Chapter 82: Wait, no, you you you (10k)

Five days later, the group finally arrived at a remote town called Cloud Mist Town as planned.

There is a supply station of Taiqingmen here, which is also where everyone will rest this time.

"Greetings, Shixiongs!"

Stationed here are three outer sect disciples who are only at the fifth or sixth layer of Qi Condensation. They look quite old, and one of them even has white hair.

Usually, they have no chance to come into contact with the core disciples of the sect. Now seeing this group of young people, each one of them calm and restrained, they were excited and awestruck, hurriedly tidying up rooms and food.

"Hard work!" Yan Xiao said with a dignified expression, casually tossing five or six spirit stones over. The three hurriedly caught them, each one grateful and tearful.

Zhou Qing looked at their timid appearance and sighed softly. But Third Shixiong is usually stingy, why is he so generous today?

Looking at Zhou Qing's puzzled appearance, Yan Xiao looked left and right, and after confirming no one was paying attention, he immediately returned to his cheeky appearance.

"People like this are everywhere in Taiqingmen. They know their cultivation talent is not good, and they will reach the Qi Condensation realm at most in this life, so they voluntarily apply to serve in such places. Otherwise, anywhere else, they are just cannon fodder."

"And after serving for a certain number of years, once their descendants have cultivation talent, the sect will give priority to them and give them a quota for the assessment, which can be considered paving the way for their descendants."

Hearing Third Shixiong's words, Zhou Qing felt a mix of emotions.

He didn't know whether to pity or admire them.

At the same time, he understood Third Shixiong's behavior just now.

"Alright, rest early after eating, we still have to continue our journey tomorrow!" Yan Xiao said, looking at the simple food on the table.

Zhou Qing nodded.

Afterwards, he put the old hen on the ground and fed it some food, letting it pad its stomach. After all, it probably got tired of eating spirit stone powder, and it's quite good to change to some coarse tea and light rice occasionally.

Just after eating two bites, the door was opened, and a woman with a face full of pot ash and disheveled hair walked in with food.

"Please, two Immortals!"

The woman lowered her head and carefully placed the food on the table, every move revealing humility, and then quietly stepped back, preparing to go out.

Zhou Qing, who was about to pick up food, felt a strange movement in his heart, vaguely feeling that something was wrong.

He turned his head sharply to look at the maid who had retreated to the door.

Because at this moment, above her head, there was a golden note—【So Smart】.

Zhou Qing was instantly dumbfounded, his heart feeling like a stormy sea.

He subconsciously rubbed his eyes, unable to believe what he saw.

Afterwards, he tentatively asked in an uncertain tone: "Lu Shimei Lu?"

At this time, Yan Xiao was extremely hungry and was devouring buns, not hearing clearly for a moment. He looked at Zhou Qing in confusion and said: "What did you say?"

Zhou Qing, however, kept his eyes locked on the woman at the door and spoke again, with a bit more certainty in his tone: "Lu Yaoyao?"

Clang—

The plate in the woman's hand fell to the ground. Her body trembled slightly, and then she looked up sharply, her eyes shining as she looked at Zhou Qing.

At this moment, her heart was full of surprise and emotion.

She had clearly disguised herself very well as a local, thinking Zhou Qing wouldn't recognize her so quickly, but she didn't expect him to see through her disguise at a glance.

Too amazing!

Immediately after, she grinned, that smile like the brightest flower in spring, bright and moving.

"Senior Shixiong Zhou, how did you discover me?"

Lu Yaoyao simply stopped pretending, her face full of happiness.

Looking at the girl hopping in front of him, Zhou Qing still couldn't believe it.

And looking at this eccentric Lu Shimei, the bun Yan Xiao was chewing halfway also rolled to the ground.

"No, you... why are you here?" Yan Xiao's heart jumped, and a powerful spiritual sense immediately swept out.

But there was no sign of Li Daoxuan, He Han, and the others' aura at all.

Also, when you came in just now, why didn't I perceive your spiritual power at all?

Lu Yaoyao looked at the two's surprised appearance, looking really happy.

Knowing they were going to Green Wood City, she immediately made a decision, found the relevant direction and route, bypassed Eldest Shixiong and the others, and then set off overnight.

Considering that Senior Shixiong Yan and the others had higher cultivation and faster sword flying speed, for the sake of this encounter, she basically didn't rest much and finally hurried to this place.

