Xiao Mu pondered upon hearing this.

A third-class evil zombie was indeed quite strong. With Zhao Yan and Wang Tong in the early stage, and himself, and the ghost servant in the middle stage, they wouldn't have much problem against it. Even with the right setup, killing it wouldn't be difficult.

However, what worried him was the possibility of other evil zombies.

Iron corpses or ordinary zombies weren't worth mentioning. Even a dozen of them wouldn't make much difference. What really mattered were other evil zombies.

An ordinary first-class evil zombie might not be an issue, but if an additional second-class evil zombie were present, it might get dangerous, let alone another third-class evil zombie. Xiao Mu would simply run away in that situation.

After all, evil zombies were slightly stronger than Blood Demons, and a third-class evil zombie was even more powerful than a red Blood Demon.

If he were to face one, Xiao Mu was confident. But against two of them with only himself, the ghost servant, Zhao Yan, and Wang Tong, they would most likely perish.

They had managed to cope with both Whu and Hu, the red Blood Demons at the Xu Family temple by outnumbering them and restricting Whu's movements, killing Hu first. Even so, they'd almost met a mishap back then.

"Mr. Mu, what do you think?"

Seeing Xiao Mu deep in thought, Zhao Yan couldn't help but inquire.

"Come here."

Xiao Mu called Zhao Yan and Wang Tong aside and shared his concerns in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yan and Wang Tong also began to worry.

Xiao Mu's concern was a valid one. If there were two third-class evil zombies, the four of them definitely wouldn't be able to handle them. This was beyond doubt.

"Should we... call Lei Jiang and Ancestor Xu over for another joint attack?"

Wang Tong suggested.

Zhao Yan rolled her eyes at him, "What are you thinking? They are too far away. By the time they arrive, the energy fruit would have already matured and been taken by the evil zombie."

Wang Tong's face turned red upon hearing this.

In terms of sizing situations up, he indeed couldn't compete with Zhao Yan. Moreover, when she belittled his proposal, he was left speechless.

"Zhao Yan, don't be so harsh. Wang Tong is just expressing his opinion," Xiao Mu mediated.

After a brief pause, he added, "Zhao Yan does have a point, calling Lei Jiang and Ancestor Xu here would take too long. The energy fruit would have matured and been taken away by the time they arrive."

They couldn't call Lei Jiang and Ancestor Xu over, so they had no other option but to either give up or take a risk.

Xiao Mu shared his thoughts.

Having been put in his place by Zhao Yan earlier, Wang Tong refrained from suggesting anything further.

Zhao Yan suggested, "Since we're here, it doesn't make sense to give up. This is just like investment; no risk, no gain."

"Mr. Mu, I suggest we take a risk. After all, your worry is just a guess. We still don't know if there are two third-class evil zombies. If we give up and find out later that there was only one third-class evil zombie, we might regret it."

"You're right there," Xiao Mu nodded in agreement.

Zhao Yan's investment perspective was equally applicable here.

After all, she had made her start through risky investments and knew very well that high risks yielded high profits.

"In that case, let's take a gamble. 'Seek wealth in danger', after all. If we encounter two third-class evil zombies, we'll just retreat immediately."

Xiao Mu made up his mind.

With the help of the ghost servant, he believed they could retreat safely.

The ghost servant now possesses the Yin Wind Carriage, which should allow them to retreat forcefully even under the attack of two third-class evil zombies.

"I'll do as Mr. Mu says, and leave all decisions to him," Wang Tong immediately assented.

Following Xiao Mu had always brought him benefits, and he trusted Xiao Mu implicitly.

Among all the guild members, he trusted Xiao Mu the most, even more than Zhao Yan.

Zhao Yan added, "We should also inform Zhou Zhengyan of our concerns in advance. In case we do encounter two third-class evil zombies and have to retreat, he won't be caught unprepared."

"You're right," Xiao Mu nodded in approval.

Not informing Zhou Zhengyan wouldn't be a big deal, but doing so would at least make Xiao Mu appear upright.

Besides, with advance notice of danger, Zhou Zhengyan could prepare accordingly.

"Mr. Zhou," Xiao Mu turned back and called Zhou Zhengyan over after everything was settled.

"We've discussed your offer and accept your request. We would, however, like to share some concerns with you first."

"Please go ahead, Mr. Mu," Zhou Zhengyan politely responded.

"Mr. Zhou, you mentioned earlier that the presence of a third-class evil zombie is certain," Xiao Mu said.

"To be honest, we can handle a single third-class evil zombie, but we fear the appearance of a second one. If two third-class evil zombies were to appear, it would be beyond us."

"In that case, we would have to forsake your request and escape. We hope you understand, Mr Zhou," Xiao Mu clarified.

Zhou Zhengyan's face changed upon hearing this.

It wasn't the fact that Xiao Mu would abandon his request under extreme circumstances that perturbed him, but the extremely remote possibility – though one that could occur nonetheless – of the appearance of two third-class evil zombies.

He was terrified of that extreme scenario, even though it was merely Xiao Mu's conjecture.

"If that's the case, Mr. Mu, I may need to make some arrangements in advance," Zhou Zhengyan stated in a bitter tone.

"In the event that two third-class evil zombies do appear and you are forced to retreat, I won't blame you for it. After all, you're not under any obligation to risk your life here for an energy fruit or information on a treasure land."

"Given the eventuality you fear, Mr. Mu, I wish to withdraw now. I hope you can understand," Zhou Zhengyan explained his intention.

Xiao Mu understood Zhou's decision perfectly.

When he shared his concerns with Zhou Zhengyan, Xiao Mu had predicted what Zhou Zhengyan might decide.

Zhou Zhengyan was admittedly rather weak, only on the Ancestor Spirit level, slightly stronger than an Evil Ghost, and weaker than a Blood Demon.

Given Zhou Zhengyan's level, even if he stayed, he wouldn't be of much help.

For Zhou Zhengyan, giving up his coffin and body meant making an excruciating decision.

After all, once he gave up his coffin and body, he was essentially abandoning them.

A Yin Spirit abandoning its coffin and body would regress to a wandering ghost, even at the Ancestor Spirit level.

But at a time when his life was at stake, he couldn't afford to worry about those things.

Xiao Mu nodded, "I understand your decision, Mr. Zhou. Do what you believe to be best."

Then he added, "But where will you go, Mr. Zhou? After we defeat the evil zombie, where should we look for you?"

Zhou Zhengyan thought for a moment before answering, "If you manage to defeat the evil zombie, Mr Mu, please come to my grave. I will remain nearby for three hours after the energy fruit matures. That should be enough time for you to arrive if you manage to kill the evil zombie successfully."

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