They quickened their pace and finally came to the light. It turned out to be a half-open door, and outside the door was another secret room. Although it was still dim, it was enough for them to see each other's faces clearly.

"Let's rest here first." Su Ye said. She pushed open the door and carefully looked outside to see what was going on.

The furnishings in the secret room were simple, with a few wooden beds scattered around the room and some discarded tools and sundries piled up in the corner. It was obvious that no one had used this place for a long time.

"This place is still acceptable. Let's check the surroundings first to make sure there is no ambush before deciding what to do next." Lan Li suggested, and at the same time began to be alert to the surroundings, guarding against any potential danger.

Su Ye nodded in agreement, and the two of them divided the work and searched the secret room carefully. After making sure there was nothing unusual, they let Xiaomi and Xiao Ya come in and sit down.

"Okay, everyone can rest assured and take a break." Lan Li dusted himself off and walked to a bed and sat down.

Xiaoya snuggled up to Su Ye, with a hint of sleepiness in her eyes. "Brother Ye, can we really be safe in the future?" she asked softly.

"Of course, no matter what happens, Brother Ye will not let you get hurt." Su Ye held Xiao Ya's hand tightly and said firmly.

Xiaomi sat down and looked at Su Ye with some worry in his eyes, "But, the black-robed man's companions will catch up sooner or later, what should we do then?"

Su Ye frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, she raised her head and said, "In order to avoid being found by them, I decided to change my name to Su Chen. In this way, even if they track us here, they will not be able to recognize us so easily."

"Then let's change our name too!" Xiao Ya suddenly became excited, her eyes lit up, "This way the enemy won't know who we are!"

Lan Li smiled slightly, looking at the innocent look of the little girl, a trace of warmth surged in her heart. "Okay, then what do you want to be called?"

"I want to call her...Xiaohua!" Xiao Ya answered happily.

"Xiaohua..." Su Ye couldn't help laughing, "What about you, Xiaomi, what name do you want to change to?"

Xiaomi thought about it and said seriously: "I think Mia is a good name. It's simple and won't easily reveal your identity."

"Very good, Mia and Xiaohua. From now on, let's call each other by our new names." Su Ye stood up and glanced at everyone, "But everyone should remember that changing the name is just a cover-up. The most important thing is that we must unite to overcome all difficulties."

"That's right, sisters!" Lan Li clenched her fists, her eyes determined, "No matter how powerful the enemy is, as long as we are united and advance and retreat together, nothing is impossible to defeat!"

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside, and everyone became alert instantly. Su Chen quickly drew out his sword and whispered:
"Someone is coming, everyone be careful. Mia, take Xiaohua and hide behind that cabinet. We'll go out and check what's going on."

"Okay." Xiaomi quickly pulled Xiaoya to hide in the designated location, holding her breath nervously.

"Let's go, Brother Ye." Lan Li followed Su Chen closely, and the two of them approached the door silently.

As the sound got closer, their heartbeats quickened and they waited attentively. The footsteps outside the door gradually became clearer and finally stopped at the door.

Su Chen and Lan Li exchanged glances, nodded in tacit understanding, and prepared to face the new challenge. Just as the door was about to be pushed open, the two of them tightly grasped the long swords in their hands, ready to go.

The door was slowly pushed open, and Su Chen and Lan Li's heartstrings were tense to the extreme. A thin figure appeared at the door, holding a torch in his hand, illuminating a corner of the secret room.

"You are..." the figure asked in a low voice, with a hint of surprise in his voice.

Su Chen immediately relaxed, but remained alert: "We are not enemies, who are you?"

The man was slightly startled, then quickly extinguished the torch in his hand and whispered: "I am the guard here, responsible for patrolling the secret passage. My name is Jiu. I just heard some noise over here, and I didn't expect anyone to be here."

Su Chen looked at the man in front of her, only to see that he was wearing a simple robe, with a haggard face but a firm gaze. She relaxed her guard a little, but still remained vigilant: "Hello, Jiu. We are the people trapped here, and we are preparing to go to Liuli Sect to join the sect. I wonder if you can give us some help?"

