Zhao Ya didn't take the main road; instead, he left the city through an extremely hidden route.
Zhao Ya knew at least three such routes, all discovered during his secret explorations, meant as escape paths should anything happen in the city.
By the time Zhao Ya climbed out through an inconspicuous breach in the city wall, the sun was already high in the sky.
The area around Wuxiang City was surrounded by mountains, with the massive Wild Elephant Mountain nearby, filled with rampant wildlife and the presence of powerful Exotic Beasts. Usually, only professional Hunters dared to venture deep inside.
Zhao Ya didn't dare to rush in. First, he scouted the perimeter, marking his return route in hidden spots. Only after organizing his gear and masking his face did he begin to cautiously delve deeper.
At first, there were paths, but as he progressed, the vegetation became more abundant, and eventually, there was no path at all.
