"Director, the signal is getting weaker."
At this moment, Qu Guangrong led a team of police officers. They wore overcoats, carried large bags, and had pistols on their waists – real firearms. They were also accompanied by two police dogs as they walked through the snow-covered forest. A young police officer, his cheeks flushed from the cold, looked at his phone for the signal…
Qu Guangrong waved his hand and said, "Don't worry. Yesterday, I contacted Uncle-Master Wuwei and learned their current location. So, let's hurry. We must rendezvous with them tonight!"
"Yes…"
The police officers responded loudly and continued their rapid journey.
Since Qu Guangrong's group was traveling in a different direction than Lei Laohu and his companions were returning, they did not find their footprints in the snow…
However, Qu Guangrong didn't expect that on a tall tree, Wu Laosi was clinging to it like a monkey, witnessing the scene of Qu Guangrong leading the group of police officers. Not even the two police dogs discovered him. Only after they had gone quite a distance did Wu Laosi quickly descend and sprint off in another direction…
Lei Laohu, along with Lao Qi and Lao Ba, was lying on a snowy slope. Upon seeing Wu Laosi return, he asked, "How was it? Who were they?"
"Big Brother, it's the police!" Wu Laosi returned, also crouching down, his eyes wide as he panted, "he said."
"Police?"
Lao Qi exclaimed in surprise, "Why would there be police?"
Wu Laosi waved his hand, catching his breath before explaining, "I heard them say they were looking for Wu Weizi and the others. And those policemen also knew where Wu Weizi and his group were. They must be their support!"
"Did the police have any weapons?" Lao Ba asked.
"Nonsense, police definitely carry weapons," Lao Qi retorted with a speechless glare at Lao Ba, thinking it was a stupid question.
"I brought weapons too."
Lao Ba patted the bag he held in his arms, which contained three firearms…
Wu Laosi ignored him and saw Lei Laohu narrowing his eyes. He asked, "Big Brother, what should we do? There are ten of them in total, plus two police dogs. If they rendezvous with Wu Weizi, it might get difficult!"
However, the corner of Lei Laohu's mouth curved upwards, and he sneered, "Those policemen are just ordinary people. Lao Qi and Lao Ba can handle them. Perfect…"
As he spoke, Lei Laohu stood up and declared, "Since someone is leading the way for us, let's follow them!"
Wu Laosi, Lao Qi, and Lao Ba stood up and asked, "Big Brother, do you mean we should follow the police and let them lead us to Wu Weizi?"
Lei Laohu smiled and nodded, then waved his hand grandly, "Let's go…"
Wu Laosi, Lao Qi, and Lao Ba nodded, and then followed Lei Laohu, trailing far behind Qu Guangrong's police team…
At this time, at the bottom of another mountain valley, the dense surrounding forest echoed with the chirping of birds. Small animals could be seen darting through the grass.
And from the steaming hot spring pool, leaves occasionally drifted down, or ice shards frozen from snow fell, creating ripples on the water. One could even see a leaf on the water's surface, with a few tiny red ants conversing unhurriedly on it, as if they had weathered many storms…
Swish!
On the grassy bank of the hot spring pool, sword shadows danced, and the sound of swords reverberated through the valley…
Zhou Ruoxi, dressed in a snow-white gauze dress, was lifted into the air with a shrug of Wan Yunting's shoulder. Her raven-black hair danced elegantly in the air. As she turned her sword, the 'Shunü Jian' in her right hand, she flicked off a branch, causing it to fall slowly. Then, Zhou Ruoxi lightly tapped a branch with the tip of her toe, and she began to dance in mid-air…
With a turn of her head, her beautiful eyes, like autumn water filled with affection, and her fair, jade-like face revealed a moving smile. She was so natural and refined, as enchanting as a fairy descending from a painting…
Wan Yunting, clad in a Taoist robe, held his 'Junzi Jian'. With a powerful leap from his heels, he too soared into the air. With a smile on his face, he chased after Zhou Ruoxi's snow-white gauze dress. As they met each other's gaze, their eyes filled with lingering affection, like a pair of celestial lovers. On the grassy bank of the hot spring pool, they wielded their 'Junzi' and 'Shunü' swords, practicing the peerless sword technique.
Their movements were graceful. At times, they held each other's left hands and tossed them into the air. Zhou Ruoxi's form was supple, yet her 'Shunü Jian' was sharp and fierce. They seemed to be dancing together, yet also practicing swordplay. They rose into the air together, then embraced and spun, slowly descending. Their eyes met with deep affection, envying the small animals nearby…
Their feet touched the grass. Wan Yunting placed his left hand around her slender, alluring waist, his gaze openly revealing his love for her. As he met Zhou Ruoxi's eyes, her face flushed slightly, revealing a shy smile. She turned her head slightly, looking even more lovely and endearing…
"Senior Sister, how about we practice it again?"
