The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 895 Thunder Method

"I believe in my own judgment," Raven said frankly, "Besides, only by joining forces can we reveal the ultimate secret. Of course, you can also investigate my identity and background before making a decision. After all, mutual trust is the basis of cooperation."

Fengliu thought for a moment and said, "Okay, since you are so frank, we are willing to try to establish a cooperative relationship. But there is one thing we must make clear: no matter what happens, we must maintain transparent communication with each other. If there is any concealment or fraud, don't blame us for being rude!"

Raven nodded in agreement. "Of course. Honesty is the most important thing. Can we find a quieter place to discuss the specific arrangements?"

Just as the group was about to follow Raven to the camp he had prepared in advance, a vendor nearby suddenly stopped a passerby and whispered, "Brother, do you know? I heard that these young people are the key to successfully cracking the seal of the ruins! Now a bigger force is involved, and what's going to happen next is probably even more incredible..."

Just as everyone was about to head to the campsite provided by Raven, a peddler in ragged clothes suddenly stopped a passerby and whispered, "Brother, do you know? I heard that these young people are the key to successfully cracking the seal of the ruins! Now a bigger force is involved, and what's going to happen next is probably even more incredible..."

When the passers-by heard this, their eyes lit up immediately: "Wow, is it true? Then we have to follow and watch carefully, maybe we can get some help."

On the other side, Lena noticed the discussions around her. She chuckled and said to Raven, "It seems that our story has spread. This may not be a good thing for us. There are so many people and there will always be people who are interested in our actions."

Raven nodded slightly and said calmly, "I understand your concerns. But I have a way to ensure that our discussion will not be leaked. Please follow me. My camp has strict protection measures to ensure privacy."

The group followed Raven through the crowded crowd and soon came to a relatively secluded place. Raven's camp looked quite solid, with guards patrolling all around. They entered a tent, which was spacious and bright, and neatly arranged.

Raven motioned for everyone to sit down, and he also found a seat. "Okay, we can talk in peace here. You just mentioned some information about the ruins and the seal, please tell us about your experience in detail."

Feng Liu took a deep breath, gathered his thoughts, and began to recount their adventure. "We did enter the ruins and encountered a powerful magical defense system. In the end, although we were forced to abandon most of the treasure, we still have some clues in our hands. I believe these clues are enough to help us find the key item to open the seal."

"Very good." Raven nodded, his eyes gleaming. "I have more information in my hands, which may be combined with the clues in your hands to find a breakthrough. However, I want to confirm one thing first - do you trust me?"

Mei'er smiled and said frankly: "We are willing to trust you for the time being, but we also hope that you can show your sincerity. After all, trust cannot be established with empty words."

Raven smiled in understanding. "Of course, I can provide you with some evidence. I have explored similar ruins before and have some manuscripts and maps about ancient heritage that may be useful to you."

At this moment, there was a noise outside the tent. Alan immediately became alert, drew his sword, and looked towards the door with sharp eyes.

Raven waved his hand and asked an attendant to go and check. Soon, the attendant reported: "My lord, it is the merchants in the city who came to see you with goods. They said they brought the supplies you need."

Feng Liu looked at his companions and nodded. "Please ask them to come in. We also need to replenish some equipment."

With the arrival of the merchants, the atmosphere in the camp became much more relaxed. While the merchants were busy unloading the goods, they looked at the group of young adventurers with interest.

A businessman whispered to his companions, "From their looks, it seems like they've been through quite an adventure. I hope they can successfully unlock the seal. If so, we'll have a chance to get a piece of the action in the future."

Just as the merchants were busy moving their luggage, there was another commotion outside. This time the noise was more urgent than before. A guard ran into the tent and reported nervously, "Sir, there is a group of unidentified people approaching the camp. There are a large number of them and they look malicious!"

Lena stood up, her expression serious: "It looks like trouble is coming. Everyone, be prepared. If the other party takes action, retreat immediately."

Feng Liu looked at Raven, his eyes full of vigilance. "Raven, are these people coming for us? Are you sure your camp can withstand the attack?"

Raven stood up and said firmly, "I will handle it myself. You wait in the camp first. I will ensure your safety at all costs."

Raven strode out of the tent, followed by a group of loyal followers. Everyone in the camp sensed the impending crisis and took up their weapons, ready for battle.

The footsteps outside the tent gradually faded away, and the people inside the tent fell into silence. Mei'er asked in a low voice: "Do we really want to continue to trust him? It feels like this adventure is becoming more and more unpredictable."

Feng Liu was silent for a moment, then said firmly: "It seems that this is the only way at the moment. But we will always remain vigilant just in case."

Outside the tent, Raven and his followers quickly walked to the edge of the camp. In the distance, a group of men in black were slowly approaching, led by a man with a stern face and murderous eyes. Raven's heart tightened, he knew that this was a well-trained team of professional killers.

"Sir, these people don't look simple." The follower beside him reminded in a low voice.

Raven nodded and shouted, "Stop! This is private territory, no entry without authorization!" His voice revealed unquestionable majesty.

The man in black stopped walking, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes, "Lord Raven, right? We have been hired to complete a mission, and we hope you will not interfere."

Raven sneered, "If this mission is related to my current guest, then I'm sorry, you will have to return empty-handed."

Just when the atmosphere was tense, suddenly a rain of arrows shot out from all directions, accurately hitting several men in black. The others immediately became alert and drew their weapons to defend themselves. "It seems that not only we are prepared, but the other party is not stupid either." Mei'er's voice rang out in the tent, and everyone could hear the calmness and determination in her words.

