The crowd cheered loudly when Xu Que returned.

Many people gathered around, asking if he was injured. When they saw that Xu Que was unharmed, they were once again astonished, exclaiming that Immortal Xu truly possessed great powers.

"Rest assured, everyone. With this formation in place, they won't dare to invade so easily again," Xu Que promised the crowd.

The villagers were immensely grateful and were about to kneel and kowtow in thanks, but Xu Que quickly stopped them, and only after several attempts to dissuade them did they finally desist.

At this moment, Da Zhuang stepped out from the crowd and said worriedly, "Immortal Xu, what should we do next? Just now, during the battle, I saw two people quietly slip away. If they bring more people..."

"Oh? Two of them ran away?" Xu Que wasn't particularly surprised.

Just now, in the rush to pursue and kill Elder Liu and the others, it was normal for one or two disciples to slip through the net and escape.

However, this is not a big deal. Even if no one escapes, once those sects can't contact Elder Liu and the others, they will definitely come again.

"Don't worry, everyone can settle down here with peace of mind. This formation will protect you."

Xu Que reassured everyone.

He had considered taking the villagers far away from here, but the spiritual awareness of cultivators was vast. Even if they left through a secret passage, they would at most reach the back of the mountain, where they would still be discovered by the cultivators.

At that time, without the defense of the Eight Desolations and Four Symbols Formation, the villagers would be in even greater danger.

"Let's all listen to Brother Xu Que, he will definitely protect us," Xiao Rou also came out to speak.

Xu Que smiled at her, and she immediately blushed again, adorably innocent.

The villagers saw it with their own eyes, understood but didn't speak of it, each showing a simple smile, which made Xiao Rou turn her head and run away immediately.

In the end, everyone dispersed and returned to their own homes to rest.

Xu Que then began to make plans for the future of Panshan Village.

After all, he couldn't stay here for long. The world was so vast, and he wanted to see it. However, before leaving, he had to resolve the worries of Panshan Village.

With the Eight Desolations and Four Symbols Formation guarding it, Panshan Village is basically safe now.

Moreover, with so much land and so many rivers, as well as goats and pheasants on the mountains, the villagers will be able to be self-sufficient without ever leaving their homes in the future.

However, the village still needs to replenish some supplies, such as food reserves and seeds for planting.

Xu Que found Da Zhuang and learned that there was a small town near the east of Panshan Village. Not only did ordinary people live there, but cultivators often gathered there for entertainment as well.

"After crossing about two mountains, you should be able to see that small town. Master Xu, why don't you let me go?"

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Da Zhuang was very worried when he learned that Xu Que was going out to procure supplies for the village.

Because Xu Que's wanted posters are now plastered all over the small town, if he shows up, he will surely be besieged by more cultivators.

"There's no need. There are quite a few things, and you wouldn't be able to bring them back alone. Besides, it might arouse suspicion from others. I can handle it," Xu Que said, patting Da Zhuang on the shoulder and declining his offer.

In fact, Xu Que now wished for more people to come and give him experience, and he had just obtained Xiao Yan's black robe, which could conceal his appearance, so he didn't have to worry about being recognized by cultivators.

Having made up his mind, Xu Que instructed Da Zhuang to go door to door and ask the villagers if there was anything else they needed to buy, so he could conveniently bring it back for them.

Xiao Rou, upon hearing this, was the first to run over and said, "Brother Xu Que, remember to buy some good fabric when you come back."

"Fabric?" Xu Que was taken aback.

Xiao Rou blushed and nodded, whispering, "Your clothes don't fit well, I... I want to make you a new one."

Upon hearing this, Xu Que looked down at the coarse hemp clothes he was wearing, then glanced at Xiao Rou's shyly lowered head, and couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, I will buy it."

"Okay." Xiao Rou responded, then turned and ran off.

Looking at her adorable back, Xu Que felt a warmth in his heart, and a happy smile unknowingly spread across his lips.

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Until evening, when the sun was about to set, Xu Que finally prepared to set off.

He passed through the tunnel, changed into Xiao Yan's black robe, and after confirming that there was no one in the back mountain, he silently executed the Three Thousand Lightning Movement and swiftly darted away into the distance.

Night gradually fell, and Xu Que finally arrived at Lishui Town.

It is said to be a small town, but in fact, its size is not small at all.

Xu Que glanced from afar and felt that the town was at least as large as several football fields. The city walls were built very high, and there was a patrol passing by the city gate.

Above the town of Lishui, one could occasionally see cultivators riding their swords through the air.

As Xu Que walked into Lishui Town, the place was still bustling, the night market was lively, and the lights were bright.

Several inns were bustling with noise, and quite a few cultivators were drinking and chatting, but most of them were disciples from sects in the Qi Refining stage.

Xu Que glanced around casually and was about to leave when he suddenly saw a familiar figure pass by.

"Is it her?"

Xu Que was startled in his heart.

The owner of the figure was none other than the woman Xu Que saw the first time he arrived in this world, Tang Xueru of the Tianwu Sect.

At this moment, there were a few other young cultivators beside her, also dressed in the robes of the Tianwu Sect. The group, with swords on their backs, came out of the inn chatting and laughing, clearly having just finished their meal and ready to leave.

As soon as a few people walked out, their gazes suddenly and simultaneously swept towards Xu Que, each of them momentarily taken aback.

Tang Xueru did not recognize Xu Que, because at this moment Xu Que was wearing Xiao Yan's black robe, not only concealing his appearance but also constantly exuding an aura of intimidation.

A few people were drawn to it precisely because of this aura of power.

Xu Que couldn't be bothered to pay attention to these people, nor did he plan to reveal his identity. He simply walked past them without saying a word.

As soon as he took a few steps forward, he heard a few people whispering behind him.

"What a strong aura!"

"This person's attire is so peculiar, yet their cultivation is so advanced."

"When he was standing next to us just now, I felt like I was about to suffocate, so powerful!"

"……"

"Ding, congratulations to the host 'Xu Que' for successfully showing off invisibly, rewarded with ten pretentious points."

Xu Que simultaneously heard the system prompt in his mind and immediately burst into laughter.

As expected, this black robe really is a tool for showing off. It seems I should wear it more often when I go out.

"By the way, have you heard? Several sects had incidents today. It's said that the person we're hunting is in Panshan Village. As a result, a few elders led people there, and they all ended up dead. Only two disciples from the Luoyang Sect managed to escape back."

"Of course, I know. The Luoyang Sect even came to our Tianwu Sect today to discuss this matter."

"And I also heard that this person has quite a background, being the direct disciple of some important figure."

At this moment, a few disciples of the Tianwu Sect behind them started chatting again.

These few words happened to be overheard by Xu Que, causing him to suddenly halt in his tracks, his face full of astonishment.

What's going on?

Do I have a significant background? Or am I a personal disciple of some important figure?

How come I don't know myself?