Chapter 47: The Spirit Turtle Fluid smeared on the jade pendant

"The Five Sects have always been of one mind and body, so Immortal Immortal Immortal Xuanyou requested that we also send people to help search. The Sect Master's meaning is that since the incident occurred after they attended the Treasure Exchange Assembly we hosted, it is only right and proper that we help with this matter."

"This time, the two of you will lead the team from Little Spirit Peak to conduct the search," Mo Xingjian said, taking out a map and pointing to a red circle outlined in cinnabar.

"This is the area you are to search; the rest are the responsibilities of the other peaks. Remember, act with caution during this operation; just make a show of it. If my intuition is correct, with so many disciples of the Green Feather Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong meeting with misfortune, the shadows of those few families might be behind it."

Mo Xingjian urged them again, his face full of worry.

Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu naturally knew who their Master was referring to.

"Select some trustworthy people to go with you. Remember, this matter is of great importance. If you encounter danger, prioritize your own safety; do not try to be a hero."

Mo Xingjian looked at the two troublemakers before him, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

The eldest was meticulous, powerful, and decisive in killing, but unfortunately, he was still in seclusion.

The second followed the path of 'staying low' to focus on development and had not returned since going out.

He wouldn't be worried if either of those two went out on a mission, but these two unreliable ones before him did nothing but stir up trouble.

Yet, apart from them, Little Spirit Peak really had no one else presentable.

So be it; let it be an exercise in gaining experience.

"Don't worry, Master, leave it to me and the fourth!"

Being able to go out for a short time made Yan Xiaohu very happy, and he immediately patted his chest with full confidence to guarantee it.

Mo Xingjian sighed softly: "Hearing you say that makes me even more worried. In any case, be careful."

After giving his two beloved disciples some final instructions, Mo Xingjian left in a hurry.

If those families truly could not hold back and were preparing to make a move, intending to reshuffle the deck, the Taiqingmen would find it difficult to avoid being dragged into it.

This matter required early preparation.

Not long after, Zhou Qing led his old hen, and along with the third senior brother and some true disciples, they set out.

Less than two hours later, Lu Yaoyao arrived excitedly on her sword, ready to share her joy with Zhou Qing.

"Left? So soon?" Upon learning that Zhou Qing had already departed, Lu Yaoyao's face was full of disappointment.

Soon, Li Daoxuan also arrived at the scene.

"Junior Sister, Master said you just broke through and still need to consolidate your foundation; you must not run around," Li Daoxuan said, stepping forward.

Lu Yaoyao seemed to think of something and quickly said: "Eldest Zhou Shixiong, why don't we go out and search too? I am so close to Sister Immortal Immortal Xuanyou; now that her disciples have met with misfortune, how can I not contribute?"

Li Daoxuan shook his head slightly: "The Sect Master has ordered that each peak can only be led by two core disciples. The fourth and fifth have already set out; we do not need to go."

"But..."

"There are no 'buts'. Be obedient. This situation is extraordinary. Even if you resent your senior brother, I cannot allow you to act willfully."

Li Daoxuan's expression was stern.

Lu Yaoyao opened her mouth, then took off on her sword: "I'm going to find the Sect Master."

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At this time, the group had just descended the mountain, and Yan Xiaohu led everyone into Yanlong City.

"Alright, we'll rest here for the night. Remember to buy plenty of food and water to take with you," Yan Xiaohu instructed the eight true disciples.

These eight were all Qi Condensation Seventh Layer cultivators. When Yan Xiaohu went out for training before, he often took them to grind sect mission points; they had a tacit understanding and were more trustworthy.

"Yes, Zhou Shixiong Yan!" After saluting, the eight of them left familiarly to purchase supplies.

"After the Treasure Exchange Assembly ended, this Yanlong City is much quieter. Third Zhou Shixiong, we're resting just after leaving?" Zhou Qing asked, holding his old hen.

Yan Xiaohu laughed and put his arm around Zhou Qing's neck, casually teasing the chicken in his arms.

"That's natural. Didn't Master say it? We're just going through the motions this time, don't take it too seriously. Besides, let the other peaks take the lead and see how things go first," Yan Xiaohu said with the air of an experienced veteran.

Zhou Qing said no more. Since joining the Taiqingmen, this was his first time going out for training, and his experience naturally couldn't compare to an old fox like his third senior brother.

"Let's go, follow me to a place first!" Yan Xiaohu pulled Zhou Qing along excitedly.

Not long after, when Zhou Qing stood outside the 【Lingxiao Villa】 and looked at the eager Yan Xiaohu, he couldn't help but feel speechless.

"Third Zhou Shixiong, are you here to make up for your regrets?" Zhou Qing said with a wry smile.

Yan Xiaohu curled his lips: "You talk too much. We are searching for relevant clues from the source. Let's go!"

Upon seeing the disciples of the Taiqingmen, the old owner of the villa hurriedly and respectfully invited them in.

"First, take us to see the hot springs where those female disciples of the Green Feather Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong bathed!" Yan Xiaohu ordered.

Villa owner: "..."

When Yan Xiaohu stood by the hot spring pool and took out a portrait with ill intent, finding the corresponding position, he couldn't help but click his tongue in wonder.

"Fourth, not bad, this position is simply perfect; you can see everything at a glance."

Zhou Qing turned and left.

Boring!

"Reporting to the Immortal Master, this is the place where Cui Yingying lived!" The villa owner held a manual list and said cautiously after finding the corresponding room.

Yan Xiaohu simply took it directly.

"Many thanks, old man, you can go about your business!"

After the villa owner left, the two pushed open the door and walked in.

The room was elegant and exquisitely decorated, and a faint fragrance permeated the air.

At this moment, Yan Xiaohu put away his usual playfulness and actually began to check carefully.

"This Cui Yingying is the thirteenth personal disciple of Immortal Immortal Immortal Xuanyou. Her talent is not bad, and advancing to the Soul Formation realm in the future is a certainty. Now that several core disciples, including her, have gone missing together, it is truly thought-provoking."

"We won't be the ones to stick our necks out, but since Old Mo sent us out, we have to find some clues to report back. At the very least, we need to know who made the move so the Taiqingmen can respond early."

Yan Xiaohu muttered to himself while searching.

Looking at his third senior brother's serious face, Zhou Qing suddenly felt a sense of genuine admiration.

He then stopped talking and began to search as well.

"What a tacky thing!"

Soon, Yan Xiaohu discovered a heart-shaped jade pendant on the table, as big as a human face.

One side was engraved with the characters "Yingying", and the other with "Yin Xiao".

Yan Xiaohu laughed out loud: "Look at that, he didn't even want to spend money to woo a girl. How much could this thing be worth? And it's so tacky."

Looking at the jade pendant being mocked in his third senior brother's hand, Zhou Qing felt a stir in his heart and performed 【Daily Appraisal】.

【Jade pendant of ordinary material: Jade from the mundane world, market price is about thirty taels of silver, but the surface has been smeared with a layer of Spirit Turtle Fluid, making it worth at least three times as much.】

Seeing the feedback, Zhou Qing couldn't help but frown.

Seeing Yan Xiaohu throw away the jade pendant and start searching again, Zhou Qing couldn't help but ask: "Third Zhou Shixiong, what is Spirit Turtle Fluid?"

Yan Xiaohu, who was bending over looking for things under the bed, turned his head in surprise: "How do you know about Spirit Turtle Fluid?"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 48 =====