Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 938 Many People Have Arrived

Chapter 938: Chapter 938 Many People Have Arrived

Feeling the increasing number of people following them from behind, Gu Fan knew it was time to make a decisive move. Taking a deep breath, he said, "Master, are you ready?"

"Ready. Let’s start," Mo Yun nodded, and Gu Fan grabbed her hand and took off running, heading straight for the nearest alley.

The pursuers realized they had been spotted as soon as they saw the urgency in Gu Fan and Mo Yun’s actions, so all of them chased after, rushing into the alley.

Taking advantage of their numerical superiority, as soon as these people entered the alley, they spread out to search. Despite the complexity of the small streets and alleys of this small city, they still believed that Gu Fan and Mo Yun wouldn’t escape their grasp.

Naturally, Gu Fan and Mo Yun did not intend to use the streets and alleys to shake off their pursuers. They knew they would soon be caught up due to the large number of their foes. Gu Fan aimed to create distance using the streets and alleys and then make a beeline for the eastern gate.

At this moment, the people stationed at the eastern gate were feeling bored, idly chatting and laughing. Suddenly, they saw a man and a woman rushing towards them, and upon closer inspection, it indeed was Mo Yun.

It was unfortunate for Mo Yun that she was too beautiful; many people in Martial Arts remembered her face, and even dressed as a man, she was recognized.

Sure enough, just as Gu Fan expected, among the people arranged at the city gates were some who knew what he and Mo Yun looked like; otherwise, what would be the point of having them stationed at the gate if they couldn’t recognize Gu Fan and Mo Yun as they passed?

However, Gu Fan and Mo Yun moved too quickly. Just as the people at the eastern gate realized what was happening, they saw Gu Fan and Mo Yun dash out of the city. They couldn’t help but feel a secret thrill, because outside the city, especially in the wilderness, they wouldn’t need to hold back when attacking.

"Quick, some of you go inform the others—Mo Yun has left the city and ran south. The rest of you, follow me in pursuit." Thus, the people at the eastern gate split into two groups, and all of this was within Gu Fan’s calculations.

Gu Fan and Mo Yun did indeed head south after leaving the eastern gate, but it wasn’t to leave the area; rather, they were heading towards the southern gate.

In a short time, Gu Fan and Mo Yun reached the south gate, then once again entered the city. This immediately alarmed the people at the south gate, who were puzzled how Mo Yun could be coming from there.

Just then, a group of pursuers realized they needed to meet with the people at the south gate. However, they were anxious and immediately sent someone back to inform the main forces that Gu Fan and Mo Yun were indeed heading south, not to leave the city but to re-enter from the south gate.

"Keep up with Mo Yun; follow that kid—do not let them out of our sight." They refused to give up, continuing the chase, but upon seeing the direction Gu Fan and Mo Yun took, they had a sinking feeling.

Correct. This time, Gu Fan and Mo Yun headed straight for the western gate, leaving the city from there, causing their pursuers to be utterly dumbfounded. What were they trying to do?

What should they do? Should they send someone back to instruct the main force not to return to the city but to head directly to the western gate instead? Or...

After some thought, they decided to send someone to inform the main force. Meanwhile, the rest continued the relentless pursuit, determined to keep a vigilant watch on the duo’s every move to ensure they wouldn’t slip away.

Next, Gu Fan and Mo Yun, after exiting the city from the western gate, turned towards the north gate, re-entering the city from there, effectively going in a circle around the city.

This was a tough ordeal for those guarding the four gates. They had to chase while also sending people to report the movements of Gu Fan and Mo Yun to their main forces.

Each gate was guarded by approximately three people, totaling twelve, but the problem was that Gu Fan had changed direction four times by now, requiring four people to return and inform the main force. This meant only eight people were still in active pursuit of Gu Fan and Mo Yun.

This time, Gu Fan and Mo Yun chose to leave the city again through the eastern gate, but by now, the gate was unguarded. This was because when Gu Fan and Mo Yun first left through the eastern gate, one of the three gatekeepers went to report, while the other two followed the chase.

"Send another back to report. Gu Fan and Mo Yun have once again left the city through the eastern gate, and this time they headed south; they’re probably planning to enter from the south gate again. Have the main force split into two—one group catching up, and the other guarding the south gate." Thus among the pursuers, another was sent back to report, leaving only seven to continue.

"Nice try leading us in circles, thinking to control us with these tricks—not a chance."

All within the scope of his predictions, Gu Fan and Mo Yun intended to lead their pursuers in circles, simply to ensure their movements were completely clear.

According to Gu Fan’s calculations, by now the enemy would surely assume Gu Fan would re-use his old tactic, definitely entering the city through the south gate, certainly expecting them to station people at the south gate. But by the time these people were notified and sent to guard the south gate, it was too late; Gu Fan and Mo Yun had already entered the city.

But this time, Gu Fan didn’t enter through the south gate; instead, he chose the western gate, determined to prevent the enemy from predicting his moves.

The pursuers saw Gu Fan’s new direction and were immediately dumbstruck. "No way! That kid didn’t take the south gate, looks like he’s heading to the west gate. Notify the main force immediately, guard the west gate."

Indeed, Gu Fan entered the city from the west gate and left through the north gate, leaving those in pursuit fuming, frustrated by his cunning moves.

If Gu Fan and Mo Yun had run in one direction after leaving the city, they would certainly have been caught sooner or later. Gu Fan understood this, so he executed a feint to the east while attacking to the west.

When Gu Fan first left the city, the enemy would have assumed Gu Fan was fleeing outwards, sending word to the main force of his actions. Once the main force was informed, they also pursued out of the city.

However, as the main force chased, they were informed that Gu Fan had returned to the city from a different direction, causing them to hastily change course and head back.

Imagine, just having returned to the city and then being informed again that Gu Fan had left the city—it would infuriate anyone.

Gu Fan was playing the timing game, taking full advantage of the slow communication methods of ancient times, skillfully using the four gates of the small city to mislead his opponents.

A single error in judgment by the pursuers could lead to misinformation being transmitted, preventing the main forces from catching up in time. Moreover, each time Gu Fan changed his actions, the pursuers had to send someone back to update the main force.

Consequently, there were fewer and fewer people trailing Gu Fan and Mo Yun—fewer and fewer until, at last, only three remained.