Inside the residence, Lin Sheng watched Lan Man's figure disappear.
Lin Sheng's brows furrowed slightly.
"I was indeed a bit careless and didn't consider the potential risks of Red Flower House."
Thinking this, he had already called A'da in.
"Notify Mei Sanniang and the others to immediately withdraw from Fengcheng County."
After thinking for a moment, Lin Sheng suddenly changed his mind.
"Let them all disperse, only leave Mei Sanniang. Have her go to Congyun Mountains to assist Sun Hai."
"Yes, Gongzi." Upon receiving the order, A'da quickly left in a hurry.
Lin Sheng, on the other hand, looked up at the setting sun in the west, a hint of doubt appearing on his face.
"They didn't send out Divine Transformation Realm? That's good, it saves trouble."
Lin Sheng muttered to himself.
Although it was a bit unexpected, avoiding trouble was also a good thing.
However, this incident served as a reminder.
The Imperial Court's power was formidable, not just in the quality and quantity of Martial Artist, but even more so in other aspects, such as intelligence.
Although he believed that he had managed the withdrawal of everyone quite secretly.
But it wasn't necessarily truly safe, especially the Spirit Beast in the manor.
Because Spirit Beast are quite large, transporting a dozen or so Spirit Beast to withdraw would inevitably attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.
Especially the source of these Spirit Beast. He had been transporting Spirit Beast from various places through the Haihe Gang during this period. Although he repeatedly requested them to be careful and concealed, it would likely be difficult to achieve complete concealment over a long period.
Thinking of this, his brows couldn't help but furrow even tighter.
After a brief contemplation, he had already made a decision in his heart.
"Forget it, let's just deal with them."
Although he was not afraid of Divine Transformation Realm Martial Artist, the Seven Forms Sect members were far from being able to handle them, even the experts among the Prefecture Yamen's Silver Badge Constable were difficult for the Seven Forms Sect to deal with.
This was the drawback of controlling a force; while enjoying its convenience, it also contained various risks.
In fact, since arriving in Luoshui County, the strength of the Seven Forms Sect was not much weaker than its Peak back then, after all, he had controlled quite a few experts using the Seed Devil Secret Art.
It was just a pity that they were facing a behemoth like the Imperial Court.
Let alone the Seven Forms Sect, even strong forces like the Tianxiang Sword Sect and Yuanyang Beast Sect were extremely fragile when facing the Imperial Court.
While thinking, his figure had already disappeared from the courtyard.
Two days later.
On the official road dozens of miles outside Luoshui County.
Several riders came like dust, moving extremely fast.
Beneath the riders were horse-like beasts covered in black scales.
Their four hooves were like beast claws, moving like the wind, without making any sound as they traveled. It was clear at a glance that these were rare treasures.
The few people on the horses were dressed in black and had cold, stern expressions.
"It's basically confirmed that the person who acted in Luoshui County is related to the local forces in the County Town, Red Flower House and Tie He Gang? It should be the person behind these two forces."
One of the stocky figures spoke in a deep voice.
"So we can start with these two forces. After investigation, these two forces have been continuously purchasing Spirit Beast since three months ago. Given the scale of these two forces, there is no need to purchase so many Spirit Beast. It's highly likely that it was at the request of the person behind them."
"The incident in Luoshui County happened suddenly. These people's withdrawal will definitely leave some traces. Similarly, their most likely destinations are Blue Lake County, Shuiguang County, and also Fengcheng County. Send a message to the three counties to immediately cooperate with the investigation."
"Okay, then what about Luoshui County?"
One of the riders asked.
"We won't go to Luoshui County. The sudden disappearance of Wang Ping and the other two is very likely the work of the person behind it. It's not too late to go after the Divine Constable arrives."
The strong figure shook his head slightly, then took out a map from his In arms and looked at it carefully.
"Although we still don't know which force the perpetrator belongs to, they should have a considerable need for Spirit Beast. Where in Tainnan do you think there are the most Spirit Beast?"
"This... naturally, it's the Congyun Mountains."
"Then let's go to the Congyun Mountains. We might find something there."
The strong figure spoke coldly.
His words startled the other few people. They hadn't thought of this, but after he said it, it was indeed possible, and they all agreed immediately.
"Good."
After a brief exchange, the few people changed direction and headed straight for the Congyun Mountains.
However, just after they had gone not too far, the front hooves of the exotic beasts they were riding suddenly rose high, immediately stopping their movement and daring not to move forward.
"Who's there!?"
The few people were not weak in strength and immediately sensed something was wrong, shouting in a low voice.
"Alas, I knew it. With Old Man He's personality, he would never give up so easily."
A sweet voice sounded from the woods on the side.
Only a petite woman dressed in purple, holding a black umbrella, was tilting her head and looking at them.
"Divine Transformation Realm!!"
Looking at the seemingly harmless woman in front of them, the few people felt an inexplicable chill rise in their hearts.
"Run!"
The next moment, they didn't even care about the horses they were sitting on, and the four of them quickly fled in different directions.
