"They don't seem to be Sanctuary troops. Everyone, don't act rashly. Let me communicate with them," Captain Guan got off the vehicle and called loudly to the people on the small truck: "Who are you people? What are you doing here?"

  The two white-robed individuals on the small truck didn't respond but whispered to each other. After a while, one of them opened the door and got out. Looking at this person, everyone saw that he was a slightly plump middle-aged man, about forty to fifty years old.

  This middle-aged man kept a straight face, held his head high, looking quite pompous. He wore a white robe and carried a silver staff about as tall as himself.

  After getting out of the truck, the middle-aged man first examined Captain Guan and the people on the armored vehicle, then asked in a questioning tone: "Who are you people? Are you from the military?"

  Captain Guan was taken aback. Not knowing the other party's identity, he didn't answer directly but vaguely said: "We're just passing through. Are you... are you Sanctuary troops?"

  The middle-aged man slowly shook his head. Seeing his denial, Captain Guan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and said: "Since you're not from the military, I suggest we each go our own way. Please, after you."

  The middle-aged man didn't reply but looked toward the other white-robed person on the truck. The other white-robed person nodded slowly at him, so the middle-aged white-robed man said to Captain Guan: "Fine." Then he returned to the truck.

  "Everyone put away your weapons. Let them pass," Captain Guan, not wanting to conflict with the white-robed men, instructed the others. The small truck slowly moved forward, passing by the two armored vehicles and continuing ahead.

  Just then, a strange "thump thump" sound came from the cargo compartment at the back of the small truck, along with a faint female voice: "Open the door! Let me out! Release me quickly!"

  Because the underground tunnel was very quiet and had echoes, although the voice was faint, it clearly reached everyone's ears.

  A-Bing said: "Did you hear that? It sounds like there's a woman locked in that truck's compartment."

  Captain Guan said: "Yes, I heard it too. That woman seems to be forcibly confined in the vehicle. Are these two kidnappers?"

  "It could also be rape. They might be planning to assault this woman," said a rebel member whose name was unknown.

  Hearing this, Kallen immediately became angry: "How dare they kidnap a woman? I'll go stop them."

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  Suddenly, Rulu, who had been silent, spoke up: "Wait, Kallen. It's better for us not to get involved with these two."

  "Why?" Captain Guan looked at Rulu puzzledly.

  "Judging by their attire, they should be from Sanctuary's homeland, and they work directly for the royal family," Rulu said gravely, staring at the two white-robed men on the truck.

  Captain Guan became more curious: "Why would people from Sanctuary's homeland be here? And how do you know their identities?"

  Rulu said: "I can't explain the details right now, but it's best for us not to get involved with them. Otherwise, we'll bring ourselves major trouble."

  "I understand." After the previous battle with Sanctuary troops, Captain Guan trusted Rulu's words. He instructed everyone not to block the small truck and let it continue.

  After the small truck had traveled twenty to thirty meters, it suddenly screeched to a halt. The doors of the truck opened, and both white-robed men got out.

  "Hey, they're coming toward us," A-Bing said. The others on the vehicle all turned to look back.

  They saw the two white-robed men slowly walking toward the rebels. Everyone could now clearly see these two men's appearances. Apart from the middle-aged white-robed man holding the silver staff, the other was a thin, elderly man with an aged face, about sixty to seventy years old.

  The elderly man had a long white beard and long white hair. His face bore a faint smile, making him appear very kind and approachable. Additionally, he carried a gold staff made of metal.

  Captain Guan leaned out and cautiously asked the two elderly men: "Is there something else you need?"

  The two white-robed men didn't answer Captain Guan. The white-haired elderly man with the gold staff seemed to be talking to himself: "Ah, when you get old, you forget things. Let's see... how did His Majesty the Emperor instruct us to handle this matter?"

  The middle-aged white-robed man said: "Grand Mage, His Majesty the Emperor instructed us that this matter must not be known to anyone. Our identities must not be revealed. If even a hint of information leaks out, we will face severe punishment and never be allowed to return to Sanctuary."

  "Ah, I remember now. That's right," the white-robed elderly man exclaimed as if he had just recalled. "His Majesty the Emperor did say this. But... now it seems these people already know our identities. What do you think we should do?"

  The middle-aged white-robed man, keeping a straight face, calmly said: "That's easy to handle. Dead men tell no tales. If they disappear from this world, no information will leak out."

  "Right, right, correct. That's what we should do," the white-haired elderly man's face lit up with joy, but his eyes showed a cold glint.

  Hearing these two men's conversation, the rebels felt chills down their spines. A-Bing angrily shouted at them: "What are you two old fools talking about? Are you looking to die?"

  "Ignore them! Start the cars! Let's go quickly!" Rulu's face suddenly showed panic as he spoke urgently.

  Captain Guan was very surprised. Even during the battle with Sanctuary troops, Rulu hadn't panicked like this. Now, just encountering two frail old men, he was so alarmed. This was very strange.

  Although not understanding why Rulu feared these two so much, Captain Guan said: "Start the cars! Let's go!"

  The two armored vehicles immediately started up and moved forward.

  "Hehe, trying to leave?!" The white-haired elderly man chuckled. He waved his gold staff, and suddenly, with a "whoosh," the two armored vehicles left the ground, hovering in mid-air about two meters high. With their wheels off the ground, the armored vehicles' wheels spun in the air, unable to move.