The night enveloped the entire Gannan Mountain, and the moonlight filtered through the foliage, faintly revealing the path underfoot.

Scorpion led a squad of fifteen assassins, shuttling through the dark jungle.

Soon, they reached the place where Chen Xuan and Xiao Yiyi had grilled rabbit yesterday noon.

"Still in the mood to have a barbecue here."

Scorpion gave a sinister smile, "Let's rest here, conserve our energy, and prepare for battle tomorrow!"

Everyone searched for a spot to lean against a big tree and closed their eyes to rest.

After daybreak, Scorpion led the group onward.

At that time, Chen Xuan and Xiao Yiyi were deep in the mountains, carefully searching for traces of the Life-restoring Grass.

"Brother-in-law, do you think that plant is the Life-restoring Grass?" Xiao Yiyi raised her hand to point ahead.

Chen Xuan shook his head, "It's not. Let's check further ahead; it should be found in this area."

As to whether there was any Life-restoring Grass, he couldn't be certain.

Based on the growth environment of the Life-restoring Grass, this place was very ideal.

Essentially, they were just trying their luck!

If they couldn't find it here, they would have to search other mountains.

"By the creek, in the rock crevices, with silver-white leaves, blooming pale yellow flowers..."

Xiao Yiyi kept mumbling to herself as she searched around.

"Brother-in-law, look over there!"

"Isn't that the Life-restoring Grass?"

Xiao Yiyi excitedly raised her hand, pointing forward.

Chen Xuan looked in the direction of her finger and immediately showed a delighted expression, "Yes, it's the Life-restoring Grass!"

"Diligence pays off! Yiyi, we've found the Life-restoring Grass!"

"That's great, Teacher Su is saved!" Xiao Yiyi danced with joy, as she was the first to discover it.

Chen Xuan quickly ran over, carefully digging out the Life-restoring Grass.

"These are enough! Yiyi, let's rest a bit and eat something before heading back."

"Okay."

Xiao Yiyi agreed readily, but a hint of sadness appeared on her face afterward.

After leaving the mountain, they would have to return to Zhonghai City.

Which meant leaving the desolate wilderness, returning to urban life.

She wouldn't be able to spend time alone with Chen Xuan like this anymore.

Feeling inexplicably sad, she wished to live in such a place with Chen Xuan without any outside disturbances.

Chen Xuan was unaware of her thoughts, offering Xiao Yiyi a piece of compressed biscuit.

"Eat a little something first. Although food is scarce, it's enough for us to leave here."

Xiao Yiyi took it, eating with little interest, finding it tasteless.

After eating, Chen Xuan stood up, "Yiyi, let's head back now."

"Oh no, brother-in-law, my stomach suddenly hurts a bit; wait for me a moment."

Clutching her stomach, Xiao Yiyi looked pained and ran to the side.

Chen Xuan didn't think much of it, assuming that Xiao Yiyi might be experiencing discomfort from the water or environment.

Little did he know Xiao Yiyi was deliberately stalling for time, unwilling to leave quickly, wanting to spend more time alone with Chen Xuan.

"Yiyi, are you not feeling better yet?" Chen Xuan frowned slightly, noting fifteen minutes had passed.

"Just a moment more, my stomach still feels uncomfortable." Xiao Yiyi replied softly from behind a rock.

No choice but to wait a little longer.

At this moment, several birds suddenly flew out from a forest not far away.

Hmm?

This immediately caught Chen Xuan's attention, something was amiss!

"Yiyi, it seems someone is heading our way!" Chen Xuan shouted urgently.

Ah?

Xiao Yiyi, without thinking, ran out from behind the rock, "Is someone coming this way? Brother-in-law, why didn't I see anyone?"

"They are still a distance away, hidden by the trees." Chen Xuan said softly.

"They?" Xiao Yiyi caught the keyword instantly, "Brother-in-law, you mean many people? Who would come to such a remote place?"

Chen Xuan shook his head slightly, "I can't say for sure, but there seem to be quite a few people."

"How do you know?" Xiao Yiyi looked at him quizzically.

Chen Xuan looked up at the sky, "Judging from the birds startled into flight."

Pfft!

Xiao Yiyi burst out laughing, "Brother-in-law, you're too funny. From those birds, you deduce that a lot of people have entered the mountain?"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, "There are no fierce beasts around, so the birds were obviously startled. That's why they flew up into the sky."

"From this, it's possible to conclude that someone entering the mountain caused it! And there must be many people to create this effect!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yiyi's expression became solemn, "Brother-in-law, what you said gives me the creeps. Could there be wild men in this deep forest?"

"Normal people... who has the leisure to gather in groups and come to such a remote place."

Chen Xuan's expression wavered, "Yiyi, stay close to me."

"The situation is unclear now, we must be very cautious."

"Brother-in-law, don't create a tense atmosphere, my heart can't take it." Xiao Yiyi looked nervous.

Chen Xuan smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I'm here, there's nothing to fear!"

"Perhaps it's a group of hunters entering the mountains! Let's go over and see, then we'll know the situation."

"As long as they're not wild men." Xiao Yiyi exhaled and followed Chen Xuan back along their route.

Scorpion led the assassin squad, quickly advancing into the depths of the mountain.

They were slowly closing in on the location where Chen Xuan and Xiao Yiyi were, headed for an inevitable encounter...

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