For many people, the Myriad Sects Convention's month-long duration felt somewhat excessive. Some would leave Heavenly Poison City and return to their own countries after achieving their goals, even before the month was up.
This was also why Li Wu had the Chu Yun Empire's alchemists keep watch on so many people. If they all left on the same day, then unless he could split himself apart, there was no way he could intercept so many targets.
Only by leaving in batches could he systematically intercept those carrying treasures he coveted.
Time quietly passed amid the silent waiting. Half a month later, Gu He suddenly sensed the scar-faced man and his companion heading out of Heavenly Poison City.
"Looks like you two are the first to leave," Gu He murmured. Before the alchemist monitoring them could report to Li Wu, he followed the pair out of Heavenly Poison City.
Soon, Gu He sensed Li Wu rapidly approaching from this direction and could not help smiling. "Looks like someone else couldn't wait any longer. Just like me."
The space around the two of them distorted, while a layer of soul barrier covered the outermost space, rendering them invisible and preventing even those with powerful souls from detecting anything unusual.
Following behind the scar-faced man and his companion, Gu He prepared to reveal himself only after Li Wu made his move.
"Big Brother, why are we leaving Heavenly Poison City in such a hurry? There are still some decent-looking Dou Skills and cultivation methods in the trading district. And there's that duel arena, where we can exchange techniques with others. It's truly a great opportunity to broaden our horizons!" the thin man asked, looking at the scar-faced man who was hurrying away in confusion.
"I also wanted to stay in Heavenly Poison