He quickly took out a signal flare from his storage ring, raised it high, and pulled it with his right hand. The flare shot into the sky and soon exploded high above.

Some nearby City Guard Army members saw the color and shape of the flare and immediately dashed towards the location where the flare was launched.

They recognized it as an emergency aid signal. Once this signal appeared in the sky, all nearby City Guard Army members were required to rush to the flare's location.

Duan Gujin saw Murong Fu launching the signal flare and smirked coldly in his heart.

He extended his Divine Sense and quickly detected that several Martial Artists dressed as City Guard Army members were rapidly heading towards the arena. His eyes flickered as he decided to watch coldly from the sidelines.

Li Shisan saw that Duan Gujin was standing up for him. He extended his Divine Sense and detected that numerous City Guard Army members were rushing here, and he immediately became anxious for Duan Gujin.

"Friend, you should leave now!"

Duan Gujin heard Li Shisan speaking to him and felt a surge of joy in his heart, realizing that he was finally getting closer to Li Shisan.

He immediately asked Li Shisan, "Friend, do you like that woman?"

Duan Gujin had previously observed the woman on the arena during the Martial Arts Competition and found her to be attractive. He thought that if Li Shisan truly liked her, he would bring them together.

"I do!"

Li Shisan's face turned red, filled with shyness.

"Alright then, take them with you. I'll cover your escape! You two, quickly gather all valuable items, and let's get out of here together!"

The young woman immediately responded, "We can leave at any time!"

"Then why are you all standing there? Let's go together!"

Duan Gujin didn't fear being surrounded by the local City Guard Army; he just wanted to maintain a good relationship with Li Shisan.

"Okay!"

Subsequently, the young woman brought her father to Li Shisan's side, ready to leave with him.

Duan Gujin and Qing Lian quickly followed them.

Seeing Duan Gujin and the others leaving, Murong Fu became furious and ordered his men to chase and kill them.

This time, his men finally moved.

However, instead of moving rapidly, they deliberately slowed down and used some Hidden Weapons to attack Duan Gujin and the others.

As the rear guard, Duan Gujin sensed someone using Hidden Weapons against him and casually waved his right hand, deflecting all the incoming Hidden Weapons away.

He didn't pursue the person who launched the Hidden Weapons, sensing that the weapons were weak and soft. The opponent was holding back intentionally, possibly aware that they were not a match for Duan Gujin but had to comply with Murong Fu's orders.

Powerless, the Hidden Weapons specialist deliberately held back, launching harmless projectiles at Duan Gujin.

After some chasing, Duan Gujin and the others finally shook off the pursuing soldiers.

Despite the large number of City Guard Army members, Duan Gujin and Qing Lian were both at the Martial Saint realm, allowing them to outpace their pursuers even while taking Li Shisan and the others with them.

"Thank you, you two heroes, for your righteous rescue! I am Li Shisan. May I ask how to address you both?"

Li Shisan noticed that Duan Gujin and Qing Lian were very young yet possessed Martial Saint cultivation, leading him to surmise that they might be disciples from a Major Sect.

"My name is Duan Gujin, and this is my lady, Qing Lian!"

Duan Gujin and Qing Lian had been husband and wife in their previous lives, so he instinctively considered her his wife in this life as well.

Qing Lian blushed and then slightly nodded.

"You two make a perfect couple!"

Li Shisan complimented them while his mind raced, trying to figure out which sect on Yuanzhen Continent could train two young Martial Saints.

"May I ask which sect you two are from?"

Li Shisan immediately inquired.

"Our Master forbids us from revealing our sect's name, please forgive us!"

Duan Gujin replied.

"Oh!"

Li Shisan nodded slightly, though his mind continued to ponder the origins of Duan Gujin and Qing Lian.

He speculated that on Yuanzhen Continent, only the Taihuang Immortal Sect could train two young Martial Saint Experts. He guessed that Duan Gujin and Qing Lian were likely disciples of the Taihuang Immortal Sect and refrained from stating their sect simply because they chose not to.

Duan Gujin's eyes flickered as he cautiously asked, "Li Shisan, you just offended the Young City Lord of Bamu City. I'm sure that Young City Lord will chase you down. What do you plan to do next?"

Li Shisan furrowed his brows slightly and said, "I intend to remain anonymous and leave with them, ensuring that Young City Lord cannot find us!"

"Do you have any friends you can rely on?"

Duan Gujin tentatively asked, hoping to learn whether Li Shisan had any contact with Zhan Huantai at that time.

"No, I have no friends to turn to."

Li Shisan shook his head resolutely.

Seeing Li Shisan's expression, Duan Gujin felt that he was not lying.

If Li Shisan and Zhan Huantai were indeed in contact at that time, he would surely know that Zhan Huantai's strength was at least that of Emperor Wu or a Martial Saint.

"It seems that Li Shisan only encountered Zhan Huantai later on. Unfortunately, my past knowledge lacks the specifics of when and where Li Shisan and Zhan Huantai crossed paths!"

Duan Gujin took a deep breath and asked Li Shisan, "Since that's the case, have you thought of where you could go to remain anonymous?"

"I think... I should visit my Master to seek advice. I mentioned remaining anonymous because I didn't want to burden my Master!"

Li Shisan replied.

Duan Gujin showed immediate interest upon hearing this and asked, "May I ask your Master's name?"

"My Master's surname is Zhan. I have two senior brothers, one is called Zhan Huantai, and the other is Yan Wuming. I am the youngest."

Li Shisan answered.

Upon hearing Li Shisan's response, Duan Gujin and Qing Lian felt overwhelming joy.

"We've found Zhan Huantai at last! This really didn't take much effort!"

Duan Gujin's eyes flickered as he asked, "Li Shisan, how strong are your two senior brothers?"

"I don't know much about them, nor do I know their exact cultivation level. I assume their cultivation should be similar to mine."

Li Shisan quietly replied.

Hearing this, Duan Gujin chuckled internally.

At first, he thought Zhan Huantai and Li Shisan met by chance, but now he realized they were actually fellow disciples.

"Then why did you say you don't have any friends to rely on? Aren't your brothers there for you?"

Duan Gujin asked out of curiosity.

"You don't understand. My Master is very strict with me and frequently advises me not to fight others outside and not to provoke others easily. I offended the Young City Lord of Bamu City, and I don't want my Master to know because he might severely punish me! Furthermore, when you asked if I had any friends to rely on, I believe friends and fellow disciples are two different concepts!"

Li Shisan answered honestly.

"Indeed, you're absolutely right. Friends and fellow disciples are two different concepts!"

Duan Gujin breathed a sigh of relief, appreciating his luck in swiftly uncovering Zhan Huantai's whereabouts.

His mind spun rapidly, considering how he could convince Li Shisan to lead him to Zhan Huantai.

"I shouldn't rush things. Li Shisan still has a Master, and that Master with the surname Zhan is likely the one with enmity towards Zhan Huantai and the Taihuang Immortal Sect."

"For now, let's just find a nearby city to settle down! There's no need for you to worry too much or hide your identity. You only offended the Young City Lord of Bamu City, not a Major Sect like the Taihuang Immortal Sect. How could they have the ability to chase you across all of Yuanzhen Continent?"

Duan Gujin said with a smile.

"You make a lot of sense!"

Li Shisan pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly.

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