Elder Yu and the people from Mo Shan didn’t know what to say, but with Mo Hua’s interjection, their tension eased, and instead, they became somewhat interested in the unfolding scene, silently watching the entrance.
Less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the sound of footsteps grew louder, and the silhouettes of the Qian Family cultivators also became more distinct.
A dark mass of people, nearly two thousand in number.
The Monster Hunters held their breath and focused, no longer speaking.
Qian Hong approached the area, noticing the narrow terrain, his expression turned serious, and he gestured for the Qian Family cultivators to stop.
He swept the area with his divine sense, then scoffed coldly, and shouted loudly,
“Elder Yu Changlin, are you hiding like a turtle in its shell?”
Elder Yu signaled the Monster Hunters not to act rashly. With a quick movement, he leaped up to a higher position and sat down on a large rock, laughing and saying,
“Being a turtle is fine, but I’ll be the big turtle, and you’ll be the small one, you’d still have to call me daddy.”
Qian Hong’s gaze turned frosty, but his expression remained unchanged.
Elder Yu admired and said, “If I have to admit who is the most shrewd and patient, I’d concede to you. No matter how much someone insults you, you remain as expressionless as a turtle…”
Before he could finish, Elder Yu suddenly gasped in exaggerated surprise, “You can’t really be the offspring of your mother and a turtle, can you?”
Qian Zhongxuan couldn’t bear to listen to these words any longer, while Qian Hong only frowned slightly and said,
“Elder Yu Changlin, are you trying to buy time?”
Without concealing his intentions, Elder Yu replied, “You could say that.”
Qian Hong coldly said, “On what basis? Just because of the dozen or so Monster Hunters hiding behind that rock?”
Elder Yu said, “The Qian Family is full of good-for-nothings; a dozen of us are more than enough. Anymore and we’d scare you all.”
“Then why don’t you make your move?” asked Qian Hong.
“We’ll take a break before we get to that, mining tunnels can be exhausting,” Elder Yu sighed, “Isn’t it strange how the tunnels in Big Black Mountain led straight into a demon nest?”
With a look of genuine concern, Elder Yu asked Qian Hong, “Have your Qian Family disciples entered the mining tunnels yet? Did they encounter any Monster Beasts? Ah, it would be unfortunate if they got eaten by the beasts…”
Qian Hong’s complexion turned unpleasant.
Seeing this, Elder Yu’s expression changed drastically, “No way, you’ve already gone into the mining tunnels? Don’t tell me some of you have already been eaten by Monster Beasts? It can’t be, can it?”
Immediately after, Elder Yu expressed his regrets,
“How could you be so careless? If I had known, I wouldn’t have told them to dig those tunnels; that way, fewer of you from the Qian Family would have died… Ah, this is my fault!”
Grinding his teeth, Qian Hong said, “Elder, stop your endless babbling. What are you really up to?”
Elder Yu remained composed, silent.
Qian Hong, feeling wary, asked coldly, “Are you going to make a move or not?”
Elder Yu replied, “We had an agreement, didn’t we? If you don’t make a move, I won’t either.”
“Fine,” said Qian Hong, and then he began to advance the Qian Family cultivators.
No matter what tricks Elder Yu Changlin was up to, he’d find out soon enough.
The Qian Family cultivators moved forward, Elder Yu remained indifferent, showing no indication of any action.
“What on earth is this old coot, Elder Yu Changlin, up to?”
Just as Qian Hong was filled with doubt, the sound of an explosion erupted, flames raged violently, engulfing the front ranks of the Qian Family cultivators.
After that, screams rose from all directions as the Qian Family cultivators were too frightened to proceed.
In an instant, Qian Hong understood and couldn’t help cursing inwardly,
Damn it, it’s a formation again!