Estimating from the map, there is sure to be some discrepancy in the protective barrier of the large array, but it shouldn't be too much.

So without using any clever tricks, just use the Earth Escape Technique to run directly outside.

As expected by the two brothers, Wu Jinliang, traveling underground, was quickly stopped, encountering a barrier that the Earth Escape Technique could not penetrate.

After expanding a small space, holding the Sandal Gold Flame Energy for illumination in one hand, he touched the barrier that fused soil and stone with the invisible obstruction force, estimating it to be the protective barrier of the large array.

Not daring to forcefully strike it, he took a few steps back, turned over his hand, and took out the Command Arrow given by Shi Chun. With a spell, a golden light shot from the arrow, turning into a Xubo light cover, enclosing him within.

Then, holding the light cover, he moved forward, as if the lower part of the light cover had submerged into the ground. When the advancing part touched the obstacle ahead, it directly ignored the array barrier, easily dissolving into the soil ahead.

This scene made his heart race. With the Sandal Gold Flame Energy pressed forward, he once again used the Earth Escape Technique. The previously unyielding soil quickly dissolved and rolled behind him, and he moved forward step by step.

After walking for about two zhang, he estimated that it was enough, and the light on the Command Arrow dimmed. He turned back and used the Earth Escape Technique to return the way he came.

Soon, he hit that invisible barrier again, waved the Command Arrow, cast the spell again, and with a flash of golden light, the Xubo light cover reappeared, allowing the Earth Escape Technique to proceed again.

After passing through once more, Wu Jinliang was full of joy, realizing that the Master's guess was correct. Indeed, Jin Zhan's relic contained the key to entering and leaving the house, and this Command Arrow was the key.

This was why they attempted to use the Earth Escape Technique underground. On the surface, not only would the spell's light on the Command Arrow be easily noticed, but if someone saw them entering and exiting the array freely, the consequences would be unimaginable.

To prevent mistakes, he repeatedly confirmed his path twice before retreating quickly...

On the other side of the mountain, Shi Chun calmly stayed by a gurgling mountain spring, cutting a piece of wood, hollowing it out, clearly making a simple large water cup. The clear and beautiful surrounding mountains were adorned with exotic flowers and rare herbs.

Hidden in the deep shade of the nearby woods, Jiang You'er watched Shi Chun's every move intently, still not believing Shi Chun had left the group just to fetch water.

As Shi Chun carved the wooden water cup, he suddenly paused, sensing movement from the Mother-child Talisman connected to Wu Jinliang at his waist, the agreed signal for notification.

Then he stopped working on the water cup, directly fetched water, took a big gulp, poured out the remaining water, fetched another cup of clean water, and finally turned and walked back.

Jiang You'er, watching in secret, showed a look of surprise. Was he really just fetching water?

Suddenly realizing something was amiss, he noticed someone was outside his vision. He instantly recalled that when leaving today, Wu Jinliang claimed he was not used to being served by many people and didn't allow other attendants, causing a tremor in his heart. He quickly turned his head and dived into the forest.

With his cultivation in the Earth Immortal Realm, it was expected that his speed through the mountain was astonishingly fast.

He quickly leapt to the mountaintop, looking towards the target location, only to see Wu Jinliang standing on the mountain edge with his hands behind his back, his silhouette still standing tall, gazing at the vastness.

Even though the person was there, he still flashed over, landing in front of Wu Jinliang, scrutinizing him cautiously, without noticing anything unusual.

"Mr. Jiang..." Wu Jinliang, turning to look, hesitated when he saw him empty-handed, "That fruit..."

Jiang You'er casually apologized, "I don't know who picked it, but I missed it and couldn't pick any. Sorry, sorry. I'll definitely arrange for some top-quality fresh Spirit Fruits next time."

"No problem, no problem." Wu Jinliang also responded politely, a chuckle inadvertently escaping.

Jiang You'er felt mocked but had no evidence.

In fact, Wu Jinliang did chuckle meaningfully. This little 'diversion' was indeed a test. Only those truly aware of the brothers' identity would focus on Chun Tian, and would be diverted by Chun Tian. This undoubted confirmation that the other party indeed knew their identity.

The two then looked back together, only to see Shi Chun bringing the water cup, offering the mountain spring with both hands, "Brother, please use it."

Wu Jinliang acknowledged, thoroughly enjoying being served by Chun Tian, fully assuming a posture, taking the cup and gulping down large sips, letting the water drip down his chin before feeling satisfied, returning the cup, wiping his chin with his sleeve, "Clear and sweet, good water."

He then looked back at the vast grassland with his hands behind his back.

Jiang You'er, not knowing what he was looking at there, reminded, "Brother Wu, shall we go wander elsewhere?"

Wu Jinliang was pretending to wait for this invitation. Hearing it, he shook his head and sighed, "Forget it, no more looking. This grassland makes me homesick."

Jiang You'er was puzzled, wanting to ask, what does the grassland have to do with your homesickness?

Fortunately, Wu Jinliang gave the answer himself, pointing with his sleeve, "Vast, distant, reminds me of my home far away. I've been away for a while, suddenly I want to go home. Wang Ping, let's go, let's return, no more playing, we're going home."

