Regarding the friction during the refinement process that is inevitably endured by Gu People, Witch Ancestor Mountain does not care.
Junjun did not expect the Gu Master to be so adept at manipulating the situation, arranging the Saintess Selection and Gu Dueling to occur at the same time, and she herself is in seclusion during this period—it’s hard to say it’s a coincidence.
She also wondered what cunning play the Gu Master was orchestrating and whether the Fox was lying in wait somewhere or had already fallen into an Insect Pool.
Thinking of this possibility, Junjun couldn’t help but feel her heart skip a beat: "Recently... have there been any intruders?"
"Intruders?" Mr. Dan He scratched his head in confusion: "It seems Wu Nuan’s confinement at Reflection Cliff is indeed related to an outsider, but the news has been sealed off, and I’m not privy to the specifics."
Mr. Shan Hai expressed some regret: "Junjun’s two friends came in a few days earlier, but she’s lost contact with them now."
Mr. Dan He raised his eyebrows, strongly disapproving of their brash intrusion, which reminded him of children playing house. After criticizing the matter, he sighed: "I fear that your friends have little chance of survival. After all, Witch Ancestor Mountain has always executed uninvited ants on the spot, and so far, no outsider has been deemed significant enough to warrant an alert across the entire mountain.
Moreover, the fact that Wu Nuan has been detained further indicates they have encountered misfortune."
Although Mr. Dan He’s words were frightening, Junjun remained calm, firmly believing that with the Fox’s abilities, she wouldn’t be silently wiped out.
There must be more to the story.
"Is there a secret passageway here that leads to the mountain top?"
Mr. Dan He tried his best to restrain himself but finally couldn’t help but poke his disciple’s head: "Have you lost your mind? What secret passageway are you thinking of? If I knew of such a passageway, would I be stuck here for three years?"
"Besides, even if there is a secret passageway, it’s not a place you can go to. And what if you do find one? Can you really rush to Ghost Gate Pass and pull them back?"
"I can try my best." Bai Junjun replied honestly.
As long as they’re not dead, there’s hope.
Mr. Dan He was nearly infuriated to death.
Mr. Shan Hai had already found Junjun stubborn earlier, but now he felt she was infinitely stubborner, and could not help but give in to persuade Mr. Dan He: "Junjun has already said so much; forget about the dangers, just quickly share what you know."
If Mr. Dan He is an irresponsible foster mentor, Mr. Shan Hai is definitely a very professional one.
Although he only recently met Bai Junjun, he could tell from her words that she was determined to take risks.
Instead of hiding the information for fear of her venturing out, it’s better to clarify the dangers.
After all, she will go out eventually, and letting her know where the danger lies might help her avoid some of it.
"No wonder all your disciples sneak out one by one."
Mr. Dan He commented helplessly before answering, "There is indeed a secret passageway exclusively for the Gu Master, but it’s said to be in Forbidden Land, with no external access."
Bai Junjun raised an eyebrow; Manager Qiao had mentioned this place.
It was the territory of the Gu Master, accessible to him alone.
Bai Junjun bowed with clasped hands to the two elders: "Thank you, mentors. By the way, could you help me borrow a set of Witch Tribe girl’s clothes?"
Considering Mr. Dan He himself was wearing Witch Tribe clothing, borrowing another set should not be difficult, Bai Junjun thought.
Mr. Dan He couldn’t help but roll his eyes skyward.
Borrowing clothes was certainly easy, but now was that really the issue?
Has his disciple gone mad? Does she think she’s a contemporary female knight?