The disciples of Luochun Manor awoke as if from a dream at this moment, only to feel their minds couldn’t quite catch up.

When this person first appeared, everyone present was taken aback.

Just by looking at his body technique, one could tell he was definitely a tough nut to crack, bound to be quite tricky.

And that needle strike, accompanied by an enveloping sonic kill technique, made several disciples suffer in excruciating pain.

They initially thought that with their leader Si Ye present, along with the mysterious prowess of the Third Young Master,

even if this battle was grueling, surely they wouldn’t be defeated for real...

Who would have thought, such a powerful expert could be dismissed just like that.

While meditating under the bewildered tree for enlightenment, hearing Chu Qing’s words, they snapped back to reality, immediately rolling up their sleeves, bursting with joy as if celebrating New Year’s, as they went over to tie up this expert like a trussed pig.

The so-called trussed pig, similar to tying up a pig during New Year’s, involved binding all four hooves together, inserting a wooden stick between them, allowing two people to carry it with ease.

This person’s spine was shattered by a punch from Chu Qing; without tying him up in this manner, it would indeed be difficult to carry him.

As for the suffering he might endure during the move,

no one really cared.

Who would care about the life or death of someone so unscrupulous?

Two disciples from Luochun Manor joyfully lifted him up.

They realized this expert was definitely a ’big shot,’ possessing martial prowess of such caliber could not be a trivial character.

Such a significant achievement was naturally a cause for celebration.

Chu Qing waved his hand:

"Si Ye, take them back first, be sure to hide him carefully, without leaving any trace.

"Wait for my return before making any decisions."

Si Ye nodded in agreement:

"Yes, Young Master."

After speaking, he hesitated before asking:

"Are you planning to...?"

"I want to try something; you don’t need to worry about it."

Chu Qing patted Si Ye’s shoulder.

Si Ye nodded:

"Then please take care, Young Master."

"Rest assured."

Watching Si Ye lead the disciples of Luochun Manor away, Chu Qing and Gentle were left alone.

Exchanging a glance, Chu Qing smiled:

"Can you track his scent to find out where he came from?"

"Yes."

Gentle responded without the slightest hesitation, nodding directly.

Then she led Chu Qing in a direction.

Within moments, the two made a large circle around the original ambush area...

Both Chu Qing and Gentle only realized at this moment that this fellow hadn’t arrived late, but had instead observed the situation closely beforehand.

Only after confirming the absence of any experts did he step into the encirclement.

Once they passed through this confusing scent area and went deeper, the path became increasingly remote and rugged.

This place was outside of Luochun Manor, with an intricate mountain path; fallen autumn leaves scattered across the forest, making for a treacherous journey underfoot.

Gentle, stepping cautiously, found the path increasingly difficult.

Especially since it was nighttime, each step occasionally landed on uneven rocks beneath the fallen leaves, causing her to wobble. Fortunately, her lightweight technique was not weak, allowing her to adjust promptly; otherwise, twisting an ankle or tumbling would be to be expected.

Seeing her struggle, Chu Qing simply took hold of her wrist:

"Guide me."

Gentle glanced at Chu Qing, her clear eyes reflecting his image. She suddenly took a deep breath, turned her head, and pointed in a direction.

Chu Qing activated the Light Feather Floating Smoke Technique, and even Gentle felt a lightness in her body as their figures flew swiftly ahead.

As Gentle came back to her senses, she quickly pointed in another direction.

And thus, with her leading the way and Chu Qing taking action, their speed and efficiency doubled.

During their venture, out of curiosity, Chu Qing asked Gentle if she ever played in such places as a child.

Gentle looked at Chu Qing with eyes that were not gentle, yet very clear:

"I went to the Taiyi Sect very early on; as a child, my father wouldn’t let me run wild over the mountains."

After all, she was the eldest daughter of Luochun Manor, not a hunter’s child from the mountains, so how could she roam freely over the hills?

Chu Qing chuckled, falling silent.

After about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, the two finally arrived at a peculiar and hidden location.

The end of Gentle’s pointed path was between a dense thicket.

Concealed within the thicket was a cave.

Chu Qing instructed Gentle to follow behind him as he stepped into the cave first.

Activating the Mingyu Scripture to enhance his hearing and vision, he followed the cave path forward, which suddenly plunged downward.

The more they walked, the more familiar the path seemed to Chu Qing and Gentle. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

It was astoundingly similar to the cave inside the Wen Family’s forbidden area, both leading into the hollow of a mountain.

Then through these intersecting mountain paths, they descended layer by layer through the caves.

After descending to a very low height... guided by the scent further ahead, they did not see a stone forest.

Instead, it was an obviously man-made door.

There stood a stone stele before the door, inscribed: Celestial Secret Maze Array!

Chu Qing glanced at Gentle:

"Can we get through?"

"Yes!"

Gentle’s answers were always crisp and decisive.

In terms of the array, neither of them understood, but having followed the scent here, they could naturally rely on the scent to guide them through the array.

That’s what Chu Qing was asking.

To prevent any unforeseen incidents within the illusion array that might cause them to get separated, Gentle suggested that Chu Qing keep holding her wrist.

After Chu Qing nodded, Gentle continued leading the way, taking Chu Qing into the illusion array.

To the left upon entering was a narrow path, just wide enough for two people to pass through.