At the foot of the Congyun Mountains.

In a brand new temporary post station.

Liu Tianci and Wei Bo sat opposite each other.

In front of them was a sandbox model of the entire Congyun Mountains.

“Although the Congyun Mountains are vast, spanning two prefectures, the strength of the Seven Forms Sect remnants is not great. Most are Disciples in the Blood Transportation Realm, and with this level of strength, it's impossible for them to trek long distances through the mountains to reach Tiannan Prefecture.”

Liu Tianci's gaze fell upon the sandbox model in front of him, and he reached out to divide it in half from the middle.

“Therefore, there is a ninety-nine percent chance that these remnants are within the Linjiang Prefecture area.”

Speaking of this, a smile appeared on his face, and he reached out again to divide the sandbox model.

“They certainly don't have the guts to venture into the depths of the Congyun Mountains, so after truly eliminating possibilities, their potential location is in the outer and central areas of the Congyun Mountains within the Linjiang Prefecture territory.”

“And the most likely location is at the boundary between the outer and central areas.”

“After all, if it were just the outer areas of the mountain range, there would be no shortage of herb gatherers and hunters frequenting the area on a daily basis. Only when approaching the central area would this number significantly decrease, and it wouldn't be overly dangerous either.”

After hearing what Liu Tianci said, a smile also appeared on Wei Bo's face, and he clapped his hands repeatedly.

“As expected of a young prodigy in the Prefecture Yamen, your deduction, Tianci, is very reasonable, and it's no wonder you are highly regarded by Divine Constable Wan.”

“However, it's not certain that Lin Sheng would take risks for these Seven Forms Sect remnants. After all, according to the intelligence on Lin Sheng, he has only been with the Seven Forms Sect for just over half a year. Furthermore, according to the Prefecture Yamen's assessment, this person is brutal in his methods, and his nature is sinister and vicious. To be hidden so deeply within the prefecture, he is no ordinary person.”

Wei Bo stroked his chin and said slowly.

“Constable Wei, although Lin Sheng hasn't been with the Seven Forms Sect for long, and his nature is indeed brutal and cunning, he is also a person who values relationships. Otherwise, he wouldn't have risked exposing his strength for the sake of those in Qingniao Yard, even nearly killing Ouyang Lengshui on the spot.”

Liu Tianci shook his head slightly, stood up, clasped his hands behind his back, and slowly paced. His face, however, showed complete confidence.

“Therefore, when he knows that these remnants might be in danger, he definitely won't remain indifferent.”

“Of course, we can't push too hard, otherwise with his cunning temperament, he might not necessarily fall into the net.”

Hearing this, a look of realization appeared on Wei Bo's face.

“So, Tianci, that's why you issued a high reward, letting these herb gatherers and hunters search, instead of choosing to mobilize the soldiers.”

“That's right. Tianxiang Sword Sect and Yuanyang Beast Sect clearly understand this point. This is a complete open scheme. No matter what, Lin Sheng cannot leave safely with these people; they will eventually be exposed.”

Liu Tianci walked to the window, looked at the dense mountain forest outside, and the curve of his lips lifted a little more.

Having determined the approximate range of these remnants, the simplest way to find them is to directly mobilize the Prefecture Yamen soldiers.

After all, this time it's not just Lin Sheng; there's also the lingxu ivory, which is enough to apply for permission to mobilize a large number of elite soldiers.

However, compared to going through such trouble, it's better to offer some benefits and let those loose cultivators search.

He really liked this feeling of strategizing and winning from a thousand miles away.

An invisible large net had already enveloped the entire Congyun Mountains.

“Soon, the net can be closed…”

...

“Senior Brother Gou, the Red Tooth fruit trees here are ripe and can be picked.”

Looking at the crimson fruits hanging on the fruit trees in front of him, Mo Xing's face was full of excitement, and he quickly called out to the people nearby.

At this moment, Mo Xing's cultivation was clearly much stronger than when he was on Da Cui Peak back then. He had impressively stepped into the Blood Transportation Realm.

“It really is Red Tooth fruit. I didn't expect there to be so many.”

Gou Donglai's figure nimbly darted through and quickly arrived nearby. Seeing the heavily laden fruit trees in front of him, a hint of joy also appeared on his face.

This Red Tooth fruit has a decent effect on condensing Qi and blood. Basically, the effect of each fruit is equivalent to one blood enhancement pill.

With so many fruits now, it's enough for the Disciples to consume for a while.

Immediately, the few people quickly started picking.

In no time, the baskets on everyone's backs were completely full.

“Alright, let's pick these for now. We can come back for the remaining Red Tooth fruits in a few days. It's getting late now, let's head back earlier. Although Master and the others have investigated this area and found no powerful Spirit Beasts, the danger at night is not ordinary. It's always right to be careful.”