Here, even if they wanted to send a message, the sect wouldn't receive it. The distance was just right.

…………

"So you're saying, you snuck out?"

At the dinner table, Yan Xiao asked while eating. He didn't care, after all, men and women working together doesn't make you tired. With such a Lu Shimei by his side, the upcoming journey wouldn't feel boring.

It's just that he was worried that if they encountered danger and this little ancestor got hurt, it would be difficult to report it to Sect Master Shibo.

Lu Yaoyao nodded: "You could say that. Mainly, I also wanted to come out and see. Staying in the sect is really too boring. By the way, Senior Shixiong Zhou, how did you discover me?"

"I didn't even lift my head, and my appearance and voice were deliberately disguised. I even had a concealment talisman on my body."

Yan Xiao also looked at Zhou Qing, he was also curious.

Zhou Qing really didn't know how to explain it for a moment. After thinking about it, he pointed to his nose.

The two suddenly realized.

Lu Yaoyao was even more annoyed, how could she forget this.

After all, Senior Shixiong Zhou could even smell the scent of Spirit Turtle Liquid.

【Heart Appraisal Point +5】

【Heart Appraisal Point +6】

Under Zhou Qing's gaze, not knowing whether to be happy or sad, the notes above the two's heads changed.

Yan Xiao returned from 【The God of Wealth-like Junior Brother】 to 【The Junior Brother who is more powerful than a dog】.

And Lu Yaoyao changed from 【So Smart】 to 【Good Nose】.

Afterwards, under Lu Yaoyao's begging and acting like a spoiled child, the two had no choice but to take her to Green Wood City.

They couldn't let her go back alone. If something happened on the way, no one could bear the responsibility.

As for escorting her, it was even more unrealistic. It would take several days to go back and forth. Green Wood City had already been calling for help repeatedly. After all, it involved the lives of a Jin Dan Deacon and many Taiqingmen disciples.

"I promise I won't hold you back!" Seeing the two agree, Lu Yaoyao was happy.

After eating and drinking, the three came out and arrived at another private room, where people were shouting and laughing, in a mess.

"One heart respect, brothers are good, three stars shine, four joys and wealth, five leaders, six six smooth..."

Yan Xiao pushed open the door and indeed saw everyone surrounding the table, playing finger-guessing games.

Except for the bruised and swollen Niu Guangmo, who was sitting quietly on a chair.

After Yan Xiao and the others pushed the door and entered, Niu Guangmo slowly opened his eyes. When he saw the smiling Lu Yaoyao, his heart was shocked.

But he quickly calmed down, muttering something in his mouth.

It seemed like he was cursing.

And others also noticed Lu Yaoyao at this moment, and the noisy room instantly quieted down.

Afterwards, they looked at Yan Xiao and Zhou Qing in unison.

No, if I'm not mistaken, the person in front of us should be the Junior Yuan Shijie from Divine Peak, right?

How did you two conjure her up?

Yan Xiao didn't explain too much, but said: "Lu Shimei Lu from Divine Peak, you should have seen her."

Everyone had to bow: "Greetings, Yuan Shijie Lu!"

Don't look at Lu Yaoyao's cultivation being weaker than theirs, but she is a solid core disciple, the new sixth one accepted by the Sect Master.

"Hello everyone, if there is any disturbance in the upcoming journey, please forgive me. A small token of my appreciation, not worth mentioning."

Lu Yaoyao smiled sweetly, and with a wave of her hand, eight beautifully packaged gift boxes appeared on the table.

Everyone was instantly full of smiles.

"Where, where, Yuan Shijie is too polite."

"Yes, yes, if you need anything, just look for Old Sun."

"Don't worry, with our full protection, we will definitely make Yuan Shijie's trip smooth and happy."

…………

Yan Xiao secretly looked at Zhou Qing, feeling a wave of admiration.

This Lu Shimei Lu is not only generous, but also really makes people feel comfortable.

I remember when a lake appeared in the back mountain of Divine Peak, she generously invited everyone to come and fish for Ice Soul Ghost Scale Fish.

In the evening, she even prepared a bonfire dinner and various gifts to meet and get to know everyone.

"Better at dealing with people than us, and she's beautiful, has a high status, and her personality is even better!" Yan Xiao secretly transmitted.

