It was Liu Qi who called out to Fang Shuwen.
He said somewhat awkwardly:
"Young hero... Flying Snow City is currently under attack by assassins. All four city gates are closed, so you can neither enter nor leave."
"Please stay in Flying Snow City for another night, young hero."
"If we cannot capture that assassin by tomorrow morning, I will personally escort you all out of Flying Snow City."
As he said this, there was even a hint of pleading on his face.
After all, Fang Shuwen had a lot of influence; even the Fang Shuwen Book Immortal could temporarily refrain from taking action because of a single word from him.
Two more doctors, capable of treating Wu Lingxiao, were sent from afar.
They have done a great favor for Flying Snow City.
He couldn't force the guests to stay, nor did he dare to; he could only beg.
Fang Shuwen glanced at him twice and chuckled softly:
But what if I say I have to leave?
"Well... in that case, I naturally wouldn't dare to stop you."
"Then lead the way, or have someone guide us out of the city."
Fang Shuwen said softly:
"I don't want to stay long in a place like Flying Snow City, a place rife with trouble."
"I have absolutely no interest in what you call the Seven-String Ancient Text..."
"So it's better to leave sooner rather than later."
The leader glanced at Liu Qi and said in a deep voice:
"In that case, Steward Liu, you shall personally escort these distinguished guests away from Flying Snow City."
"Young hero, we will forever remember your great kindness to Flying Snow City."
"No need."
Fang Shuwen waved his hand:
"The Lu'an Escort Agency took on this job; I was merely helping them."
"If you want to remember something good, then remember their good points."
The leader was taken aback upon hearing this, glanced at Lu Guiyan again, and then nodded deeply.
Lu Guiyan looked at Fang Shuwen with gratitude.
In any case, this deal is now over. They wouldn't have been able to complete it without Fang Shuwen.
Fang Shuwen's words just now gave the Lu'an Escort Agency a tremendous amount of face.
If Flying Snow City emerges unscathed after this battle, Wu Lingxiao will surely remember this favor.
When Lu'an Escort Agency travels the world in the future, with a bit of goodwill from Flying Snow City, many people will give them face, making their journey much easier.
Even if Flying Snow City truly falls into ruin, Wu Lingxiao dies...
With Fang Shuwen's words, the Lu'an Escort Agency could be guaranteed a safe journey.
Whether it was the battle at Autumn Moon Convent half a month ago or the scene at Flying Snow City today, Fang Shuwen's name has been etched in the minds of many.
This is not a bad thing for Lu'an Escort Agency.
Of course, they might attract the attention of entities like the Hundred Ghost Hall... but these demons don't really kill people whenever they want.
The Eastern Region Seven Great Sects are not just for show; this martial world still belongs to the righteous!
Even if the Hundred Ghost Hall really wanted to cause trouble, they would target Fang Shuwen first, not a small escort agency like Lu'an Escort Agency.
If things were truly going badly, Hundred Ghost Hall wanted to destroy Lu'an Escort Agency because of Fang Shuwen...
That was just fate.
Having received benefits from others, are you really unwilling to take even the slightest risk?
Where in the world can you find such a good deal?
Not to mention, the Fang Shuwen would have a grudge against the Hundred Ghost Hall was ultimately because they accepted this particular escort job.
If it weren't for Fang Shuwen, they would have been dead long ago.
Lu Guiyan remained clear-headed throughout, and therefore couldn't help but feel grateful to Fang Shuwen.
Fang Shuwen didn't care about this. Under Liu Qi's guidance, the group easily left Flying Snow City. He didn't have time to say much to Fang Shuwen and the others. He clasped his hands in greeting and quickly used his lightness skill to return to the city lord's mansion.
While Murong Qingchen was trying to seize the Seven-String Ancient Text, nothing was happening in the City Lord's Mansion.
Naturally, they couldn't spare a thought for Fang Shuwen and the others.
Only after the city gates closed did Lu Guiyan feel as if she had just woken up from a dream, and she couldn't help but let out a long sigh:
"They're finally out."
"Don't you feel regretful that you didn't get to see the Book Immortal make a move?"
Fang Shuwen said with great interest.
"Junior brother... you must be joking."
Mo Beidou rolled his eyes dramatically.
"In that situation just now, I didn't dare to breathe loudly."
"Not to mention watching..."
Fang Shuwen smiled:
"If you'd like to see it, Senior Brother, I can take you back right now. I guarantee no one will dare harm you in the slightest."
"Let's forget about it."
Mo Beidou shook his head vigorously:
I know my own limitations, so it's better to be honest and straightforward.
"Oh, right, Chen Qi didn't come out with them."
Lu Guiyan was taken aback. Chen Qi knew he was not likable, so he had kept quiet as much as possible throughout the journey to minimize his presence.
Lu Guiyan didn't even notice when he left the group.
Fang Shuwen waved his hand dismissively:
"It doesn't matter. This person probably has his own motives, but none of this concerns us anymore."
"Let's go... let's set off back to Julu City."
"I really do miss my master."
He touched the small box in his arms, inside which were Ten-Year Dust-Shattering Pills, which he still hadn't given away.
Upon hearing this, the other members of the escort agency also felt a pang of homesickness on their faces.
Lu Guiyan immediately waved her hand:
"Let's go."
Actually, setting off from Flying Snow City at this time is not a good thing.
Flying Snow City is isolated from the world and far from other towns. At this time of day, we will definitely have to spend the night in the wilderness.
However, compared to the tense atmosphere and hidden agendas in Flying Snow City, sleeping in the wilderness is not an unacceptable thing.
They hadn't walked far when night fell.
The group found a place to set up camp, and without the burden of the escorts, everyone present felt relaxed.
However, Lu Guiyan still reminded them to stay alert and not let their guard down.
Fang Shuwen told Mo Beidou and the others not to disturb him, then found a quiet spot, quietly opened the system interface, looked at the rewards to be claimed, and selected to claim them.
In the next instant, all the divine skills and profound mysteries of the [Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Art] flowed through his mind.
At the same time, a different kind of internal force, distinct from the Muscle Tendon Change and the Beiming Shengong, arose from the dantian.
The same thing happened again.
[A conflict has been detected in the host's internal energy. Automatic fusion has begun!]
Based on the three internal martial arts techniques, subtle connections began to link them together.
Soon, a short mental cultivation manual reappeared.
Fang Shuwen compared the two methods of mental cultivation and was quite surprised.
This mental cultivation method, which arose out of thin air, ingeniously connects every key point of the three internal skills. Although it has no power in itself, its subtlety is far beyond what is common.
With a slight thought, he began to circulate his internal energy according to the internal energy cultivation techniques of the [Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Art], guiding the energy back to its origin.