Ah Jiu nodded, with a look of understanding on his face: "Liuli Sect, huh? I know where it is. Go south from here and cross the Qingshi Ridge to get there. But there are some dangerous places on the road, so you need to be careful."

"Thank you for your information." Lan Li stepped forward and said politely, "I wonder if this road is safe? We need to hurry to Liuli Sect to take the entrance test."

After a moment of contemplation, Jiu replied, "Although this road is somewhat dangerous, it is also the quickest route. I can provide you with some maps and food, and guide you for a while."

"Thank you so much!" Xiaoya ran over excitedly and pulled Ajiu's clothes, "You will take us with you, right? Brother Ye said that we should go to Liuli Sect together!"

Ajiu smiled and patted Xiaoya's head: "Okay, little girl. I will try my best to take you to a safe place. The rest of the journey is up to you."

The four of them took a short rest, replenished some dry food, and then set out on the journey to Liuli Sect under the leadership of Ajiu. They continued along the dim tunnel and finally saw a ray of light. After passing through the tunnel exit, a lush green valley appeared before them.

"This is the entrance," Ah Jiu pointed ahead and said, "Go straight along this mountain road and cross the Qingshiling Mountains. It will take about two days to reach Liuli Sect. Be careful of wild animals and robbers on the way, and also pay attention to weather changes."

"We will be very careful." Su Chen looked at Ajiu gratefully, "Thank you again for your help."

Ah Jiu nodded and said goodbye, "Take care, may the God of Light keep you safe."

As Ah Jiu's figure gradually faded away, the four of them packed up their equipment and began their difficult journey. The sun shone on their bodies, bringing some warmth, but they knew that the real challenge was still ahead.

"Brother Ye, this road looks really difficult." Xiaomi looked up at the steep mountain and couldn't help but sigh.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Su Chen patted Xiaomi's shoulder, "Everyone follow me, we will definitely reach Liuli Sect smoothly."

The group set foot on the mountain road, and the road under their feet became more and more rugged. Various wild animals kept appearing along the way, and sometimes even a few wolves appeared, but fortunately they were all resolved by their vigilance and martial arts.

When night fell, they set up a simple tent in a small cave away from the wind to rest. The valley was quiet in the night, with only the occasional howling of wolves in the distance.

"Brother Ye, listen, is that the sound of a wolf?" Xiao Ya curled up in Su Chen's arms, with anxiety in her eyes. "It's okay, with Lan Li and I here, nothing will hurt you." Su Chen gently patted Xiao Ya's back and comforted her.

Lan Li started a fire nearby, and the warm flames dispelled some of the chill. "We have to set off early tomorrow and try to leave this mountain range as soon as possible."

The next morning, just after dawn, the four packed up their bags and set off. The mountain road was filled with mist, making everything look even more hazy and mysterious. As they were walking along the mountain road, they suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves from the side trail.

"Stop!" a rough voice shouted, and more than a dozen strong men armed with weapons rushed out and blocked their way.

Su Chen's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface: "What do you mean? We are just passers-by here."

One of the leading men sneered, "Stop pretending, this forest is under the jurisdiction of our Black Wind Village, and all passers-by must pay a 'toll'."

Xiao Ya grabbed Su Chen's arm in fear, while Lan Li quietly drew out his sword, ready to fight at any time.

"We don't have any gold, silver or treasures. If you insist on making things difficult for us, the only solution is to use force." Su Chen stared at the bandits with a firm gaze.

The big man obviously looked down on these four seemingly weak young men and laughed at them, "Humph, you guys think you can defeat us? What a joke!"

"Let's do it!" Before he finished speaking, the bandits drew their swords and attacked.

Su Chen and Lan Li exchanged glances and tacitly began to fight back with their backs against each other. Lan Li wielded her sword, and each move was clean and neat, forcing back several enemies. Su Chen, on the other hand, relied on his swift movements to maneuver among the crowd with ease.

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"Mia, protect Xiaohua and hide behind!" Su Chen reminded loudly while blocking the attack.