Zhou Qing agreed quite a bit.

Afterwards, Yan Xiao signaled everyone to be quiet, and then introduced to Lu Yaoyao: "This is Zhuge Fan, Liu Ru, Liang Ji... the last unlucky guy is Niu Guangmo, who was stung by a bee just as we were leaving."

Niu Guangmo stood up and wrote 【Greetings, Yuan Shijie】 in the air with spiritual power.

Looking at Niu Guangmo's disheveled and funny appearance, Lu Yaoyao hurriedly searched her storage bag, then looked apologetic.

"I forgot to bring the detox pill this time."

Yan Xiao came over, slapped his neck loudly again, and then hugged him: "Lu Shimei Lu, don't bother. Old Niu's constitution is probably allergic to this Spirit Thorn Bee. He has been taking detox pills for several days. If it were normal, he would have been fine long ago, but until now, there has been no change at all."

Others teased him with a smile.

And Zhou Qing, who was standing opposite, suddenly narrowed his eyes.

His heart jumped for no reason.

Because just now, when Third Shixiong slapped Niu Guangmo's neck, he actually saw this guy clench his hands tightly, his fingernails almost digging into his flesh.

But he quickly let go.

But on the surface, he still nodded. If it weren't for the swelling on his face, he would probably be responding with a silly smile.

Something is wrong—

Zhou Qing also knows Yan Xiao's eight followers. They have experienced countless life-and-death crises together. If any one of them is left alone, everyone will turn back to rescue them without hesitation.

If they encounter danger, they can entrust their backs to each other at any time.

And men, usually fighting and playing, a punch and a slap are common behaviors, how could he secretly hold a grudge and endure it?

There is a problem!

And along the way, Niu Guangmo almost didn't communicate with them. Everyone knew he couldn't make a sound, but, as Third Shixiong said, has this poisoning time been too long?

There is still no sign of the swelling going down.

Thinking of this, Zhou Qing couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

This place is already far away from Taiqingmen, the area is remote, and there is an extra Lu Yaoyao. If someone is really impersonating and stabbing in the back, even if they have the mother-child scroll, it will be too late to deploy it.

Thinking of this, Zhou Qing felt a chill down his back.

Especially since Third Shixiong is still hugging him and laughing without any precautions. If this guy suddenly makes a move and takes down Third Shixiong, who has the strongest combat power here, do they still have any room to resist?

However, the other party hasn't made a move along the way, so what are they planning?

Is it because his combat power is insufficient, or are there others preparing to ambush somewhere ahead?

Countless questions flashed through his mind, and Zhou Qing only felt his throat dry.

Careless, truly too careless!

But what if I guessed wrong again?

Zhou Qing was extremely conflicted, and soon his eyes became firm.

Today, the talent skill 【Heart Appraisal Vision】 still has one quota, which was originally reserved for the suspicious object in contact with Senior Shibo Gao Xuan.

Now, let's take care of the present.

"Bind him!" Zhou Qing stared at Niu Guangmo in front of him and shouted in his heart.

Soon, the 【???】 above Niu Guangmo's head turned golden at a speed visible to the naked eye.

When he saw the note, Zhou Qing's pupils shrank, and he even rubbed his eyes to look carefully.

【The Worrying Apprentice!】

Gulp, Zhou Qing couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.

My goodness!

It's Master!

At this moment, Zhou Qing finally understood why Master told them that the journey was safe, let them go with peace of mind, and that the other party would not make a move.

Why he didn't come to see them off when they left.

And the core disciple Niu Guangmo happened to be disfigured the day before departure, and it hasn't healed until now.

And the reason for the clenched fists when Third Shixiong slapped his neck twice.

Because the person in front of him is Master Mo Xingjian.

He probably couldn't change his appearance as easily as the Second Grandfather, and it was even more impossible to disguise or follow, so as not to attract attention, so he just kept his face swollen to confuse the public.

And at this moment, Niu Guangmo seemed to have noticed the shock in Zhou Qing's eyes. Especially when looking at Zhou Qing, this guy actually shivered, and there was a trace of awe in his eyes.

Instantly, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and he nodded at Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing's face twitched, and just as he was about to pretend he didn't know anything, a voice transmission came.

