Yue Buqun: My Mount Hua has been time-traveled.

"Actually, I already know exactly where Shi Guanyin lives, but I'm not very familiar with the interior, so I'd like to ask you to provide me with a detailed map!"

Yue Buqun spoke gently and had a refined demeanor, appearing to be a true gentleman.

But his handsome face now looked even more ferocious and hateful than the bearded scumbag who had tormented her before.

He said, "As long as you tell me, I can guarantee that even if I die at the hands of that Stone Guanyin, I will not reveal a single word. I will pin it all on my senior brother. Huangfu Gao once entered the Stone Forest Maze and then escaped from it. It's not surprising that he knows the terrain inside, right?"

Qu Wuyi said coldly, "But if I don't speak up, you'll dump all the blame on me!"

"To be precise, it's you guys!"

Yue Buqun looked at the girls beside him, and sure enough, he saw that they all had expressions of fear on their faces.

He smiled and said, "I hope that Guanyin of the Stone will not punish you all for being so numerous. Otherwise, every single one of you will have to take the blame for this."

Upon hearing this, the women looked at Yue Buqun as if they were seeing a devil.

How can this be? Confessing is the same as not confessing, and not confessing is the same as confessing?

Qu Wurong seemed tempted and asked, "How can you guarantee that?"

"It's simple. I'm determined to fight Shi Guanyin to the death. If you reveal this information, you'll be betraying her and becoming her enemies. If I'm truly no match for her and die at her hands, do you think I wouldn't protect you from being exposed? You should understand the principle that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, right?"

Yue Buqun said solemnly, "So if you don't tell, I will frame you. But if you do tell, I will pin everything on my senior brother to ensure your safety. You can pretend to have been captured by us and stay here on Mount Hua in peace. After the outcome of the battle between my Mount Hua Sect and Shi Guanyin is revealed, we will decide whether to stay or leave. What do you say?"

Qu Wurong asked, "Aren't you afraid we'll give you false information?"

"So you all have to give me one, and by the way, split it up!"

Yue Buqun looked at Hu Tiehua and Chu Liuxiang and said, "Handsome Chu, Master Hu, I'll trouble you to interrogate these girls separately and have them draw a detailed map of the Stone Forest Valley. If anyone's map is different, I'll pin the blame on them and see if their loyalty can truly gain the trust of Guanyin!"

The women all wore expressions of absurdity; they had never seen such a unique interrogation method before.

Only then did the four separate and act independently.

Soon, the thirteen girls each drew a topographical map.

All thirteen girls were restrained by acupoints and imprisoned in the Zhengqi Hall.

The four of them arrived at the Suoyoubuwei Pavilion.

The fourteen topographic maps vary in style, some with elegant handwriting, others with rough and crude strokes, some detailed and insightful, and others rough and simplistic.

But they are generally quite similar.

Chu Liuxiang exclaimed from the bottom of his heart, "I really can't imagine how terrifying Shi Guanyin is. These girls are all quite skilled in martial arts, yet they are so afraid of her. Just because of a single sentence from Headmaster Yue, they were terrified and their faces turned pale."

"Just because her disciple was beautiful, she forced her to disfigure herself. You can tell how twisted Shi Guanyin is."

Yue Buqun sighed.

Beside her, Hu Tiehua watched as Hua Zhenzhen's pen moved like a snake, combining thirteen maps into one.

Even Qu Wurong, as a direct disciple, had things she didn't understand, but with the help of the other girls filling in the gaps, a complete map was quickly drawn up.

From the many details to pay attention to at the entrance of the Stone Forest Valley, to the array mechanisms inside.

Hu Tiehua was speechless with amazement.

He exclaimed in shock, "Luckily, I listened to that old stinker and came to Mount Hua first. With this terrain, if I hadn't known anything and had just foolishly barged in, I probably wouldn't have even seen the face of the Stone Guanyin. I would have been crushed to death by the rocks."

Although he is impulsive, he is not stupid.

It is obvious that this Stone Forest Valley is built by taking advantage of the terrain, and it also incorporates the art of Qimen Dunjia.

Entering without knowing anything could lead to death without even knowing how you died.

"Now everything is ready, except for the final push."

Yue Buqun said with relief, "I originally planned to ask my senior brother to help guide us, but he was tortured too badly by Shi Guanyin and has already developed a psychological trauma from her. If possible, I really don't want to force him to confront his past trauma."

