After that, the two stopped talking, focusing entirely on walking deeper into the cave.
A quarter of an hour later, Xiao Moxi sighed and said, "The situation inside this cave is more complex than I imagined. Ren Feng finding a silver mine here was pure luck."
Hearing this, Ye Yueying’s expression faltered.
Uncle Leng had once said something similar. He had said that the Ye Family was destined to suffer this calamity.
Her father had trained his troops in this gorge for years without ever discovering the silver mine inside the cave. Yet, during a coincidental visit when Ren Feng was invited to observe the elite soldiers’ training, he inadvertently stumbled upon the silver mine.
Was this fate?
Xiao Moxi noticed Ye Yueying’s silence and quickly asked, "Are you okay?"
Ye Yueying shook her head. "The silver mine is beyond the largest cavern. Let me take you to see it."
Xiao Moxi nodded and followed Ye Yueying swiftly. Soon, the sight of numerous torches reappeared before them, along with Ren Feng.
"Someone infiltrated here. Why was this reported to me only yesterday when days have already passed?" Ren Feng stared coldly at the butler.
The butler knelt on the ground. "Master, please understand. I clearly sent someone days ago to inform you."
Ren Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly. The butler was a trusted aide; he didn’t believe the man dared to deceive him. But since no message was received, there was only one possibility—someone intercepted the messenger.
Who could it be?
Ren Feng sighed. Please don’t let it be Little Prince Xiao’s group. He had already decided to withdraw from this, but if they pushed him further, things could get ugly!
"Search thoroughly. The person must be found."
The butler quickly responded, "Rest assured, Master. The intruder was struck by my sword and hasn’t had food or water for days. He likely won’t survive and might already be dead in some corner."
Ren Feng coldly replied, "I want them alive or dead. I must know who dares to oppose me."
Not far away, Ye Yueying’s face turned pale upon hearing Uncle Leng was injured.
Xiao Moxi noticed Ren Feng’s men dispersing into various tunnel entrances and promptly pulled Ye Yueying away.
"Don’t worry. As long as we find Uncle Leng before Ren Feng’s people do, everything will be fine." Seeing Ye Yueying absent-minded, Xiao Moxi tried to console her.
Ye Yueying gave a perfunctory nod.
Xiao Moxi thought for a moment and then asked, "You know Uncle Leng better. Can you think of a place where he might be hiding? If we search with a target in mind, it might be easier."
Ye Yueying seemed to realize something, her expression suddenly changing, and she bolted back quickly.
As they were nearing the stone chamber they had just passed, a deafening explosion erupted. The mountain cave began to quake violently, and stones started tumbling down in waves.
Having encountered numerous emergencies, Xiao Moxi was still stunned by the sudden and overwhelming explosion. But he reacted quickly and pulled Ye Yueying aside to dodge falling rocks.
"Boom~"
Another massive explosion shook the ground.
Ye Yueying watched as falling stones nearly sealed off the cavern connected to the silver mine. Her eyes gradually filled with tears.
It was Uncle Leng!
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