Chen Tang and Shen Zhiyuan exchanged glances.

If Song Wu could find them, and the Celestial Concealment could find them, it meant others could too.

They had not even reached Wu State before encountering an assassination attempt by Celestial Concealment.

Who knew what other dangers lay ahead?

Given their cultivation and current state, reaching Sword Pavilion alive, let alone entering Wu State, was uncertain.

"According to your original plan, it’s going to be very difficult to reach Sword Pavilion."

Song Wu also saw the danger in this.

The matter of the Drunken Eight Immortals involved many, and once it spread, it would shake the entire Jianghu.

The Drunken Immortal Tower would never allow it to happen!

Chen Tang nodded and said, "The Celestial Concealment who just escaped is also a hidden threat."

"This person isn’t seriously injured. As long as he expels the poison and rests for a few days, he can recover. If he finds another chance to assassinate, I may not detect it in advance."

Normally, with Celestial Concealment’s methods, assassinating someone would be hard for Chen Tang to notice given his current realm.

However, at that time, he was contemplating the Sea of Wisdom Enlightenment Map, in a mysterious and incomprehensible state, fully aware of everything around the meditation hall, which was reflected in his mind.

It wasn’t just the Celestial Concealment; even if a Divine Concealment appeared, he might have detected it!

But this state was a lucky accident; he still didn’t understand how it happened, and it was elusive.

Moreover, he couldn’t be in contemplation all the time.

He still needed to rest, eat, and travel...

To a Celestial Concealment, there were too many chances for an assassination!

He couldn’t guarantee Mo Ming’s safety at all times.

"They are looking for me. Actually, you don’t have to get involved."

Mo Ming sighed and said, "Given your status, I believe the Drunken Immortal Tower would have scruples and wouldn’t dare to harm you. Just expose the matter of the Eight Stone Powder to the Jianghu Martial World, and that would already be a great service."

Shen Zhiyuan said, "Senior, we would never abandon you."

"But how can we safely reach the Sword Pavilion?"

Su Li furrowed his brow with a worried look.

Song Wu pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "Actually, we may not have to go to the Sword Pavilion."

"What do you mean?"

Shen Zhiyuan frowned and said, "In the Martial World, only the Sword Pavilion can stand against the Drunken Eight Immortals and protect Senior Mo Ming; even the Langya Pavilion might not be capable."

The influence of the Langya Pavilion was mostly still in the temples.

Of course, in recent years, the influence and status of the Langya Pavilion in the Imperial Court had also declined.

Shen Zhiyuan continued, "Other sects aside, it’s hard to contend with the Drunken Immortal Tower. I also worry whether the Sect Leaders of these sects have already partaken the Drunken Eight Immortals, subjected to the Drunken Elder."

Song Wu said, "There is another place in the Jianghu that can surely protect Senior Mo Ming."

Shen Zhiyuan seemed to think of something, his eyes lit up, and he asked, "Your several masters?"

"Indeed."

Song Wu nodded and said, "The Drunken Immortal Tower will surely guess that you will head for the Sword Pavilion. If we still go to the Sword Pavilion, it’s like walking into a trap. If we change direction, heading south to Jiangzhou and visit my masters, we should avoid the pursuit."

"Where are Brother Song’s masters?"

Su Li was somewhat curious and couldn’t help but ask.

Song Wu had roamed the Jianghu before and even had a commendable rank on the Wind and Cloud Ranking.

However, his lineage had always been a mystery.

Song Wu said, "Peach Blossom Valley."

"Ah!"

Su Li gasped.

Mo Ming’s eyes also lit up upon hearing this.

Chen Tang asked, "What is Peach Blossom Valley?"

Su Li explained, "It’s said in the Jianghu that there is a utopian Peach Blossom Valley in the Martial World where many reclusive masters reside. However, this Peach Blossom Valley has never been found, and it gradually became a legend."

"I didn’t expect, Peach Blossom Valley really exists."

Song Wu nodded and said, "Actually, the people of Peach Blossom Valley were originally from the Jianghu too. They just grew weary of the fighting and chose to retire to the mountains."

"Many of them participated in the Xiajiang war, as part of the old Northern Expedition Army."

"Ah!"

Su Li was again startled.

Chen Tang also appeared to have an epiphany.

After the Xiajiang war, the Northern Expedition Army was meritoriously celebrated, but they were feared by the Great Xia Royal Family, who forced Ye Xuan to relinquish military power, replacing him with Uncle Wang to command the Northern Expedition Army.

Since Uncle Wang took command, he began aggressively reforming and replacing, endeavoring to remove Ye Xuan’s influence in the army.

Some soldiers who survived the Xiajiang war naturally felt disheartened, tired of the deceit and intrigue, and chose to retire.

Shen Zhiyuan apparently knew the inside story and laughed, "In the Jianghu, no one knows Old Song’s lineage, only that he has learned a variety of skills. In reality, Old Song has as many as nine masters!"

"No matter how perceptive one is, they can’t discern his background, haha!"

Song Wu laughed and nodded.

"No wonder."

Chen Tang clicked his tongue in admiration.

Back in Beiqian, he had witnessed Song Wu’s skills.

The body technique he used was one of the Ten Great Lightweight Techniques, the ’Flying Star Step’. Besides that, he was proficient in tracking techniques, trap techniques, mechanical techniques...

He mastered a wide array of skills, unexpectedly having nine masters.

And it seemed these nine masters were none too ordinary.

Meanwhile, Chen Tang also realized another fact.

No wonder Song Wu rose so quickly in the Northern Expedition Army.

Apart from his own talents, it probably had something to do with his masters’ connections in the Northern Expedition Army back then.

Ordinarily, someone like Song Wu wouldn’t leave the military camp without a significant reason.

Now, the fact he could easily take a month off was probably due to his relationship with Peach Blossom Valley.

Shen Zhiyuan reflected and said, "If we change direction and head for Peach Blossom Valley, it would indeed be unexpected and could avoid many troubles."

"That’s still not enough."

Chen Tang shook his head.

Song Wu nodded and said, "Our group is too conspicuous. Even if we change direction, we can’t completely hide our tracks, avoiding attention. Once the Drunken Immortal Tower responds, there will still be people tracking us down."

"What should we do, split up?"

Shen Zhiyuan frowned and said, "If we do so, without protection for Senior Mo Ming, it would be dangerous."

Chen Tang glanced at Shen Zhiyuan, then at Mo Ming, and suddenly said, "How about we split up?"

"Few people know Brother Song, only the Celestial Concealment. Let Brother Song carry Mo Ming along the way to Peach Blossom Valley. Of course, before that, Senior Mo Ming must wear a human skin mask to change his appearance."

"Ah Li, you should go too but keep your presence hidden and protect secretly. This way, Brother Song will have only two people on this journey."

Ah Li quickly made a gesture, asking where Chen Tang was headed.