After a while, Si Jiuyue noticed their breathing had stabilized, though their foreheads were burning—it seemed they had developed a fever. After a moment of thought, she donned her Invisibility Cloak, ran into the old man’s wooden hut, hoisted him onto her shoulder, and dashed outside.
Wu Jingluan felt himself suddenly lifted into the air and was utterly bewildered. He knew someone was carrying him, but he didn't dare make a sound. The guards patrolling Dragon King Ridge, however, were left staring in shock. One of them said in astonishment, "Look at that. The National Preceptor truly lives up to his name. Even his way of traveling is so unique. He... he is actually flying out!"
Another guard, clutching a long sword, chimed in, "Tsk, tsk, tsk. That is certainly an unconventional way to answer the call of nature!"
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