However, her psychic strength is formidable, and sheâs confident enough. This time, the people of Cliff Village wonât be able to live a life without rules.
Gu Qiaoqiao turned around and walked toward the direction of the cave.
In a moment, sheâll draw three Invisibility Talismans. The three of them will go invisible and check every household in this village. She believes they can investigate thoroughly in less than one night.
Once they have mastered these basic situations, they can proceed with their next plan.
Walking along, Gu Qiaoqiao thought to herself, when suddenly she heard the muffled sound of a gunshot, followed by heavy footsteps echoing in the nearby mountain forests.
Gu Qiaoqiao stopped abruptly.
With her keen hearing, she knew the gunshot wasnât close by, but those heavy footsteps were not far away.
It seemed like someone was chasing someone?
Could it be that one of the women bought by the village secretly ran away and was discovered and chased by the villagers?
When could that have happened?
Gu Qiaoqiao was observing this village just now, and she didnât seem to notice.
But perhaps she missed it while she was inside the cave earlier.
Gu Qiaoqiao quickly ran to the clearing at the cave entrance, and by that time, Xiao Wen and Ling Nan had also heard the gunshots and rushed out from the cave.
The three stood there, looking at each other in dismay.
Clearly, something had happened.
And itâs quite a serious matter, otherwise, there wouldnât be gunshots.
Xiao Wen looked at Gu Qiaoqiao and asked, "Do we intervene?"
Gu Qiaoqiao gritted her teeth, "Yes, we do."
No matter what it is, they have to look before they act.
Xiao Wen gave a straightforward wave, "Hurry up and draw the talismans, it will increase safety and allow better observation of enemy situations from the shadows."
Gu Qiaoqiao hesitated no longer, extended her index finger, filled with Spiritual Energy, and quickly drew an Invisibility Talisman, which she then cast onto Xiao Wen.
Then she began drawing the second one, and soon all three were complete.
Less than thirty seconds.
In an instant, the three vanished from sight at the cave entrance.
But they could still see each otherâs figures.
This is the magic of the Invisibility Talisman; it changes accordingly with the heartâs desire, following the creatorâs intent for various transformations, and functions are added likewise.
The footsteps grew heavier and more chaotic, and then Gu Qiaoqiao heard voices coming from afar.
Gu Qiaoqiao was taken aback; this wasnât a dialect, why did it sound like American?
Gu Qiaoqiao asked Xiao Wen, "Sister Xiao Wen, did you hear any foreigners speaking?"
Xiao Wen shook her head, "Qiaoqiao, sometimes, what you hear I might not hear."
Gu Qiaoqiao didnât hesitate any longer, and her figure flickered toward where the chaotic footsteps originated.
Despite the footsteps sounding close, the distance was quite far. After all, their hearing is different from ordinary people.
At this moment, the full moon hung high in the sky, gently illuminating this expanse of forest.
Because of these unusual movements, the forest appeared somewhat chaotic...
Birds and beasts startled, scattered in all directions.
Soon, Gu Qiaoqiao spotted a staggering silhouette.
Gu Qiaoqiao widened her eyes abruptly, Xiao Wen also saw it clearly and blurted out, "Qiaoqiao, Liang Yan, how can that person be Liang Yan?"
Gu Qiaoqiao grabbed a nearby branch and blinked fiercely, as if she couldnât believe what she was seeing.
How could she see the elegant, beautiful, and noble Liang Yan, who left the mall with Xino, in these remote southwestern mountains?
Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen exchanged a glance without prior agreement; there was no time to discuss what was happening.
For at that moment, gunshots rang out from afar again, and it seemed closer than before.
Gu Qiaoqiao rapidly dashed toward Liang Yanâs direction, with Xiao Wen and Ling Nan naturally close behind.
Fortunately, there was moonlight tonight; otherwise, it would be too difficult to traverse in this forest. But even so, Gu Qiaoqiaoâs face was still scratched by twigs. Yet, at this moment, she couldnât care about that, not knowing what the situation was ahead. She couldnât call out, only waiting until they caught up.
Luckily, it seemed Liang Yan was either exhausted or injured, her speed kept slowing until finally, she held onto a tree, gasping heavily.
And at that moment, the occasional gunshots came nearer and nearer, mixed with the American language Gu Qiaoqiao heard earlier.
Gu Qiaoqiao couldnât ascertain who these people were.
At that moment, Gu Qiaoqiao even thought, had Liang Yan fallen out with Xino?
But how did Liang Yan end up here?
Considering the timeline, they hadnât been separated long.
Thinking aimlessly like this, they drew nearer to Liang Yan. When they were within ten steps, Liang Yan suddenly became aware and looked toward them.
That gaze carried vigilance, along with a hint of indescribable sharpness.
Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly remembered, they were still hidden from view.
If they wished to have a face-to-face conversation with Liang Yan, they couldnât remain invisible.
Moreover, she couldnât let Liang Yan know about these Invisibility Talismans.
Gu Qiaoqiao paused her fingers, then tapped the two others and herself, breaking the invisibility effect.
The three of them revealed their figures.
They hid behind the bushes, and Gu Qiaoqiao looked around, estimating those people were a bit away from here. If they ran at their speed, it might take about five minutes.
Gu Qiaoqiao didnât hesitate anymore, stood up from behind the bushes, and softly called, "Sister Yan, Sister Yan..."
Liang Yan looked surprised, with her mouth agape, completely unexpected to see Gu Qiaoqiao here, along with Xiao Wen by her side, and a boy she didnât recognize.
How did these three appear here?
Liang Yan glanced behind her, furrowed her brows tightly. It was too dangerous here, and there was no time to ask if they were out for a nature trip or a hike.
Liang Yan gritted her teeth and lifted her leg to walk toward Gu Qiaoqiao and the others.
She whispered while walking, "Qiaoqiao, you must leave here quickly; itâs extremely dangerous here."
Gu Qiaoqiao rushed over, supporting Liang Yanâs unsteady form, her voice also urgent, "Sister Yan, how did you end up here? Whatâs really going on?"
"You shouldnât worry about it," Liang Yanâs expression turned solemn, her voice was no longer gentle, but carried a sternness, commanding, "Gu Qiaoqiao, take your friends and leave immediately."
Then she pointed in the direction where Gu Qiaoqiao had come, "Run that way, no matter what you hear, donât look back."
Gu Qiaoqiao listened once more closely, those gunshots and chaotic footsteps were drawing closer and closer.