After defeating the mob of Stockaders, Waterbell suddenly appears.

Brother Ruan should be up ahead...

But they also posted stronger guards. I was worried about not getting past them when you started a battle here.

This also means that you won't get in on your own.

...Yeah, that battle raised quite a commotion. Their reinforcements are probably on the way.

What about this... I'll lead the way and try to avoid alerting them. We'll first check on the Chief and then decide on our next move!

Avoiding direct encounters will also keep the hostages safe... We'll follow your lead.

I'm okay. Hmph, they're actually pretty good at fighting. I thought Tangtang and Mi Fu were the only great warriors round here.

Ugh... Ssss —! It's all about survival. Our fighting skills have been passed down for generations. They could hold their own.

So what about my fool of a baby brother...?

...No idea. Maybe he sneaked away during the chaos.

Ugh... I should go... He must be found.

...Grrrr! Sheesh! This is so frustrating! What is Nefarith planning to do to Qingbo Stockade?

She is manipulating hate ... and turning this place into a permanent thorn in Wuling's side... We must find Tangtang.

Judging from that mob we just fought, I believe most of the Stockade traitors have gathered nearby.

That's why areas outside the Stockade have been so quiet... These traitors must be planning something up ahead.

Yes, but we don't know how many enemies we'll be facing next...

Since there are enemies up ahead, this path must be the right one.