Gou Donglai glanced at the few Junior Brothers beside him who were somewhat reluctant to leave, and said with a chuckle.

“Okay, we'll listen to you, Senior Brother Gou, and head back first.”

Mo Xing withdrew his gaze and nodded.

After experiencing so many things, his temperament had also become much more steady than before.

Immediately, the group quickly returned in the direction of the temporary station.

What they didn't notice was that in the bushes three to four hundred meters away from the Red Tooth fruit trees, a gaze was watching their figures disappear into the distance.

Watching the figures of the few people disappear from sight, the owner of the gaze showed a look of pleasant surprise, and then also disappeared into the bushes.

...

By a mountain spring, several figures dressed in earthy yellow long robes were resting nearby.

They were people from the Yellow Sparrow Sect of Linjiang Prefecture City.

Originally, they were hunting in the Congyun Mountains. After learning about the high rewards issued by the Prefecture Yamen and Tianxiang Sword Sect, they immediately changed their original intention and set their sights on the rewards.

However, after a search, they didn't find any clues, so they started searching for their target Spirit Beast again this time.

Crackling…

The firewood crackled loudly as it was burned by the fierce fire, and the roasted beast leg on the bonfire emitted enticing aromas.

The reason they dared to rest so unrestrainedly by the mountain spring was naturally because the strength of these few people was not weak.

All five members of the group were experts in the Bone Transformation Realm.

Although the aura of three of them indicated they had just entered the Bones Transformation.

However, the aura of the other two was significantly stronger, especially a tall middle-aged man, who had the strength of Bone Transformation fifth level.

With the strength of these people, in the outer areas of the Congyun Mountains, unless they were unlucky enough to encounter a high-level Spirit Beast, ordinary Elementary Level Spirit Beasts posed no threat to them at all.

“Senior Uncle Sun, I've found the target, Senior Uncle Sun…”

It was a figure rapidly approaching, calling out in a low voice.

Immediately, the attention of the few Yellow Sparrow Sect members was drawn over.

“Junior Brother Wang, have you found that Corrupt Marsh Black Mane?!!”

“No, it's not the Corrupt Marsh Black Mane, it's… it's the reward…”

The figure landed by the bonfire, panting heavily, his face flushed red, and his face was full of joy. Because he was too excited, he was even speaking intermittently.

However, the few people still heard clearly and immediately stood up with a jolt.

“What! The reward!? You found the Seven Forms Sect remnants!”

Sun Kai, the strongest among them and the Grand Elder of the Yellow Sparrow Sect, grabbed the person who arrived and spoke with narrowed eyes.

“Ye… Yes, I saw two people who were exactly the same as in the portraits. There's no… no mistake!”

Wang Gang said with certainty.

“Very good, Junior Nephew Wang, this time I'll record a great merit for you. When we return to the sect, your benefits will certainly not be few. Now, take me there immediately. Once we confirm the identities of those people, that sky-high reward will belong to our Yellow Sparrow Sect.”

Everyone was excited and didn't bother with the just-roasted lean meat. Led by Wang Gang, they immediately plunged into the mountain forest.

Temporary Station.

“Qing'er, hold your mind and guard the origin, carefully sense the flow of energy within your body…”

Bai Qing sat cross-legged in the yard with her eyes closed, while Xie Qingyun instructed her with a solemn expression.

At this moment, Bai Qing's body emitted faint green light. The light flickered on and off, seemingly quite unstable, but as time passed, it quickly gradually stabilized.

The originally faint green glow also became increasingly brighter, as if it had reached a certain critical point, suddenly becoming much brighter.

Seeing this scene, a smile appeared on Xie Qingyun's face.

And Bai Qing also slowly opened her eyes. The green glow on her body retracted, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

“Thank you, Master.”

“Qing'er, your Breakthrough is due to your daily accumulation. Now that you've just broken through, quickly go back and regulate your breathing.”

Xie Qingyun waved her hand, took out two bottles of pills, and put them down.

Bai Qing had just broken through to the late Blood Transportation stage and indeed needed to stabilize. She didn't stand on ceremony. After accepting the pills, she bowed and withdrew.

Watching Bai Qing leave, the smile on Xie Qingyun's face faded. Not knowing what she was thinking about, a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.

“Master, what's wrong? Junior Sister Bai successfully breaking through should be a happy occasion.”

Wei Yun, who was nearby, seemed to have noticed something and asked softly.

“Is Master worried about Junior Brother Lin? Master, he is incredibly strong and a heaven-sent genius; he won't be in any danger.”

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Xie Qingyun's face, and she shook her head slightly.

“Since Sheng'er was able to severely injure the Jianzi of Tianxiang Sword Sect, I am naturally at ease. However, I don't know why, but I've had a bad premonition these past two days. I hope Sheng'er will be alright.”

At the same time.

On a cliff face in a mountain hollow near the temporary station.

