Stepping out of the courtyard, Xu Guang was not in the best of moods.

"I must exercise caution in my collaboration with this Yu Rong."

As for the so-called Half-Step Innate strength, Xu Guang was not particularly afraid.

But Yu Rong was dangerously cautious, and Xu Guang was sure that after meeting him, Yu Rong would certainly change his place of residence.

He planned to conduct a thorough investigation over the next few days.

The last time during Wu Fengqin's wedding, he attempted to track Yu Rong, but after that day, Yu Rong vanished from the city without a trace, and he eventually gave up the pursuit.

Now, three months later, Yu Rong returned and immediately sought him out.

Could it be that Xu Guang was his target?

Regarding Yu Rong's claim of being from Jiufeng Mountain, Xu Guang didn't quite believe it. Jiufeng Mountain was a major sect of the Righteous Path, and its disciples would never seduce someone else's wife and act in such a suspicious manner.

But not daring to completely dismiss it, Jiufeng Mountain was known for its vengeful nature, which was truly intimidating!

His small frame couldn't withstand the might of such a formidable entity as Jiufeng Mountain.

If they sent any Innate expert, both he and General Wei would be done for.

He didn't believe he could silently kill Yu Rong, and once the wind leaked out, he would face Jiufeng Mountain's retaliation.

Collaborating with a disciple from such a grand sect really was a dilemma.

...

Night.

Qingshuo County.

A shadow clad in black swiftly maneuvered across the rooftops, like an illusion.

In an instant, it appeared on another rooftop.

Under the moonlight, the person's figure was vividly distinct.

The figure eventually landed in a courtyard, and the person in black frowned slightly upon hearing the sounds of heavy breathing from a man and woman inside the room.

Moments later, Yu Rong emerged from the room with his coat open, revealing chest hair and an indecent grin on his face.

"You've finally come."

The other person gave Yu Rong a glance, "Junior Brother, I hope the information you provide is worth this trip."

He was not pleased to come to such a small place, completely devoid of any traces of spiritual objects, making the journey a complete waste of time.

"Hehe, the place may be small, but that doesn't mean it lacks treasures. You should be interested in Innate Spiritual Soil, right?"

"Hmm?"

Yu Rong's laughter carried a hint of peculiarity.

"I really owe it to Junior Brother Wei. Originally, this kid invited me to open Elder Yuchan's secret collection, but unfortunately, his luck was bad, and he was killed, losing the Celestial Register."

The person in black showed a spark of emotion.

Wei Shuangnian...

Was highly valued by the Master, who openly claimed he had the potential of a Third Grade Celestial Sea, otherwise with his power, he wouldn't have been granted a Celestial Register.

But now Yu Rong said Wei Shuangnian was killed?

"Who killed him?"

Yu Rong shrugged, "I don't know, but I have a suspect named Xu Guang, who is skilled in Beast Taming."

"Beast Taming?" A peculiar expression appeared on the black-clad person's face, "Like Master Bei Kui?"

"Far from it."

"But the reason I called you over wasn't for Elder Yuchan's secret collection. Junior Brother Wei is always cautious, so I imagine anything related to the Jade Cicada Secret Collection wouldn't easily fall into that kid's hands."

"Then it's about the Innate Spiritual Soil you mentioned?"

"Not just that." Yu Rong's face suddenly showed a trace of enthusiasm, "This is a land of treasures. The place where the spiritual soil lies is undiscovered because it is sealed by a drop of Dragon Blood. According to my observation, it contains at least thirty Innate Spirit Crystals."

The person in black showed slight astonishment.

"Are you sure?"

Thirty spirits are enough for two to simultaneously break through to the Innate realm, and even for an expert like him, facing thirty spirits of Spirit Crystals would certainly cause a reaction.

"That's good news, but you're being hunted by people from Jiufeng Mountain, are you certain they won't pursue you here?"

Yu Rong's expression turned cold, showing a trace of viciousness, but after thinking of something, he sighed.

"That's why I asked Senior Brother to come over."

The person in black was aware.

Inwardly, he sneered, what a useless tool, able to have his identity exposed, truly a disgrace to the Celestial Destiny Sect.

...

Morning.

"Hall Master, that Yu Rong rented that courtyard four months ago, left after half a month, disappeared for a long time, and then reappeared."

Han Song's face had a peculiar look.

"Does anyone know his background or origins?"

Han Song fell silent.

Xu Guang waved Han Song off, sending him away, then fell into contemplation.

He didn't place all his hopes on Han Song and the others; he also tried to track Yu Rong.

