Seeing Dongfang Yi's unwavering resolve, Ding Yi was completely won over and nodded with tears in her eyes.

She decided to be impulsive this time, and there was a way to completely resolve the issue.

Once she leaves, she will hide her identity; she refuses to believe she can't escape them.

Once she finds her master, she will be able to live as she pleases.

However, she didn't want to tell Dongfang Yi these things yet.

The two had reached an agreement, so Ding Yi simply brought Shu Xin in as well.

"What!" Shu Xin jumped to her feet, her face filled with disbelief. "Miss, you're going to elope with this weakling?"

Dongfang Yi, "..."

Who's weak? Who's weak? His injury was just a mishap!

What does this have to do with a weakling?

He managed to hold back his anger because he knew the other person was Ding Yi's friend.

Upon hearing this, Ding Yi frowned and scolded, "Shuxin!"

Shuxin also realized that she shouldn't have said what was on her mind to the other person's face, as it would have made the other person feel very awkward.

But she didn't want to apologize, because in her heart, Dongfang Yi was really weak.

Shuxin muttered to herself, "I'm telling the truth. It was Miss who saved him."

Dongfang Yi, "..."

He had nothing to say; he had indeed been saved by Ding Yi.

When he gets back, he'll find a master to learn from.

He is determined to get rid of the "weakling" label!

Ding Yi merely frowned, signaling Shu Xin to stop talking.

Then she looked at Dongfang Yi and said apologetically, "Don't take it to heart. Shuxin didn't mean it. She's just a straightforward person."

"Um... no, she's just blunt, no... anyway, just don't take it to heart."

Dongfang Yi, "..."

This explanation is worse than no explanation at all.

If Shu Xin's words didn't frustrate him much, Ding Yi's words were like knives, each one stabbing him to the core and drawing blood.

Once we get back, we must act immediately!

However, Dongfang Yi did not continue on this topic, but changed the subject, saying, "Do you know the shortcut out? My men have been exploring the cliff for several days, but they have no way to get out without alerting the people here. We have to go out ourselves."

The reason for the long delay in taking action was twofold: firstly, his injury, and secondly, this natural obstacle.

His men have searched the entire cliff face these past few days, leaving no corner unchecked, but they still haven't found anything.

They had no other option but to go directly down the cliff. Of course, another option was to take a plane down, but leaving quietly would be quite difficult.

Shu Xin looked at Dongfang Yi with a somewhat disdainful expression and said, "You should say you're not a weakling, this..."

"Shuxin!" Ding Yi scolded Shuxin.

Dongfang Yi, "..."

It's not that he's weak; it's just that the terrain here is treacherous. If he were to force his way down and be discovered, everything would be for nothing.

He just wanted to see if there was a safer way to leave.

Then, Ding Yi looked at Dongfang Yi and said, "Yes, I know."

Dongfang Yi asked excitedly, "Really?"

Ding Yi nodded.

Shuxin said, "Of course it's true, it was a secret passage that Miss and I discovered."

This time, Ding Yi did not stop her from speaking.

That road was indeed discovered by her and Shuxin by chance, and after observing it for so many years, it seemed that only the two of them knew about it.

They also tacitly kept quiet about this matter from anyone in the building, otherwise, if those people found out, it would be inconvenient for them to sneak out or do anything else in the future.

Just like now, if they had told others back then, they wouldn't be able to walk this path now.

...

Late that night, the three of them left the Lilac Pavilion under the moonlight.

Whether it was bad luck or not, the three of them unexpectedly ran into Qu Jingxiu as soon as they stepped out.

"Ding Yi, is that you?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Yi was startled. Then, glancing at Shu Xin and Dongfang Yi in front of her, she rationally instructed, "Shu Xin, take him over first. I'll come find you later."

They were at a corner at the moment, and it was clear that Qu Jingxiu had seen her, but he did not see the two of them.

Shuxin reluctantly said, "Miss, I'll go with you."

"Hurry up! Otherwise, if we're discovered, we're all doomed!" Ding Yi said coldly to Shu Xin.

Shennong Pavilion does not allow outsiders to enter; even outer disciples are not permitted to enter without special orders.

If Qu Jingxiu discovers this and tells the Pavilion Master, the three of them will only face certain death.

Dongfang Yi frowned, but he was not familiar with this place and his old injuries had not yet healed. However, he was still worried about Ding Yi facing that scumbag alone. After thinking for a moment, he said, "No, I can't leave anyone behind. I..." stay with you.

Before he could finish speaking, Qu Jingxiu interrupted him.

"Ding Yi, is that you?" Qu Jingxiu quickened his pace and walked towards the three of them.

Upon hearing this, Ding Yi's face turned grim. He then handed the bundle in his hand to Shu Xin and said earnestly, "I can handle this. You guys go and wait for me on the cliff."

Shuxin hadn't taken the bundle for a long time. Hearing the approaching footsteps, Ding Yi said seriously, "Hurry, Shuxin, if we don't leave, none of us will be able to leave. Do you want me to be punished by the Pavilion Master if you don't leave?"

Shuxin struggled internally for a long time, and upon hearing this, she frowned and took the bundle from Ding Yi's hand. "Miss, I'll wait for you on the cliff. If you haven't come in an hour, I'll come down to find you. We're like sisters, sharing both hardship and happiness. I, Shuxin, am definitely not afraid of death."

After saying that, without waiting for Ding Yi's reply, he grabbed Dongfang Yi and walked forward.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they were carried.

Shuxin has been training since childhood and has grown up through real combat. Don't be fooled by her appearance; she's not fat or thin, but she's actually all muscle.

Dongfang Yi was well protected, and in front of Shuxin, he was like a scholar who needed protection.

Before Dongfang Yi knew it, he was being carried away. It wasn't until he had taken several steps that he realized what was happening. Just as he was about to speak to Ding Yi, he worried that speaking rashly would implicate her, so he could only tell her with his eyes.

He wanted to stay; he didn't want to leave her alone to face that scumbag.

However, because it was dark, Ding Yi didn't see him at all after walking a distance. But when she thought of the scene of Shu Xin carrying Dongfang Yi away, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

But soon, Qu Jingxiu's appearance brought her laughter to an abrupt halt.

"Ding Yi, it really is you. What are you doing here so late? What were you laughing about just now?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Yi's face immediately turned cold, and she turned to Qu Jingxiu, saying, "What's it to you?"