Mu Ningzhu said irritably:
"What a bunch of vile scum. Are they forcing me to shave my head?"
Yunxi touched her own hair, grateful that the evil cultivators had left their mark on the soles of her shoes rather than in her hair. But she immediately suggested:
"Senior Sister Mu, now isn't the time to worry about your hair. I remember elixir shops sell Hair Growth Pills. How about buying some pills before shaving your head? We absolutely can't let the evil cultivators track us. My bluffing magic artifact might work once, but if I use it too many times, it'll definitely be exposed."
Yunxi was not being alarmist. Earlier, the formation had concealed them, so the evil cultivators had not seen the expert. Then, cowed by the oppressive aura, three of them had been killed in return—but one had still escaped.
If they refused to let the matter rest and secretly followed them, they would certainly discover that they were merely four little shrimps. By then, the evil cultivators definitely would not spare them. After all, they had ruined those people's plans.
Mu Ningzhu took a breath and ultimately listened to Yunxi's advice. She immediately rose and said:
"I'm going to the Elixir Hall in the city now. You don't need to come with me."
"Yes, Senior Sister Mu."
Yunxi had not intended to follow Mu Ningzhu anyway. The other woman had far more experience in training outside the sect and would certainly be able to handle this matter.
When the four gathered again that evening, Mu Ningzhu had tied her hair into a high ponytail. It barely looked acceptable.
Yunxi took Dian Dian out for another stroll. Only after confirming that there was nothing unusual left on any of the four did everyone finally relax.
Mu Ningzhu did