"It seems you discovered it. I knew I couldn't hide it from your nose. It was a waste of so much preparation. Master wants to know, what does this body of mine smell like?"

Mo Xingjian's voice echoed in Zhou Qing's ears.

Zhou Qing gave a wry smile and had to follow his sound waves: "A manly scent of being old but vigorous, dignified, domineering, and loving!"

"Hehe, don't tell your Third Shixiong. I see him calling me Old Mo, Old Mo every day quite smoothly. Master wants to see, behind my back, how he is cursing me!"

The next moment, Mo Xingjian warned.

Zhou Qing nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, Master, I know your concerns. Your identity is known only to heaven and earth, you and me. If too many people know, sometimes our inadvertent awe-filled actions might expose you."

Mo Xingjian nodded.

"Third Shixiong, let him go quickly, he is... oh!"

Zhou Qing suddenly felt a sharp pain in his mind and immediately squatted down, patting his head.

"Senior Shixiong Zhou, what's wrong with you?"

"Old Four, are you okay?"

The few people who were laughing and talking suddenly saw Zhou Qing squat down and hurriedly came over to ask.

Lu Yaoyao and Yan Xiao asked even more urgently.

Niu Guangmo also pretended to gather around with everyone, but a voice transmission entered Zhou Qing's ears again.

"Don't think about sending him a message. In front of me, any spiritual sense fluctuation cannot escape my perception. Next time you remind him, you will have a lame leg for a month, or, Master has other means you can't imagine!"

Hearing Mo Xingjian's voice, Zhou Qing sighed helplessly.

Third Shixiong, take care of yourself, Junior Brother really can't help you anymore.

After all, death to the friend, not to the poor Daoist!

Afterwards, he raised his head slightly, looked at the crowd gathering around, and forced a smile: "Nothing serious, just that my foot suddenly went numb, it'll be fine after moving around."

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Lu Yaoyao asked in confusion: "Why are you touching your head if your leg is numb?"

Zhou Qing: "..."

I'm happy to, is it any of your business!

After confirming that Zhou Qing was fine, Yan Xiao turned to Niu Guangmo and said: "Old Niu, go find a clean room and make the bed for your Junior Yuan Shijie first."

Seeing this scene, Zhou Qing's heart jumped.

Niu Guangmo was also stunned, and then quickly wrote lines of small characters in the air with spiritual power: 【I'm sick, didn't you say you would take care of me?】

Yan Xiao said: "I am taking care of you now. Exercise more, maybe this bee venom will be detoxified. Go quickly. I let you rest for two days, and now you dare to question your Brother Yan's orders."

After Yan Xiao finished speaking, he kicked Niu Guangmo's butt: "Hurry, hurry."

Zhou Qing shivered all over.

He could now seem to see that in the future, Master would return all the humiliation he suffered today to Third Shixiong a hundred or a thousand times over.

"How about I go!" Zhou Qing hurriedly said.

Yan Xiao waved his hand: "No problem, no problem, just let him go."

Watching Master leave with an unhappy face, Zhou Qing sighed helplessly.

I hope this time we can connect with Second Yuan Shijie, otherwise Third Shixiong is in danger.

The next day, after everyone had a simple breakfast, they rushed to Green Wood City without stopping.

Finally, ten days later, a cold city began to appear in front of everyone.

Although the scale is far from the Flame Dragon City at the foot of Taiqingmen, it has a unique flavor.

The city walls of Green Wood City are all built of huge blue stones, and whether inside or outside the city, there are green trees everywhere, making people feel happy.

And the Taiqingmen disciples who had received the news were already waiting at the city gate. Besides them, there was a pot-bellied middle-aged man standing with teams of city guards.

"Greetings, Shixiongs!"

As soon as the group landed, the Taiqingmen disciples hurriedly stepped forward to bow.

Yan Xiao didn't say a word, seeming full of displeasure.

"Has Deacon Feng Cheng, who is stationed in Green Wood City, not returned yet?" Yan Xiao asked with dignity.

A man at the late stage of Foundation Establishment hurriedly said: "Reporting to Shixiong, not yet. Since Deacon Feng led people out to find the cause of the withered spirit fields, he has been out of contact for seventy-five days. Except for the disciples who really couldn't leave, everyone else in Green Wood City has been sent out to search, but... but there are no clues yet."

Hearing this, Yan Xiao's face sank.

