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Upon hearing this, Shen Man's heart leaped into her throat. She nervously peered towards the cave entrance, trying to see what was happening outside.

The entrance to the cave was blocked by dense vines, and she could only hear the noisy voices outside getting closer and closer, each one like a heavy blow to her heart.

If it were just her and Chu Zhiyi in the cave, they wouldn't be afraid. But now, with the injured Taoist Wuyang and Li Nuo whose right Achilles tendon has been severed, escaping won't be easy.

Just at this critical moment, Shen Man felt a movement at her feet. Looking down, she saw two mountain rats scurrying around in a corner, squeaking as if afraid that Shen Man and the others would harm them.

Shen Man's heart stirred, remembering her special ability to communicate with animals. Perhaps this was a glimmer of hope that God had given them.

She crouched down and said to the two mountain rats, "Little mountain rats, don't be afraid, we won't hurt you."

One of the mountain rats stopped and looked at Shen Man warily. "Are you telling the truth?"

Shen Man nodded and said softly, "Of course it's true. Someone outside wants to capture us. Do you know if there are any other exits from this cave?"

The mountain rat stared intently at Shen Man with its bright little eyes, seemingly trying to determine the truthfulness of her words.

After a while, the mountain rat finally squeaked twice and said, "There is a small entrance deep in this cave. We usually go out to find food through there, but the entrance is very small, just big enough for us rats to pass through."

Upon hearing this, Shen Man was initially overjoyed, but this was quickly replaced by a look of unease.

"Could the opening be widened? There are four of us, two of whom are injured. We can't possibly get through such a small opening."

The mountain rat shook its head helplessly. "It's difficult for us to widen the cave entrance with our own strength. However, there is another passage further in that leads to a hidden valley. But that passage is full of sharp rocks and hidden pits, making it very dangerous. You could get injured if you're not careful."

At this moment, Li Nuo saw Shen Man talking to two mountain rats. His eyes widened, his face was filled with horror and disbelief, and his body trembled slightly uncontrollably.

In contrast to him, Master Wuyang appeared much calmer, as if he had anticipated this scene. His expression was serene, and he merely narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched Shen Man and the mountain rat's interaction.

Shen Man was preoccupied with figuring out how to escape her predicament and didn't notice the different reactions of Li Nuo and Daoist Wuyang.

She knew that there was not much time left to hesitate or choose, so she quickly got up and relayed the mountain rat's words to Chu Zhiyi in detail.

Chu Zhiyi pondered for a moment and said, "Even if it's dangerous, it's better than staying here and waiting to die. If we're careful, we should be able to get through."

Shen Man nodded and said to the two mountain rats, "Then I'll trouble you to lead the way for us!"

So, led by the mountain rat, the group headed deeper into the cave.

Shen Man held a torch to light the way for everyone. The ground was slippery, and water droplets fell from above, hitting everyone. Even in May, the chill was still bone-deep.

As the group walked, they came to the entrance of a narrow passage, with sharp rocks protruding from all sides like the fangs of a ferocious beast.

The mountain rat stopped at the entrance and squeaked, "Go in from here and you'll reach the valley, but you must be careful."

Chu Zhiyi put down the Five Yang Daoist, picked up a stone, and carefully probed the path. With each step, he carefully observed the ground and his surroundings to avoid falling into a hidden pit or being cut by sharp stones.

Shen Man supported Li Nuo and followed closely behind. Li Nuo's Achilles tendon had been severed, making movement extremely difficult, and every step he took caused him excruciating pain, turning his face deathly pale.

Shen Man gently comforted him, "Hang in there a little longer, we'll be out soon."

The passageway was filled with a putrid stench that was nauseating.

Suddenly, Chu Zhiyi slipped and nearly fell into a hidden pit. He steadied himself and turned to warn the others, "There's a hidden pit here, everyone be careful."

The group slowed their pace, supporting each other as they struggled forward. After an unknown amount of time, a glimmer of light finally appeared ahead.

Chu Zhiyi perked up and shouted, "Hurry up, everyone! The exit is just ahead!"

The group quickened their pace and walked out of the passage. Before them lay a secluded valley, surrounded by high mountains, with wildflowers blooming and streams babbling.

However, before they could even catch their breath, they heard shouts from behind them.

It turned out that the enemy had discovered their entry into the cave and had caught up with them.

Chu Zhiyi's heart tightened, and he quickly said, "We must not let them catch us; we must leave as soon as possible."

The group ran along the valley path, the enemy's footsteps growing ever closer.

Just then, Shen Man saw a group of wild rabbits grazing in front of her.

She quickly stepped forward and gently said to the rabbits, "Little rabbits, someone is chasing us. I need your help. Please help me find a safe way out, okay?"

Upon hearing Shen Man's words, the rabbits stopped grazing, pricked up their ears, and looked at her curiously.

One of the hares cautiously took a few steps forward, approached Shen Man, and then stared at her with its bright eyes.

Shen Man continued to speak to the rabbits in a gentle tone: "I know you are very smart and will understand what I mean. Please lead us out of this dangerous place, and I will be very grateful to you."

The hare that was near Shen Man understood her words. It turned its head and made a few short cries to the other hares: "Listen up, everyone! We're splitting into two groups. One group will lead them to escape; the other group will go and stop the people chasing them!"

Soon, the rabbits split into two groups. One group led Shen Man and the others to escape forward, while the other group ran behind them to block the pursuing enemies.

The hares quickly ran towards the enemy. They leaped and darted around the enemy, scattering their ranks.

Taking advantage of the enemy's confusion, Shen Man and the others, led by the rabbits, passed through the dense grass, bypassed dangerous traps, and finally found a safe way out.

She looked at the rabbits with gratitude, her heart filled with thanks. "Thank you, little rabbits. Your help has given us our freedom again."

The rabbits didn't say anything, and hopped back to find their friends.

The four of them followed the path and finally emerged from Wind Valley. At that moment, the sun was setting, and the sky was painted a magnificent red.

Looking at the scene before him, Master Wuyang couldn't help but sigh, "We are so grateful for this little girl's special ability today, otherwise we probably wouldn't have been able to escape!"