bookbashuk Chapter 205: The news of the blockade, leave a message.
Chapter 205: The news of the blockade, leave a message.
Xiao Yan stared intently into Hai Lao Er's eyes, and an aura of pressure emanated from him, causing Hai Lao Er to break out in a cold sweat.
Hai Lao Er smiled bitterly to himself.
We've run into a tough opponent.
His voice trembled as he said, "Senior... this is not the place to talk."
Can you come with me to this place?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan did not hesitate at all.
Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the crowd of people around me with their ears perked up, and I knew this wasn't the place to talk.
He said coldly, "Lead the way."
As far as he knew, the strongest person in the Qing Kingdom was a Golden Core Peak cultivator.
After refining the Seven-Leaf Resurrection Grass, Elder Dan was able to unleash strength comparable to that of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator.
Even if you can't win, running away is no problem.
Moreover, he really didn't believe that there was actually a Golden Core cultivator behind Hai Lao Er.
Hearing this, Hai Lao Er breathed a sigh of relief.
They led Xiao Yan to a deserted alley.
This matter involves the Golden Core sect, the Purple Cloud Sect, so we can't be too careful.
It is true that the Wuhe County was exterminated through a blood sacrifice four years ago.
Xiaozhai Village is the only exception.
Later, after an investigation by the Qing Kingdom's Exorcism Bureau, it was discovered that the people who killed the entire village of Xiaozhai were disciples of the Ziyun Sect.
The Qing Kingdom's royal family was naturally unwilling to have their people slaughtered without cause.
They immediately sent people to the Ziyun Sect to demand an explanation.
The reason why Qingguo dared to do this was because its strength was greater than that of Ziyun Sect, and its purpose was not really for Xiaozhai Village.
After all, Xiaozhai Village only has a few hundred ordinary people, so how could it possibly catch the eye of those high-ranking officials?
The reason for this was to take the opportunity to give the Ziyun Sect a warning.
After all, during that period, the disciples of the Ziyun Sect were too arrogant in the Qing Kingdom.
This caused widespread panic in most parts of the Qing Kingdom.
The Ziyun Sect was also aware that if this matter escalated, it would be detrimental to the sect's reputation.
For sects, their reputation is of paramount importance.
No one wants to entrust their outstanding juniors to a notorious sect.
The only option is to pay up and swallow this bitter pill.
After obtaining what they wanted, the Qing Kingdom's leadership also suppressed the news, attributing the destruction of Xiaozhai Village to evil cultivators.
As for how Hai Lao Er knew it...
Naturally, it's because his brother is a member of the Exorcising Evil Division.
Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to openly collect protection money on this street of unaffiliated cultivators, lest they be beaten to death.
In the alley, Hai Lao Er looked at Xiao Yan with a complicated expression and said:
"Senior, this matter concerns the reputation of the Golden Core sect. I suggest that if you don't have a close relationship with Xiaozhai Village, it would be best not to inquire about it."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan had a guess in his mind.
He said coldly, "Stop talking nonsense and speak!"
So what if it's a Golden Core sect? He's not afraid of them now. Besides, he's only responsible for investigating this matter thoroughly. If anyone really wants to take action, it will be the Zhang family.
Hai Lao Er swallowed hard and sighed:
"I can tell you, but you have to promise me you won't tell anyone else that I'm the one who told you this."
Otherwise, even if you kill me, I won't tell.
Today, his brother has both a son and a daughter, and his career is on the rise. Even his own current carefree life is thanks to his brother.
If he were to cause trouble for his brother's family because of the Ziyun Sect, he might as well be dead now.
"Okay, go ahead and say it."
Hai Lao Er did not ask Xiao Yan to make any promises or oaths.
He knew that the weak had no voice.
Looking at Xiao Yan, he slowly said, "It was Zhao Wu and Hong Ming, disciples of the Ziyun Sect, who destroyed Xiaozhai Village."
It's likely that they're searching for the Earth's core fire crystal.
This news was kept secret by the Qing Kingdom, and only a small number of people knew about it.
Most people believe that Xiaozhai Village was destroyed by evil practitioners.
