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He was following Chu Jinsheng's group, and after following for a while, he noticed that Chu Jinsheng seemed to be following Chu Jingrui the whole time.

After thinking for a moment, he decided not to walk at the back of the line.

Chu Jingrui and his group walked ahead. If they found Wang Zheng first, Chu Jinsheng would have no chance!

With so many people watching over him, it will be difficult for me to rescue Wang Zheng.

Thinking this, Xie Moyao gradually slowed down and soon separated from the main group.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention to him, he flashed into the nearby woods and quickly used his lightness skill to chase after Chu Jingrui and his group.

He didn't intend to join the group; he only planned to check the situation in the woods. So he stayed in the woods, following behind Chu Jingrui and his group.

They walked and stopped frequently, whispering to each other from time to time.

Being far away, Xie Moyao couldn't hear what they were saying, so he could only try to stay as close to them as possible.

He glanced behind him and saw that Chu Jinsheng and his group were well hidden. From Chu Jingrui's perspective, they couldn't possibly see anyone following them.

As he was thinking this, he saw Chu Jingrui call to his men and spur his horse onward, galloping towards a side road.

Xie Moyao keenly noticed that this time, their speed was significantly more urgent.

He didn't waste any time, nor did he stay beside Chu Jingrui and the others; instead, he walked past them and went ahead first.

Looking at Chu Jingrui and his group who were still hot on their heels, Xie Moyao was filled with doubt. Could it be that Wang Zheng was nearby?

Chu Jingrui and the others seemed to be acting much more urgently. If I'm not mistaken, it's probably true.

In his previous life, he led troops in battle, and he had some understanding of human psychology, combat, and reactions.

Chu Jingrui looked excited, like a hunter who had spotted his prey.

With this in mind, Xie Moyao quickened his pace and continued along the road, occasionally observing the situation on both sides.

Before long, they could see a dilapidated temple at the end of the road in the distance. The temple had a thatched roof and the wooden planks around it were crooked with several large holes.

It looks like no one lives there; people just stop by occasionally.

Xie Moyao's heart skipped a beat, and he ran towards the dilapidated temple. He was now very much hoping that Wang Zheng was in this temple.

Judging from Chu Jingrui and Chu Jinsheng's expressions, they must have come here specifically for this place.

With that thought in mind, he didn't stop moving. He used his lightness skill to accelerate at full speed and soon arrived in front of the dilapidated temple.

There was a faint smell of burning firewood in the air. Xie Moyao was secretly pleased. Instead of entering directly through the main gate, he went around to the back of the dilapidated temple and peered through the cracks to check the situation inside.

There were indeed people inside the house.

At this moment, a man was facing away from Xie Moyao. Xie Moyao could not see his face clearly, but judging from his overall physique, he looked very much like Wang Zheng.

He was acquainted with Wang Zheng, and he recognized Wang Zheng's appearance and could tell the difference.

Xie Moyao's heart was pounding. Just as he was about to go in, he saw the man in the house suddenly stand up, pick up the sword next to him, go to the gate of the dilapidated temple, and look at the road ahead.

At the crossroads, a group of men were galloping towards them at full speed, their momentum fierce. Without a second thought, the man grabbed his sword and charged into the nearby woods, not pausing for a moment. Xie Moyao didn't even have time to call him back.

As he turned into the woods, he was spotted by the group of people ahead, the leader of whom was none other than Chu Jingrui.

Sitting astride his tall horse, Chu Jingrui saw someone turn into the woods and quickly gave orders to his men.

"Help! Help! He's run away! He's run into the woods!"

"Chase them! A squad is flanking them from that direction. We'll pursue them. Remember, capture them alive!"

With Chu Jingrui's order, Xiao Wu and Xiao San led their respective groups of men and split into two groups!

Xiao Wu followed Chu Jingrui, while Xiao San led another group of people to flank Chu Jingrui in the direction he indicated.

As soon as the two groups left, Xie Moyao quickly came out of the dilapidated temple. Looking in the direction the two groups had gone, he calculated in his mind which path he should take to meet the person ahead of time.

He hadn't seen the man's face, but judging from his build, he looked very much like Wang Zheng. Regardless of whether the man was Wang Zheng or not, he had to find him and take a look before Chu Jingrui arrived so he could feel at ease.

Just as I was thinking this, I heard the deafening sound of horses' hooves coming from the opposite direction.

Xie Moyao quickly slipped behind a large tree to the side, and soon after, he saw Chu Jinsheng also leading a group of people to catch up.

"Damn it, how did these two end up together? Is that person so important to them that they're willing to use thousands of men just to capture one person!"

Xie Moyao cursed under his breath. Although he hadn't seen the person's face clearly, he was now almost certain of it!

He gritted his teeth and didn't linger. He quietly retreated to a large tree, and with the cover of the leaves, he used his lightness skill to disappear from the spot in a few leaps, chasing after the direction the man had left in.

He was alone, and his martial arts skills were high, so he could run a little faster than Chu Jingrui and the others on horseback.

But Chu Jingrui and his men left before him, clearly chasing after them. He doesn't know if he can catch up now.

Xie Moyao was somewhat annoyed. He should have rushed out to see the man's face as soon as he got up in the dilapidated temple!

If it were Wang Zheng, he would find a way to get the two of them out of trouble.

If it weren't for Wang Zheng, he wouldn't have bothered with this matter.

As soon as he left, Chu Jinsheng led his men to the outside of the dilapidated temple. After confirming that there was no one inside, Xiao Wu examined the footprints on the ground and then told Chu Jinsheng about Chu Jingrui's splitting of his forces into two groups.

Chu Jinsheng didn't waste any time, and ordered his men to split into two groups and follow behind them.

He also gave a strict order that they must move at full speed.

Meanwhile, in the woods ahead, the departing man, carrying his sword, was seen running wildly through the trees.

But the people behind him kept chasing closely, and with so many of them, it was as difficult as climbing to the sky for him to shake them off.

And this man was none other than Wang Zheng, whom Xie Moyao was looking for.

Wang Zheng didn't know why so many people were suddenly looking for him.

Moreover, these people seem to be coming with a menacing attitude; they are enemies, not friends.

His intuition told him that he absolutely could not let these people catch him.

Therefore, he has been hiding his whereabouts these days, but for some reason, someone suddenly came looking for him today.

Several groups of people were moving through the woods. Xie Moyao not only had to find Wang Zheng's location, but also had to avoid the sight of Chu Jingrui and Chu Jinsheng. Meanwhile, Chu Jinsheng's men had arrived not far behind Chu Jingrui.

Chu Jingrui was leading his men forward in a search for Wang Zheng's whereabouts, paying little attention to the movements behind him. He was unaware that Chu Jinsheng was following behind with his men, waiting to ambush him.