"Mr. Gao, if you have any instructions, don't hesitate to let us know."

A group of departing big rats was surprisingly courteous, their tone full of enthusiasm.

However, they hadn't all left; that old, molting big rat was still by Huang Yingying's side.

Seeing the two of them staring at the clan leader, Huang Yingying quickly explained, "This is our clan leader."

Implying that the clan leader was not an outsider.

The molting big rat immediately squatted down and cupped his hands in salute, "Old Jinfu, at your service."

Wu Jinliang raised a hand casually, expressing his impatience, "Save the formalities, find a place where we can talk first."

Jinfu immediately turned around, "Gentlemen, follow me."

He led the way, and it wasn't long before he brought them to the deepest corner, his private spot as the clan leader.

After confirming that there was no one else around, before Huang Yingying could react, Wu Jinliang kicked her away with a thud.

"Ah?" Clan leader Jinfu was startled.

Only to see Huang Yingying crash into the iron cage, fall, and then Wu Jinliang rushed up to brutally punch and kick her. It wasn't the first time he had beaten up Huang Yingying.

"This, this, this..." The flustered clan leader didn't know what to do; after all, the Golden-haired Rat clan had gotten used to being bullied here, never fighting back.

Not to mention Wu Jinliang, even Shi Chun couldn't help but go up and kick Huang Yingying a few times to vent, saying: we came to rescue you, and here you are, leaking information everywhere. How can you do this? Aren't you setting us up?

Had thought Huang Yingying was quite savvy, didn't expect her to be like this.

Having been through all kinds of trials, if they truly fell here, it would be like capsizing in a ditch, a real unjust death.

"Gentlemen, gentlemen, that's enough, that's enough, spare her, spare her..." The clan leader kept pleading on the side, also noticing that the two weren't truly beating Huang Yingying to death.

Initially, Huang Yingying cried out, but later she fell silent, curling up on the ground with her hands around her head, protecting her vital parts as she bore the beating.

After Wu Jinliang vented for a while, Shi Chun finally pulled him back, "Brother, the main task is important."

Wu Jinliang, panting heavily, hands on his hips, suddenly tore off the mask on his face, brow furrowed from the stench, crouched in front of Huang Yingying, "Speak, tell me the refining key method of the Death Refusing Incense."

Huang Yingying rolled backward, half crawled up, and toughened up, "If you don't first rescue us, I won't tell you even if you beat me to death."

Wu Jinliang chuckled, somewhat amused by her stubbornness, "Oh, now you're smart. Then why couldn't you keep your mouth shut, why did you go around blabbering that I was coming to rescue you? You let the word out, when you disappear, Divine Mountain will come for me first."

Huang Yingying hurriedly said, "They won't, Divine Mountain doesn't know."

Wu Jinliang: "They don't know, my ass! So many unfamiliar rat spirits, the moment they saw me, every single one called me by name. If you escape and they are caught and interrogated by Divine Mountain, how could they all keep silent? Who else would they blame if not me?"

Huang Yingying rushed, "Don't worry, our clan won't betray fellow clan members..."

Wu Jinliang: "Bah, who are you trying to fool? I'm not one of your clan members, perfect for betraying, right?"

Huang Yingying, with a bruised and swollen face, cried out indignantly, "No, Mr. Gao, listen to me. Since I've returned, since I've found a way to save the clan, I won't survive on my own. Either rescue all of us, or don't save any."

He believed that if they had a way to infiltrate, they must have a way to help them escape, and the refining key method of the Death Refusing Incense was his only hope.

Upon hearing this, Wu Jinliang laughed uncontrollably. With such a situation, they dare not even rescue one, let alone wiping out the other rats. This stinking rat actually wants to rescue her whole clan, practically a pipe dream.

Earlier, after jumping into the cliff, Chun Tian had already alerted him that the ambushers were from the Extreme Fire Sect. Why were Extreme Fire Sect's men guarding Huang Yingying?

It implied that their identities in Dazhi City had been exposed.

How could they sneak out such a large group of rats? The "Three Corpses Mirror" can make people have a temporary black-out feeling for a second, but if it happens frequently, you'd have to be an idiot not to notice.

Extreme Fire Sect is also a sect that's been through the Divine Fire Domain incident. This frequent anomaly, plus the sudden disappearance of a large group of rats, if Extreme Fire Sect doesn't suspect them, who will?

Once the Phoenix Clan finds out, they are top-tier existence. If they truly trouble them, how could they withstand it?