At this time, the pot-bellied middle-aged man finally seized the opportunity and bowed respectfully to Zhou Qing and the others.

"City Lord of Green Wood City, Hu Xuantang, greets all the lords. Since Deacon Feng went missing, we haven't stopped for a moment, we have been searching, but they seem to have disappeared into thin air, leaving no traces at all," Hu Xuantang said.

Yan Xiao glanced at the other party lightly, then walked in with his hands behind his back.

"Take me to see those spirit fields first!" Yan Xiao ordered.

Several people hurriedly led the way.

After entering, they found that Green Wood City, which should have been bustling, had become much colder.

There were very few people on the streets, and those inns and the like were basically closed.

But everyone could feel that in those tightly closed houses, many people were watching them carefully through doors and windows.

"Is it because of those evil spirits?" Zhou Qing asked after looking around.

City Lord Hu Xuantang hurriedly said: "Reporting to the lord, that's right. Ten days after the spirit fields withered, many evil things began to appear around Green Wood City. Some of them arrogantly absorbed the yang energy of others, some possessed people, and some even killed people directly."

"So everyone is afraid and basically doesn't dare to go out. Some who wanted to escape, but the villages around Green Wood City are basically the same, so there is nowhere to escape. Fortunately, with the help of our Taiqingmen people, those murderous ones have basically been cleaned up."

Zhou Qing looked thoughtful, then looked at Master Mo Xingjian without a trace.

Mo Xingjian didn't say anything, just followed behind the crowd.

Not long after, about dozens of acres of spirit fields appeared in front of everyone.

Looking around, the once vibrant spirit fields were now dead silent, the crisscrossing ridges were dry and cracked, and not a trace of moisture could be seen in the gaps, as if all vitality had been drained.

And the soil, which should have been fertile and emitted a faint spiritual light, also presented a lifeless gray-white color.

The spirit rice that should have grown halfway was drooping its head, and the emerald spirit leaves had become withered, yellow, and shriveled, with curled edges, as if they could break in the wind at any time.

Seeing this scene, everyone's face became extremely ugly.

City Lord Hu Xuantang carefully glanced at Yan Xiao and Zhou Qing. He could see that the investigators sent from above were basically led by the two.

He said nervously: "Green Wood City has a total of 13,000 acres of spirit fields, and currently more than 60% are in this situation. If we can't find the cause and treat it in time, I'm afraid the rest won't be able to escape. When the problem suddenly appeared two months ago, it was only 30 acres..."

Everyone stepped forward one after another, squatted down, and looked carefully.

"It's not an infectious disease!" Soon, Yan Xiao said.

At this time, the Foundation Establishment disciple hurriedly said: "Reporting to Shixiong, you are right. Spirit rice generally only gets infected by those few types. We have also been stationed here for many years and have seen all kinds of illnesses, and we have ways to deal with them. But this symptom is unheard of."

Zhou Qing, however, glanced at his Master.

Mo Xingjian was also checking carefully. After noticing Zhou Qing's gaze, the two met eyes, and he shook his head slightly.

Since that's the case, there is only one way, and I don't know if it will work.

Afterwards, Zhou Qing directly performed an appraisal.

Soon, information was fed back.

【Contaminated Spirit Rice: This is spirit rice contaminated by a Blood Tai Sui. Its vitality is constantly declining. In about half a month, all the spirit rice will wither and die, and this piece of soil will not be able to grow any spirit grain for at least ten years.】

Seeing this, Zhou Qing frowned tightly.

It's actually a Blood Tai Sui!!!

Ever since he smelled the Spirit Turtle Liquid last time, he had really done his homework after going back, mainly learning about these side-door items.

Coincidentally, one of them was the Blood Tai Sui.

If he remembered correctly, this item is a rare filthy thing. Its birth often originates from those tragic ancient battlefields.

When blood dyes the earth red, resentment and evil spirits intertwine and linger for a long time. As time passes, this land shrouded in death gradually falls silent.

But the strong emotions and energy left by those lost lives are quietly changing.

Blood seeps into the soil, interacts with the earth's spiritual energy, and over long years, slowly breeds the prototype of the Blood Tai Sui.

It will constantly absorb resentment and evil spirits until it gives birth to its own consciousness.

And its shape is extremely irregular, like a mass of twisted flesh, scarlet in color, emitting blood light.

