Be Extra Careful

"The secret realm opens in five days."

Gu Sheng made his decision.

"We'll enter at the first opportunity and seize the advantage."

Situ Qingfeng smiled.

"Just as I hoped. I know something about the secret realm's internal layout. I can lead you around most of the traps."

"Then these next few days..."

Ye Jianjia looked anxiously toward the courtyard outside.

"We'll keep a low profile and observe the movements of every faction."

Gu Sheng said gravely.

"Pay particular attention to Shen Qingyun and the Sun Moon Sect."

After discussing matters for a while, Gu Sheng and Ye Jianjia transformed back into the appearances of ordinary martial artists. They quietly left the small courtyard and blended into the crowd at the edge of the village.

Situ Qingfeng stood beneath an ancient tree outside the village. Moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting mottled shadows over his face.

His fingertips twitched slightly, and an invisible sound wave pierced the night, entering Gu Sheng's ears with precision.

"Brother Gu, a word in private."

Situ Qingfeng's voice sounded beside Gu Sheng's ear. He was using the sound-transmission technique, making it impossible for outsiders to notice.

Gu Sheng raised his brows slightly. He glanced at Ye Jianjia, who was sorting through their belongings beside him, and said softly.

"I'll be out for a moment."

Without raising her head, Ye Jianjia waved a hand.

"Go on. Don't go too far. This place is full of all sorts."

Gu Sheng nodded. His figure vanished from the spot like a ghost, and after a few leaps, he arrived beside Situ Qingfeng.

"Brother Situ, why have you invited me out so late at night?"

Gu Sheng got straight to the point, his piercing gaze fixed on the other man.

Situ Qingfeng did not answer immediately. Instead, he took an ancient