Xiaomi held Xiaoya's hand tightly, and the two hid behind a rock, trying their best to avoid being involved in the fight.

Just as the situation was becoming stalemate, a clear whistle echoed in the woods. Upon hearing the whistle, the bandits immediately stopped their attacks and turned back to look in the direction of the sound.

"Third brother, what are you doing?" the big man who led the group asked in confusion.

A short bandit ran over in a hurry, panting and saying, "Brother, something bad has happened in our village! The government has sent people to raid our hideout!"

Suddenly the whole scene was in uproar, and the bandits were all in a panic. The leading man's face was livid, and after swearing, he turned around and told his companions to evacuate the scene: "Hurry up! Brothers, don't worry about what's going on here, go back and check the situation first!"

In the blink of an eye, this group of extremely ferocious guys disappeared in the thick fog.

"Huh...finally solved it." Lan Li wiped the sweat from his forehead, "It's all thanks to that emergency."

Su Chen put away his sword and took a deep breath: "Let's go, we should hurry up during this time, we can't delay any longer."

"Brother Ye, can we continue walking now?" Xiaomi looked around nervously.

"It's okay. We just need to walk forward for about half a day and we can cross this mountain range." Su Chen comforted her, while taking the little girl's hand and walking forward.

The four of them continued to trek on this road full of unknowns and hardships, always keeping an undying hope in their hearts. The sun gradually rose higher, illuminating their steps. Ahead, waiting for them were new challenges and opportunities.

"I hope everything will go well next." Lan Li followed behind Su Chen, praying in a low voice.

"I definitely will." Su Chen responded firmly, with a gleam in his eyes.

"Brother Ye, we can definitely pass the entrance test smoothly, right?" The little girl looked up at Su Chen, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Of course, as long as we are here, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome." Su Chen replied gently, holding Xiao Ya's hand tightly.

The four of them crossed the Qingshi Ridge, and suddenly the view in front of them opened up to a green plain. They finally arrived at the territory of Liuli Sect. From a distance, they saw a majestic palace standing in front of them, surrounded by layers of pavilions and terraces. The palace gate was open, and many disciples were coming in and out, making it very lively.

"Brother Ye, we are finally here!" Xiao Ya shouted excitedly, holding Su Chen's hand tightly, and couldn't wait to enter the Liuli Sect.

"Yes," Lan Li nodded with a smile, "But the next step is the entrance test, I hope everything goes well."

Su Chen took a deep breath, looked at the magnificent scene before him, and made up his mind: "No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will definitely be able to overcome them."

As the group walked into the gate of Liuli Sect, several disciples immediately came to greet them. One of the older disciples came forward and asked, "Are you here to take the entrance test?"

"Yes." Su Chen nodded and answered politely.

The disciple smiled and said, "Come with me. The test will start in the afternoon. You can go to the lounge and wait." He led the four people through several courtyards and came to a small courtyard with simple decorations. "This is the lounge. You can rest here for a while and get ready."

Xiaomi looked around and found that although the yard was not big, it was well arranged and the environment was very comfortable. "It looks good here." She said softly.

"Everyone sit down and take a break, so you can get enough energy to face the challenges ahead." Su Chen ordered, and everyone sat on the stone benches in the yard.

"Brother Ye, do you think the entry test will be difficult?" Xiao Ya asked worriedly. After all, she has never been good at physical activities since she was a child, let alone this kind of assessment that requires martial arts.

Su Chen patted her head and said gently: "Don't worry, we will face it together. No matter how difficult it is, we will not give up."

Time flies, and it is already afternoon. As a bronze bell rang, all participants were summoned to a wide square. Many people have gathered here, and they are obviously new disciples who came for the entrance test.

An old man with a dignified face stood on the high platform and announced in a loud voice: "Welcome everyone to Liuli Sect. Now we are about to start the entrance test. The test includes basic physical fitness, martial arts tests and some intelligence questions. Only by passing all the tests can you become a true disciple of Liuli Sect." (End of this chapter)

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