Fang Cheng saw this and nodded slightly in agreement.
The three of them then quickly walked towards the secret passage at the back door, their figures swiftly disappearing into it.
The passageway was filled with a damp, musty smell, with only a few dim emergency lights casting weak glows, barely illuminating the path beneath their feet.
On the way back to the surface, Fang Cheng took the walkie-talkie from his waist, pressed the talk button, and contacted Black Wolf, Lord Bao, and others, succinctly explaining what had just happened.
Then he solemnly instructed:
"The situation has changed. I'm currently teaming up with a few friends and heading to the surface. You guys temporarily retreat outside the manor as planned, stay alert at all times, and wait for my message."
On the other side, the Professor's eyes flickered as he secretly communicated with team members through the Spiritual Link.
"Xiao Chu, Monkey, what's the situation outside?"
