Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (13)

"Town Yue Tower was built in ancient times. How could it lack a few hidden escape routes?"

"This secret passage leads to a concealed water vein deep beneath the tower."

"The water vein connects to an underground river that leads directly to the East Sea."

"We can leave by water and avoid any eyes and ears that may still be watching nearby."

"There are several small formation-powered submersibles in the tower. They are fast and well concealed, perfect for our current situation."

Lu Xueqi looked at the unconscious Bi Yao.

"There's no time to lose. Let's leave at once."

Su Han nodded.

He carefully picked up Bi Yao and wrapped her securely in soft cloth.

Elder Mu entered the secret passage first.

Lu Xueqi followed behind with her sword in hand, standing guard.

Carrying Bi Yao, Su Han followed closely behind Elder Mu.

The passage was dim and deep, its stone steps slick with moisture.

Glowing stones embedded in the walls gave off a faint light, barely illuminating the path ahead.

The air was thick with damp vapor and a faint moldy smell.

The group made their way downward in silence.

Only their footsteps and suppressed breathing echoed through the narrow passage.

After walking for about a quarter of an hour.

The space before them suddenly opened up.

They arrived at a small underground cavern.

At its center lay a deep pool.

Its waters were pitch-black, with no bottom in sight.

Sure enough, three small boats shaped like shuttles and roughly two zhang long were moored beside the pool.

The hulls were made of some unknown material, gleaming faintly with a metallic luster, their surfaces covered in dense runes.

Elder Mu walked over to one of the boats and inspected it.

"Good. The formation core is intact, and there are