Entering was perhaps faster this time because they had already traveled this road once before.
With Rosa Go's increasingly skilled driving, it only took them eleven days to reach the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Stepping into the bustling town again, they enjoyed the same treatment as last time.
After all, such high-end and peculiar carriages were rare, and it hadn't been long since their last visit.
The people who spent their days here had good memories and sharp eyes, and they all steered clear as soon as they saw the carriage.
As before, Rosa Go was allowed to roam freely, while the four of them went to the Spirit Hall's outpost.
Broad Hill didn't waste any words. He went to the entrance of the outpost, showed his Elder token, and the four of them were respectfully welcomed inside.
"Did Salas send the people I asked for?"
Broad Hill asked directly.
"Reporting to you, sir, they were delivered this morning and are currently under guard. Would you like me to take you to see them now?"
The leader of the outpost kept his head lowered, not daring to even look at their faces.
He didn't want to know the inside story, nor did he dare to know it. He only hoped that this lord would quickly take the three people away, and once the handover was complete, he would be done with it.
"Very good, take us there directly."
Broad Hill was very satisfied with his answer.
"Yes, please follow me, sirs."
Hearing his words, the executive breathed a sigh of relief and immediately turned to lead the way.
He stopped in front of a completely enclosed stone chamber.
"Sir, the people are inside. Here is the key. My security clearance is not high enough, so I can only ask you to go in yourself."
"Mm, good, give me the key."
Broad Hill knew the rules, took the key, and waved for him to step back.
Then, he turned to look at the three people beside him: "Alright, let's go in together."
"This is?"
Dugu Bo and Du Gu Yan were a little confused, wondering who Broad Hill was taking them to see.
"Just three Criminals and Fallen Soul Masters, nothing to worry about. I don't even know what use they are, Xiao Li asked for them before."
Broad Hill pointed to Han Li, who hadn't said a word since arriving.
"I have a feeling that it would be best to bring them along when entering the forest this time, they might come in handy."
Han Li shrugged and spread his hands towards the two of them, answering very straightforwardly.
"Alright, don't worry about so much, just bring them along. You'll find out what they're for eventually. Anyway, it's just three people, it won't affect our speed."
Broad Hill glanced at Dugu Bo, signaling him to follow along. He couldn't expect the two youngsters to lead the way.
"Okay."
Dugu Bo glanced at the two juniors and took the initiative to follow. He couldn't expect the two of them to lead the way.
Han Li and Du Gu Yan chose to wait outside instead of following.
"Bringing irrelevant people along, how could that be beneficial for obtaining Soul Rings?"
Du Gu Yan was puzzled. No matter how she thought about it, she couldn't imagine what use they could be.
It couldn't be that they would throw them out as shields to escape when encountering Soul Beasts, right? They had two Titled Douluo with them.
Especially since she knew that Broad Hill Douluo was already level ninety-eight. Even if a legendary hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast appeared, they wouldn't need someone to cover their retreat.
"Who knows."
Han Li didn't answer her question. Anyway, if things went smoothly, she would know soon enough. Revealing it in advance would only reduce the surprise, so why bother?
In just a few words, Broad Hill and Dugu Bo walked out carrying three people.
Han Li and Du Gu Yan looked at the three people in their hands and found that their Soul Power and mouths had been sealed by some means. In the hands of two Titled Douluo, they couldn't even struggle.
Perhaps sensing the danger, although the three couldn't speak, they glared at the two with fierce eyes. Han Li and Du Gu Yan had no doubt that if they were freed, the three would unhesitatingly launch a suicidal attack.
Unfortunately, the two didn't care. Putting Han Li aside, Du Gu Yan's education had always been that while she shouldn't do evil herself, she didn't need to be soft on evildoers. Moreover, she had clearly heard Broad Hill say that these three were all Criminals and Fallen Soul Masters.
Immediately, Du Gu Yan glared back without backing down, looking like she would kill one at the slightest disagreement. The three finally calmed down for the time being.
"You Spirit Hall also have capable people. Just a simple mixture of drugs, taken regularly, can render Soul Masters below the Soul King level unable to resist. I really want to meet him."
Dugu Bo tossed the person in his hand and said with interest.
Hearing his words, Broad Hill and Han Li both showed strange smiles.
"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
Dugu Bo frowned, seemingly not understanding why they had such expressions.
"Senior, perhaps you really do know him. Have you forgotten that Chrysanthemum Douluo is the elder in our Spirit Hall in charge of punishments? This drug is one of his research achievements."
Han Li held back his laughter and reminded him in a low voice.
Dugu Bo paused in his movements. The person he was holding directly face-planted onto the uneven ground, letting out a muffled groan.
"I forgot. Then it's better not to know him. This drug is actually just so-so. Give me some time, and I can replicate it, maybe even with better effects."
Dugu Bo bent down and picked up the person again, stubbornly saying, and took the lead in striding outwards.
"Let's go, let's go. Soul Beasts don't wait for people. Let's go in early, so we don't get there late."
Behind him, the three suppressed their laughter, exchanged glances, and hurriedly followed.
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Edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Han Li and Du Gu Yan passed through the town together and entered the forest.
After they had traveled a distance, they saw the two elders waiting ahead.
It wasn't anything else, mainly because too many people saw the Spirit Hall mark on the carriage when they came in. Although it wasn't impossible to parade through the streets with people in hand, and no one would dare to say no.
But considering the basic reputation issue, Broad Hill and Dugu Bo chose to fly in from the air in advance together.
"Alright, Xiao Li, it's still the old rules. Now your strength has also increased a lot, and you know the intelligence content. Next, you and the little girl choose how to proceed. Dugu Bo and I are only responsible for protecting your safety."
In this regard, Broad Hill was as straightforward as ever.
"No problem, Master."
Han Li also answered decisively. His current strength was enough for him to thrive even in the mixed zone, and he still lacked some real combat experience. Even if Broad Hill didn't say it, he was planning to take this opportunity to train.
"Alright, that's it then, let's go."
After speaking, Broad Hill gave Dugu Bo a look, and the two disappeared from their sight, carrying the three "hostages".
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