Hearing the words "Bai Susu," Chen Ye’s gaze under the conical hat slightly focused.
Killed six Workshop Masters in a row?
It seems that,
after occupying Black Cliff City, Bai Susu did not choose to launch a major offensive but rather opted for a decapitation strategy, killing the famous Demon Cultivators around the border one by one.
This move, though risky,
easily could result in being counter-killed instead of successful decapitation.
But the gains are tremendous.
Even in modern warfare in past lives, decapitation was a tactic frequently employed by certain forces.
Moreover, in the Cultivation Realm where individual power surpasses all else?
If the key figures of the Emotion Crossing Sect fall one after another,
the morale below will naturally collapse.
Besides, Qi Kingdom is a nation where the Demon Path prevails, how could Cultivators here speak of so-called loyalty?
"It’s indeed Susu’s character, this girl is also a Demoness not losing to Qing Jun... an arrogant and presumptuous person."
Chen Ye thought to himself.
"Gulp!"
A loud sound of swallowing came from the little girl’s throat as she peered out a furry head from under the cloak, her small nose sniffing vigorously.
"Master... it smells so good! Qing Jun is hungry!"
The little girl tugged at Chen Ye’s clothes, her soft voice full of longing.
Food is more important than anything in this world!
Qing Jun loves eating!
But she isn’t lazy; she used to stand on a stool at home to cook for Master. So why not ask for some food for herself?
Master surely wouldn’t dislike her!
"You’ll not be left out."
Chen Ye rubbed this little girl’s furry head through the wide cloak.
"Yay! Qing Jun loves Master the most!"
The little girl sweetly hugged Master’s arm.
"..."
Zhiwei closed her eyes briefly.
First.
Zhiwei had no objection to Qing Jun’s words.
Second.
She just felt that, in a place like Qi Kingdom, the group should be keeping a low profile... rather than clinging to Master at this time.
"Hmm—"
Jin’er was very impressed.
Sister Qing Jun is amazing.
No matter where she is, she acts as if she’s at home!
She can stick to Master anytime, anywhere.
But herself,
finds it hard to be like her...
With disciples harboring various thoughts, Chen Ye led them through the crowded crowd to the inn’s counter.
Behind the counter, a drowsy, chubby Shopkeeper raised his head, groggy and bleary-eyed.
Awakened from sleep, the chubby Shopkeeper was a bit impatient, but when he saw the black robe on Chen Ye, he immediately put on a flattering smile.
"Oh dear! Honorable guests, back in Qi Kingdom again? Please, come in!"
The chubby Shopkeeper hurriedly squeezed out from behind the counter, bowing deeply, speaking with respect.
As the Shopkeeper here,
he naturally understands the secret paths of the Formless Ghost Collection.
Knowing that this group comes from a powerful external force, each time they arrive in Qi Kingdom, there are always Foundation Establishment Cultivators accompanying them.
In short, this little stronghold in Yellow Lion District is not to be trifled with.
"A quiet courtyard."
Chen Ye casually took out a beautifully colored Middle Grade Spirit Stone from his sleeve, tossed it onto the counter with a "ding" sound, sensing the excited quiver from the pendant on his leg, and helplessly added,
"Aside from that, bring your best wine and dishes here, carve some premium Demon Beast roast meat..."
"Got it! I’ll prepare it for the honorable guests right away!"
The chubby Shopkeeper’s eyes lit up, hurriedly pocketing the Spirit Stone.
That’s worth a hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones!
In Qi Kingdom, it’s enough to buy the lives of several Loose Cultivators!
Of course.
He dared not harbor any covetous thoughts in his heart; the person in front of him is a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, not to mention a single Middle Grade Spirit Stone, even if a hundred were tossed, the most ruthless character in Yellow Lion District wouldn’t dare to be greedy.
Subsequently.
Chen Ye lowered his voice a bit: "By the way, fetch a discreet and clever waiter to serve us. I am new here, and there are some news about Qi Kingdom I’d like to purchase and listen to."
The chubby Shopkeeper clenched the Middle Grade Spirit Stone and continuously nodded and bowed: "Rest assured, honorable guests! I know the rules, I’ll arrange our most informed Wind Messenger from Yellow Lion District for you! Gentlemen, to the backyard please—"
Passing through the smoke-choked lobby, the master and apprentices under the personal guidance of the chubby Shopkeeper came to a secluded backyard guest room.
Upon entering the room.
Chen Ye casually set up a Sound Insulation Restriction.
"Phew... Qing Jun’s suffocating!"
The little girl eagerly lifted the hood from her head, revealing her exquisitely carved little face, plonking down onto the demon beast fur-covered soft chair, her tiny legs joyfully swinging.
Zhiwei placed the Canchen Sword wrapped in rough cloth on the table, looked at Chen Ye, and asked softly: "Master, True Inheritor Bai has slain six workshops in succession, making quite a fuss, and now missing in Celestial Abyss, perhaps there’s some connection. Could it be discovered by Emotion Crossing Sect, deliberately setting a trap to lure the True Inheritor in?"
Unlike the little girl who knew nothing but sleeping and eating.
The eldest disciple would plan for Master, put herself in Master’s shoes to handle troubles.
"Hard to say. Though Susu seems wild, she indeed possesses a meticulous mind, unlikely to easily step into a dead end."
Chen Ye moved to the window, pushed open a crack, looking at the gloomy and oppressive sky of Qi Kingdom, thoughtful,
"However, there indeed could be a link between the two, maybe this is also the key to rescuing Susu... ahem, True Inheritor Bai."
Having been calling her Susu,
Chen Ye had gotten used to it.
It wasn’t until he noticed the faint eyes of his disciples that he calmly corrected himself.
Indeed.
The three disciples still had a gap with Susu.
It’s inappropriate to appear too close to Bai Susu in front of them.
At this moment, there were three knocks on the door.
A voice, extremely low, sounded outside the door: "Honored guests, the wine and dishes you’ve requested have arrived. I am Baodingtong, sent by the Shopkeeper to await your orders."