A group of people moved quickly through the mountains in silence. All the team members could see Pei Yan's dissatisfaction and anger, while the instigator, Zhao Yuanhu, kept his head down, silently making his way without daring to speak.
Pei Yan was truly filled with mixed emotions about Zhao Yuanhu's unauthorized addition: a bit touched but mostly angry and worried. It was impossible to open the Plane Barrier again to send her back. Fortune had smiled upon him once, and he didn't think he could squander such luck. If the Disaster Legion were to counterattack in the next opening, it would not only cause him trouble but also bring huge complications to the investigation bureau. Zhao Yuanhu had banked on this very fact, showing no contention or urgency from the start but catching him off guard at this crucial moment with a stealthy infiltration.