Wan Yunting released her waist, a playful smile on his lips, and said with a hint of mischief.
Zhou Ruoxi glanced back at him, turned, and walked away cheerfully, laughing, "No, I've already learned it."
Watching her skip away like a little girl, Wan Yunting let out two hearty laughs. He never expected that Zhou Ruoxi, who had given him an impression of aloofness and pride like a high goddess when they first met, was so different now…
"Senior Sister, you go in and rest for a while. I'll roast a rabbit and bring it to you." Wan Yunting did not follow her into the cave but went to catch a wild rabbit.
They had been practicing the peerless sword technique since they woke up that morning, and had consumed a lot of energy. Now, they were hungry.
"Then I'll accompany you…"
Zhou Ruoxi turned back, her smile gentle, and quickly ran towards Wan Yunting, appearing like a pair of lovebirds in a passionate romance…
They caught a wild rabbit. This time, Wan Yunting was responsible for skinning and roasting it, while Zhou Ruoxi stayed by his side, watching. The two of them were in a tender and affectionate mood, enjoying themselves immensely…
After eating his fill, Wan Yunting was already thinking about returning to the stone chamber to practice the 'Ba Huang Shen Gong'!
'Ba Huang Shen Gong' was the ultimate internal martial art of the逍遥派 (Xiaoyao School). Wan Yunting had already memorized the incantations firmly. He sat cross-legged on the ice bed, closing his eyes and beginning to cultivate according to the 'Ba Huang Shen Gong' incantations…
Zhou Ruoxi was also not idle. She sat cross-legged nearby, exercising while reading the secret manual of 'Tianshan Zhe Mei Shou'. Although she had previously said it was not suitable for her to practice the Xiaoyao School's martial arts, after Wan Yunting's persuasion, she had agreed to follow his advice.
They lost track of time as they practiced. Suddenly, a powerful aura erupted from Wan Yunting's entire body. His eyes snapped open, emitting two sharp beams of light. Then, Wan Yunting clasped his hands, retracting his cultivation, and slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.
Zhou Ruoxi, who had already finished practicing, was sitting on a stone stool in front of the stone table, reading another manual. Hearing Wan Yunting awaken, she turned her head and smiled gently at him, "Finished practicing?"
"Yes, I have comprehended the first level of the mental cultivation," Wan Yunting got off the bed and nodded with a smile.
Zhou Ruoxi looked at him, feeling that his power had increased again. She asked, "Is your internal injury any better?"
Wan Yunting patted his chest and laughed, "It's almost fully healed, but not quite there yet."
"That's great."
Zhou Ruoxi stood up, her autumn eyes looking at him, her joy evident as she smiled, "Once your injuries are healed, we can go out."
"Mm."
Wan Yunting nodded with a smile, then stepped forward and placed his hands on Zhou Ruoxi's alluring, slender waist. His gaze affectionately met her autumn eyes, and he smiled, "I truly wish to spend my entire life with you here, Senior Sister, living a life like Senior Kang and Senior Li, a celestial couple!"
Zhou Ruoxi's fair, jade-like face was tinged with a delicate blush. Her watery autumn eyes held infinite affection, meeting Wan Yunting's gaze. They both understood each other's feelings…
Wan Yunting leaned in slightly and naturally kissed Zhou Ruoxi's pink, enchanting lips. They embraced each other, kissing gently, then slowly moved towards the ice bed…
At this moment, above the valley, night had already fallen.
"Captain Lu, we've searched all the surrounding woods, and still haven't found them!"
Lu Feiyue, leading a group of police officers in their search for Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi, was wandering aimlessly in the snow-covered forest. This made Lu Feiyue frown, and he said with some helplessness, "Why don't they call the police? Don't they know that even without a signal, they can still dial 110…"
The young police officer following him gave a wry smile, "Captain Lu, they probably really don't know…"
"Who's there!"
Suddenly, a police officer spotted a blurry figure in the snowy forest ahead, staggering towards them…
Immediately, Lu Feiyue and the others placed their hands on their holsters, their eyes fixed on the stumbling figure in the woods. It was Tao Zifu!
"Let's go take a look…"
Lu Feiyue led his officers over, and then they saw Tao Zifu, unable to hold on any longer, collapse into the snow…