aura imposing.

"Greetings, OP!"

Ling Yuyan, who had been gentle and calm just moments before, suddenly changed her expression.

He exuded a cold aura, like a superior who held the power of life and death, and spoke indifferently.

"What's the situation at the front?"

The leader of the men in black clasped his hands in a fist salute and reported.

"Reporting to the Lord of the Pavilion, all thirty-six members of the White Eagle Alliance entered Hunter's Valley two hours ago, and not a single one has withdrawn yet."

A cold glint flashed in Ling Yuyan's eyes, revealing her ruthless and decisive nature.

"Six men will stay at the valley entrance to provide backup; the rest of you will follow me into the valley. If you encounter anyone from the White Eagle Alliance, kill them on the spot without asking for permission!"

"yes!"

The ten men responded in unison, their voices resounding throughout the world.

……

The heart of Hunter Valley is filled with spiritual energy.

Evan, along with Shen Tianfang, Qian Tai, Fang Mushou, and several scientific research experts, is conducting a thorough search of the valley, meticulously checking every inch for traces of the Spirit Gathering Grass.

They were surrounded by twenty-four fully armed mercenaries.

"Found it!"

An elderly man with white hair looked excited, and his voice was trembling.

His gaze was fixed on a lush, verdant herb in front of him, shrouded in a faint, ethereal light.

"That's right! It's a Spirit Gathering Grass! It's of excellent quality, brimming with spiritual energy, exactly as described."

Soon, he was surrounded by people.

Everyone stared intently at the spiritual herb, their eyes filled with ecstatic joy.

Qian Tai said with great certainty:

"I have been supplying raw materials to Qingcheng Group for many years and know the Gathering Spirit Grass inside and out. This is definitely top quality."

Upon hearing this, Evan was overjoyed. He slapped Qian Tai on the shoulder and loudly ordered:

"Based on this quality, search with all your might, don't miss a single one, pack them all and send them back to headquarters!"

"yes!"

……