The man leading the group was Pang Angong. He passed Gu Liangyunzong, but after only a few steps, he suddenly slowed, his eyes growing grave.
"What's wrong, Uncle-Master?"
Seeing him slow down, his companion could not help asking.
Pang Angong abruptly turned to stare at Gu Liangyunzong's retreating back, his eyes thoughtful. Suddenly, a sharp light burst from them.
By then, Gu Liangyunzong had already reached the courtyard gate. The instant he stepped through it, relief washed over him.
Finally out. Just a false alarm!
As soon as he left the courtyard, he swept his gaze around and spotted someone at a distant tea stall constantly looking his way. Although the man had changed his appearance, he recognized Mu Yunlan at a glance.
The look in his eyes could not be changed. Their eyes met, and they recognized each other.
Two others sat inside the shop: Xia Fanbai and Zhan Tiancheng. They also saw Gu Liangyunzong, exchanged glances, and lit up with joy.
"He's out! Wonderful, he's finally out!"
Zhan Tiancheng was delighted and was about to stand when Xia Fanbai suddenly reached out and held him down.
"Stop!"
A stern shout rang out, and several figures darted out, lunging straight at Gu Liangyunzong.
This is bad!
Hearing the furious shout and sensing the powerful auras bearing down on him from behind, Gu Liangyunzong's heart clenched. He knew something had gone wrong. Whatever it was, he had to make a desperate attempt now.
The powerful aura of a peak Heavenly Human Realm martial artist erupted. He shot forward like lightning, simultaneously sending Mu Yunlan a message through his primordial spirit.
"Go! Don't come over. I may have been exposed!"
"He's trying to escape! Stop him!"
Furious shouts rang out as several palm strikes closed in on him.
Gu Liangyunzong's place