As dawn broke, two figures slipped out of the back door of the brothel. Upon closer inspection, they were Gu Liyan and Yan Moxue.

Seeing that there was no one at the main entrance of the brothel, Gu Liyan waved to Yan Muxue behind him and whispered, "No one's here, let's go!"

Yan Muxue followed closely behind, and after hurrying through several alleys with Gu Liyan, she finally couldn't help but say, "Alright, no need to run anymore, it's already far enough!"

Gu Liyan stopped and nodded.

Yan Muxue asked with some confusion, "I really don't understand, why do we have to sneak around when we leave? It's like we're doing something wrong!"

Gu Liyan cautiously looked around, and only when no one was around did she speak in a low voice, "Actually, I received news yesterday that Baili Huangyi and his group might go up the mountain at Chenshi (7-9 AM) today. We must go back as soon as possible to inform my father and the others."

Based on the information Ping'er provided, Gu Liyan guessed that apart from Baili Huangyi, who was in the brothel at the time, no one would dare to climb the mountain rashly. Therefore, he was certain that the person Ping'er was referring to in her telepathic message was Baili Huangyi.

He couldn't help but wonder: what exactly is Baili Huangyi's identity? Logically speaking, if he were truly the Prince of Yan, he wouldn't need to risk going to Thousand Absolute Mountain; he could simply send his subordinates. Why then did he go personally? Could it be that he also heard the rumors about Thousand Absolute Mountain and thus came up the mountain?

Seeing Gu Liyan's solemn expression, Yan Muxue said, "Xiao Li, don't worry, nothing will happen."

Gu Liyan gently shook his head. "I'm not worried about any danger. I'm just curious why Baili Huangyi suddenly wants to climb the mountain. Logically speaking, he should have come for you and Feng Huaxian. Why is he suddenly preparing to climb the mountain?"

"Perhaps it's because Feng Huaxian told him that there are fox spirits in Qianjue Mountain?" Yan Muxue thought for a moment and then spoke.

Gu Liyan nodded thoughtfully. "Probably. In any case, we have to get back before them."

Yan Muxue nodded. "Okay, let's go quickly then."

...Not long after Gu Liyan and Yan Muxue left, Baili Huangyi and his entourage walked out in a grand procession.

Ping'er and Feng Huaxian walked at the back of the group, with Hua Gu following closely behind. Wiping away tears, she said, "How did you all end up leaving together by such a coincidence? Now I'm the only one in charge of this huge building..."

Upon hearing Hua Gu's words, Feng Hua Xian asked in surprise, "Hua Gu, Yan Mu Xue has also left? Where did she go?"

Hua Gu wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "She left with that Young Master Mo. He said he was taking her home to visit. So, when I went to call her early this morning, I found she was already gone."

Hua Gu said irritably, "That brat, she left without even saying goodbye! I think she's not planning to come back... Just like Qing'er, neither of them has any conscience leaving me here alone!" After saying that, Hua Gu started crying again.

Upon hearing Hua Gu mention Qing'er, Feng Huaxian's expression changed slightly, and she comforted her, "Hua Gu, don't worry, even if she doesn't come back, I will."

Hearing Feng Huaxian say this, Hua Gu's expression softened. "Alright, Hua Gu will wait for you to come back."

Feng Huaxian smiled, but before she could speak further, Ping'er interjected, "It's better if Hua Gu doesn't wait any longer, since even we ourselves don't know when we'll be back—"

Hua Gu's face, which had just calmed down, immediately darkened, and she turned her head to glare angrily at Ping'er.

Seeing this, Feng Huaxian quickly pulled Ping'er behind her and said, "Hua Gu, don't listen to Ping'er's nonsense. Don't worry, even if Ping'er doesn't come back, I will definitely come back!"

Hua Gu glared at Ping'er with annoyance, then pulled Feng Huaxian's hand and said, "I'm not going to bother with you anymore, Xian'er. You'd better come back soon."

Feng Huaxian nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Wang Guozhong walked over and coldly said, "The Prince of Yan can't wait any longer, set off immediately!"

Hua Gu hurriedly took Feng Huaxian and Qing'er's hands and whispered, "Xian'er, we don't know what will happen on the road. Remember not to meddle in things you shouldn't, especially Ping'er. Don't anger Prince Yan."

Feng Huaxian gently took Hua Gu's hand and said, "Yes, I know, Hua Gu, wait for me to come back..." Feeling Hua Gu's aged hand, Feng Huaxian swallowed hard and said, "Hua Gu, wait for me to come back, I have something to tell you..."

Seeing the hidden meaning in Feng Huaxian's words and the guilt in her eyes, Hua Gu nodded solemnly, "Okay, I'll wait for you to come back."

Before Feng Huaxian could say anything more, Wang Guozhong interrupted impatiently, "Hurry up! It's time to get going!"

Hua Gu hurriedly pushed Feng Hua Xian aside and said, "Let's go quickly, let's go quickly, don't keep the Prince of Yan waiting."

Feng Huaxian said nothing more, gave Hua Gu a deep look, and followed the group toward Qianjue Mountain.

Ping'er gave Hua Gu a deep look, then turned and left without saying anything.

Watching Feng Huaxian's receding figure, Hua Gu felt a sense of tragic grandeur.

Suddenly, she remembered Qing'er, who had already passed away, and recalling what Feng Huaxian had just said, she hurriedly shook her head, "How could I doubt her? I was so foolish..."

Stepping into the brothel, everything inside became desolate and quiet.

As Feng Huaxian left Qianjue Town, she looked back but could no longer see the brothel.

Seeing this, Ping'er smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to have such deep feelings for this brothel!"

“The meaning of a brothel is different for you, me, and others. For you, it may just be a place to stay. For me, it is a place that gives me hope. Moreover, Hua Gu is the one who gave me a second life,” Feng Hua Xian said.

Hearing her words, Wang Guozhong, who was standing to the side, looked up at her for a moment, then quickly looked away.

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