The purpose was to preserve the reputation of the Purple Cloud Sect.
He wasn't lying.
Elder Dan's voice echoed in Xiao Yan's mind.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan withdrew his scrutinizing gaze from Huan Hai Lao Er.
He asked again:
Are there any survivors in Xiaozhai Village?
After a moment of silence, Hai Lao Er met Xiao Yan's expectant gaze and said:
"Yes, as far as I know, when the people from the Exorcism Division arrived the next day, they found that two bodies had already been buried."
However, the people from the Exorcism Division didn't pay any attention to it.
After all, they were just mortals.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
If nothing unexpected happens, that person should be Zhang Tiedan.
The two people buried were Li Lan and Zhang Qingqing.
Of course, this is just speculation, and we still need to go to Xiaozhai Village to confirm it.
Take out the map I just bought. "Mark the original locations of Wuhe County and Xiaozhai Village on this map, and then you can leave."
Upon hearing this, Hai Lao Er immediately circled off the two locations.
Having done all this, Xiao Yan patted Hai Lao Er on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, whatever happens in the future, it has nothing to do with you."
The premise is that you don't say anything or get involved.
Otherwise, you will bear the consequences.
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan disappeared into the alley and flew towards Xiaozhai Village, concealing his tracks.
Watching Xiao Yan's departing figure, Hai Lao Er looked up at the azure sky.
A bitter smile appeared on his face.
I think I've gotten myself into big trouble.
That's really unlucky.
The young man did not show any fear when he heard the name Ziyun Sect, which shows that his background is also quite terrifying.
It seems they have a close relationship with Xiaozhai Village; things might be about to change in Qing Kingdom.
Should I tell my brother about this?
My brother is only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Although he is quite strong, he is just a big ant when it comes to the Ziyun Sect and the overall situation of the Qing Kingdom.
Forget it.
This matter must be kept to myself.
After gathering his thoughts, Hai Lao Er exhaled a breath of stale air, walked out of the alley, and returned to his stall.
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After traveling for several hours, Xiao Yan arrived at the old site of Xiaozhai Village without incident.
Because of its remote location, the area was not rebuilt, and over the years, the collapsed houses have been covered with grass and flowers.
Swaying gently in the breeze.
Despite its dilapidated and desolate state, it also reveals a vibrant sense of life.
Xiao Yan walked into the ruins, opened his divine sense, and the area within several miles was covered by his divine sense.
No matter what happens, it won't escape his keen eyes.
In a short while, they found the small wooden house that Zhang Xuanchen had mentioned, as well as the two tombstones that Hai Lao Er had mentioned.
In a flash, he arrived in front of the two nearest tombstones.
The bottom right corner of the dusty wooden tombstone is engraved with two names.
It was Li Lan and Zhang Qingqing.
It seems that the small wooden house built halfway up the mountain saved Zhang Tiedan's life.
Xiao Yan sighed inwardly, and the next moment his figure appeared in the small wooden house.
Looking at the messy state of the cabin, Xiao Yan frowned.
It seems someone has already been here.
He couldn't help but ask, "Master, what should we do next?"
Should we search for Zhang Tiedan's whereabouts, or head to the Xiao family?
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's question, Elder Dan appeared in the wooden house. After pondering for a moment, he said:
"Let's go to the Xiao family. Once this matter is settled, we'll head to that ruined cave."
He wrote down the information he got from Hai Lao Er on a piece of paper and placed it under the stone slab by his bedside.
When Xuan Chen or someone from the Zhang family arrives, they will naturally notice.
Now that you have broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage and possess the Profound Yang Fire of the Earth Vein, the evil spirits within the Relic Cave cannot harm you.
"It's time to finally visit the ruined cave, which has been delayed for two and a half years."
Hearing his master's words, Xiao Yan nodded.
We really can't delay any longer.
Although the ruined cave was hidden, the fact that he was able to find it proved that others could also find it.
We really can't delay any longer.
He may have the key to unlock the ruins, but what if there is more than one?
Write down the information you have received on a piece of paper, put it in a porcelain bottle, and place it in the groove under the headboard.
Then it disappeared into the cabin.
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