Without much success.

It's undeniable that the bait Yu Rong offered really hooked Xu Guang because it represented a treasure capable of growing General Wei.

Even more important than his own breakthrough to the Sixth Grade.

But he always felt that Yu Rong had other motives.

The sneaky actions of Yu Rong, his previous suspicions of Yu Rong carrying secret tasks, and his claim of being a Jiufeng Mountain disciple only deepened Xu Guang's suspicions.

An unusual glint appeared in Xu Guang's eyes.

Whether it's true or not, a trial will reveal.

"Xiaosong, bring me a list of recent arrivals to the city by tomorrow morning."

"Also, gather those vagabonds in the city; I have things to discuss with them."

...

In the Master Hall courtyard, Xu Guang took on a hundred men, combining fists and kicks to knock down each vagabond, who were gathered from the city and now stood motionless, afraid to move.

The group of vagabonds held on, only feeling that this Master Xu's punches and kicks really hurt!

At the same time, they reflected on the bad deeds they had done recently.

Once he was tired from hitting, Xu Guang looked at the panel that showed nearly a thousand more experience points and nodded.

When you have power, you must use it.

More importantly, you must confront certain matters. All the experience that can be reaped must be reaped as quickly as possible.

This was something he had considered doing upon becoming Hall Master; typically relying on academy students for daily check-ins, occasionally gathering the city's vagabonds for a massive harvest.

Recruiting academy students can be sustained long-term, done every day, but gathering vagabonds requires a reason and can't be too frequent, lest they lose spirit, wasting effort.

"Be good people in the future; don't do bad things anymore. If word gets to our Hall Master's ears, you won't need him to make a move; we'll kill you ourselves."

Han Song, along with several disciples, threatened those vagabonds.

The vagabonds, each with bruised faces, nodded and bowed like pecking chickens.

After sending the vagabonds away.

Xu Guang opened the panel.

[Universal Experience: 5370]

...

'Before leaving the city, it's best to level up, but upgrading the [Elephant Envoy] professional level in time isn't possible, so I'll have to improve…'

Xu Guang looked at 'Fallen Dragon lv2 (100/3000)' and White Crane Ladder Cloud Soaring lv8 (80/900).

He originally planned to cultivate Martial Techniques himself, but it seems now they should be upgraded directly.

The Dragon-Slaying Bow can only be upgraded one level, Xu Guang didn't hesitate.

With the panel's illusory transformation, Xu Guang suddenly raised his head, eyes filled with a flash of disbelief.

Using all his vitality to shoot the most peak arrow.

This arrow… can truly bring down a dragon.

He didn't know how powerful a Sixth Grade really was, but he felt that this arrow could threaten General Wei, so surely a Sixth Grade couldn't ignore it, right?

Xu Guang was satisfied.

White Crane Ladder Cloud Soaring was upgraded to lv9 (max), reaching the end of this Lightweight Skill, and Xu Guang has comprehended the most profound level of this skill, White Crane's Western Journey!

A mysterious technique approaching flying in the air.

In terms of pure speed, this Lightweight Skill is indeed commendable.

However…

Xu Guang's face showed a trace of peculiarity, the most important outcome of upgrading Lightweight Skill today was being able to report news.

These days, he reviewed all the lists of people entering the city and personally roamed the city for quite a while, confirming several targets.

...

Deep night.

Shen Muyu, holding a compass, walked down a dark street. She was extremely beautiful, her face exquisitely visible even by moonlight alone.

It's peculiar that the needle on the compass she held continued to spin, as if tracking some target.

Despite Qingshuo County having been swept by the Iron Armor Sect, a beauty walking alone at night on the streets was still unsafe.

Shen Muyu encountered and drove away at least three waves of vagabonds along the way. But she handled it with precise control, never killing anyone.

Not because she lacked the desire to kill, but because this was Iron Armor Sect's territory. Despite not placing the sect in her eyes due to her backing by Jiufeng Mountain.

Just as she continued ahead, her footsteps suddenly halted, abruptly turning back to look at the drunks from earlier.

"One, two, three… six… missing one?"

Clang!

The long sword was unsheathed.

"Missing one person? Where has he gone?"

The leading vagabond, with a bruised and swollen face, turned pale upon seeing Shen Muyu chase after them, and weakly knelt down in fright.

"We are just this many people, isn't the lady mistaken?"

Shen Muyu squinted slightly, abruptly stabbing her sword forward.

The cold light flashed in the moonlight.

Several vagabonds shut their eyes simultaneously.

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