One person: Starting with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, his grandmaster uncle emerges from seclusion.

"Remember, our mission this time is to travel and observe as much as possible."

"If you see a suspicious person, the first thing to do is hold your breath and dig a hole on the spot to bury yourself."

"The second step is to open your beady eyes wide and memorize what they look like, how many there are, and which direction they are going."

"The third step is to wait until they are far away, then come back through the tunnel to report the news."

Bai Shoushan emphasized his words, his black bean eyes revealing a seasoned steadiness.

"Absolutely no physical violence allowed! Not even a peep!"

"We're here as scouts, not as assassins."

"As long as we can protect the water palace where our ancestors cultivated themselves, we will have accomplished a great feat."

"Did you understand?!"

"understand!"

Hundreds of little hedgehogs spoke in unison.

The crisp sound echoed in the cave, sounding remarkably uniform.

"Okay, your awareness is quite good."

Bai Shoushan stroked his white beard with satisfaction.

With a flick of his paw, he dragged a large sack out from behind the boulder.

"Since we've asked you to work overtime, we certainly can't let you work for nothing."

"This is a special food allowance approved by the Guan family's daughter. It consists entirely of top-quality Chinese cabbage and carrots imported from farmhouses at the foot of the mountain."

"Each person receives three sticks, and they can go to work after they've eaten their fill."

"Remember, safety first. Anyone who dares to risk their life for showing off will have their name crossed off the family tree!"

The little hedgehogs cheered and lined up in an orderly fashion to receive their food rations.

They then went in groups of two or three.

Following the intricate underground passages, they silently disappeared into the vast snowfield.

Watching his disciples and followers leave, Bai Shoushan took out the half carrot again and took a bite.

"These outsiders really think we immortals from beyond the Great Wall are vegetarians."

The old hedgehog chewed away, a cold glint in its eyes.

……

A black luxury SUV with a Beijing license plate is driving on the highway leading to Changbai Mountain.

Outside the car window lay the frozen landscape of northern China.

The car was filled with a faint aroma of premium black tea.

The interior of this car has clearly been carefully modified.

The rear row is so spacious that it feels like a small, upscale living room.

Shen Yichen, the third young master of the Shen family.

He was comfortably leaning back in the soft airline chair.

He was wearing a light gray cashmere turtleneck sweater, with a camel-colored overcoat casually draped over it.

He lacked the arrogance typical of sons of wealthy families.

He had gentle features and was holding a tablet computer, looking at business reports.

He exudes an air of refined elegance and scholarly refinement.

"Third Young Master, we're about a hundred kilometers from our lodging."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Shen Feng turned around and reported in a low voice.

As the Shepherd of the Shen family, he has always been a formidable figure who can stand alone in the outside world.

But when facing this young third young master, his attitude was respectful to the core.

Shen Yichen didn't look up; he gently swiped his finger across the screen to turn a page.

"Hmm, no rush. The roads are slippery in the snow, so tell the driver to drive carefully."

His voice is warm and pleasant, possessing a unique charm that brings peace to the heart.

Shen Feng hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help but speak:

"Third Young Master, isn't it a bit too risky for you to personally come to the Northeast to oversee things this time?"

"The patriarch previously instructed us that the situation in Changbai Mountain was unclear, and that we should hold back and observe for a while..."

"My father always sought to be too cautious in his actions."

Shen Yichen finally put down the tablet in his hand, picked up the black tea on the small table next to him, and gently blew on it to cool it down.

He raised his head, his eyes revealing a clear and profound understanding of the world.

"Shen Feng, do you really think we can hide the fact that we kidnapped two monsters in the Northeast from the local bullies?"

Chapter 454 The Third Young Master of the Shen Family!

Shen Feng was taken aback, then answered truthfully.

“We did it very cleanly. We not only used the Spirit-Suppressing Array, but also avoided all surveillance cameras on our retreat route.”

"The methods were clean, but the results speak for themselves."

Shen Yichen smiled slightly.

There was no mockery in his smile; he was simply stating a fact.

"Gao Lian from the Northeast region is a cunning old fox."

Guan Shihua is a ruthless character who has lived in this area for nearly a hundred years.

They don't need to find out who did it; they just need to know that someone is causing trouble.

Shen Yichen took a sip of black tea and put the teacup back in its place.

"I bet the Changbai Mountain area is now completely surrounded by the spies of those shamans."

“If we try to force our way in now, that’s not being a shepherd, that’s just handing over our heads.”

Shen Feng broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this and quickly lowered his head.

"It was my shortsightedness. So, what are we doing here this time..."

"We're here for tourism, and we'll take the opportunity to enjoy some local delicacies."

Shen Yichen leaned back in his chair, his posture relaxed.

"Hunting is all about patience. The more impatient you are when you rush into the water to catch fish, the faster they will escape."

"Let's find a place with beautiful scenery to stay, and enjoy the snow view and hot springs every day."

Upon hearing the Third Young Master's words, Shen Feng couldn't help but feel a deep sense of awe.

That's what makes the Third Young Master so terrifying.

He never confronts people head-on, yet he always manages to subtly steer the situation in his most comfortable direction.

The dragon emerges from the abyss silently.

"but……"

Shen Feng seemed to remember something, and his expression turned somewhat serious:

"Third Young Master, apart from the local shamans, our biggest variable is still that Celestial Pivot Master."

"He recently made an appearance in Changbai Mountain, and it's said he has a close relationship with that Liu Tianxian who just transformed into a dragon. What if our actions offend him..."

Mentioning Zhang Tianyi inevitably caused a momentary pause in the atmosphere of the carriage.

That is the untouchable taboo in the entire world of supernatural beings.

Shen Yichen remained silent for a short while.

He reached out and took off his glasses, then took out a piece of velvet cloth and carefully wiped them.

"That gentleman..."

"He is indeed exceptionally difficult to deal with, which is why I came in person this time. This is a matter of great importance concerning the livelihood of our family for centuries."

Shen Yichen turned his head to look at the receding cedar trees outside the window, his tone calm and unhurried.

"Keep a low profile and be patient."

"In Changbai Mountain, we are just a group of tourists from the south who love winter sports. Do you understand?"

Shen Feng took a deep breath and nodded heavily:

"Understood! Absolutely no word will leak out!"

"very good."

Shen Yichen smiled with satisfaction.

He picked up the tablet again and opened an interface.

"By the way, Shen Feng, when you were doing your research, which farmhouse restaurant did you say had the most authentic pork stew?"

"It's snowing heavily, and I'm actually quite hungry."

......

Beijing, headquarters of NaDuTong.

The top-secret archives room on the basement floor.

Zhang Chulan slumped in the chair without any regard for his image, his feet casually propped up on the edge of the desk.

He raised his hand and vigorously rubbed the corners of his eyes, which were a little sore and swollen.

On the four huge screens in front of him, a densely packed table of contents was scrolling smoothly.