Meanwhile, elsewhere.
Although many people from the Longevity Aristocratic Clan had left, quite a few still remained.
To keep these people from disturbing them, they had to cause a bigger commotion.
There were no factions around the Dead Sea. Even the nearest faction would need at least half a month to arrive after hearing the commotion. Unable to rely on outside help, they could only depend on themselves.
Xue Fuyao removed the disguises from the other two, and Gu Nian and Chu Yunzhe returned to their original appearances.
Chu Yunzhe stretched, his body crackling and popping, and sighed. "Being human really is better."
"Really? I thought you were pretty fond of all that fluffy fur when you were a Spirit Mouse," Gu Nian teased.
"Well, I was so cute. Don't tell me you didn't like me?" Chu Yunzhe said with perfect confidence.
Gu Nian rolled her eyes at this and looked away. "They've already left. Let's get moving."
"No rush. They haven't gone far yet. If we act now, they'll be able to fly right back. Let's wait a little longer."
With that, Chu Yunzhe handed a stack of talisman paper to Xue Fuyao. "Junior Sister, keep these safe and follow my instructions when the time comes. As soon as I give the word, scatter all these talismans, then leave immediately and regroup with us."
By now, Xue Fuyao could no longer make sense of what Chu Yunzhe was trying to do. But that did not matter or stop her from following his instructions. He would not harm her, anyway.
That evening, Xue Fuyao answered, "All right," then quietly slipped off in the direction Chu Yunzhe had indicated and waited.
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