It all started with Eliza''s poisonous bugs.


    Thest few venomous centipedes held out the longest under the snow, but the freezing cold eventually forced them to search for a slightly warmer spot.


    Finding warmth beneath the snow seemed impossible, but to their surprise, they stumbled upon a small hole.


    Initially, they were just looking for warmth. However, the lead centipede kept crawling deeper, and the others followed. Before long, they discovered an incredibly spacious area hidden inside.


    Eliza immediately ordered a few ck g soldiers to dig at the spot where the centipedes had gathered. What they uncovered was a massive opening, wide enough for five or six people to walk side by side, or even for a carriage to pass through with ease.


    As it turned out, the location was less than twenty-five feet away from the tree the scout had mentioned.


    "So, they didn''t actually disappear? They used the avnche as cover to hide in this cave?" Eliza asked, her tone filled with surprise as she stepped closer to the entrance and peered inside.


    "That seems the case," Nn replied, stepping into the cave. Sure enough, he spotted tracks-clear evidence of people and carts having passed through.


    "This cave runs deep. It''s likely leading somewhere significant," Nn muttered, his eyes scanning the dark, spacious tunnel.


    As he thought about the massive mountain outside, several timesrger than the surrounding peaks, a sudden realization struck him. ''Could the Malone family''s true base be hidden in this mountain?''


    The avnche was a ruse. The so-called disappearance was a lie.


    Jefferson and his men had reached their destination. The avnche was staged to keep Nn''s team in the dark. It buried Rayden, the Immortality Pills, and even Nn''s scouts, making it seem like everyone had perished in the snow.


    But in reality, they had made it to their hidden stronghold.


    Nn clenched his fists, his mind racing. He was almost certain this had to be the Malone family''s lie.


    To be safe, they had to go in and check it out.


    "Serenity..." Nn had just called out Eliza''s name when she immediately guessed what he was about to say.


    She shook her head firmly. "I''m not going back. With me here, you''ll be safer. Especially in a ce like this, my poisonous bugs are perfect for scouting."


    The tunnel was pitch ck, its depths seemingly endless, which was a perfect setup for an ambush. If Nn and his team went in blindly, danger would be inevitable.


    "But your health..." Nn grabbed her arm, his concern evident. The cold there was bone-chilling, and anyone unustomed to it, no matter how strong, could easily fall ill.


    Eliza was already trembling, the icy air seeping into her body.


    Still, she was holding up better than most. Any other one might not havested even an hour,


    After hours of travel and three more spent in this freezing environment, Eliza finally felt the cold creeping in.


    But she brushed it off, pulling out her thermos and taking a sip of warm water mixed with the magical water. The heat spread through her, chasing away the chill.


    "Let''s move," she said decisively. "I''ll scout ahead. You all stay alert."


    Seeing she could still hold her ground, Nn had no choice but to let her stay.


    Deep down, though, while he wanted her to go back to safety, he also couldn''t bear the thought of her leaving him.


    Yes, it was dangerous, but having her close meant he could protect her if anything happened.


    If he sent her back, he''d only end up worrying even more.


    "Head back to Centrina City and bring two thousand men. Use my orders to


    surround this ce." Nn pointed to one of his men andmanded.


    Turning to two others, he added, "You two stay Sessfully unlocked! after the injured. If anyone tries to leave, kill


    them if you can. If not, memorize their faces. W


    With the arrangements made, Nn immediately turned and followed Eliza,


    leading the remaining ck g soldiers deeper into the tunnel.


    As they had suspected, the tunnel stretched endlessly into the depths. 587 Chapter 587


    The path was riddled with traps, yet eerily devoid of people


    Eliza had Vexara lead her poisonous bugs forward, clearing the way ahead. Thanks to them, the group added sorry tran moving silently through the tunnel. After walking for what felt like an eternity, they finally spotted a faint glimmer of light The faint light was apanied by increasingly loud and chaotic noises. It was the ayit


    Eliza and Nn exchanged a nce


    When they reached the bend in the tunnel and cautiously peeked outside, a massive cavem unfolded before their eyes, illuminated by blinding light


    People bustled back and forth, buildings of varying heights sprawled across the space, and at the forefront stood an enormous gate. Above it hung a que, its bold calligraphy spelling out two imposing words, Malone City'' the strokes wild and untamed like a storm.


    The Malone family actually built an entire city inside this mountain!


    Eliza was so stunned that she instinctively covered her mouth in shock.


    "No wonder we could never pinpoint the Malone family''s true base. No wonder


    only a few of them ever showed their faces in public....


    So this was where the Malone family had been hiding everything all along


    Malone City? What outrageous ambition!


    This wasn''t just some small settlement but a hidden city,pletely off Bortend''s maps and unknown to the world! And everything they''d been doing inside this shadowy city had remained under the radar.


    "They''ve got some serious guts," Nn said coldly, his face dark.


    At that moment, Nn was absolutely certain of the Malone family''s treasonous


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