Chapter 94: When did they run, and who tipped them off?

Rumble—

In an instant, the First-tier Defensive Array originally at Zhou Sui's home collapsed under the attacks of the many Cultivators from the Miyun City Patrol Guard, and dense cracks appeared across the ground.

The entire house was teetering on the verge of collapse.

A deafening sound erupted from all around, followed by billowing smoke.

"Elder, the Cultivators inside are gone; they must have fled after hearing the news."

Immediately, a group of Patrol Guard Cultivators ran inside to search thoroughly.

At the same time, they remained vigilant, guarding against a potential ambush.

But no matter how they searched, they found the house completely empty; the interior was cleaner than a face.

Even trying to find a single grain of Spirit Rice was a fool's errand.

Their hopes of making a windfall were completely dashed.

"Damn it, those three female Cultivators ran really fast. They didn't leave a single thing behind. When exactly did they get the news? Could someone have tipped them off?"

A Xianxia Sect Cultivator cursed.

He had originally thought that catching three Qi Refining Ninth Layer female Cultivators would surely yield a great harvest.

After all, dignified Qi Refining Ninth Layer Cultivators must have plenty of Treasure and Spirit Stones on them.

Even if most of it had to be handed over, obtaining even a small portion would still be a significant fortune.

But now, there was no harvest at all.

The female Cultivators who originally lived here had long since vanished without a trace.

"It shouldn't have been possible for them to get the news. The surrounding Cultivators are basically all under our control; who would tip them off?" That Lu Family Elder was very frustrated.

When he first arrived at this house, he had shouted a few times, wanting the Cultivators inside to come out.

But he soon discovered there was no sound from within and immediately sensed something was wrong.

Thus, the Patrol Guard Cultivators acted decisively, smashing the First-tier Array.

Only after entering did they discover that there was truly no one left inside; they had long since disappeared without a trace.

This also left him feeling incredibly frustrated; the opportunity to make a windfall was gone.

"It seems these female Cultivators are very meticulous. Perhaps they discovered our movements half a year ago and made preparations in advance; otherwise, it would be impossible for them to run so timely."

"And this house is too neat and clean; not a single Treasure was left behind, not even a grain of rice."

"Clearly, this group of female Cultivators has been planning this for a long time; it wasn't just a matter of a day or two."

The Xianxia Sect Cultivator voiced his speculation.

His name was Yan Yi, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Xianxia Sect whose cultivation had reached the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, and he was also the leader of this team.

"Fellow Daoist Yan Yi, what should we do now?"

The Lu Family Elder felt it was a bit troublesome.

Because the other party consisted of three Qi Refining Ninth Layer female Cultivators; if they harbored resentment toward the Lu Family and the Xianxia Sect, they might pose a huge threat, so they had to be guarded against.

The Xianxia Sect Cultivators might be fine, as they had powerful combat strength.

But the Lu Family Cultivators were not the same.

"No need to worry, they are merely three Qi Refining Late Stage female Cultivators; what do they amount to?"

"Miyun City is only so big; where could they possibly hide?"

"I will scour Miyun City three feet deep; I don't believe they can truly escape."

"When I find those three female Cultivators, I will let them know the prestige of my Xianxia Sect."

Yan Yi's expression was ferocious and murderous.

He did not believe for a second that those female Cultivators could truly escape; even if they had run away now, it was only temporary.

The entire Miyun City was shrouded by an Array, with no blind spots.

No one could hope to run out.

When the time came, he only needed to give an order, and no house in Miyun City would be able to hide anyone.

He felt that those Qi Refining Late Stage female Cultivators were merely struggling in vain and were not worth mentioning.

"Fellow Daoist Yan Yi, those three female Cultivators also seemed to have a Qi Refining Fourth Layer male Cultivator with them. That male Cultivator should be a plaything of those three female Cultivators; he must have been taken along as well."

The Lu Family Elder provided a piece of information.

"Interesting. Even when facing death, they couldn't bear to part with that male plaything. Just how much charm does that male Cultivator have?"

"After we catch that male Cultivator, we will throw him into a brothel and let those demonesses toy with him and humiliate him."

"I really want to see what kind of expression those three female Cultivators will have."

Yan Yi's expression was very ferocious, as if he had thought of something interesting.

"This!"

Hearing this, the Lu Family Elder's mouth twitched. Previously, he had felt that the Youmo Sect Cultivators were extremely perverted and cruel.

But looking at it now, it seemed the Xianxia Sect Cultivators were no less so.

However, since he wasn't the one suffering, why should he meddle in other people's business?

…………

At this very moment, inside the Underground Shelter.

After two years of construction, this cave hundreds of meters underground had long been crafted to resemble an Immortal Palace.

A large number of Night-Shining Pearls were embedded around the walls, serving as light bulbs and making this place as bright as day.

At the same time, an Array to regulate the temperature had been set up here, making it spring-like all year round with a pleasant climate.

The height of the Immortal Palace was also quite high, at least five or six meters, so it did not make one feel stifled.

Coupled with the surging Spirit Vein in the surroundings, there was no lack of oxygen.

Therefore, this can also be considered a very suitable place to live.

It is just that one cannot be exposed to sunlight for a long time, and Humans will also be somewhat unaccustomed to it.

But this is only a place of refuge; for the environment to be this good is already quite decent.

"Xianxia Sect, Lu Family, I have noted this grudge."

"Sooner or later, I will make you pay the price."

A Cold Glow appeared in Zhou Sui's eyes.

Although his true body had already arrived at this Underground Shelter, several of his clones remained in Miyun City, monitoring every move within the city at all times.

One of the clones had even transformed into a Gu Insect, staying inside the large banyan tree at home, and through the power of divine sense, it could perceive every move of this group of Patrol Guard Cultivators.

Seeing and hearing what they were doing.

That Lu Family Elder leading the team was none other than an acquaintance of his.

It was precisely that shopkeeper of the Lu Family Treasure Pavilion, Lu Ming.

Back when he purchased the First-tier Alchemist Inheritance, it was this Lu Ming who ordered the pursuit to kill him.

Now, he had actually led a team to his home, attempting to capture him.

Although the other party did not know his true identity, with new and old grudges combined, he had thoroughly remembered this old man.

However, he was not in a hurry to take revenge.

After all, the Lu Family and Xianxia Sect were currently powerful in Miyun City.

If he were to act rashly, he might instead expose his own identity.

At the same time, this would also benefit the Youmo Sect.

As long as he waited for Miyun City to be breached, the Xianxia Sect Cultivators and the Lu Family would naturally be finished.

When that time came, he would beat the drowning dog and take his revenge.

For now, he would temporarily endure it.

"I am also close to the Qi Refining Eighth Layer; I will raise my cultivation first."

Zhou Sui took a deep breath.

He felt that his cultivation breaking through to the Qi Refining Eighth Layer would happen within these few days.

It was perfect that he was hiding in the Underground Shelter where no one would disturb him, making it very suitable for breaking through his cultivation.

Once he became a Qi Refining Eighth Layer Cultivator, his strength would certainly receive an astonishing increase.

By then, he would be even more capable of dealing with the dangers to come.

(End of this chapter)