All that murderous intent was stirred up by the Nine-headed Ferocious Beast. Under Yun Ran’s control, it couldn’t slaughter wantonly like before.

However, a good scare was still permissible.

Especially when it transformed into a wisp of Qingfeng, it could rest its claws on someone’s neck without breaking any rules.

Yun Ran didn’t bother with the Nine-headed Ferocious Beast’s pranks, pulling out a few books he’d previously obtained from the village, absorbed in reading.

The carriage moved swiftly, and before finishing a slender booklet, they’d reached the exit.

The prisoners protected by Yun Ran were crouched in a disheveled state at the exit.

Each had their eyes blindfolded with a cloth.

The location of the Dark Hall’s outpost constituted crucial information.

Normally, except for those within the Dark Hall, anyone who entered rarely left alive.

But thanks to Yun Ran’s orders, those prisoners were incredibly lucky.

As Yun Ran lifted the carriage curtain, a faint medicinal smell rushed at him.

Before he could inquire, the person brewing the medicine hurriedly stepped forward to explain.

Such was the posture, fearclouding their expression lest Yun Ran thought they were defying their orders.

"Lord Divine Envoy, these medicines are to cleanse these people’s memories. Once they drink, they can leave."

"Why go to such trouble? Simply washing their memories is sufficient!"

The Dark Hall members could only awkwardly smile; if they had such a skill, they wouldn’t remain here as lackeys.

Having protected these people, between administering medicine and memory cleansing, Yun Ran evidently had more faith in his own methods.

Instantly, he flicked out several talisman papers and quickly twisted a Magic Spell.

In a flash, the talisman papers exploded, waves of energy directly surging towards those blindfolded.

Unprepared, their minds felt as if struck heavily.

Pain swept over them; they didn’t even have time to utter a single scream before passing out.

Yun Ran’s memory-cleansing technique was so practiced and seamless, it seemed he’d done it countless times.

The Dark Hall members, witnessing the scene, felt utterly frightened.

Such was the distinction between them and the Lord Divine Envoy!

"Just send them to the nearest Zhen. Once they wake, they’ll have no memory of this outpost."

"Furthermore, I dislike deceit. These individuals still have use; nobody shall deal treacherously, understand?"

Having seen Yun Ran’s fluid technique, even if the orders seemed mundane, none dared disobey.

"Understood!"

The clattering of moving stones sounded, and the mountain gate slowly opened.

"Lord Divine Envoy, which direction should we head now?"

The coachman cautiously asked Yun Ran, his tone as humble as possible.

Afraid that a wrong tone might bring lethal trouble.

Sound carried clearly into the carriage from outside, but for it to be heard outside depended on Yun Ran’s will.

"No need for such fear, I have no interest in your little life."

Upon hearing this, the coachman finally breathed a sigh of relief.

God knows, when sent to drive the Lord Divine Envoy’s carriage, he thought of it as a death mission.

Such a small lackey wasn’t qualified to know the Divine Envoy’s secrets; those in his situation usually had but one fate—death.

At least now, as long as he survived, even if memory cleansing was exceedingly painful, he was content.

Soon, Yun Ran’s voice came again, "Drive southeast; don’t ask unnecessary questions!"

The coachman immediately cracked the whip, directing the carriage southeast.

On the official road, even the best carriage had dismal shock absorption.

If Yun Ran hadn’t set an Array Barrier earlier, she’d be left shattered.

The Nine-headed Ferocious Beast had long been sent to the carriage top, and such a jostling was more a lullaby for it.

Its nine heads were drowsy, yearning to flatten into a pancake on the roof.

Suddenly, a scent mingled with a powerful aura approached.

The Nine-headed Ferocious Beast instantly snapped alert, its eyes brimming with excitement; finally someone had come to stir things up.

Thinking it over, one of the beast’s heads poked through the window: "Someone’s approaching from not far off, and they’re stronger than you!"

Yun Ran set down his book, lifted the curtain to glance outside, yet felt no hostile presence.

However, he didn’t doubt the Nine-headed Beast’s alarm; likely, it only wanted to watch the excitement.

"Stronger than me? Perfect, if I’m defeated, you’re free."

The Nine-headed Beast harbored undisclosed thoughts about the sealing; Yun Ran discerned them clearly.

Constrained by the seal, they were forced to bow, though unwilling, wishing ill fate upon her.

Upon having its secret uncovered, the beast chuckled: "What nonsense! I’m not that kind of beast! We’re partners~"

The carriage proceeded for over half an hour, and Yun Ran finally sensed the overwhelming aura, subduing all surrounding life.

She removed her cloak, donned a sleek riding outfit, and put on a golden mask.

Instantly, she exuded mystery and wealth; those unaware might think she belonged to an exceptional family traveling.

Even the horse sensed the unsettling aura, now refusing to comply.

"Lord Divine Envoy..."

The coachman managed to control the restless horse, though moving forward normally seemed impossible.

He could only seek Yun Ran’s instruction.

However, before he finished speaking, Yun Ran interrupted: "From now on, call me Young Master!" 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The coachman had no curiosity and responded quickly: "Young Master, the horse seems disturbed and refuses to move forward."

"Find a place to rest awhile."

Not far ahead lay a tea stall; the coachman quickly led the horse towards it.

"Young Master, we’ve reached the stall."

Yun Ran lifted the carriage curtain, her affluent presence immediately drawing everyone’s attention.