Outside, Raven and his followers started a fierce battle with the enemy, and screams were heard from time to time. Fengliu held the sword tightly in his hand, ready to rush out to support at any time, but was stopped by Lena: "Wait and see, it's too dangerous to go out now, it will only cause them to fall into chaos. We have to find the most appropriate time."

The tent fell silent for a moment, with only the sounds of fighting outside ringing in the ears. Suddenly, a voice broke the silence. It was the voice of a strange man, "Everyone, please don't be nervous. I am a friendly army. We heard that someone here wanted to attack the camp, so we came here to help."

Feng Liu looked outside the door warily, frowning slightly. "Who are you? How do you know we are under attack?"

The man smiled friendly. "Let me introduce myself. My name is Lin Feng, and I'm from the Adventurer's Guild in the city. Lord Raven is an old friend of our guild. I know you are doing something big, and since he asked us to help, we won't let any unfavorable factors interfere with you."

"Is that so...Okay, come in and talk first, but remember our principle: we must maintain absolute trust in each other." Fengliu breathed a sigh of relief, but still did not dare to be careless.

Soon, Lin Feng came in with several companions. They all had obvious traces of battle, and it was obvious that they had just experienced a tough battle. "What's the situation outside?" Mei'er asked impatiently.

Lin Feng shook his head. "Although we have temporarily repelled the enemy, this group of people will obviously not give up. I suggest that we leave this place as soon as possible to avoid more trouble."

Allen frowned and said, "But our plan is not yet complete. If we really leave like this, wouldn't it be a failure?"

Lin Feng smiled as if he had expected this. "Don't worry, I brought the latest intelligence. According to reliable information, the key sealed item is actually hidden in an ancient ruin further north. And the environment there is relatively safe and suitable for secret operations. How about we move our position?"

Just as everyone was lost in thought, suddenly there was the sound of Raven's hurried footsteps outside the door, and then the tent was opened. Raven said anxiously but confidently: "Hello everyone! The situation just now has been resolved. But I just got a new piece of information, which may be crucial to our next move..."

Mei'er's eyes flickered, and a strong feeling surged in her heart - this expedition was about to enter a new stage that was more critical and full of unknown risks...

Everyone in the tent looked at each other, silently thinking about how to make the next decision. "It seems that we need to discuss it carefully." Feng Liu said, "But before that, I want to ask clearly - what exactly is the content of this intelligence? And what impact will it have on our future?"

Raven smiled slightly, and began to tell the story slowly after sitting down... However, the story inside and outside the tent is far from over, and greater challenges are quietly waiting for these brave young people.

As Raven finished sharing the intelligence, everyone fell into deeper thinking. "We have to set off immediately without any further delay. But first we need to ensure the safety of the route and prepare sufficient supplies," Feng Liu said in a deep voice.

Lena nodded in agreement. "That's right, and we need to inform all members to stay hidden. After all, we have become a target for many people now."

Lin Feng looked at this group of young but determined explorers with admiration in his eyes. "Don't worry, I can support you behind the scenes. As long as you can successfully unlock the seal, it will be a great blessing for the entire continent."

Mei'er sighed softly, then smiled brightly, "Now that the decision has been made, let's face every upcoming difficulty together! No matter what awaits us ahead, at least at this moment we are still fighting side by side."

"Yes, in order to uncover the final secret," Raven stood up with a resolute look on his face, "let's hit the road again and face all the unknown together in the days to come!"

As soon as Raven finished speaking, the tent was filled with solemnity. Everyone could sense the coming severe test. Feng Leizong, this name is well-known on the continent. Legend has it that he controls the supreme thunder method, but to outsiders, it is more like an unattainable fortress.

"We must make adequate preparations before we set off," Feng Liu said in a steady tone, "Although Feng Lei Zong is powerful, it is not impossible to break through."

Mei'er nodded, "We need more information about Feng Leizong, especially how to get through those heavily guarded gates. In addition, we may need some special props to deal with various emergencies."

Lena took over the conversation, "I have prepared some supplies needed for the covert operation, including drugs, antidotes, etc. But the most important thing is route planning. We can't go in directly through the main gate."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "You can leave this to me. I have an old friend who lives in a village near Feng Lei Zong. He is very familiar with the situation there. I can contact him and ask him to lead the way."

Everyone agreed and began to prepare. The atmosphere of battle outside the tent had not yet completely dissipated, but everyone knew that the current calm was only a brief pause, and the real challenge was still to come.

After some discussion, everyone decided to split up: Fengliu was responsible for making a detailed plan; Lena continued to check and replenish equipment; Linfeng went to a nearby village to look for the key old friend. And Raven personally led a small team to scout the nearby area to prevent any accidents.

A few hours later, the group reunited in the center of the camp. It was already late, and the bonfire was swaying slightly in the cold wind, bringing some warmth to the wilderness. Lin Feng brought a man named Jack, who was short and capable, with sharp eyes, giving people an indescribable sense of security.

"This is Jack. He has been active around Feng Lei Zong for many years and is very familiar with the terrain." Lin Feng introduced.

Jack nodded slightly and said, "Everyone, Feng Lei Sect is heavily guarded, and it is not easy to sneak in. But we have a secret path that can lead into the sect through the back mountain. Only a very few people know about this route, but it is also full of dangers. There will be wild animals and traps along the way."

Raven looked at Jack's determined eyes and asked, "How difficult is this road? How long will it take?" (End of this chapter)