The pursuit continued until noon, and when the sun was overhead, Ling Zhenfei finally heard voices ahead, the sound of someone speaking.

Ling Zhenfei hurriedly withdrew his Divine Sense and quietly followed. He finally saw Ru Meng beside a toppled large tree, accompanied by Protector Leng and another young man.

The clothes on these two also looked a bit ragged. Surviving under the Giant Python wasn't easy; it's really unclear how they escaped and captured Ru Meng.

At this moment, they were clearly resting. Protector Leng said, "What bad luck. We just went out and lost three experts in the Late Stage of the Zhiyi Realm."

"Protector, this isn't your fault. The Xianling Mountain is inherently filled with dangers. If you want to blame someone, it should be that boy. If he hadn't led the giant snake here, those three wouldn't have died."

Protector Leng glanced at Ru Meng and said, "Be honest, who's that boy, what does he do, and what's his name?"

Ru Meng laughed and said, "He's just a passerby. Look at how terrified you all are."

Protector Leng angrily said, "Who are you fooling, young girl? If he didn't know you, would he offend us for your sake? Would he dare to fight me despite his internal injuries? Besides, why would I fear him? I'm merely asking his name for a chance to kill him later."

Ru Meng was taken aback and asked, "What did you say? He's injured?"

"What? You didn't know? That boy, though he hides his strength, seems to have Late Stage Zhiyi state power. In fact, he's already in the Dawen Realm. The Cultivation Technique he displayed on the cliff, Transforming Qi into Substance, gave him away.

However, I fought him, and his Inner Strength was severely damaged. Otherwise, he wouldn't have dodged without retaliating. Not bad, young girl; you even know such an expert. It seems your time away from the sect has been well spent."

Ru Meng looked a bit sad and said, "If I had known he was injured, I would have insisted he come with us. Now I don't know how he is."

Protector Leng laughed heartily and said, "What else could have happened? I hit him, and that smart giant python also attacked him several times. Already injured, he's probably in grave danger now."

Ru Meng snorted and said, "His Medical Arts are extraordinary. As long as he wasn't killed immediately, he definitely won't die. Don't count on any Ruyi plans."

Protector Leng looked at Ru Meng and said, "Young girl, you seem very concerned about him. Did something happen between you and that boy? Have you already been deflowered?"

Protector Leng's words seemed filled with concern.

Ru Meng laughed and said, "Yes, I gave myself to him long ago. Otherwise, would he be so good to me?"

Ru Meng seemed to grasp something, her expression extremely joyful.

Protector Leng angrily said, "Ru Meng, do you know how important your Pure Yin Body is to our young master? You've been raised just for that; who would have thought you'd be deflowered? You'll be doomed when you face the young master."

Ru Meng smiled and said, "Even if I'm intact now, I'd be doomed when facing the young master. So why should I leave it for anyone else?"

Protector Leng said, "But you will die miserably."

The young man beside them said, "Protector Leng, I think the girl is clearly lying. I've seen countless women; I can tell at a glance if someone is pure. Ru Meng's walk and speech I immediately hear can't possibly mean deflowered."

Protector Leng was stunned, reached out to grab Ru Meng's wrist, and after a moment released her, a smile appearing on his face.

"Young girl, you actually dared to deceive me, but it doesn't matter. You're still intact, so just wait obediently for the young master's arrival."

The young man beside them was surprised and said, "What, Protector, you say the young master is coming in person?"

Protector Leng said, "Yes, the young master is already on his way. He's coming in person, though it seems unnecessary now. We'll be able to leave soon."

"But Protector, how is your injury? Are you okay?" the young man asked.

"It doesn't matter. That Giant Python is indeed formidable. Though I took just a few hits, I've been injured." Protector Leng said this while subconsciously touching his chest. Despite his words, it seemed he was also injured.

Ling Zhenfei listened, growing anxious, unsure how to rescue Ru Meng. With Ru Meng protected by two people, and himself injured, Protector Leng alone would be difficult to deal with, let alone with another young man present.

This young man is a master in the Zhiyi state, not easy to confront.

If he forcefully advances now, it's sure to be a brutal fight, possibly even costing him his own life. Clearly, he could only follow them from afar now.

Waiting for the right opportunity, Ling Zhenfei could discreetly take Ru Meng away, which would be the best outcome.

After a brief rest, Protector Leng and the young man continued with Ru Meng. Though they were injured, they are experts in cultivation, and their pace was swift.

Ru Meng naturally didn't walk smoothly, often claiming thirst or hunger, stopping frequently, clearly hoping Ling Zhenfei would find her.

Of course, she didn't know that Ling Zhenfei was not far behind, observing their every move.

By evening, it was already dark, and because they had Ru Meng with them, they moved not quickly, not even reaching the Pile of Rocks.

However, traveling at night in Xianling Mountain was not suitable, so they decided to find a place to rest and set off again at dawn.

The forest at night was pitch dark, where one couldn't see their hand in front of their face. The three of them found a large tree, climbed it, and rested among its branches.

No one expected it to start raining in the forest. Rain was common in the woods, but it was decidedly uncomfortable at that moment.

Ling Zhenfei knew that such heavy rain was an excellent condition for him. If he acted at night, it would be hard to notice.

But taking action wasn't easy. Ling Zhenfei didn't want to be discovered during a move; if he were seen, he'd face attacks from Protector Leng and his subordinates.

Currently, Ling Zhenfei being unafraid of their combined attack wasn't realistic, since only he knew the extent of his injuries.

Now, Ling Zhenfei's power at most reached the Advanced Late Stage of the Zhiyi Realm. Even dealing with Protector Leng was challenging, not to mention another expert at the Late Stage of the Zhiyi state.

Ling Zhenfei was self-aware; sometimes, capability doesn't allow retreat, but now, lacking sufficient power, he couldn't force it.

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