Miao Xiaoling’s expression changed in shock as she looked at Nie Yuntian, "How did you know?"
"She’s the Saintess of Miaojiang?" Ye Luo also looked sowhat astonished.
"Because I have seen the clothing worn by the Saintess of Miaojiang, and it’s the sa as yours," Nie Yuntian said indifferently.
"You’ve seen the clothing worn by the Saintess of Miaojiang?" Miao Xiaoling’s gaze fell on Nie Yuntian.
Nie Yuntian did not respond, his thoughts drifting to Xiao Yu, his expression turning somber and filled with sorrow.
"Since you are the Saintess of Miaojiang, then it’s perfect for you to take us to the Miao Tribe tomorrow," Ye Luo said, looking at Miao Xiaoling.
"Do you really want to go? It will be very dangerous," Miao Xiaoling asked again.
"Of course, we want to go. Get so good rest," Ye Luo said, and led Nie Yuntian out, instructing Kung Bear who was outside the room, "Keep an eye on her."
"You want to?" Nie Yuntian’s eyes turned to Ye Luo.
"Having the Saintess of Miaojiang in our hands might make things easier," Ye Luo said with narrowed eyes, a sharp glint flickering within.
anwhile, in Capital City.
In the headquarters of the Special Security Bureau, inside the office of Director Zhao Gang, the leaders of the Yellow Group, Xuan Group, and Earth Group - Sun Wu, Wang Ruofei, and He Fang - were all present, including Leng Ruobing, their faces solemn and expressions sowhat troubled.
Zhao Gang stood before the four, his tone icy, "The mighty Special Security Bureau has been slapped in the face yet again. Such crucial data have been brazenly snatched away; where should the Special Security Bureau put its face now? This is now the second ti the Special Security Bureau has faced such a grave dereliction of duty. Do you want to join in taking the leader’s scolding?"
"I’m sorry, Director, it was our failure to protect that gave those people the opportunity. However, it seems that they already knew about our operation and sent top-tier experts, catching us off guard," Wang Ruofeng spoke up.
"Are you suggesting there’s a mole within the Special Security Bureau?" Zhao Gang’s gaze sharpened, and his face darkened as he spoke.
"Exactly what I wanted to say, Director. Clearly, they knew our plan in advance, which is why they managed to hijack the genetic research data and materials so smoothly," Leng Ruobing said icily.
"Then the mole’s rank must be high. We must find out who it is. And this genetic data and research materials are extrely important. With them, any power could carry out new genetic research. Once soone manages to create these Genetically Modified People again, it will have serious consequences. You must find a way to catch these people and recover the genetic data and materials."
Zhao Gang spoke sternly, his voice icy.
"Yes, Director," all four, including He Fang, nodded seriously.
"By the way, how is Ye Luo doing these days?" Zhao Gang couldn’t help asking.
"It seems he has broken off his engagent with President Ling and is now up to who knows what," He Fang said, while Leng Ruobing’s eyes flickered to the side.
"The Special Security Bureau’s internal selection is coming up soon. I’ve heard that this ti, the Tian Group has several young elites with powerful talent, each stepping into the Half-Saint Realm. Furthermore, that pride of the Tian Group ascended to the Saint Realm the day before yesterday, becoming the youngest Saint Realm expert in the history of the Tian Group," Zhao Gang said lightly.
Hearing Zhao Gang’s words, He Fang and the others were all shocked.
"He has already been promoted to the Saint Realm, and he is only twenty-eight years old now, a Saint Realm expert. It’s hard to believe. Just a year ago, he was only at the Half-Saint Realm, and in just a year’s ti, he has beco a Saint Realm powerhouse. His talent is indeed terrifying," He Fang said with a shocked expression.
"That’s why, Ruo Bing and Ye Luo, you both must hurry. Our Special Bureau only has three spots, and he has already taken one. If you want to secure the remaining two, you must defeat the other Semi-Saints from the Tian Group," he continued.
"If it weren’t for you and Ye Luo having such exceptional talent, I wouldn’t bear to give up on you, and there would be no need to hold this selection," Zhao Gang said with a bitter smile.
"Please rest assured, Director. I will not let you down. I will definitely participate in the Sacred List Contest," Leng Ruobing said with a face full of determination and confidence.
"Good, I am very much looking forward to your and Ye Luo’s performance at that ti," Zhao Gang said with anticipation on his face.
The next morning, Ye Luo woke up early.
After breakfast and packing their belongings, Ye Luo and his group were ready to head for Miaojiang.
"Since you saved my life, I will take you into Miaojiang. Without guiding the way, it’s very difficult for outsiders to enter," Miao Xiaoling said.
Ye Luo nodded. Having the Saintess of Miaojiang lead the way was certainly a good thing, though he wouldn’t let his guard down either.
Miaojiang lies several kiloters to the south of Dian Nan, in an original jungle area. Only this most primitive jungle leads to the residence of the Miao Tribe - the Miao Village - which is the heart of Miaojiang.
Indeed, it was this vast and boundless expanse of jungle, with its endless dangers, that perfectly concealed the Miao people from the outside world, adding a mysterious aura to Miaojiang and the Miao Tribe in the eyes of foreigners.
After spending over an hour traveling, they arrived at this original jungle, which indeed looked magnificent. Moreover, as Ye Luo swept the area with his Clairvoyant Eye, he realized there were indeed many dangers within.
"There are many dangers inside this jungle; follow closely," Miao Xiaoling instructed Ye Luo and the others before stepping in.
Ye Luo held Zi Yun’s hand, while Wang Ruofeng and Nie Yuntian remained alert on each side.
The original jungle was so dense with foliage that even sunlight found it difficult to penetrate. It was eerily silent without a sound, surrounded by fallen leaves and twigs, with nurous bones partially visible among them - the remains of those who had sought to explore Miaojiang.
Normally, with their strength, Ye Luo and his group could have moved quickly, but because of Zi Yun and Miao Xiaoling, who did not know martial arts, their pace was slow.
As they ventured deeper, they encountered many poisonous insects and ants, and even pythons as thick as a fist were commonly seen, though these were not much of a threat to Ye Luo, who kept his Clairvoyant Eye active at all tis to prevent any danger.
At so point, a thick fog began to rise around the original jungle, making it difficult to discern the direction. Just slling the fog made Ye Luo and the others feel dizzy and powerless.
"No good, it’s miasma, and it’s toxic. Hold your breath imdiately," Miao Xiaoling said urgently as her expression changed.
Ye Luo and his companions promptly held their breaths, but they had already inhaled quite a bit of the miasma. Ye Luo and Wang Ruofeng were still okay, but Nie Yuntian and Zi Yun were sowhat delirious and staggering.
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