Mountain Patrol Military Officer

Strangely, even though they swaggered a long way, there was no abnormality in sight.

This made Chu Xiangyu and the others more astonished by the divine bird ahead, more convinced that it was the deity of this place.

After half a cup of tea time, they followed to a mountainside.

Suddenly, as the green-gold divine bird blew away the mist ahead, it was like light appearing amidst shadows.

Within the vague mist, suddenly a bonfire appeared.

The surrounding dead silent mountain forest suddenly became noisy.

The sounds of horse neighs, the crackling of matches, the clash of cups...

Though so close, merely a dozen yards away, it was like suddenly arriving at another space.

In their eyes, the green-gold divine bird, the local mountain god, actually flew above a middle-aged man in a crimson robe at a low table, then transformed into a ray of light and entered his body.

Chu Xiangyu and the others were startled.

The three of them simultaneously felt that they had seen this person somewhere before?

Yet for a moment, it suddenly blurred, unable to recall.

"Young friends, come over."

"After parting at the inn, you must have headed for Shu, how come you appear here? It seems you encountered troubles with the Bailong River Clan!"

Xu Shaoqing glanced sideways and leisurely spoke to the three.

With this voice, the three felt their minds being tapped, a sudden clarity in their previously blurred memories.

It was the group from the inn this morning!

They had little interaction with Xu Liang and the others, but retained an impression, their demeanor was remarkable, somewhat striking.

Clearly memorable, yet the memory had faded until this person spoke.

It was as if they had deliberately overlooked this memory.

At this moment, Chu Xiangyu and the others suddenly realized they had encountered a Great Divine Ability User, their spirits trembled.

"Thank you for your help, elder!"

"Chu Xiangyu of Xuantian Sect and three fellow disciples, thank elder for your great kindness."

Chu Xiangyu quickly handed her junior sister to a brother behind and stepped forward to solemnly bow, though chased and disheveled, she remained composed and dignified.

Xu Shaoqing nodded, accepting the courtesy, then looked aside at Chen Yuan, and smiled,

"Thank this gentleman, for without his permission, you could not have entered this place."

With Chu Xiangyu puzzled and glancing sideways, Xu Shaoqing pointed out the key.

"This mountain is now sealed off by the water clan, haven't noticed? Those in the mist can't discover here."

Where Chen Yuan was sitting, he had near control of the surrounding void, didn't need to deliberately change and twist, his presence was a world of its own.

Xu Liang's few words were wise, no arrogance despite hospitality.

Although Chen Longhu did not act, what needed to be said was said.

Chu Xiangyu and the others followed the gaze to the figure sitting back facing them, their beautiful eyes showing astonishment, even the elder respectfully called him gentleman, indicating his esteemed status, they bowed towards him,

"Thank you, gentleman!"

The back-facing Chen Yuan did not show indifference, slightly nodded, and instructed Gongsun Yang, "Old Yang, bring some food and a detoxification pill for this heroine."

Gongsun Yang, who had been diligently roasting meat at the side, not disturbed by the arrivals, replied, "Yes, sir!"

He cut several plates of meat and took out a small jade bottle from his sleeve, swung it in hand, and handed it to them.

"Once these water clans disperse from the mountain, leave towards the southwest," Chen Yuan added a sentence.

Chu Xiangyu accepted the jade bottle, grateful in her heart, promptly clasping her sword to remind,

"Thank you for your generosity, gentleman!"

"Sir and elder may not know, now five hundred miles of Chencang Road is almost sealed by the water clan, who have severed several essential roads and are capturing passersby rampantly."

"A Third Prince of Bailong River was killed, according to the Wu Luo Mountain's mountain god, the water monster slain by us this morning was under this Third Prince, we have become involved. The mountain god escorted us on the escape route but was forcibly detained with Great Divine Power, leading to our exposure and being forced to flee everywhere."

"According to Wu Luo Mountain's mountain god, Bailong River's Jiao Long holds mighty divine power, the overlord within a thousand miles, today is also its birthday, attended by various demon crowds, the mist likely won't dissipate for a while. After detoxifying my junior sister, please show a way to leave, immensely grateful, and pray for gentleman and elder's caution."

Chu Xiangyu knew her limits and dared not ask for too much, she disclosed the information she held.

They were pursued, involved in the death of Bailong River's Third Prince, knowing the water clan would probably not relent, explained their situation to seek reasonable help from noble persons, expressing intent to leave soon to avoid entanglement.

Xu Shaoqing, hearing this, with eyes showing appreciation, couldn't help stroking his beard and smiling,

"A sincere and loyal young lady!"

"This I know!"

"Moreover, the Third Prince you mentioned is right here."

Hearing the last sentence, Chu Xiangyu's willow-like eyebrows furrowed, her thoughts a bit chaotic, her gaze involuntarily fell on the back-facing Chen Yuan.

Imagination began to run wild!

The Third Prince is here?

Not dead?

Could it be?

Without waiting for further wild thoughts, Xu Shaoqing laughed heartily and, inspired, pointed to the plate of food in front of Chu Xiangyu,

"What are you thinking!"

"The Third Prince you mentioned is in the dish right in front of you!"

These words exploded like thunder in Chu Xiangyu's ear, her beautiful eyes narrowed, staring down, her gaze fell on the plate with the glistening, shiny, fragrant and aromatic snow-white roast meat.