Yunxi felt that things were heading in the worst possible direction. She grabbed Zhen Tongshuang and said,
"Tongshuang, no need to try. Fellow Daoist Zhou was right."
Though Zhen Tongshuang was somewhat discouraged, having companions beside her made her less afraid. She stopped, turned to Mu Ningzhu, and said,
"Uncle-Master Mu, it seems we'll have to enter the city and take a look."
Mu Ningzhu and Zhang Yan did not step into the fog a second time. They simply waited quietly for Zhen Tongshuang to test it. Only after all four had reached the same conclusion did she speak:
"Let's go! We'll act together with Fellow Daoist Zhou."
After speaking, she glanced at the Red Rope around her wrist and said to Yunxi,
"Junior Sister Wei, let's not untie the Red Rope for now. If anything unexpected happens, each of us should take care of our own companions."
"Yes, Senior Sister."
By saying this, Mu Ningzhu had already tacitly acknowledged that Yunxi could shoulder the responsibilities of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. When faced with unknown circumstances, as their uncle-master, she naturally had to look after her fellow sect juniors. Besides, they were also friends.
Then Mu Ningzhu cupped her hands toward Zhou Langchen, the only one standing alone, and said,
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, your cultivation is the highest among us. We will do our best to keep up with you. If we encounter danger, I hope we can join forces against the enemy."
"Alright."
Zhou Langchen agreed readily. He could tell that the four of them would not hold him back.
The five of them then entered the silent Shuangshan City. Not long after they passed through the city gates, Zuo Die'er and Mingya were also teleported to the gate.
"Xiao Ya, what is going on? Didn't we leave Shuangshan