After a short rest, the nine Foundation Establishment Cultivators came over to Du Youqian, bowing solemnly to thank him. "Thank you for intervening, Master. We will surely repay you for saving our lives!"
Du Youqian said indifferently, "There's no need to rush your thanks. We aren't out of danger yet."
One who looked rather quick-witted asked, "Master, you seem to have a plan? I was wondering if you could take us with you when you leave."
"I don't have a foolproof plan, just a risky gamble," Du Youqian said. "The Red-eyed Stone Dragons probably can't tell human faces apart. To them, we all look the same, just as they all look the same to us. You can proceed with composure. Two of you will pose as Transporters, and the rest will keep their shackles on and act like captives. However, if we're unlucky enough to be discovered, I can guarantee my own safety, but I don't have the ability to protect the rest of you."