He then turned to Jiang You'er, cupping his hands in thanks, "Thank you, Brother Jiang, for your care these past two days. I won't say any more polite words. We shall repay this in the future. May I trouble Brother Jiang to send us out once more."

"..." Jiang You'er, no matter how smart, couldn't keep up with this whimsical behavior. Are they really leaving or just pretending? Weren't they here for the main mountain range? They're not going?

This forced him to doubt his previous judgment.

After a brief pause, he politely said, "Since you're already here, why not stay a bit longer and explore? This Divine Mountain has plenty of beautiful scenery."

Having found another option, no longer needing to rely on this place, Wu Jinliang was lazy to be overly polite, and decided to cut to the chase, directly showing the Mother-child Talisman he used to contact Shi Chun, saying, "Everyone likes to play, but it depends on one's mood. I just received a message from home about urgent matters that require us to return; we have no choice but to leave."

"..."

The straightforward refusal left Jiang You'er speechless.

Now the only question left is whether to let them leave.

As he hesitated on how to respond, Wu Jinliang took out another half of a Mother-child Talisman and handed it to Jiang You'er, "Upon meeting Mr. Jiang, despite his high status and position willing to accommodate us, we are truly grateful. Let's keep in touch so that we can meet again, shall we?"

He knew Shi Chun had his eye on this one's Demon Essence, and given Shi Chun's current disguised identity, it was inappropriate to say much, so he had to express.

To this, Jiang You'er naturally hoped for it as per his superiors' intention to make friends. Smiling, he took it in hand and nodded, "I'll contact Lou Xiu immediately to have him come pick you up."

Wu Jinliang hurriedly replied, "No need, no need, we're in a hurry, we'll leave directly after exiting the mountain gate, let's not bother Commander Luo."

But Jiang You'er firmly disagreed, "That won't do. Brother Luo personally delivered you to me, if you leave without even notifying us, I won't be able to explain. Besides, it won't delay your time; my message to Lou Xiu might have him arrive at the mountain gate before us, so it won't hold you up at all."

At this point, Wu Jinliang could no longer delay, and could only watch as Jiang You'er sent a message to Lou Xiu...

The treatment received by the Extreme Fire Sect's group was excellent; they were accommodated directly on the main mountain range of the Central District, where a small mountain peak's pavilions and towers were given to them for temporary stay.

After settling all affairs, Qiu Ben walked out from the hall, his gaze fixed on Po Yuan, sipping tea while waiting in a pavilion.

The Commander of the Central District, Feng Jue, ordered Po Yuan to look after all matters concerning the Extreme Fire Sect this time.

Qiu Ben went directly to the pavilion, Po Yuan glanced at him, continuing to drink without any extra reaction.

Qiu Ben also sat down, bluntly saying, "I intend to observe the mountains and watch the energy, beginning from the entrance at North Mountain, how about that?"

In reality, he wanted to find Shi Chun and his group's location. Based on the report of Shi Chun and the other's entry, they seemed to have followed someone from North Mountain, and from Po Yuan's earlier probing, he knew there were no other visitors ahead in the main mountain range.

He believed Shi Chun didn't know him, so personally going to the North Mountain area to have a look was fitting.

Po Yuan put down the tea cup, "Whatever pleases Master Qiu, I don't mind."

So the two rose successively to leave.

Just as they were about to walk out of the courtyard gate, suddenly they heard the chatter of two women outside the courtyard.

"Those two guests from the North District just arrived yesterday, why are they eager to leave today?"

"How would I know, but that tall fellow with thick brows and big eyes looks quite gallant."

"Haha, heard they've gone to the exit, you can't even see them if you want to."

Upon hearing the chatter, if Qiu Ben couldn't guess who the so-called tall fellow was, then he might as well hit his head against the wall.

Are those two sneaky guys leaving? After all his effort and utilizing the Sect Master's influence to get inside, what's the point? Could it be those shady characters weren't coming for the Divine Mountain?

Upon hearing people gossip about the guests, Po Yuan frowned slightly, a little puzzled how the staff here heard about the guests from the North District.

Qiu Ben abruptly stopped and said, "Just realized, observing mountains and watching energy requires several more ingredients to procure from the city, wait a moment."

He quickly turned back, swiftly returned to his room, summoned a few disciples, and quietly instructed, "Just heard the news, the target seems to be leaving. Immediately take people to the exit, notify those outside to go for support. Follow the original plan, if it's inconvenient to act, observe to see what they intend to do, and if an opportunity arises without alarming others, capture them instantly and directly pry open their mouths!"

"Yes." The disciples replied in unison.

Immediately, a group of people swiftly departed, heading towards the exit.

Po Yuan said he would send them off, Qiu Ben said no need, Po Yuan said if no one sends them off, they can't leave, Qiu Ben had to relent...

Meanwhile, when Shi Chun and the others reached the exit, just as Jiang You'er mentioned, Lou Xiu had already brought people and arrived at the mountain gate waiting.

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