The group listened to Mei Qingta's words and re-examined this stream.

Though it is considered a bright river by itself, since this is only a valley with limited distance, the stream comes from underground and returns underground, with only this short distance on the surface, so the extreme yin energy is likely difficult to dissipate completely.

"I have heard of the legends about the Yellow Springs River. If this is the Dark Yellow Springs River, and the Blood Claw Pigeon flew across the sky without touching the river water, how could it still be affected?" Bai Yueguang continued, looking at the small horse on the other side of the stream: "And how could that little horse remain unharmed?"

Mei Qingta said calmly, "It's due to the natural environment of this valley. The water vapor of the stream rises, and the extreme yin energy in the caves on both ends also spills out, rising into the sky, forming this phenomenon."

"Look at the clouds above this valley. Aren't they different from clouds elsewhere? That's because the accumulation of extreme yin energy hasn't dissipated over time."

Everyone then looked up towards the sky and indeed saw large clusters of clouds resembling cotton above the valley. These clouds were noticeably different from ordinary clouds, appearing thick and dense, resembling something that could pull strands. Such clouds have never been seen elsewhere.

The weather today was quite nice, and apart from above this valley, there were indeed hardly any clouds in other distant areas.

"So, unless we have the ability to fly above the clouds, we can't cross this river no matter what?" Zhu Hongzhi said.

"Not necessarily." Mei Qingta looked at the little horse and said, "If you don't want to be harmed by the extreme yin energy, there are only two ways. One is to possess pure yang energy, which can counter the extreme yin energy, and naturally, you won't be harmed."

"The second method is to possess the Pure Yin Constitution or cultivate Pure Yin Secret Technique. Such a person or Secret Spirit will not only be unharmed by extreme yin energy but also benefit from it."

Everyone present was perceptive, and hearing Mei Qingta's explanation, they immediately understood that the little horse was likely a Secret Spirit with a Pure Yin Constitution, not only unharmed by the extreme yin energy but also fond of drinking the Dark Yellow Springs River water.

"People who cultivate the Pure Yang and Pure Yin Secret Techniques are extremely rare. We probably won't be able to cross this stream." Zhu Hongzhi thought to himself with secret delight.

The same thought crossed everyone's mind. Since they couldn't cross the river, they could head back or simply gather some mushrooms nearby before returning.

Mei Qingta's gaze swept over the group and finally landed on Chen Guan's face: "I remember Captain Chen was born on the night of July 15th, right? Those born on that day naturally possess the Extreme Yin Constitution and can cross the Yellow Springs River."

Upon hearing this, Chen Guan couldn't help but frown slightly and said calmly, "Inspector Mei, that seems a bit presumptuous. There are many born on the night of July 15th. If everyone had the Extreme Yin Constitution, it wouldn't be so uncommon."

Mei Qingta said impassively, "Not everyone, but those who can enter the July 15th Island are without exception of the Extreme Yin Constitution. This has been verified. Our inspectorate has investigated most people who have entered the July 15th Island, and all those investigated possess the Extreme Yin Constitution. Captain Chen, you can rest assured that the water of the Dark Yellow Springs River will not harm but instead benefit someone of your constitution."

Chen Guan looked at Mei Qingta, unsure whether what Mei Qingta said was true or just an attempt to trick him into crossing, using the stream to kill him, while the rest of his words were just nonsense.

No matter the possibilities, Chen Guan himself was not afraid, for he carried the Pure Yang Sword Immortal within him. Even without the so-called Extreme Yin Constitution, the extreme yin energy of this river should not be able to harm him.

"Even if I can cross, what about the others? I can't just explore alone," Chen Guan said.

"Of course, we can't let Captain Chen venture alone." Mei Qingta's gaze shifted to Bai Yueguang and Zhu Hongzhi: "I recall that Captain Bai cultivates the Taiyin Profound Skill, which is a Pure Yin Secret Technique. Captain Zhu cultivates the Sun True Understanding, which should be a Pure Yang Secret Technique, right?"

At that moment, Bai Yueguang and Zhu Hongzhi both changed their expressions, because their secret techniques were special and had not been disclosed to others, yet Mei Qingta seemed to know them thoroughly.

Chen Guan thought even further: "This is strange. The Celestial Court Army sent only three Deputy Commanders of the Third Awakening to the Qilin Corps. How is it so coincidental that one practiced Pure Yin, and one practiced Pure Yang?"

This made it difficult for Chen Guan not to suspect that there might be some calculation involved.

After speaking, Mei Qingta said, "I will also cross the river with you three. We four will continue exploring inside."

With things having reached this point, Bai Yueguang and Zhu Hongzhi could find no excuse to refuse, their expressions becoming somewhat unpleasant.

"Captain Chen, let's cross the river." Mei Qingta's gaze returned to Chen Guan.

"After I cross, who will cross next?" Chen Guan, unable to disobey orders, asked instead.

"What answer are you hoping to hear?" Mei Qingta seemed to see through Chen Guan's thoughts and coldly said, "Just cross the river, the rest isn't for you to worry about."

Upon hearing this, Chen Guan understood that Mei Qingta was likely here to harm him, and this stream might not be as he described. Even if it were as he said, his July 15th-born Extreme Yin Constitution might not be enough to cross the river.

"Who exactly wants my life? Is it the Chief Judge? Or is someone using the inspectorate's hand, making it appear as though the Chief Judge wants to eliminate me?" Chen Guan pondered over and over.

"Since Captain Chen is so afraid, Captain Zhu, you cross first." Surprisingly, Mei Qingta changed his choice, having Zhu Hongzhi cross first.

As a soldier, Zhu Hongzhi could not defy orders. He activated the Sun True Understanding and simultaneously used the Hundred Refinement Vajra Divine Body as he approached the stream.

He chose a narrower spot and leaped over, landing on the opposite bank with no issue at all.

Seeing this, everyone felt relieved, and Zhu Hongzhi was overjoyed as well. What Mei Qingta said proved true; his Pure Yang Secret Technique indeed withstood the extreme yin energy emanating from the stream.

Next, Mei Qingta had Bai Yueguang cross the river. Bai Yueguang also leaped over, and the stream couldn't harm her either.

Rather than being relieved, Chen Guan became even more suspicious, convinced that Mei Qingta intended to kill him.

Bai Yueguang and Zhu Hongzhi had proven Mei Qingta's hypothesis correct. If Chen Guan died while crossing, it would imply the problem lay with Chen Guan himself, at most charging Mei Qingta with improper command and judgment error.

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