Besides that, it also emits a foul odor, which is the smell of death and decay.

It spreads far and wide. Normal living beings cannot smell it, but those evil spirits can smell it immediately and are attracted to it.

Because for them, the Blood Tai Sui is the best food. Similarly, these evil spirits are also the best supplement for the Blood Tai Sui.

This also explains why so many evil spirits have appeared around Green Wood City recently.

But looking at the current situation, the Blood Tai Sui seems to be devouring this spirit rice to slowly accumulate strength, otherwise it would have made a move on the evil spirits long ago.

It is now... very weak!

Zhou Qing's eyes lit up suddenly.

A mature Blood Tai Sui contains endless blood energy, and any move is like a sea of blood, and it can even control others' minds for its own use.

Even if Master were here, he might not be able to defeat it.

At this moment, the old hen in his arms jumped out and started pecking.

Zhou Qing looked at it and felt a movement in his heart.

Ordinary people cannot absorb the Blood Tai Sui, but this mutated old hen can refine everything. I wonder if it can lay two pure blood eggs for him?

Wait, what am I thinking? What time is it now?

At this moment, Zhou Qing stood up and looked directly at City Lord Hu Xuantang, asking: "City Lord Hu, is there an ancient battlefield around Green Wood City? Or, a place where hundreds of thousands of people died?"

Facing Zhou Qing's sudden opening, the crowd, who had no clue, looked at Zhou Qing in unison.

"Old Four, do you have any clues?" Yan Xiao asked.

Zhou Qing said: "It's just an idea for now. You also know my nose is quite sensitive. I smelled a faint foul odor from these withered spirit rice."

"Foul odor?" Lu Yaoyao and the others were confused.

And they sniffed hard, but smelled nothing.

On the contrary, Yan Xiao and Mo Xingjian both showed signs of thought, and soon, both of their eyes lit up.

"Do you mean, Blood Tai Sui?" Yan Xiao suddenly said happily.

【Heart Appraisal Point +9】

Before Zhou Qing could answer, he saw the note 【The Worrying Apprentice】 above Master's head, which instantly changed to 【The Slightly Smart Apprentice】.

Zhou Qing smiled happily.

It seems Master also thought of something and approved of his deduction.

While others didn't understand, Yan Xiao looked at the spirit rice in front of him and slapped his thigh: "That's it, it should be the Blood Tai Sui. Only this thing can explain everything that is happening now."

And only Hu Xuantang, who was at the Foundation Establishment realm, naturally didn't understand what a Blood Tai Sui was, but after a brief pause, he said: "Yes, three hundred miles west of Green Wood City, it's not an ancient battlefield, but a ghost city."

"A long time ago, I don't know the reason, but all hundreds of thousands of people in the entire city died overnight, and no one escaped. According to historical records, when people went in to check, everyone seemed to have been gnawed by something, and the scene was unbearable to look at."

"Now that time has passed, that place has long been abandoned. Occasionally, thieves who want to get rich sneak in and disappear mysteriously, so no one dares to approach it anymore."

After Hu Xuantang finished speaking, Yan Xiao slapped his thigh again: "That's it, it should be the Blood Tai Sui. I didn't expect that one day I would encounter such a difficult thing. It won't be easy to handle next."

【Heart Appraisal Point +9】

At this moment, Lu Yaoyao looked at Zhou Qing with shining eyes, full of admiration.

Although she still doesn't know what the Blood Tai Sui is, it seems that Senior Shixiong Zhou found the reason for the withering of the spirit grain.

And the 【Good Nose】 above her head also changed to 【Very Learned】.

【Heart Appraisal Point +7】

Yan Xiao frowned, showing signs of thought.

Deacon Feng Cheng, as a late-stage Jin Dan, hasn't returned yet. It seems he has been controlled by the Blood Tai Sui as a thug.

Looking at it this way, this Blood Tai Sui already has some climate.

And the 【Junior Brother who is more powerful than a dog】 above his head also changed to 【The Junior Brother who is influenced by the good】 at this time.

Zhou Qing looked at his Master again without a trace, but saw Master looking like it had nothing to do with him.

Fine, it seems that this matter is fully handed over to the two of them to handle.

