Zheng Yi quickly made a silence gesture: "Everyone, stay quiet. Do not act without my command."
A villager half-hidden by branches replied briefly and then retreated: "Rest assured, Immortal Master. Even if we die, we won't make a sound."
On the surface, his hiding spot didn't seem very effective, with a large patch of his clothing exposed.
Yet, his clothes cleverly blended with the surrounding environment.
Even if a cultivator passed by, unless they used their divine sense to meticulously search, it would be unlikely they'd notice someone was there.
Most importantly, Zheng Yi had deliberately arranged their lines of sight to avoid positions where the enemy might pass during their concealment.
As long as the people from Riverbend Village did not accidentally expose themselves, the Zhao Family members were unlikely to discover their existence.
Just as they finished hiding, Zheng Yi spotted someone hastily running from Riverbend Village towards their location.
