Outside Ice Rift Valley.
The four Black-Clad Men who had previously left to patrol returned one after another from different directions.
"Didn't find any other exits."
"This valley isn't large. It looks like a dead valley that one can enter but never leave."
"The only way out is to flee through the air, but the skies above are filled with the fierce beast's biting cold aura. It would be exceedingly difficult to move at speed."
The leading black-clad man listened to the reports and nodded in satisfaction. "Then we need only guard this place well. I imagine they cannot escape even if they sprout wings."
The remaining black-clad man, who had yet to speak, said hesitantly, "On the northern side of this ice valley, I discovered a cold pool... That pool seems to connect to the interior of the valley."
The leading black-clad man's expression changed upon hearing this. "You mean they may slip away through the cold pool?"
"Most likely not. I tested that pool. The water inside is icy to the bone; even with all my strength resisting it, I could not endure for long. And the deeper one goes, the lower the temperature seems to become. They should not possess the strength to escape through it."
The leading black-clad man frowned. "There is no telling whether they have some special means. You two, go lie in wait around that cold pool. There must be no mistakes."
Inside Ice Rift Valley.
After treating their external wounds, Chu Youwei and Lin Xiaowan came to the area where Lu Feng was, staying beside the Jade Dragon Steed as they watched Lu Feng, who sat cross-legged by the stone wall, with utter surprise.
"Sister Weiwei, what is Brother Feng doing?" Lin Xiaowan's face was full of confusion as she guessed,