Zhou Qing analyzed after a brief pause: "Now everything fits the signs of the Blood Tai Sui, but as City Lord Hu said, that ghost city is more than three hundred miles away from Green Wood City. Logically speaking, even if it attracted evil spirits, it wouldn't keep circling around Green Wood City."

Yan Xiao's eyes lit up: "Do you mean that the Blood Tai Sui is actually around Green Wood City?"

Zhou Qing nodded: "Don't forget, the noses of evil spirits are much more sensitive than mine, and these withered soil and spirit rice all show that the Blood Tai Sui is growing bit by bit. It cannot pose a threat to evil spirits yet."

"Similarly, those evil spirits from all over the world also want to swallow the Blood Tai Sui to transform, but they can't find it, so they are furious and start killing people, even absorbing the essence of ordinary people to strengthen themselves. Both sides are waiting for an opportunity."

As soon as Zhou Qing finished speaking, Lu Yaoyao clapped her hands like a fan, full of worship.

"Senior Shixiong Zhou, you are amazing!"

Zhou Qing hehe.

Yan Xiao snapped his fingers.

"Old Four, your analysis makes a lot of sense. Fortunately, I have always taken you with me, teaching by example. Look at that guy Old Mo, does he look like a Master? He is idle all day long, I don't know what he is doing, and when he is free, he finds fault with us."

"And he said we are always causing trouble for him, not stopping. He should be happy to have smart apprentices like us!"

Yan Xiao said angrily.

Several core disciples turned their heads, looking like they didn't hear anything.

Zhou Qing's face twitched, especially looking at the clenched fists of "Niu Guangmo" behind him, and hurriedly said: "Third Shixiong, Master is actually quite good. Usually, he secretly gives us various cultivation insights..."

Yan Xiao waved his hand and said: "There are no outsiders here, you don't need to speak for him. In his heart, Eldest Shixiong is always the best, Second Yuan Shijie is not bad either, and as for us two, we are the kind of children who get beaten on rainy days, just because he's idle."

"I actually think Master Mo is quite good, very kind," Lu Yaoyao couldn't help but say.

"Niu Guangmo" couldn't help but look at Lu Yaoyao, instantly full of smiles.

Yan Xiao shook his head, too lazy to say anything.

How long have you been in the sect?

"By the way, Old Four, the Blood Tai Sui will involuntarily emit a rotten smell. Your nose is sensitive, help me smell it!"

Yan Xiao seemed to think of something and hurriedly looked at Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing rubbed his nose and shook his head: "Evil spirits can't perceive it yet, and I can't smell it even more. I think we should be careful."

"Do you mean, Deacon Feng Cheng?" Yan Xiao said thoughtfully.

Zhou Qing nodded, then looked at the Foundation Establishment disciple: "Deacon Feng is a late-stage Jin Dan. His soul fire left in the sect is still burning, which means he is not dead, just trapped. Who else did he take with him at that time?"

The man hurriedly said: "A total of twelve Foundation Establishment disciples, all in the middle stage, and more than forty Qi Condensation disciples."

Zhou Qing thought: "This is just our Taiqingmen. The Blood Tai Sui should have been lurking and rising from the three-hundred-mile ghost city. During that time, who can guarantee that he hasn't controlled others? For example, passersby, those who entered to explore?"

"Otherwise, how could Deacon Feng Cheng take so many people and disappear completely without even sending a distress message? Was it an ambush by others who were controlled, or does the Blood Tai Sui already have the ability to suppress Jin Dan disciples at will?"

"Besides these, we must also pay attention to the people from the Azure Flame Dao Palace and the other side, so that we don't end up being the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind."

After listening to Zhou Qing's words, Yan Xiao's brows furrowed even deeper.

Lu Yaoyao nodded repeatedly.

Even Mo Xingjian looked at Zhou Qing with admiration and some shame.

In the past, I only saw their shortcomings, but didn't notice that they also have their own highlights.

It's just that Old Three, his mouth is too broken.

His heart is as small as his eyes!

Zhou Qing naturally knew that Master was also by his side, but what if his hiding was to deal with the people from the Azure Flame Dao Palace?

We can't let our recklessness completely disrupt Master's layout.

"Then what should we do now?" Yan Xiao asked Zhou Qing.

Unknowingly, he had placed this Junior Brother who usually protected him behind him on an equal footing.

Zhou Qing said: "For now, we can only wait for a variable."

