A clear pool of water, surrounded by three green peaks, mountain wind blowing the morning mist, green smoke enveloping the houses.

Jiang Yuebai climbed up to the mountaintop with electric arcs crackling on his body, hair unruly from being struck by lightning, gazing into the distance, finally seeing the clear sky washed anew, clouds scattered across miles.

Turning to look behind, Xie Jingshan was lifeless, tiredly leaning on two swords as he walked up the mountain, the sky above Thunder Marsh still filled with rolling black clouds and rumbling thunder.

Such a stark contrast in scenery must truly be a masterpiece crafted by nature.

At this moment, the place Jiang Yuebai could see, a mountain fort built along the hills nestled among the ravines, a clear lake beside it, stretching more than a hundred miles.

This scene reminded Jiang Yuebai of the Witch Clan of the Baipu Domain, who also built mountain forts in the mountains.

Xie Jingshan plopped onto the ground, throughout the journey, the Primordial Magnetic Power weighed down his sword and body, he hadn’t rested for a single breath, both practicing sword and rushing along, even his Sword Bone was struggling to endure.

On the other hand, Jiang Yuebai, always in an excited state since being struck by lightning.

"Down there should be Wind Hoof Country, quickly take the medicine, transform into an Extraordinary Person, and suppress your cultivation so we can get ready to go down."

Jiang Yuebai held the picture album of the Extraordinary People Country in one hand, took off the green hairband on his head with the other, shook his head to let his long black hair loose and combed it with his hand, revealing the top of his head like white clouds, with two Lingzhi growing to the size of a child’s fist.

Xie Jingshan stared at the Lingzhi on Jiang Yuebai’s head, dumbfounded, "When did you become an Extraordinary Person? How come I didn’t know?"

Jiang Yuebai casually tied his hair at the back, wrapped it with the hairband, a few strands of green silk fell along his face, adding a touch of gentleness.

The hairband could still conceal the Lingzhi’s aura, to be safe, Jiang Yuebai also took out the Primordial Magnetic Ruler, wrapped a layer of Magnetic Sand on the Lingzhi to turn it black, thus disrupting others’ investigations.

Xie Jingshan hummed to the side, "And you call yourself a close friend, such a big matter and you didn’t tell me."

"I’ll go to the woods nearby to change clothes, don’t turn your head."

Upon hearing this, Xie Jingshan’s face turned entirely red, "Jiang Yuebai, you’re a girl, how can you change clothes in front of a man? It’s simply..."

"I don’t see you as a man."

Xie Jingshan:......

"I see you as a close friend from the boudoir."

Xie Jingshan:!!!

The rustling sound came from the woods behind, Xie Jingshan scratched his flushed face, took out a plain cloth garment and put it on, removed the jade crown and ornaments, and took the Elixir given by his grandfather.

With the Elixir down the throat, Xie Jingshan felt itching at the top of his head and the tailbone, a surge of energy rushing to the throat, giving him a craving to howl.

In the woods, Jiang Yuebai changed into an ordinary blue long skirt, shaped her eyebrows, softened her originally heroic eyebrows into gentle arcs, making her whole face look like a delicate, kitten-like appearance, pitiful without a hint of aggression.

Then she added a beauty mark tear at the corner of her eye, checked herself front and back in the Water Mirror, nodded in satisfaction.

The situation in the Extraordinary People Country is complicated, each village is very exclusionary and doesn’t allow Human Clan Cultivators to enter; only those large cities built by Human Clan Cultivators located at the borders of various countries allow free access for Human Clan Cultivators.

Throughout the Extraordinary People Country, Extraordinary People group by tribe and choose respective leaders; due to differences in tribes and nature, there are occasional conflicts between countries, not entirely harmonious.

In the Extraordinary People Country, the business of selling Extraordinary People slaves is just like in mortal dynasty, allowing family members or themselves to sell into slavery.

The Extraordinary People hate this matter, yet are helpless, just like the poor folks in the mortal world, sometimes selling themselves to survive, just as she did when she was young.

Their primary aim this time was to infiltrate Iron Feather Country to meet Fufeng Mountain Master, so disguising as Extraordinary People made the action more convenient.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuebai took out the Green Jade Bamboo Flute and placed it by her waist, as the flute’s aura was undetectable, activated by demonic power, perfectly fitting the identity of an Extraordinary Person.

All other things, including Jixiang and Little Green, were all stored away.

"From now on, I am Chenzhou Wanderer."

Jiang Yuebai suppressed her aura to Early-Stage Foundation Establishment, the hairband given by True Monarch Fuyi also had the effect of concealing cultivation.

Putting on the veil, thus ensuring no issues.

After sorting everything, Jiang Yuebai walked out of the small woods, seeing Xie Jingshan standing outside, she froze for a moment then burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, Xie Jingshan, how come you turned into a dog, haha."

Only to see a pair of black dog ears growing from the chaotic black hair of Xie Jingshan, and a large black furry tail behind, swinging irritably, stirring dust all around.

Xie Jingshan became furious after Jiang Yuebai’s words, "I am a wolf, not a dog!"

