Yu Yijun felt a surge of pride seeing everyone's expressions.
Uncle Liu Feng had indeed been right; only by showing them how strong your fists were would they truly submit.
After passing through the water cave, Jia Zu handed each person a small black pill.
"If I'm not mistaken, there's something in Peach Blossom Village that can bewilder the mind. Taking this calming pill will help everyone remain clear-headed."
Everyone took the pills and swallowed them.
Yu Yijun had learned about all the potential dangers in Peach Blossom Village from Li Naifeng and then informed everyone.
Uncle Liu Feng had always said that knowing yourself and your enemy was the key to victory.
As they approached Peach Blossom Village, a wave of bloody scent hit them, causing everyone to frown.
The peach blossoms covering the mountainside now appeared eerily strange.
Meanwhile, Tang Junsheng and the others paddled to the bat cave's location.
Tang Junsheng smelled the burnt aroma of roasted meat and looked at the bat corpses floating on the water, his brow furrowed.
Such powerful magic. This flame was no less potent than Yu Daohan's Flame Devouring Art, perhaps even superior.
Tang Junsheng began to ponder whose creation this could be. His own peculiar skill was replication, and he had studied the spells of most sects.
Among those present, only the Yin-Walking Sect practiced fire magic, but their flames were nowhere near this level.
Furthermore, this was not the flame of the Flame Devouring Art. This left only Xu Gensheng, but he didn't know any fire magic at all.
The only possibility was that little girl's.
Tang Junsheng found it hard to imagine that someone so young could wield such formidable magic. If she were to mature for another five years, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Damn, whose masterpiece is this? The power is a bit too terrifying," Li Naifeng exclaimed beside him.
Tang Junsheng looked ahead and said, "Since they've cleared the path, we should hurry and catch up."
On the other side.
The group walking through Peach Blossom Village headed towards the inn.
Li Naifeng had mentioned that Daddy and the others might still be at the inn.
The bloody smell persisted all the way, especially near the peach trees.
As they walked towards the inn, a woman approached them. "You are all outsiders, aren't you?"
Seeing this, everyone became vigilant. Yu Yijun had warned them before they set out that this place was extremely strange, and they should especially not drink any alcohol here.
Yu Yijun's small face broke into a smile, appearing harmless. "That's right, Auntie. We're here to look for someone."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged woman smiled. "Our village isn't large. If you don't mind, please come to my home and rest for a while. Try our peach blossom wine."
Yu Yijun shook her head, her voice childishly sweet as she politely declined. "It's best not to trouble you, Auntie."
The middle-aged woman waved her hand enthusiastically. "It's no trouble at all. We rarely have outsiders visit our village, and there's no one to drink the extra wine. How about this, since you're unwilling, I'll go home and get some to give to everyone."
"Please, don't trouble yourself, Auntie. We really don't drink," Yu Yijun continued to refuse.
"This..." The middle-aged woman's displeasure was evident.
Seeing the middle-aged woman's change in demeanor, everyone instinctively reached for their weapons. Zhou Jingmin and Xu Gensheng stepped forward to protect Yu Yijun.
Yu Yijun's expression turned serious, her previously cute demeanor vanishing completely. "Auntie, we truly do not drink!"
Seeing this, the middle-aged woman could only leave reluctantly.
After the middle-aged woman left, Yu Yijun looked at Xu Gensheng beside her, her small face smiling. "Grandpa Xu, how was my performance?"
Xu Gensheng patted Yu Yijun's little head and praised, "You did well, little girl."
Yu Yijun giggled and led everyone towards the inn.
Peach trees stood every three steps in Peach Blossom Village, and the path ahead was covered in a layer of pink petals.
The further they walked, the more uneasy everyone felt. The road gradually narrowed, and the peach trees on both sides seemed to move as if they had legs, slowly closing in on them.
The road, which could previously accommodate two cars side-by-side, now only allowed three people to walk abreast.
Xu Gensheng raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop, then looked at Zhou Jingmin.
Zhou Jingmin nodded in understanding. Suddenly, a branch lunged at Xu Gensheng like a snake.
Xu Gensheng, with quick reflexes, drew the dagger from his waist and slashed. The branch was cut down before it could get close.
At the same time, countless branches attacked the others.
Everyone quickly grabbed their weapons and began to defend themselves.
The branches seemed to possess regenerative abilities; as soon as one was cut, another appeared.
For a while, everyone was entangled and unable to break free.
Although Qin Muyu had taught Yu Yijun combat techniques, the little girl had no practical experience and found it difficult to adapt to this situation.
Xu Gensheng knew that dragging this out was not an option. He shouted to everyone, "Take the little girl and get out of here!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jingmin protected Yu Yijun and charged forward.
Jia Zu and Li Xin also cut through the encroaching branches and quickly moved towards Yu Yijun's position.
The remaining people provided cover for them.
The group thus escorted Yu Yijun forward, fighting their way through.