Everyone was silent.

Yes, today they just arrived, and they don't know much yet. Now they can only deal with the changing situation with the unchanging.

But just then, a figure stumbled over. When seeing this person's appearance, City Lord Hu Xuantang hurriedly winked at his personal soldiers.

Immediately, two city guards stopped the man.

"My lord, please save my wife, please, I beg you!!!"

Zhou Qing and the others turned their heads and saw a man in his thirties kneeling on the ground, crying his heart out, constantly kowtowing to them.

"City Lord Hu, who is this?" Yan Xiao asked in confusion.

Hu Xuantang felt embarrassed and then apologized: "His name is Shi Chuan, he is the official of our Green Wood City. Two days ago, his wife was possessed by an evil spirit, constantly absorbing essence. But the resentment of the other party was too deep, we really had no way. If you don't believe me, ask Brother Dong—"

Hu Xuantang looked at the Taiqingmen Foundation Establishment disciple.

"I didn't expect to offend everyone today, please forgive me!" Hu Xuantang hurriedly bowed.

Lu Yaoyao looked at the man's pitiful appearance of constantly kowtowing, felt pity, and then looked at Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing sighed softly and walked out.

It could be seen that he was really at his wit's end, so he would come to them regardless of everything.

Just right, he could try the "Cang Lei Sword Art". This thing is naturally restraining to evil things and should be able to kill it.

A kindness you do casually might be something that changes someone's life.

Yan Xiao spoke at this time, feeling eager to try.

"Let me, let me. Your Shixiong has dealt with these evil spirits many times. Just right, I suddenly remembered a technique, maybe I can try it and find that Blood Tai Sui."

Yan Xiao said this, his eyes showing a touch of madness.

"The one called what, lead the way!" Yan Xiao stepped forward.

The man who was kowtowing heard this, cried uncontrollably, and didn't care about the dust on his face, hurriedly stepped forward.

"Thank you, my lord, thank you, my lord—"

Not long after, the group followed the man to a courtyard, and even standing outside, they could feel a cold air.

Inside, there was a sharp female roar, making people's hair stand on end after hearing it.

"Interesting!"

Yan Xiao snorted coldly and walked into the room.

After pushing open the door, everyone frowned slightly.

In the dim room, a strange aura permeated. The woman's limbs were tightly bound to the bed by heavy iron chains.

Her face was ferocious and terrifying, her eyes were red, as if two evil fires were burning.

Her hair was scattered, her body struggled violently, and the iron chains rattled.

Seeing a large group of people come in, she opened her mouth again and let out a shrill roar, the sound like an evil ghost from hell, making Lu Yaoyao hide behind Zhou Qing nervously, holding his clothes tightly.

Shi Chuan on the side felt heartache and was about to kneel again, but was stopped by Zhou Qing.

"Don't worry, we are here!" Zhou Qing comforted.

And Yan Xiao came to the bed, looked at the other party's gloomy appearance, and clicked his tongue.

Afterwards, he slapped his storage bag, and a gossip disk and three talismans of different colors came out.

Everyone was curious. This seemed a bit different from the conventional methods they were familiar with.

So they stood on one side, quietly not speaking.

On the contrary, Mo Xingjian was watching this scene thoughtfully.

And Yan Xiao didn't speak, took out a black feather, dipped it in some unknown liquid, and started drawing on his eyes.

But just then, the woman who was roaring suddenly stopped shouting and struggling, and the red light in her eyes gradually turned into that of an ordinary person. She looked at Yan Xiao's movements and suddenly asked suspiciously: "Yan Xiao?"

Yan Xiao, who was drawing a special talisman on his face, was stunned, turned his head to look, and suddenly seemed to think of something, shocked: "Li Shitao?"

The woman spat out white air from her mouth and laughed loudly: "Are you kidding? After so many years, why are you still doing this ghost-driving business?"

"Why are you here? No, I mean, you haven't been killed by someone yet?" Yan Xiao said in disbelief.

Watching the two suddenly start chatting, everyone was a bit confused.

Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao looked at them in confusion.

What's going on?

Third Shixiong, you even know evil spirits?

Master Mo Xingjian behind him seemed to think of something and turned away speechlessly.

And Shi Chuan looked at his wife, then at Yan Xiao, his mind blank.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 83 =====