Everyone looked at Wei Wan, curious about what exactly this gentle and unparalleled Second Senior Sister was afraid of in her heart.

With a soft voice and a lingering fear on her face, Wei Wan said, "I saw that I couldn’t protect you all."

The female disciples were moved: "Senior Sister is so kind, thinking of us even in such danger."

The male disciples, on the other hand, were all infatuated, thinking, who wouldn’t admire such a beautiful and gentle Senior Sister?

"She’s lying."

Qin Gengyun heard Mo Xiaolan’s voice transmission:

"I saw it. She wasn’t under the illusion technique at all."

Qin Gengyun was startled, only then recalling that Mo Xiaolan had been held captive by the Jiao just now. Facing everyone, she could see everyone’s reactions clearly.

However, Qin Gengyun showed no surprise on his face and said to Wei Wan: 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Senior Sister, what should we do now?"

Xu Caihe followed up, "Senior Sister, this Jiao is too cunning. It has us tightly trapped in Yunling Town, and in doing so, Zhenlian City over there..."

She was frightened by the illusion just now and became even more worried about Zhenlian City’s situation.

Wei Wan pondered for a moment, noticing Qin Gengyun seemed to have something to say, she gently said to him:

"Junior Brother He, tonight’s ambush was quite fruitful. We probed the Jiao’s background and wounded it. Your contributions are great. If you have an idea, feel free to speak."

Qin Gengyun didn’t hesitate and directly said, "Since that beast can come to assassinate us, we can also go and assassinate it!"

...

One incense stick later.

Under the walls of Yunling Town.

"Immortal Wei, are you really going out of town? The Outer Sect is filled with raging demonic beasts!"

Yan Mengsheng stood in front of Wei Wan, earnestly persuading her.

Just now, Wei Wan found him, saying she would lead the Zhenyang disciples out to find that Sixth Grade demonic beast, asking him to find some people familiar with Yunling Mountain’s terrain to guide them.

Because Fang Xue injured her leg and couldn’t walk, they could only find other people from Yunling Town as guides.

But this task was akin to a death sentence for the lower-level loose cultivators. Yan Mengsheng couldn’t find anyone willing to agree after searching for a long time, so he had no choice but to persuade Wei Wan and the others not to go out.

Wei Wan slightly furrowed her brows. The sect had just sent another message urging them. Not only was Zhenlian City in a critical situation, but another of the three cities—Qinghe City—had also been attacked by three Sixth Grade demonic beasts.

As for the situation in the remaining eleven towns, it was even more dire. Two towns had already fallen completely, and Xingluo Town, Wuxi Town, and other places were also in jeopardy.

In comparison, Yunling Town’s situation seemed the best.

Despite the heavy casualties, the town was at least still standing.

Therefore, the burden on Wei Wan’s team was naturally much heavier. The sect required them to resolve the Jiao quickly, then provide aid to Zhenlian City, and possibly go to Qinghe City and other places to put out fires.

In the sect’s message, a time limit was also explicitly given—they must eliminate the Jiao within two days.

Moreover, at the end of the message, there was a sentence:

"If not accomplished within two days, abandon Yunling Town and first support Zhenlian City."

Only Wei Wan saw this message, and she naturally didn’t tell the other disciples. But upon hearing Yan Mengsheng’s words, her gentle as water face showed an uncharacteristic sternness:

"Guardian Yan, within one incense stick’s time, arrange five guides for me. If you can’t find them, then you’ll personally guide us."

"Guardian, Immortal Master, we are willing to guide."

Then, three people came over, bowing to Wei Wan. These three were unremarkable in appearance, with a faint smell of meat on them. Wei Wan asked:

"Who are you? Are you familiar with Yunling Mountain?"

One of them replied, "I’m Zhao Yi, and they are my brothers, Qian Er, Sun San. We are all residents of Yunling Town, selling spirit beast meat at Cyan Luo Lane’s market. We often go to Yunling Town to catch spirit beasts and are very familiar with Yunling Mountain."

Wei Wan looked at Yan Mengsheng, who quickly said:

"These three are well-known butchers in town, and the Divine Maiden temple next to Cyan Luo Lane was built by them. With their guidance, Immortal Wei will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort!"

Wei Wan nodded: "Still need two more people."

She had discussed with Qin Gengyun to divide the remaining people into five teams to search Yunling Mountain, and once the Jiao’s position was found, to signal with smoke.

So five guides were needed; now with Zhao Yi, Qian Er, Sun San, they still needed two more.

Yan Mengsheng felt nervous under Wei Wan’s "gentle" gaze, but fortunately, his men came over with two people at that moment. Seeing the two, Qin Gengyun couldn’t help but laugh silently.

"Heaven and earth can witness; I only know Yihong House well but am really unfamiliar with Yunling Mountain!"

"Me too, Guardian, we really have never been to Yunling Mountain!"

Wang Ping and Xu Li were brought over, and Wei Wan frowned. Yan Mengsheng quickly said:

"Immortal Wei, don’t listen to their nonsense. These two have grown up in Yunling Town and are very familiar with Yunling Mountain!"

Wang Ping and Xu Li knelt down with a thud: "Immortal Master, spare us, we only know the way to the courtesan’s room, not Yunling Mountain’s paths!"

Next to them, Xu Caihe, Zhou Ling’Er, and a group of female disciples showed disdain on their faces. At this moment, Sun San suddenly said:

"Isn’t this Taoist Friend Wang and Taoist Friend Xu?"

Wang Ping and Xu Li looked up instinctively: "Butcher Sun, why are you also here?"

Sun San said seriously: "Two Taoist Friends, Yunling Town is in a life-and-death moment. Clearly, you are familiar with Yunling Mountain. Why are you unwilling to lend a hand?"

The two froze, and Sun San continued to Wei Wan: "This Immortal Master, I know these two. They love visiting Yihong House, and to save money for visits, they often go to Yunling Town to catch small demonic beasts to sell. In terms of familiarity with Yunling Mountain, they’re not worse than me."

Wang Ping and Xu Li were stunned, then suddenly cursed: "Damn you, Butcher Sun! Just because we stole some of your business, do you have to be this harsh?!"

"Alright, let’s go."

Wei Wan spoke softly, her voice calm but effectively quieting the two’s noise. Wang Ping and Xu Li were terrified and didn’t dare speak again, following the Zhenyang Sect disciples out of Yunling Town.

Qin Gengyun glanced back at Wang Ping and Xu Li, who wore bitter expressions like they were heading to their punishment.

He shook his head with a smile. Now, he was He Zhiqiu, naturally unable to greet his two old colleagues. He could only wish them well in his heart.

Beside them, Zhao Yi, Qian Er, and Sun San showed a passionate and fearless appearance, apparently encouraged by the Divine Maiden.

Qin Gengyun felt an impulse, quickened his pace to Ruo Mei’s side, and said with a smile:

"Junior Sister, do you know those three? They seem to be your followers."

Ruo Mei hesitated slightly, instinctively distancing herself from him: "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

Qin Gengyun closed in on her again, transmitting: "Darling, I can already smell your fragrance. Stop pretending."