Du Gu Bo heard the former's words and slightly narrowed his eyes...
What exactly does Xue Qinghe mean?
Could it be that he had already sent people to meddle with the Xingluo Empire beforehand?
Or is it that he already knows Xingluo Empire's people are trapped in the Aquipeia Forest?
Seeing the other party not respond, Xue Qinghe chuckled lightly, "Why, Senior Douluo of Poison, is there a problem with what I said?"
Du Gu Bo snapped out of his thoughts and spoke, "What Crown Prince said is reasonable. Since this place is the passage to the Tiandou Empire, it's naturally correct to station here!"
Xue Beng, seeing this, also quickly spoke, "Senior Douluo of Poison, I also think this place is suitable for stationing. Let's do it."
Du Gu Bo nodded towards the former...
Then suddenly released his Martial Soul, a fierce soul power fluctuation burst out without any warning...
In an instant, all the weak soul beasts that sensed this terrifying aura fled in all directions...
After doing this, he looked towards the soldiers and Soul Masters of the Tiandou Empire...
"Everyone, the surrounding soul beasts have been driven away by me. Let's station here."
Seeing this, naturally, no one dared to argue...
They quickly set up camp around this area...
In just a quarter of an hour, they established a relatively simple camp; although not grand, it provided a sense of security...
At this time, Xue Qinghe waved to one of the soldiers and whispered a few words...
Soon, the latter came over with prepared food...
Xue Qinghe then glanced sideways at Xue Beng and Du Gu Bo, "Xue Beng, Senior Douluo of Poison, after traveling for so long, let's sit down and eat something first."
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes...
However, they did not refuse and sat down beside the campfire...
But out of caution, they did not take the initiative to eat the food...
After all, who knows if this imitation of Xue Qinghe has poisoned the food!
Seeing this scene, a flicker passed through Xue Qinghe's eyes...
Without waiting to answer, he ate first...
Xue Beng hesitated for a moment, prepared to reach out...
But was stopped by Du Gu Bo, who began to meticulously inspect the food after picking it up...
As the one most skilled in using poison, if the food really had any issues, it surely wouldn't escape his notice!
Soon, he put it down again...
"Lord Xue Beng, the food is fine."
Xue Beng nodded, and then started eating...
Xue Qinghe pressed his lips, teasingly said, "Senior Douluo of Poison is really cautious, do you suspect someone would dare poison our food?"
Isn't that exactly the suspicion?
However, these words Du Gu Bo certainly wouldn't say aloud publicly, merely replied with a blank expression, "Forgive my caution, Crown Prince, being in the wild, everything must be handled attentively!!"
Xue Qinghe thoughtfully propped up his chin, "Really, I thought Senior Douluo of Poison would suspect me of doing something."
"Crown Prince is joking."
He simply responded, and then ignored the other party...
Although he didn't know why this guy's words were so strange today, there was certainly no problem in answering less!
Xue Beng seemed to sense the former's intent, also kept his mouth shut, focused solely on eating...
Xue Qinghe didn't look for trouble, and for a while, the atmosphere became extremely weird...
...
When night fell, everything around turned dark and terrifying...
Xue Beng glanced sideways at Du Gu Bo, "Senior Douluo of Poison, did you perceive any of Xingluo Empire's people?"
Du Gu Bo shook his head, "Since our arrival, we haven't sensed any humans, except for some weak soul beasts."
Xue Beng frowned, "That's really strange. Why haven't Xingluo Empire's people come out? Could they have encountered an accident in the Aquipeia Forest?"
Saying this, he secretly glanced at Xue Qinghe...
Du Gu Bo sighed, "It's possible, but since the Xingluo Empire chose to cross the Aquipeia Forest, there should be powerful Soul Masters safeguarding them."
"No matter what, it's unlikely they'd be entirely wiped out in the Aquipeia Forest."
Of course, the most important thing is, there's absolutely no need to go into the depths of the Aquipeia Forest!
Xue Beng also found it somewhat reasonable, "True... Then let's wait here a few more days."
Afterward, seemingly to test Xue Qinghe's stance, he asked, "Brother, what's your opinion??"
Xue Qinghe returned to his senses, nodded his approval, "Yes, I also think it's better to wait here a few days. If we leave, and Xingluo Empire's people come out of the Aquipeia Forest immediately after, that would be bad."
"But, more than this, I'm curious. This place is close to the outskirts of the Aquipeia Forest; will there be any danger?"
Xue Beng stared at the other, "Brother, with Senior Douluo of Poison accompanying, I'm sure the weak soul beasts wouldn't dare provoke."
Yet Xue Qinghe's attitude didn't change in the slightest, instead seriously responded, "Certainly, but I'm not worried about them. The Aquipeia Forest is home not only to soul beasts but also those mysterious abyssal creatures."
"Especially, among our group here, there could well be abyssal creatures disguised as humans."
"If they manage to contact the abyssal creatures inside the Aquipeia Forest, we might face a siege!!"
He truly believed in these words, not joking!
Xue Beng paused, completely surprised that Xue Qinghe genuinely considered the danger of this journey...
"Brother and Sect Master Ning previously encountered abyssal creature attacks, likely because their presence was exposed."
"Senior Douluo of Poison, in my opinion, you should set a Poison Array around the camp, to activate if anyone tries to leave!"
This could prevent any abyssal creatures in their group from sneaking off to relay information!
Also, it would hinder Xue Qinghe from doing anything sly, as so far, the other remains overly silent!
Du Gu Bo hesitated, thinking it a good idea!
"Hmm, it certainly is effective!"
Next, he stood up...
Looked at the rest of the soldiers and Soul Masters and announced loudly, "Attention all! I will set up a large Poison Array outside the camp, preventing intrusion by abyssal creatures and soul beasts; if anyone needs to leave, report first."
"Otherwise, there's a risk of dying from poison!!"
Finished speaking, he also released his Martial Soul, one soul ring suddenly lit up...
Vaguely visible, the camp's perimeter turned misty, as wisps of deadly green fog rose continuously, swirling...
No gaps left in any direction...