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Tianyuan Town, Foolish Underworld.

Back!

Fang Yu heaved a sigh of relief.

Looking around, everyone who had ventured out on the mission with him collapsed on the spot the moment they entered the Foolish Underworld, too exhausted to take another step.

Even Zhuo Xueer, who led the group, was gasping for air, as if completely drained.

The high-intensity battles and continuous demonization had taken a toll on her condition.

The constant tension of enemies possibly emerging any moment had kept her on edge.

If she were alone, she might have been more relaxed.

But leading an entire team, she had to be ready to handle challenges the team couldn't manage on its own and ensure everyone's survival.

After all, a single oversight could mean a life lost.

As a newly appointed Reserve Deputy Captain, she had few people under her command; everyone followed her risking their lives out of trust, and she couldn't let them down.

Fortunately, she was able to bring everyone back to the Foolish Underworld safely.

The only regret was that the mission was not successfully completed.

Merely killing a high-ranking member of the Bonfire Gathering was not a good explanation to offer to her superiors.

Looking at the exhausted crowd, Zhuo Xueer spoke.

"Everyone, go home and rest for today. I will handle the report later, and of course, you will not lack rewards."

"Yes!"

"Thank you, Madam Zhuo Xueer!"

Hearing that they could go home, everyone perked up, gave their respects, and left.

Fang Yu was about to leave but was stopped by Zhuo Xueer.

Suo Fengxiang glanced at Fang Yu, hesitated for a moment, and then left as well.

She too had exerted a lot in the battle and was very tired, needing to recuperate.

Now that they were back in the Foolish Underworld, there should be no danger.

"Diao Deyi, come with me."

After everyone left, Zhuo Xueer signaled Fang Yu to follow.

As they walked, she pulled a book from her embrace.

On a closer look, it was the [Spring Bud Skill]!

"You performed well today, and as previously agreed, this is now yours."

She had made preparations beforehand.

Fang Yu reached out to take it.

The Cultivation Techniques Zhuo Xueer chose for him were all quite good.

The first two books had significant effects, and this one shouldn't be too bad either.

Moreover, Fang Yu's power was approaching a crucial threshold, and his next target concerned the element of [Qi].

Obtaining this Martial Arts book in advance should effectively help him enhance his strength.

After storing the secret manual, Fang Yu couldn't help but ask.

"Madam Zhuo Xueer, where are we heading?"

Zhuo Xueer looked back at him.

"I need to report about the great battle between the Li and Lin Families to my superiors, as well as discuss your tricky issue to prevent any mishaps. If anything goes wrong, we both could be in big trouble."

So, they were going to report to the higher-ups.

That's good, just the chance to see what the power levels of the higher-ups in the Foolish Underworld are like, to better gauge whether to flee or band together in the future.

After all, Fang Yu had seen the power levels of the demon high echelons.

With demons usually stronger than humans at equivalent levels, Fang Yu wasn't too optimistic about humans enduring the pressure.

Seeing Fang Yu in silence, Zhuo Xueer suddenly said.

"Don't think that bringing a Li Family person back casually is a small matter. When it involves the Five Great Families, there are no small matters."

If she were a team captain, or a deputy captain.

Diao Deyi taking someone to the Prison is no big deal, even if it's someone from the Five Great Families.

At that level, there is the autonomy to make judgments and decisions, belonging to the true higher-ups of the Foolish Underworld.

Every action could directly influence the Foolish Underworld's decisions; even a bit of whimsy would be acknowledged and tolerated.

But a Reserve Deputy Captain can't do that, it's an empty title, essentially still at the team member level; everything must be reported and directions received from above before taking the next step.

Always having to be cautious, looking before and after, neither ascending nor descending, this is the awkward situation Zhuo Xueer is in now.

Moreover, competition within the Foolish Underworld is fierce, and many are eyeing her position as Reserve Deputy Captain, wanting to seize the opportunity to rise.

This trip to handle the Bonfire Gathering mission did not go well, one could even say it was botched; many were waiting to see the joke, maybe... the title of Reserve Deputy Captain could be revoked.

Reserve Deputy Captains who fail in competition often end up as subordinates under deputy captains, maybe mixing well if lucky, but it's very difficult to climb up again.

Once labeled, chances are slim to get a second opportunity.

She must pass the assessment! She must become an official deputy captain!

Zhuo Xueer was determined, but suddenly, Diao Deyi, walking alongside her, spoke up.

"Madam Zhuo Xueer, your, your face..."

Face?

With a puzzled touch to her face, Zhuo Xueer was suddenly shocked.

The rough skin surface felt like tiny dense prickles, like insects.

Is this... demonization??

When had this happened?

Quickly gaining control, the altered part of Zhuo Xueer's face slowly retracted back to human skin, but some fluffy spots remained on half of her face.

Not very noticeable, a bit like natural birthmarks, but if looked at closely, they seemed out of place compared to the surrounding skin.

"It's getting worse..."

Zhuo Xueer stopped walking, fell silent for a while, and then suddenly spoke.