Transmigrating to become Hua Qiangu

The group continued along the exploration route, the atmosphere somewhat somber, everyone constantly on guard against potential dangers, each lost in their own thoughts.

While keeping an eye on her surroundings, Hua Qiangu whispered to Tang Bao, "Tang Bao, who knows what we'll encounter ahead? Be careful!"

Tangbao's eyes sparkled, and she tossed her head back and forth, saying in a childish yet energetic voice, "Mommy, don't worry! With me here, if those bad guys dare to cause trouble again, I'll beat them until they're crying for their parents! Hehe, I'm very strong, I'm not afraid of them at all!"

Just then, a slight noise came from the woods ahead. Everyone instantly became alert, gripping their weapons and assuming defensive stances.

Luo Shiyi whispered, "Everyone be careful! Something might be wrong!"

Qing Shui said nervously, "Oh dear, could it be those evil forces again? I hope they don't launch another sneak attack! Humph!"

Just as everyone was on high alert, a figure slowly emerged from the woods. Hua Qiangu looked closely and exclaimed in surprise, "Shuofeng! It's you!"

Shuofeng remained as cold and aloof as ever. He glanced at everyone expressionlessly and said calmly, "I was scouting around here when I sensed some movement, so I came to check it out."

Bai Zihua nodded slightly and said, "I see. Shuofeng, have you noticed anything unusual?"

Shuofeng shook his head and said, "Not yet, but there's a faint aura of evil in this area, so we must be careful!"

Hua Qiangu stepped forward with a smile and said, "Shuofeng, it's been a long time! How have you been?"

Shuofeng glanced at her, a barely perceptible warmth flashing in his eyes, and said, "Yes, I'm fine. How about you, Xiaogu?"

"I'm doing fine! It's just that we kept running into those evil sect lackeys who tried to cause trouble along the way, but we managed to get rid of them all!" Hua Qiangu said, waving her fist with excitement on her face.

Qing Shui, standing to the side, pursed her lips and muttered softly, "Him? He's always so cold and aloof. I don't know how Xiao Gu gets so close to him!"

Luo Shiyi gently tugged at Qingshui's sleeve and whispered, "Qingshui, don't say that. Although Shuofeng looks cold, he is quite capable and is also our fellow disciple."

Qing Shui snorted and didn't say anything more.

Just then, another figure rushed over, shouting as he ran, "Xiao Gu, Shuo Feng, you're both here! I've finally found you!"

When everyone looked, they realized it was Meng Xuanlang.

Meng Xuanlang ran up to you, panting, and said, "I heard there were signs of evil forces operating here, and I was worried that something might happen to you, so I rushed over."

Hua Qiangu smiled and said, "Brother Lang, thank you! But we're all fine. We just fought off several waves of evil people!"

Meng Xuanlang patted his chest and said, "That's good! If anything happens to you, I won't let those bad guys off the hook! Humph!"

Shuofeng glanced at Meng Xuanlang and said coldly, "You? You think you can beat those evil sect masters?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Xuanlang immediately became somewhat unconvinced and said, "Shuofeng, don't underestimate me! I've been practicing martial arts diligently lately, and I won't be defeated as easily as before!"

Shuofeng snorted coldly and said, "Let's hope so. Just don't let him hold everyone back!"

Meng Xuanlang's face flushed red as he angrily said, "Shuofeng, what you're saying is too much! How could I be a hindrance? I'm here to help deal with the evil forces!"

Hua Qiangu quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Alright, alright, we're all working towards the same goal, so stop arguing! Right now, our top priority is to continue investigating the situation of this evil faction. We can't let them cause trouble in the shadows and harm the world!"

Bai Zihua's expression also turned serious. He said, "Xiao Gu is right. Everyone needs to calm down and work together. Shuo Feng and Meng Xuanlang, since you're here, join the investigation. If you find anything, let us know immediately."

Shuofeng and Meng Xuanlang exchanged a glance and then nodded.

The group continued on their way, but the atmosphere was now somewhat awkward. Meng Xuanlang would glare at Shuofeng every now and then, while Shuofeng remained indifferent, as if he hadn't noticed anything.

Hua Qiangu shook her head helplessly and whispered to Tang Bao, "Sigh, these two are always like this. I really hope they can get along well!"

Tangbao skipped and hopped, waving her little hands in the air, and said, "Mommy, they're just two stubborn people! Humph, but it's okay, Mommy, with you mediating, it'll definitely work! Hehe, let's just wait and see how they make up!"

As they walked, a fog suddenly appeared ahead, growing thicker and thicker until it enveloped them all.

Qing Shui cried out in alarm, "Oh dear, what's going on? The fog is so thick, I can't see the road at all!"

Luo Shiyi frowned and said, "Everyone be careful, this fog is strange, there might be a trap!"

Shuofeng gripped his weapon tightly and said coldly, "Hmph, no matter what tricks they have up their sleeves, I'll take them on one by one, and two by two!"

Meng Xuanlang also mustered his courage and said, "That's right! We can't be afraid of these unorthodox methods!"

Hua Qiangu closed her eyes and tried to use her spiritual power to sense her surroundings. After a moment, she opened her eyes and said with a solemn expression, "Listen to me, everyone. It seems that there are some evil formations hidden in this fog. We have to be careful to break the formations, otherwise we may be trapped here and unable to get out!"

Upon hearing this, everyone tensed up and looked at Hua Qiangu, awaiting her next instructions.