’On second thought, Lou Yuxiao must have known it was all over, which is why he didn’t emerge from his seclusion.’

’If he had known everything when it was happening, he probably would have charged out to clean house personally.’

"Oh, right. There’s one more thing."

Lan Yue spoke up.

"Yesterday, we ordered some disciples to investigate Cyan Blue Valley, and they’ve already made a discovery."

"The disciples who came back reported finding a cave within Cyan Blue Valley. There were signs of people coming and going at the entrance."

"They didn’t dare to venture deep inside, so they came straight back to report."

"We just don’t know if it’s the group you mentioned."

"We’ll know if we go take a look."

Fang Shuwen’s eyes lit up.

He’d already made enemies of the Dragon Emperor Hall, so this matter had to be settled sooner or later.

’If I can capture this Vermilion Bird Hall Master... The Divine Fire Seal may prevent the disciples from talking, but the Hall Master is clearly a high-ranking member. He might not be under the same restriction.’

’Under intense interrogation, I might just be able to pry the location of Undying Island from him.’

’Then I’ll pay a visit myself. I have to show that so-called Dragon Emperor what’s what.’

"Young Hero Fang, please calm down."

Seeing Fang Shuwen’s eyes gleam, Lan Yue felt a wave of exhaustion.

Dealing with Zhai Xing on a daily basis was already enough to drive her up the wall.

’This Fang Shuwen seemed like a steady person, so how is it that he now seems to be cut from the same cloth as Zhai Xing?’

Fang Shuwen smiled.

"Alright, Elder Lan Yue, please speak."

"I have already ordered ten of our Elders and several hundred disciples to gather in the plaza before the main hall."

"Take them with you on this trip."

"I know your Martial Arts are powerful, but you mustn’t be reckless."

"Qingshuang will go with you. Zhai Xing, Qingmei, and I won’t be joining this time."

"We must meet with the Sect Leader today to explain everything."

After Fang Shuwen listened quietly, he simply smiled and shook his head.

"There’s no need for such a large-scale mobilization. We’ve done something like this before, and the main concern this time is Xu Wenwan’s safety."

"Fortunately, the people from Dragon Emperor Hall don’t actually know I’m planning a rescue..."

"In fact, they probably don’t even know I’m coming."

He thought of that rebellious Young Venerable. Since he was willing to sell information on the Vermilion Bird Hall Master...

’...I don’t believe the Young Venerable would be kind enough to trade information about me in return.’

’Moreover, with the appearance of the Hundred Ghosts Hall, I’m now beginning to wonder: was Xu Wenwan’s disappearance due to Dragon Emperor Hall or Hundred Ghosts Hall?’

Lan Yue’s brows furrowed slightly. She was about to say more, but Fang Shuwen had already waved his hand dismissively.

"Elder Lan Yue, you don’t need to say anything more. With Hundred Ghosts Hall watching like a tiger, Yuqing Pavilion doesn’t need to divide its forces for my personal matters."

"Elder, you just need to tell me their current location."

"This..."

Lan Yue subconsciously looked toward Zuo Qingshuang.

Zuo Qingshuang froze. ’Why is she looking at me?’

Then, she shifted her gaze to Zhou Qingmei.

Zhou Qingmei thought for a moment before saying to Fang Shuwen,

"I know you never do things you aren’t sure about."

"Of course."

"Then I trust you."

A smile bloomed on Zhou Qingmei’s face.

Seeing this, Fang Shuwen also smiled.

Lan Yue sighed. Knowing that Fang Shuwen’s mind was made up, she had no choice but to say,

"Very well. I will find someone to guide you, but you must be careful."

The guide was brought over quickly. She was a disciple from Yuqing Pavilion named Xiang Nuan.

She had been following Lan Yue’s orders, waiting in the plaza before the main hall.

But she was suddenly summoned here and was rather confused about the situation.

Fang Shuwen felt this matter couldn’t wait. Just as he was about to leave with Xiang Nuan, his gaze swept across the area and landed on Miao Feichan, who was perched on a wall, yawning as she watched them. He had no idea when she had gotten there.

An idea suddenly struck him, and he waved.

"Morning, Senior."

"..."

Miao Feichan had a feeling his smile was not entirely friendly.

"What are you planning?"

"Haven’t stretched your legs yet this morning? Why not join this junior and go out for a little exercise?"

Fang Shuwen coaxed her.

Miao Feichan was a little puzzled.

"Where to?" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"How about a trip to Cyan Blue Valley? You could take the two of us."

Fang Shuwen pointed to himself and Xiang Nuan.

Xiang Nuan’s eyes widened. ’What’s happening? Weren’t we supposed to be going with a huge group of people? And now... that huge group is just three people?’

Miao Feichan had nothing better to do anyway. She had come here to help Yuqing Pavilion with the Setting Sun Valley issue.

Now that Fang Shuwen had resolved the Setting Sun Valley matter, she was just planning to stick around and wait to see her old friend, Yu Yaoguang.

Since she was at loose ends, she asked:

"Will it be exciting?"

"Very exciting."

"Then let’s go."

With a flicker, Miao Feichan appeared beside Fang Shuwen and Xiang Nuan. Fang Shuwen turned to Xiang Nuan.

"Which way?"

Xiang Nuan hesitated, glancing at Lan Yue. Only after seeing her nod did she point the way. In the next instant, the three of them vanished.

Fang Shuwen finally got to experience Miao Feichan’s speed, and it was truly a marvelous sensation.

He was in an excellent mood the entire way.

Xiang Nuan, on the other hand...

’I can’t even imagine what we’re supposed to do next!’

’They were talking about a major assault, so why is it just the three of us?’

’What are we supposed to do when we get there? Even counting the other Yuqing Pavilion disciples stationed at Cyan Blue Valley, we won’t have nearly enough people!’

Her mind raced with anxious thoughts the entire journey, but she still dutifully led them to their destination.

A few Yuqing Pavilion disciples were stationed here, their main task being to monitor the movements from the other side.

When they heard the noise and turned to see only three people arriving, their expressions mirrored Xiang Nuan’s—utterly bewildered.

Fang Shuwen, however, looked up toward the cave they were watching.

"They’re in there?"

"Yes."

Xiang Nuan confirmed.

Fang Shuwen smiled faintly.

"You all wait here."

"What?"

Xiang Nuan was stunned.

"What are you going to do?"

Although she already suspected the answer, she still couldn’t believe it.

Fang Shuwen gave her a brilliant, sunny smile.

"To kill people, of course."