Hu Tiehua called out, "Hey, Sect Leader Yue, right? Can we head to the Great Desert now?"

Yue Buqun shook his head and said, "Not yet!"

"Why? We've already gotten the map, why can't we go?!"

Hu Tiehua said angrily, "Didn't you say that Gao Yanan was already living a life worse than death after falling into Shi Guanyin's hands? If that's the case, let's rescue her as soon as possible!"

"I already said, everything is ready except for the east wind. How can we go when the east wind hasn't arrived?!"

Yue Buqun glanced at Hu Tiehua.

He had never actually met Huangfu Gao, nor did he know Gao Yanan, but perhaps because they were both disciples of Mount Hua, and because he had told so many lies, he had come to believe them somewhat.

Therefore, he instinctively felt dislike upon seeing Hu Tiehua.

He explained, "Shi Guanyin possesses extraordinary abilities. If we don't have absolute certainty, going there would only be like delivering food to the enemy. Therefore, we must gather all available forces and then achieve our goal in one fell swoop!"

"Could it be that Sect Leader Yue has hired other helpers?"

Yue Buqun nodded and said, "Yes."

"Who is it?"

"Xue Yiren!"

"The world's greatest swordsman, Xue Yiren?!"

Hu Tiehua's tone was tinged with shock, "Having me and Old Stinkbug isn't enough, and you actually asked Xue Yiren to fight for you..."

"I didn't ask him to fight in my place. Xue Yiren is the number one swordsman in the world, and he has his own pride. If I were to force him, I might have a chance to get him to fight in my place, but given his personality, would he be willing to join forces with someone else? I'm afraid he would take the initiative to find Shi Guanyin and fight her fairly."

Yue Buqun sighed, "If that's the case, Xue Yiren is doomed!"

Hu Tiehua exclaimed in shock, "Even the world's number one swordsman is no match for Shi Guanyin?"

"To be honest, in this world, apart from Tie Zhongtang, who has already mastered the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, and Yin Ji, the Water Mother of the Divine Water Palace, I really can't think of anyone else who can defeat Shi Guanyin in a one-on-one fight."

Yue Buqun was not lying.

Although Xue Yiren clearly stated that he owed him a favor, Xue Yiren was no longer a pure swordsman, but the master of a manor.

Swordsmen can act swiftly and decisively, but the manor lord has many more things to consider.

If he were to force Xue Yiren to fight, he would not only be suspected of being unreasonable, but would also be planting a destabilizing element within his own ranks.

Since that's the case, I might as well make him a request that isn't too difficult.

They not only befriended Xue Yiren, but also received assistance no less than that from Xue Yiren!

Upon hearing this, Hu Tiehua didn't say much, muttering under his breath, "Hmph... the number one swordsman in the world has his pride. We're just low-life thieves and hooligans, easily ordered around. If it weren't for Gao Yanan, do you think I'd listen to a single word of your nonsense? Damn it..."

He became agitated again.

Especially when looking at the desolate Mount Hua now.

The thought that this was the place where she grew up, yet now it was so desolate, was unbearable.

She must have been under a lot of pressure over the years, but she has never told them about it.

It seems that in their eyes, she is always sunny and cheerful...

Thinking about it, his resolve grew even stronger.

She murmured, "No matter where you are, Ya Nan, I will definitely rescue you."

"Achoo..."

Laughing at the world, inside the Hall of Swords.

A crisp sneeze rang out.

"Senior sister, are you feeling cold?"

Seeing Gao Yanan sneezing one after another, Feng Wuyai said with concern, "Although the harsh winter has passed, there's still the saying 'dress warmly in spring and lightly in autumn.' Now is not the time to take off your winter clothes."

"It's nothing, maybe someone is thinking about me."

Gao Yanan smiled bitterly, "And has the cold winter passed? Why do I feel that the cold winter of Huashan Sect has only just begun? By the way, junior brother, have you found any trace of that senior? If it weren't for this senior's intervention, our entire Huashan Sect would probably have been completely wiped out. Such a great favor, at the very least, we should thank him in person."

Feng Wuyai smiled wryly, "No, we inexplicably ended up in this godforsaken place, knowing no one and having made no friends in the martial world. I really can't imagine who would be willing to lend us a hand!"