Ling Tian did not rush to leave the United States and return to China, mainly because he did not want Wang Bingxia to worry. Ling Tian had done everything he could regarding Wang Qing Tian's case, and now he had to wait for the problems to be resolved step by step.
Although Ling Tian was fully capable of rescuing Wang Qing Tian from the prison in Maple Country and bringing him back to China without anyone noticing, Wang Qing Tian would become a fugitive overseas, which would not be good for him or for Bing Tian Pharmaceutical.
If Ling Tian returned now, he would likely face a distraught Wang Bingxia every day, and Ling Tian did not want that.
Before coming to the United States, Ling Tian had contacted Yan Yu Ge early on and had some understanding of the situation in the United States. He thought that since he had come all this way, he should not return empty-handed and should at least gather some heavenly treasures.
Although China is vast and rich in resources, human activity is too extensive, and there are not many places with abundant spiritual energy. However, it is the opposite abroad. In many countries, the land is vast and rich in resources, with some countries having no large-scale human activity for tens or even hundreds of kilometers. Only in such an environment can more heavenly treasures be nurtured.
Moreover, there is a saying that "one place nurtures one kind of people." In reality, treasures are also like this. Some heavenly treasures can only be found in China, while others exist only in specific regions overseas.
Through intelligence, Ling Tian learned that abroad, if you truly have the ability, it is not easy to obtain heavenly treasures.
Yan Yu Ge's suggestion to Ling Tian was to temporarily join the Demon Hunter Guild and take on some missions.
Currently, there are many missions posted on the bounty list of the Demon Hunter Guild that have not been completed.
Many of these related missions occur in areas where the spiritual energy has undergone severe changes. Such areas are not only full of dangers but also precisely where various heavenly treasures are found.
Furthermore, if you can complete some missions for the Demon Hunter Guild, you will receive corresponding points, which can be used to exchange for a wide variety of heavenly treasures.
Therefore, Ling Tian decided to find a way to see if he could infiltrate the Demon Hunter Guild. He contacted Qiu Hong and told her his idea. Qiu Hong then sent Feng Xiaoxi to act as a guide and intermediary to bring Ling Tian into their guild's internal premises.
Ling Tian discussed the plan and arrangements with Feng Xiaoxi. Then, he, along with Aurora and Ali, boarded the speedboat, while their original cruise ship would return the way it came.
It was not that Aurora did not want to bring attendants, but the rules of the Demon Hunter Guild did not allow it. Although the Demon Hunter Guild is a very loose organization and does not have strict requirements for the identity of its members, it is, after all, an organization of supernaturies. To enter this organization, one must undergo corresponding assessments.
These assessments are simple for supernaturies, but too difficult for ordinary humans.
The speedboat sped along for more than ten miles, and a large river's estuary appeared before them. The color of the seawater here was somewhat turbid, indicating that a large amount of nutrients was being washed into the sea by the river.
The very special scenery here attracted Ali's attention. Ali's eyes were fixed on the bottom of the water. She seemed to have seen something interesting, and she even reached out her arm as if to touch the water surface.
"Ms. Ali, don't do that. I suggest you stay away from the water surface.
We are currently in the Florida Everglades, and the waters here are very dangerous. There are many crocodiles in the water, and many of them are large crocodiles over 5 meters long!"
Speaking of the United States, it is considered a disaster area for invasive alien species. In addition to the invasion of Asian carp in the country's various waters, there are also many invasive species that cause great trouble for Americans, such as the alligators in Florida.
Originally, there was only one type of alligator here, the American alligator, with adult specimens not exceeding three meters in length.
However, later, with the economic development of the United States, Americans became richer. When people have money, they tend to be extravagant. For a period, Americans were very keen on raising various strange animals as pets.
Especially in the 1960s and 1970s, Americans bought all sorts of strange wild animals from all over the world as pets, including alligators.
Alligators, when they are young, look very cute and adorable. However, once they grow to a certain size, they can only be described as terrifying. As a result, irresponsible owners simply abandoned the alligators in the wild.
Even more egregious later, there was an incident of alligators escaping from zoos. Nile crocodiles from several zoos escaped.
Especially in an environment like Florida, with lush vegetation, warm and humid climate, it is the most preferred environment for alligators. Moreover, with no natural predators, alligators have grown wildly here.
There was a famous incident where, after a typhoon, a large alligator over 5 meters long swaggered into a golf course.
In addition to alligators, invasive species also include pythons. There were no pythons in North America originally, but later, many people imported reticulated pythons from Asia as pets. These pythons were later abandoned and grew in this excellent natural environment. It is said that local people have witnessed pythons over 6 meters long appearing.
"Alligator!"
Upon hearing the word "fish," Ali's eyes immediately lit up. For a cat, all fish are food, even alligators.
"I see them, there are quite a few big guys in the water..."
As Ali spoke, she moved her head closer to the water surface, making Feng Xiaoxi almost lose his soul.
At this moment, Ling Tian smiled and said, "Don't worry, Ali is like you. Her strength is such that let alone alligators, even hippos, rhinos, and elephants are probably no match for her..."
"Uh... alright..." Feng Xiaoxi was completely stunned by Ling Tian's answer.
Their boat traveled upstream for nearly 30 kilometers, and finally, the boat docked at a small pier near the riverbank. More than a dozen boats of various sizes were already stopped on the water surface, and there were dedicated personnel watching these boats.
A staff member walked over, and Feng Xiaoxi took out a banknote and slipped it into the staff member's hand. Tipping is prevalent in the United States, and if you don't tip, they can indeed cause you some trouble.
"The Demon Hunter Guild has three strongholds in Florida, and this is one of them, known as Slayem Manor!" Feng Xiaoxi said.