[Bonus chapter] Blazing Spine Serpent

Wu Long led the group to the depths of the Spiritual Lands of the former Clear River Pavilion which was a lush forest, with slightly more tropical plants. When they first set off Wu Long separated from the group for a little as he went to dispose of a few rats that were in the vicinity of the sect, presumably to monitor his movements. He noticed them when he went to scout the area and decided to get rid of them before the hunt, as they could potentially try to interfere at the worst moment.