"Just like your Huo Dou, and you say it’s not a dog."

Jiang Yuebai laughed until tears spilled from the corners of her eyes.

Xie Jingshan bared a pair of fangs, "A wolf’s tail hangs down, a dog’s tail curls up. My tail would never curl up and wag!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Little Hou Dou popped up from Xie Jingshan’s shoulder, glanced at its own highly curled tail, and quickly coiled it forward, stepping on it.

Jiang Yuebai laughed so hard her face hurt, wiped away her tears, and held back her laughter, "Alright, alright, if you say it’s a wolf, then it’s a wolf. Pack up and let’s go, Xie Woof Woof."

Xie Jingshan gave Jiang Yuebai an annoyed look. He watched as she suppressed her cultivation to the Early-Stage Foundation Establishment and adjusted the pendant on his neck, suppressing his own cultivation to the Late-Stage Foundation Establishment, which also changed his appearance.

Jiang Yuebai reminded him, "In the Extraordinary People Country, Qi Cultivation Cultivators make up ninety percent, and Foundation Establishment Cultivators only ten percent. Cultivation that’s too low is easily looked down upon, while cultivation that’s too high is easily guarded against, making it inconvenient for you to gather information."

Upon hearing this, Xie Jingshan’s dog ears twitched, and he obediently suppressed his cultivation to the Early-Stage Foundation Establishment.

The two once again concealed their forms and traces, speeding toward the village at the foot of the mountain.

Jiang Yuebai took out a map and said, "The entire Extraordinary People Country has over a hundred countries large and small. The largest, the Night Wolf Country, is bigger than the Central Plains’ Black Water Area, while the smallest, the Mole Country, is just a speck. Iron Feather Country is considered medium to large, located at the center of Four Feathers Mountain."

"I’ve looked carefully, Four Feathers Mountain is the highest terrain in the Extraordinary People Country, with the densest forests, completely surrounded by mountains. If arranged properly, unless one flies in, there’s no way in or out; it’s indeed as tight as a drum."

Xie Jingshan nodded, "So we have to find a way to sneak in. In Lishan City, at the border of the Three Kingdoms of Wind Hoof Country, Crocodile Swamp Country, and Coiled Flood Dragon Country, there’s a shop of the Mountain and Sea Building. I’ve sent word ahead; maybe they have a way."

Jiang Yuebai located Lishan City on the map, then lifted her head to compare it with the surrounding mountain formations.

Before long, the two arrived at the main road outside the village, looking around to find no one in sight.

They removed the Divine Concealment Jade Talisman and slowly walked into the village.

Only a hoary old man, holding a stick, sat cross-legged at the entrance of the village on guard.

The village gates were wide open, and only a few elderly people could be seen inside; the area was sparsely populated.

Jiang Yuebai noticed the old man had a human-like upper body, but his lower half sported a pair of hooves, dressed in patched coarse clothing and devoid of cultivation.

The old man was dozing, unaware that anyone had approached.

Jiang Yuebai glanced at Xie Jingshan, walked over, squatted down, and gently tapped the old man.

The old man’s sleepy eyes squinted at the two, showing no sign of panic.

Jiang Yuebai said, "Old man, my brother and I are fleeing back from the Central Plains."

Xie Jingshan widened his eyes at Jiang Yuebai, how did they become siblings? He was clearly older than Jiang Yuebai, and she looked just like a little sister. Was she taking advantage of him? So childish!

"... I wanted to ask, where have all the people in our village gone?"

The old man yawned, speaking in a slightly hard-to-understand accent, "Didn’t you come back because of that? Everyone’s gone to join Fufeng Mountain Master. Lately, there’s been a lot like you."

"Just pass through the village, head west across Evil Wind Valley. If you’re quick, you might catch up with the last batch of our villagers migrating to Iron Feather Country."

Xie Jingshan stood behind and asked, "Why haven’t I heard that Iron Feather Country has started accepting other nations’... villagers?"

In the Extraordinary People Country, you couldn’t casually call others Extraordinary People.

The old man chuckled bitterly, "Who cares if they accept us or not? Being near Iron Feather Country is better than staying in this godforsaken place. Maybe one day Fufeng Mountain Master will lend us a helping hand? Didn’t you flee back for the Fufeng Mountain Master too?"

Jiang Yuebai asked no more questions. After expressing their thanks, she and Xie Jingshan stepped into the village together.

Their eyes met with desolation, as many stilted houses had been swallowed by weeds and vines. Only a few remained tidy, with aged elders sitting at the doorsteps, casting only a casual glance at the passing strangers before losing interest.

"Let’s go, we need to catch up with the main group ahead."

The two quickened their pace, passing through the village, and ventured deeper into the valley.

As night fell, the weather suddenly changed, lightning and thunder erupting over the village.

The elderly guard at the village entrance was startled awake by the thunder. As lightning lit up the night, a person with horns atop his head suddenly appeared before him.

The old man didn’t have time to make a sound before having his throat crushed by the stranger.

The person twisted his neck, stepping heavily into the village.