"Also, following Commander's instructions from yesterday, we specifically searched for the people at Ink Pavilion and found several hiding spots." Alban Carroll said as he handed Billy five hand-drawn maps.
"These are the coordinates for five of those hiding spots. Each spot has around two hundred people, with the strongest fighters being near Half-Step War Grandmasters."
"Besides these five locations, there is another one that we couldn't get close to. The people inside have high cultivation levels and there is a faint aura of pressure within several kilometers."
Billy took the maps and looked at them before handing them over to Casey.
"You ten will split into five groups and take care of these five points first!"
"Boss, are you going alone to that other location? It's too dangerous!" Night Orchid expressed her concern.
"Boss, wait for us after we finish taking care of these five points. We'll go with you!" Frostblade also showed her worry.
"Who told you Boss was going alone?" Casey smiled lightly.
"What do you mean?" Both asked simultaneously.
"If all the people from Ink Pavilion are killed beforehand then it won't be fun anymore!" Azure Dragon added from beside them.
"I understand now!" Night Orchid and Frostblade nodded after some thought in response.
It was clear that Billy's target this time wasn't just people from Ink Pavilion.
If they killed off their main force beforehand then those remaining members wouldn't dare make a move against Billy without their leader present. They needed to leave some room for them to act.
"I'll go up the mountain top, meet me there after finishing your tasks." Billy said as he looked at everyone before waving his hand dismissively. "Go ahead, let's make this quick!"
"Got it!" All ten nodded in unison before Casey led Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, Stout along with Azure Fang towards different directions at lightning speed.
"Alban Carroll! You lead your brothers back down towards the foot of the mountain and guard those entrances." Billy instructed him once everyone had left.
"Yes, Commander!" Alban Carroll nodded vigorously before leading SHADOW down towards the base of the mountain.
They knew that with their own strength, even if they followed Billy up the mountain, they would only be a burden. So, they didn't insist on going together.
Afterwards, Billy walked forward without haste to give Casey and the others some time. As he walked, he released his powerful spiritual energy to investigate the surroundings.
"What... what are you doing?" Soon enough, Billy arrived near a valley halfway up the mountain and heard a slightly panicked voice in his ear.
"I... I am the heiress of the Morse family. Our second elder is on this mountain. If you dare to cause trouble, our second elder won't let you go."
"Oh? So you're still a young lady of the Morse family?" A man's voice sounded out. "That's perfect because I haven't tasted the flavor of a young miss yet!"
"You back off! If you dare touch me..." The woman screamed.
Another man laughed loudly. "Stop shouting already! Just obediently play with us and if we're satisfied with your performance maybe we'll spare your life." The man continued speaking. "Your fellow apprentices are already dead. Even if we kill you too no one will know it was us!"
"You... you bastards..." The woman trembled as she spoke, "If you don't leave now I'll call for help."
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