Dark Immortal Cultivation

Zhang Qing originally thought that he would have to risk his life with everyone else and that young master of the Gu family.

However, after explaining the specifics of the mission, Wei Xiong stated that participation or non-participation was a matter for the individual to decide.

This is not mandatory!

Those who do not participate will remain at the base, while those who participate will receive a reward of twenty large coins.

Furthermore, if the guild successfully hunts the Treasure-Swallowing Toad, there will be a generous reward!

This made even the reluctant outer disciples waver.

Twenty large coins are equivalent to two months' salary for them, which is quite a sum.

Moreover, this time Changfeng will deploy its elite forces and has a clear mission objective, which will greatly enhance its security.

If we actually managed to defeat the Treasure-Swallowing Toad, wouldn't that be...?

As the saying goes, money can move people's hearts, and one of the outer disciples immediately expressed his willingness to participate.

With him taking the lead, the other disciples followed suit.

They were afraid that if they missed this opportunity, they would never have another chance!

At this moment, Wei Xiong's gaze fell on Zhang Qing.

In the third night patrol team, Wei Xiong's most promising disciple was Zhang Qing.

Although Zhang Qing is usually very low-key and doesn't show off, it is precisely this calm and composed nature that makes him feel that Zhang Qing has a promising future!

Under Wei Xiong's watchful gaze, Zhang Qing decisively shook his head: "I won't go. I'll stay and guard the garrison."

That treasure-swallowing golden toad is definitely the same giant toad he killed.

Zhang Qing hadn't expected that this thing had such a background.

However, it was quite different from what Wei Xiong had described. The items that dropped after he killed the Treasure-Swallowing Toad were either trash or of little value, apart from a dozen or so fragments of relics.

Only the concealed-blade short knife is decent.

The name "Swallowing Treasure" is an exaggeration.

Of course, it's also possible that the treasure-devouring toad he killed was quite young and didn't have many treasures accumulated.

But no matter what, Zhang Qing had no intention of going there again.

The Treasure-Swallowing Toad is gone, but the Earth-Walking Giant Worm is still there. Perhaps this monster is going berserk because it lost the Treasure-Swallowing Toad.

Once a major war breaks out, the consequences are completely unpredictable.

Therefore, for the sake of his own life, Zhang Qing declined the mission.

Fortunately, we had a choice, otherwise...

He had no choice but to resort to the same old trick.

"OK."

Wei Xiong had no objection to Zhang Qing's choice.

So he led several outer disciples who were willing to participate in the operation to join the expedition, and soon left the Changfeng Society's headquarters.

The once vast base suddenly became deserted and quiet.

It seems there are only two or three kittens left.

But Zhang Qing had a vague feeling that there were still experts guarding the camp, but they were just hiding in the shadows and had not shown themselves.

He didn't pay any attention and went back to his job as a gatekeeper.

They diligently guarded the gates of the garrison.

From morning to afternoon, and then to sunset.

The expedition team that set out for the ancient ruins has returned.

The scene that appeared before Zhang Qing took him by surprise.

This team, which brought together most of the core strength of the Changfeng Society, was like a group that had encountered a terrible catastrophe. Seven or eight out of ten were injured. Some walked while groaning in pain, some lost their limbs, and some were carried on stretchers with their fate unknown.

The same failure, but this time it was far more disastrous than the last.

Most importantly, these were only the wounded gang members that Zhang Qing could see.

As for the number of those who died in battle, it is estimated to be quite high!

Among the returning crowd, Zhang Qing also saw Wei Xiong.

No one knew what the other person had gone through; their face was deathly pale and their eyes were lifeless, as if all their energy had been drained, and they could barely walk steadily.

After noticing Zhang Qing's gaze, the team leader shook his head at him.

Zhang Qing understood, so he said nothing more.

With the return of this defeated army, the Changfeng Society's headquarters was plunged into a gloomy and desolate atmosphere.

Zhang Qing, who was guarding the door, could hear the cries of the wounded coming from inside.

Although he had no loyalty to the Changfeng Society, he was still somewhat sympathetic to it.

Under these circumstances, it probably won't be long before this gang is destroyed by Young Master Gu!

When that time comes, Zhang Qing will have to find another job.

It's really frustrating to think about!

As night fell, the camp began to close its doors, and Zhang Qing finished his work for the day.

Just as he was about to go home, a figure flashed out from inside the gate.

"Junior Brother Zhang!"

The other party was Fang Mian.

Zhang Qing was quite familiar with this inner disciple, so he immediately asked, "Senior Brother Fang, what brings you here?"

He didn't think Fang Mian looked well.

Fang Mian said with a wry smile, "Don't even mention it, I'm lucky to have escaped with my life today..."

The inner disciple looked around, then lowered his voice and said, "Let's talk about it over there."

As it was getting dark, the two did not go to the teahouse for a chat, but only talked for a while on their way home.

It turned out that Fang Mian also participated in today's operation, following the main group to the ancient ruins where the treasure-swallowing toad was discovered.

At first, everyone split up and searched carefully.

After several hours, they found nothing.

The unexpected event occurred suddenly. The terrifying giant earthworm burst out from the ground. Although the team was prepared, they were unable to withstand it, and more than a dozen people were killed or wounded on the spot.

At this moment, two elders and three hall masters joined forces and unleashed multiple magical artifacts in an attempt to kill him on the spot.

To their utter surprise, another giant earthworm burst forth from the ground behind them and swallowed the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall whole!

The head of the Punishment Hall didn't have Gu Qishao's protective magic artifact, and immediately became food for this monster.

The team that was surrounding and killing the giant earthworm was also thrown into great chaos.

At the critical moment, Elder Gao used his magical artifact to withstand the fierce attack of the giant earthworm, buying everyone a chance to catch their breath.

That's what prevented the battle from spiraling into the worst possible situation.

Despite this, the Changfeng team still suffered very heavy losses.

This giant earth-dwelling worm is incredibly strong, adept at burrowing underground and spewing corrosive venom. Its exoskeleton is impervious to swords and blades, and ordinary spells have no effect on it.

Only attacking magical artifacts can pose a certain threat to it.

If there is only one giant earth-walking insect, Changfeng's side, if prepared, will most likely be able to take it down.

But no one could have guessed that two giant earth-walking worms were hidden beneath this ancient ruin!

One wrong step leads to another, and the final result is self-evident.

In short, this time, the core force of the Changfeng Society suffered heavy losses and also lost a hall master.

Their strength has been greatly diminished.

Hearing this, Zhang Qing couldn't help but ask, "What about that Seventh Young Master Gu?"

"I really want to fuck him to death!"

Even someone as tactful as Fang Mian couldn't help but swear, which shows how much resentment he felt.

"Nothing's wrong at all!"