With her two apprentices present, she, who normally had nowhere to air her grievances, immediately began to pour out her woes, leaving the two brothers unsure how to respond.

Before they knew it, afternoon had arrived, and their master returned. He wore a somber expression as he entered, his brow deeply furrowed.

It wasn’t until he saw Qin Fang and Zhou Xing that he paused, his expression visibly softening.

...Clearly, seeing his apprentices had instantly lifted his spirits.

Qin Fang naturally stepped forward to greet him respectfully. His master, hands clasped behind his back, nodded. "What brings you to the city this time?"

At their master’s immediate question, Qin Fang and Zhou Xing exchanged a glance.

Elder Wu keenly perceived the brothers’ silent exchange. His brow furrowed instinctively, and he asked in a grave tone, "What’s wrong?"

His senior brother said in a low voice, "Master, let’s talk inside."

Elder Wu didn’t refuse. He nodded, and the three of them went inside.

After they sat down, their master asked again.

His senior brother looked to Qin Fang. "About this... Junior Brother knows a little more. Let him tell you."

’...He really didn’t know where to begin.’

Their master turned to Qin Fang.

After a moment of thought, Qin Fang spoke up. "Master, you must know... about what happened with Wang Hu, right?"

At the mention of Wang Hu, his master’s gaze sharpened. ’...Of course he knew. The story of a monster bursting from Wang Hu’s body after his death had spread throughout all of True Martial County.’

"I know. What about it?"

"I’m the one who killed Wang Hu."

Those few words made his master’s pupils contract instantly...

’...Wang Hu, he was an Anjin Martial Artist!’

’My own apprentice can kill an Anjin Martial Artist now?’

Though shocked and suspicious, he didn’t interrupt Qin Fang. This clearly wasn’t the main point his apprentice wanted to make, so he gestured for him to continue.

Once he’d begun, Qin Fang recounted everything that had happened, holding nothing back.

As his master listened, his eyes flashed with a sharp glint.

Before he knew it, his story had reached the most recent events...

"And this time, outside the city, I even stumbled upon one of their gatherings..."

Qin Fang hadn’t had a chance to tell his senior brother about this yet, so even he was surprised. "That happened too?" he exclaimed.

Qin Fang nodded and recounted the events of that night. "The reason I chose to kill that man at the city gate... was because I thought if a monster burst out of his body, it would serve as a warning to the authorities... I just didn’t expect one actually would."

His senior brother’s expression was a whirlwind of change.

’But he had to admit... Qin Fang had achieved his goal.’

’...The monster bursting from An Changyu’s body had indeed caused quite a commotion at the Government Office Entrance.’

By the time Qin Fang had finished his general account, more than an hour had passed. His throat was parched, and he took a sip of water before continuing, "Also, some things happened in Wanshui City a while back. I’m not sure if the news has reached True Martial..."

He mentioned the people who had suddenly gone mad at the market, the bizarre changes their bodies underwent after death, and the strange reactions of those by the shore who had consumed the Qi Blood Pills...

He told them everything, with the exception of the Giant Bee.

His master’s expression shifted dramatically!

"Ganlu Hall... So they really are crooked?"

he said, his voice low and grave.

’...He was affiliated with Huichun Hall, so of course he knew who was responsible for the predicament it had been facing recently...’

"It seems this mysterious organization was the one that assassinated Huichun Hall’s Anjin masters... Their goal is to suppress Huichun Hall to pave the way for Ganlu Hall, making it easier for them to sell those so-called Qi Blood Pills?"

His master surmised.

Qin Fang nodded. His master’s conclusion was identical to his own.

Finally, he lowered his voice. "Master, I heard from Senior Brother that Senior Sister is in the Prefecture City right now? I think you should contact her and go stay in the Prefecture City for a while to wait things out... I have a bad feeling that something big is about to happen here in True Martial County."

At these words, his master fell silent.

After a moment, he nodded decisively. "You’re right. It does seem like something big is about to happen here in True Martial... The Prefecture City isn’t close, so contacting your senior sister will be a bit of a hassle... but I’ll get in touch with her as soon as I can. Once I have news, I’ll have your senior brother let you know."

His master’s decisiveness took Qin Fang by surprise. He was overjoyed and nodded eagerly!

His senior brother, however, was rather surprised. ’I can’t believe Master decided to go to the Prefecture City so quickly.’

’After all, his junior sister had offered to bring him and their master’s wife over countless times, but the stubborn old man had always refused.’

Seeing his eldest apprentice’s expression, Elder Wu shot him a look. "Your master is just a little stubborn, not stupid. An affair of this magnitude is clearly no small matter. A wise man does not stand beneath a crumbling wall. If we don’t leave now, when should we?"

Hearing his master’s words, his senior brother didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

"Yes..."

Their master paid him no more mind, turning instead to talk with Qin Fang again.

The master and his two apprentices spent some time discussing the recent events in True Martial, analyzing who might belong to the mysterious organization...

They continued until dusk, by which time their master’s wife had dinner ready.

Their master let out a soft breath before speaking gravely. "You were right to bring this information to me. For now, do not act rashly. Especially you, Qin Fang... you’ve killed three of their people and directly exposed the existence of those monsters. I doubt they will let this slide... You must be extremely careful."

He earnestly warned Qin Fang, "For the time being, do not provoke that Mysterious Power any further... I will contact your senior sister as soon as I can. Once I have word, we will leave... As for this place..."

His master paused, finally shaking his head. "This affair seems to be enormous, involving Demons and the Extraordinary. It’s not something we mere mortals can handle. Our only option is to look out for ourselves and stay safe."