After transmigrating, she became the most beloved beast in the world.

Chapter 180 News leaked

In the dimly lit room, the air seemed to freeze, filled with a suffocating atmosphere of tension.

"What? Where did that sound come from?" Hu Xiao suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with panic. The teacup in his hand slipped and fell heavily to the ground with a loud "bang".

Shemo quickly turned to look at the doorway, and seeing no movement, whispered, "What are you doing? Be careful, don't disturb Yao."

Hu Xiao's face instantly turned ashen. He stood up and strode towards the door. He opened the door and peeked out to look into the next room.

Fortunately, the soundproofing here was pretty good, and it didn't disturb Chu Xinyao, who was accompanied by Yu Paopao.

Hu Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief, slowly closed the door, and with a stern face, turned back to his original position and said, "Was the information you received accurate?"

Snake Ink, whose face was equally grim, nodded. He frowned, looked up and met Tiger Roar's gaze, and answered confidently, "I have been cooperating with the Holy City for many years and have my own channels. This news is absolutely true."

Hu Xiao's face grew increasingly gloomy. He sat heavily in the chair, leaning slightly forward, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, and the veins at his joints bulging.

His voice trembled slightly as he said, "How is this possible? We didn't give anything away. Could it be that someone is watching us?" Various possibilities flashed through his mind, and each thought sent chills down his spine.

Shemo sighed, his tone tinged with helplessness: "I've been thinking about this too." His gaze drifted through the window to the neighboring courtyard. At this stage, the most suspicious person was the Holy City Lord, Yao's "brother."

Yao's origins are shrouded in mystery; she appears before everyone like an elf descended from the heavens, carrying an unknown past and a mysterious identity. Then, this city lord of the Holy City suddenly appears, claiming to be Yao's brother.

Although he appeared to care for Yao with great concern, his true intentions were hard to fathom, as if every smile of his concealed a secret.

"However, now is not the time to investigate the reasons. The most urgent task is to take Yao away from here and return to the Yao Tribe Alliance."

“You’re right, this matter can’t be delayed any longer. We must act immediately and not let Yao be in any danger.” Hu Xiao nodded firmly, but then frowned. “But the journey from here to the Yao Tribe Alliance is long, and we don’t know how far this news has spread or how many orcs know about it. How should we guard against it along the way?”

Shemo remained silent for a moment, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, as if pondering every possible detail.

Tiger Roar's worries were not unfounded. Their homeland was located in the far southwest, and once they left the protection of the Holy City, they would face countless dangers. Moreover, if such news were to leak out, they could very well be ambushed on the road, or even be hunted down by orc tribes from all over the continent.

Thinking of this, Shemo's brows furrowed involuntarily.

“We can’t just sit here and wait to die. Before the news spreads widely, we need to quickly develop a detailed plan and then leave.” Shemo looked up, revealing a resolute look in his eyes.

He took out a roll of cloth from his luggage, on which was a simple map. Tiger Roar tidied up everything on the table, and Snake Ink spread the map on the table.

Although the map was rudimentary, it marked the locations of major mountains, rivers, and tribes, which was enough for them to have a general understanding of the terrain.

“We can’t take the main roads, nor can we go through areas with too many tribes, as that would make us too easy to be surrounded.” They need to find a hidden route that avoids the sphere of influence of powerful tribes as much as possible.

Snake Ink's finger moved slowly across the map, searching for possible paths.

Tiger Roar stood to the side, his eyes fixed on the map. "There is a mountain range to the south of the Holy Land. The terrain is complex and sparsely populated. We can travel along the edge of the mountain range and try to avoid the main roads and areas with dense tribes."

Snake Ink nodded, tracing a winding route on the map with his finger: "This route, though circuitous, is relatively safe. We can follow the edge of the mountains, passing through some small canyons and dense forests, minimizing the risk of being discovered. However, this route is also fraught with danger, and we need to be fully prepared."

He drew a circle with his hand, encircling a tribe called the "Azure Dragon Tribe".

Snake Ink tapped the circle lightly with his fingers, saying worriedly, "This is the Azure Dragon Tribe, a branch of the Flying Dragon Clan. Although we try to avoid the main road, this road will inevitably pass through their territory."

Hu Xiao's expression was somewhat unpleasant. He Yu had previously told him that the Eastern Flying Dragon Clan had a ninth-tier expert who was over three hundred years old, a figure feared throughout the entire continent. And now, all the dragons had intricate connections with him, which meant that once they set foot on the territory of the Azure Dragon Tribe, they would be entering the dragon clan's network of influence.

"Then what do we do? If we don't take this route, we might be surrounded."

Yes, the other paths are too dangerous. Even with three top-tier ninth-level experts, they would have a hard time escaping unscathed if caught in a relentless pursuit. While top-tier ninth-level experts are powerful, even the strongest power will be exhausted in the face of endless pursuit and encirclement.

Snake Ink's fingers tapped on the map, as if searching for a better option. An anxiety flickered in his eyes; there was no time for hesitation. If the news leaked, they would lose their advantage, and the enemy would swarm in like a tide, surrounding them.

“Let’s go this way. It’s the only relatively safe route. We have no other choice.” His finger slid lightly across the map, stopping at the western edge of the Azure Dragon Tribe. “Once we get here, we’ll be safe.”

Beside the Azure Dragon Tribe lay a stretch of sea. Wherever the sea lay, the young merman clan could roam freely. The ninth-tier fish-bubble possessed immense power, allowing them to traverse the sea at will, and even summon waves and storms for protection.

This is their only advantage besides their strength.

Hu Xiao was silent for a moment, then revealed a determined look in his eyes: "Alright! Then we have no choice but to take the risk. As long as we are fully prepared, with the three strongest ninth-level experts of us, we should be able to protect Yao Yao and bring her home safely."

"Then go and tell Yao Yao to get ready. We must leave as soon as possible. I'll go prepare some necessary supplies." Hu Xiao turned and strode away.

Snake Ink nodded, walked to the door of the next room, took a deep breath, and then gently knocked on the door.

The door opened quickly, and Chu Xinyao stood in the doorway, smiling as she said, "Mo, Paopao and I were just talking about you two!"