Soon, Zhang San received a message from Third Miss Gan sent via Qiongqi, instructing him to go to the Heavenly Punishment Sect first and return quickly.
So, Zhang San made up an excuse, allowing the others to continue on while he left alone.
Shortly afterward, he ran into Cui Jiu, who had been divining Zhang San's whereabouts all along.
The two men headed west, making a beeline for Sword South Path.
Zhang San couldn't help but be curious and asked, "So, is our Heavenly Punishment Sect's Main Altar located in Sword South Path?"
Cui Jiu gave Zhang San a mysterious smile and said, "Once we get there, won't you know?"
Zhang San felt that this was like trying to steal a bell while plugging one's own ears!
If they were now heading in the direction of Sword South Path and had agreed to return within a day and a night, it meant they couldn't possibly travel any further.
After all, Sword South Path lies just southwest of Chuan-Yu Road. Otherwise, what's the fun in such a matter?