Chapter 197

"This restaurant is the fortress of all news. If you want to know something, besides a brothel, it's a restaurant."

"Restaurants are crowded and noisy, so they are the places where you can collect the most intelligence."

Wei Xiang'an acted as if you didn't understand and began to explain the ways of the world to Wang Wang Yuping.

"You understand, you understand."

Wang Wang Yuping rolled his eyes and then focused his gaze on Lin Bai.

Lin Bai's appearance made him exceptionally worried; he couldn't help much right now.

"Have you all heard? Just yesterday, this Taixuan Sect was wiped out by someone."

Soon, a voice that interested Lin Bai and the others came over.

The three of them looked at each other and pricked up their ears.

Maybe they were too far away and couldn't hear clearly.

"I heard it was miserable; it's said that quite a few disciples died."

Another person hurriedly nodded.

"Do you know who did it?"

"Is there anyone left alive in the Taixuan Sect?"

As soon as Wei Xiang'an's voice rang out, the people who were discussing gossip were startled.

They sized Wei Xiang'an up, and seeing that the other party had no malice, they made room for him.

"This works too?"

Wang Wang Yuping was dumbfounded; he didn't expect this operation.

"It's said that it was some disciple from before who provoked the Wuya Sect."

"That's why they were retaliated against. As for whether anyone is alive, there should be."

"Someone said they saw a group of people wearing Taixuan Sect clothes running toward the mountains behind."

"I reckon if there are any survivors, they should be around there."

That person thought for a while and answered Wei Xiang'an's question carefully.

"Wuya Sect? Didn't they say they had already been wiped out?"

Wei Xiang'an raised an eyebrow, not forgetting to grab some melon seeds from the table.

"It's said that it seems to be a branch of the Wuya Sect; I don't remember the name."

That person carefully recalled, but could never find that name in his memory.

"Thanks, brother."

Wei Xiang'an saw that he had asked enough, patted the person on the shoulder, and turned back to his seat.

"Senior Brother, I've asked it out."

Wei Xiang'an lowered his voice.

"There should be survivors in the back mountain. The ones who did it this time should be a branch of the Wuya Sect."

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"But I think any 'branch' is likely just some disciples who managed to survive outside."

Wei Xiang'an explained the situation simply.

"Are you finished eating?"

Lin Bai looked up at the two of them.

"Yes, we're finished."

The two nodded.

"Then let's go."

Afterward, the three left the restaurant and headed toward the back mountain as the man had described.

"Why do I feel like we've been tricked?"

Looking at the desolate jungle, there were no traces of humans, only the footprints of wild beasts.

"When I was coming here just now, I sent out a signal, one exclusive to disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect."

"If anyone is alive, they should be able to see it."

Lin Bai walked in front with an expressionless face.

Wang Wang Yuping and Wei Xiang'an had to swat away mosquitoes and insects from time to time.

The next second, the three of them became alert.

"Senior Brother, someone is coming."

Wang Wang Yuping watched the figure in the distance drawing closer, already prepared to strike back.

"Is that Lin Bai?"

As the figure drew near, a familiar voice came through.

Lin Bai raised an eyebrow. Upon seeing the Great Elder's figure, he instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Great Elder, it's me."

Lin Bai quickened his pace. Wei Xiang'an and Wang Wang Yuping exchanged a glance, put away the techniques they had prepared, and followed closely behind.

"Lin Bai, it's so good that you've returned."

"Come, I'll take you to see the Sect Master and the others."

The Great Elder patted his shoulder enthusiastically, his heart filled with excitement.

At that moment, a light erupted in the other's eyes, as if he had seen some kind of hope.

Following the other along the path, they didn't stop until they reached a massive cave at the very depths.

"The Sect Master and the others are inside."

"After receiving your signal, they had me come out to meet you."

"Everyone has been waiting for you."

The Great Elder said softly, leading Lin Bai and the other two into the cave.

Upon entering the cave, the sight before him only made Lin Bai feel more heartbroken.

Some injured disciples lay on the ground, while the few remaining healthy ones were responsible for taking care of them.

"Wang Wang Yuping, Wei Xiang'an, go and help out."

"Understood, Senior Brother."

Lin Bai, led by the Great Elder, came before the Sect Master.

By now, the Sect Master no longer possessed his former high spirits; a few strands of disheveled hair hung over his forehead.

His face was dirty, and even his robes were stained.

"Sect Master."

Lin Bai called out softly.

Hearing Lin Bai's voice, the Sect Master, who had been dozing, opened his eyes. Seeing Lin Bai, he looked excited and quickly stood up from the ground.

The moment he rose, Lin Bai noticed the Sect Master's leg was injured, and he nearly fell back down.

Fortunately, Lin Bai was quick-eyed and fast-handed, catching him.

"Lin Bai, you've come. This is truly wonderful."

Echoing the Great Elder's words, Lin Bai felt the hands gripping his own trembling.

"Sect Master, what exactly happened?"

Lin Bai helped him sit down and sat before him as well.

"Sigh."

"These people are the surviving disciples of the former Boundless Sect."

"After they learned you were gone, they came to cause trouble for our sect."

"I originally only intended to send them away, not wanting to stoop to their level."

"Who would have thought they would bring in several God King realm experts and launch a sneak attack while the disciples were fast asleep."

The Sect Master wiped away tears as he spoke.