Li Qiu naturally could not abandon the five of them completely. In fact, shortly after leaving, he concealed his traces and quietly slipped back, eventually hiding in a secluded spot nearby.
At a distance of just over ten miles, the five had no chance of discovering him, while he could observe them from afar.
Sometimes, whether a problem was solved was not the most important thing; what mattered was whether these five could unite as one and pool their efforts over the next ten days. If they did, even if they failed to escape after ten days, they would build trust among themselves. This would prove immensely beneficial in the future, whether they were out on experiential training or undertaking sect missions.
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