If they knew they could traverse the "Beidou Refusal Array", they definitely wouldn't let them go.

Just on this point alone, the Extreme Fire Sect could use it as leverage to threaten them to death.

How could he agree to that?

Shi Chun frowned slightly, knowing there was a stalemate now. Huang Yingying's side would certainly not give in without seeing some commitment, while they couldn't risk it. The problem is, if they don't agree with Huang Yingying, they might end up being betrayed by her.

Clan leader Jinfu, however, spoke up at this time, "Yingying, if it really comes to it, if just one can get out, then so be it. Mr. Gao, you don't understand the Golden-haired Rat clan, I don't blame you, and I understand your concerns. We were rash. Please just rescue Yingying; I guarantee our clan will never betray you."

But Huang Yingying, eyes reddening, shouted urgently, "No, we leave together, otherwise I won't go!"

Wu Jinliang chuckled, immediately raised his hand to roll up his sleeves, ready to start again.

Huang Yingying quickly covered her head and curled up.

Shi Chun, however, interjected at this moment, "Clan leader, can you make decisions for your clan?"

With him speaking, Wu Jinliang paused.

Jinfu sighed, "Usually, I make the decisions. But with him like this, perhaps you could think it over: if you can rescue our clan, we will always remember your grace, forever passing down the memory."

With the hope of saving the whole clan, he didn't want to miss the opportunity.

Shi Chun thought for a moment and said, "Brother, take Huang Yingying out for a bit, I want to discuss something with the clan leader."

Though Wu Jinliang didn't know his intentions, he complied, directly dragging Huang Yingying out, kicking her a couple more times for good measure.

Jinfu's eyes darted around, glancing at the departing Wu Jinliang, then at Shi Chun remaining in the room, repeatedly looking back and forth.

Shi Chun, holding the Sandalwood Gold Flame Energy, squatted down, sat cross-legged in front of Jinfu, and asked, "Does the clan leader also know the refining key method of the Death Refusing Incense?"

Jinfu didn't answer this, but countered, "Brother Wang, among you, the one who really makes the decisions is you, right?"

Not answering a question sometimes is an answer. Thus, Shi Chun didn't answer his question either, and said, "To be honest, we originally came to rescue Huang Yingying. But things have changed, and it's not about right or wrong now. In short, not only can we not get your whole clan out, but right now we can't even save Huang Yingying."

"I said for now; I'm not saying we won't save her later. The reason we need to refine the Death Refusing Incense is exactly to rescue your clan. Since Huang Yingying has mentioned us to you, the clan leader should know that, by our abilities, we can't just be there being errand boys.

Putting it this way, we appeared in Dazhi City to contact Huang Yingying, and we rescued her in Dazhi City, all because of your clan. We came entrusted by your ancestors, intending to find a proper way to rescue you. But the matter is too significant, and it's inconvenient to directly tell Huang Yingying the truth."

Jinfu, puzzled, asked, "Our ancestors?"

Shi Chun nodded slightly, also making a move as he retrieved a Jade Scroll and handed it over, "Clan leader, please take a look."

Jinfu extended his claws, cradled the Jade Scroll, shifted his posture, and used the light from Shi Chun's Sandalwood Gold Flame Energy to examine it. He noticed that it had writing in an ancient style and began mumbles discernibly, "I, Jin Zhan..."

Just those four words made him tremble all over, looking up incredulously at Shi Chun, realizing the so-called ancestor was indeed...

Shi Chun gave him a slight nod.

So Jinfu lowered his head to continue mumbling, "I, Jin Zhan, trapped here for over a thousand years, nearing madness, knowing my end is near, leave my regrets here. If someone with fate sees this, please deliver the 'Beidou Demon Book' to my descendants, at Juku State's Golden Que Mountain. Should circumstances change, the Demon Book shall handle itself. The treasures in the box are your share of fate. If my descendants can cultivate the Demon Book, they shall surely repay greatly. Should anyone inadvertently enter here, my amassed items throughout my life are plenty, hidden within the murals. Jin Family bloodline cultivates the Demon Book, they can uncover these treasures with spells. Upon discovering the treasure, my descendants may only take three pieces, the rest shall go to the benefactor, ensuring the escape of anyone from this place won't need to worry about my descendants reneging. If escape seems impossible, do not destroy my relics, leave your life's regrets or unfinished wishes here in writing, for when Jin Family's descendants see it, they will not fail me, and will surely fulfill it for you..."

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