A figure in yellow appeared on it.

“It really is someone from the Seven Forms Sect.”

Sun Kai's gaze swept over the figures moving around in the station below, and a trace of irrepressible joy appeared on his face.

“Yuan Lao'er is here too, haha, heaven is truly helping me, Sun.”

After confirming the location, he planned to leave.

Although with his strength he was not afraid of Yuan Zhongfei, now was not the time to alert the enemy. All he needed to do was confirm the location of these people and then notify the Prefecture Yamen, Tianxiang Sword Sect, and Yuanyang Beast Sect.

That's right, he wanted all the rewards from these three factions.

With the rewards from these three factions, not only could he arrange his descendants in the Prefecture Yamen, but he could also gain many benefits from the other two sects, and even directly use the help of these two sects to replace the Sect Leader.

The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't restrain himself.

“As expected, I was discovered?”

Just as he was about to leave, he heard a heavy sigh from behind him.

He turned his head and only saw Wang Gang, who had come with him, being lifted up by a tall figure.

Crack.

Before he could speak, Wang Gang's neck had already been directly twisted and broken.

“You are Lin…”

Ignoring Wang Gang's life or death, Sun Kai instantly realized something when he saw the young man in front of him. Without any hesitation, he was about to activate a secret technique and turn to run.

Although the person in front of him only appeared to be in the Blood Transportation Realm based on his perception, it was very clear that his true strength was far from being as simple as it looked, so he had no intention of fighting him at all.

Unfortunately, before his words finished, he met a pair of indifferent, golden vertical pupils.

Bang——

A loud bang sounded from the cliff face.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was muffled and powerful.

The people in the station were not weak in strength and naturally noticed the unusual movement on the cliff face.

“What was that sound?”

Xie Qingyun frowned slightly and looked up at the cliff face. As the second person in the station with a cultivation Realm second only to Yuan Zhongfei, it naturally didn't escape her ears.

“I'll go take a look!”

Wei Yun also noticed the anomaly and spoke in a deep voice, saying which he was about to walk outside.

And at this moment, Bai Qing, who had just left, returned in a hurry with a look of joy on her face.

“Master, Junior Brother Lin is back.”

Hearing this, Xie Qingyun and Wei Yun were startled at first, but soon joy appeared on their faces. While their hearts relaxed, they quickly walked outside.

When they noticed the situation in the station, they were startled.

Because at this time, besides Lin Sheng, there was also another man in yellow who had returned.

The man in yellow had a weak aura, and a bowl-sized hole had burst open in his chest, with a large amount of blood gushing out.

“Sun Kai!”

When she saw the man in yellow, Xie Qingyun frowned slightly and recognized his identity.

“Master, do you recognize this person?”

Lin Sheng said with some surprise, holding the man in yellow in his hand.

“Yes, this person is the Grand Elder of the Yellow Sparrow Sect in Fu City. Sheng'er, how did you encounter him?”

“Do you have any acquaintance with Master?”

“No, I just know him.” Xie Qingyun shook her head slightly.

“That's good then.”

Lin Sheng nodded, his gaze falling on Sun Kai in his hand.

“Besides you, how many others are nearby?”

“You… let me go, I can guarantee that my Disciples won't leak this out, otherwise…”

Bang!

Before Sun Kai could finish speaking, a perfectly good head was directly crushed.

A hint of impatience appeared between Lin Sheng's brows.

Immediately, he entered the Smelling Groundhog and Big Yellow, and the next moment his figure disappeared within the station.

However, in just the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, he returned again, the only difference being a few bloodstains on his body.

“Sheng'er, what happened?”

Xie Qingyun clearly realized something and asked.

Inside the deliberation hall, or rather, it was just a slightly larger stone house.

Yuan Zhongfei, Xie Qingyun, Lin Sheng, and all the core Disciples who had entered the Bone Transformation Realm were present.

“From today onwards, no one is allowed to leave more than three li outside the station. Two people will lead a team to patrol at all times every day. Any suspicious person found will be killed on the spot; do not let a single one escape. If you are not their match, immediately send a signal for help.”

Lin Sheng's gaze swept across everyone present, and he spoke slowly.

“Yes.”

Everyone in the hall immediately responded.

After learning from Lin Sheng that their whereabouts had been exposed.

At this moment, everyone understood that the current situation was extremely severe.

Especially when thinking about the Yellow Sparrow Sect members today.

If Lin Sheng hadn't returned and detected their presence, the situation would have been unimaginable.

“For food, we will temporarily consume our reserves. If it's not enough, I will handle it. You may leave.”

After giving another instruction, Lin Sheng waved his hand.

Soon, besides him in the hall, there were only Yuan Zhongfei and Xie Qingyun.

“Master, Senior Uncle Yuan, I need to go into seclusion for a period. I'll have to trouble you both for these few days.”