The village they passed through was naturally the one where Ye Yunxiu had settled some time ago.
Now, with the support of the Star Alliance's advanced technology, how could the Abnormality Department not know about these "explorers" sneaking around the main road?
Allowing these people to come, of course, was something they tacitly permitted.
There's a saying: it's better to guide than to block.
Instead of letting those curious folk find other ways to enter the immortal mountain,
it's better to give them a path, allowing them to gather on their own and act right under their noses, which is safer.
Besides, the Star Alliance's upcoming plan also requires some witnesses to ensure that the events are spread in a relatively natural manner.
Of course, aside from this small village, people have also come from other directions towards the immortal mountain.
Those areas lack villages, are all wilderness, and with the vast area, even the Abnormality Department cannot oversee everything.