The petite woman, however, was not in a hurry at all, merely slowly rotating the handle of her umbrella.
...
On an inconspicuous low mountain a hundred miles outside Fengcheng County.
In a deep mountain cave artificially excavated on the mountainside.
Lin Sheng's figure slowly walked out from within.
"Gongzi."
Outside the cave, three of the Red Mountain Six Ghosts were waiting quietly.
Seeing Lin Sheng come out, they immediately bowed respectfully.
"Get up. Section the Spirit Beast corpses inside, but don't sell them externally for now."
"Yes, Gongzi." After receiving the order, the few people immediately walked into the mountain cave.
Lin Sheng, on the other hand, slightly moved his neck, his eyes somewhat lost in thought, and the System panel had already appeared before him.
"Not bad, the activation progress of the Fourth Seal has reached 70%."
After making up his mind, he rushed here non-stop and directly absorbed and refined all the Spirit Beast.
The progress increase was also quite obvious, growing by nearly 20%.
However, this was a one-time deal and could no longer be utilized repeatedly in a sustainable manner.
At this moment, a green bird swiftly flew across the sky.
Lin Sheng stretched out his palm, and the green bird circled around before obediently landing in his palm.
Opening the bamboo tube secretly tied to the bird's leg, he took out the letter paper within. After quickly scanning it, a smile appeared on his face.
"After nearly two months, there's finally news again."
He immediately whistled softly, and from the forest on one side, a black shadow darted over, which was Little Black.
And below, a yellowish-brown shadow also quickly approached, which was Big Yellow.
Lin Sheng's toe tapped the ground, and he was already on Little Black's back. With a wave of his hand, Big Yellow also leaped up.
Soon, the Black Eyed Ghost Crow turned into a black shadow and disappeared above the low mountain.
The letter paper contained information transmitted from the Congyun Mountains side.
They had discovered traces of high-level Spirit Beast.
There were actually not too few high-level Spirit Beast in the Congyun Mountains.
However, most of them were located closer to the depths of the mountain range.
For most cultivators, the depths of the Congyun Mountains could be considered a forbidden area.
It could be confirmed that there were truly demon-beast-level exotic beasts existing within the depths of the Congyun Mountains, and definitely more than just one.
Even Divine Transformation Realm Martial Artist did not dare to venture in easily.
After all, exotic beasts themselves are stronger than Martial Artist of the same rank, and quite a bit stronger. To defeat an ordinary Elementary Level Spirit Beast, it would take at least four or five Blood Transportation Warrior working together, and that's just to defeat it; killing it is even more difficult.
High-level Spirit Beast correspond to Bones Transformation Martial Artist, or more accurately, they correspond to mid to late Bones Transformation Martial Artist.
The strength of demon beasts naturally corresponds to Divine Transformation Realm, and they are generally quite a bit stronger than Divine Transformation Realm Martial Artist.
Especially the outstanding ones among those demon beasts, their strength is extremely formidable. Ordinary Divine Transformation Realm Martial Artist might not even have a chance to escape in front of them.
For example, demon beasts of the level of Scarlet Eye Flame Dragon.
Although he had never seen it with his own eyes, it was not hard to imagine that Martial Artist like the Divine Transformation Realm old man from the Reverse Tenth Floor back then were far from being able to compare with it.
No one knew how many demon beasts were hidden in the depths of the Congyun Mountains.
What kind of strange and powerful methods these demon beasts possessed, people knew little about the demon beasts existing in the depths, and the unknown is often the most terrifying.
Therefore, Divine Transformation Realm Martial Artist did not dare to easily venture into it.
"I wonder how much progress this high-level Spirit Beast can bring?"
Lin Sheng was thinking to himself when he suddenly noticed something and squinted his eyes to look down.
Then he gently patted Little Black, who immediately understood and descended downwards.
"Lan Jie, why are you here?"
Looking at the petite figure standing under an umbrella in the woods.
One had to admit that Lan Man was indeed very beautiful, with fair skin, soft features, and especially a pair of eyes that were extremely lively, seemingly emitting a faint glow. The only thing lacking was her smaller height.
Her slender and petite figure holding a large black umbrella gave a strangely odd feeling.
"You're going to the Congyun Mountains?"
Lan Man's beautiful eyes blinked as she looked at Lin Sheng with a smile.
"That's right, how did you know?" Hearing this, Lin Sheng couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"Naturally, I guessed it. This direction is towards the Congyun Mountains, and of course, another point is that I learned it from a few Silver Badge Constable."
"Silver Badge Constable!?"
Hearing this, Lin Sheng's brows furrowed slightly.
"Didn't expect that, hehe. These Silver Badge Constable from the Prefecture Yamen are all very shrewd. They deduced that there should be some discovery on the Congyun Mountains side. Looking at you, it seems it's true."
Lan Man rotated the umbrella handle and spoke with a light laugh.
"But don't worry, this young lady has already dealt with it for you. Speaking of which, the Silver Badge Constable who died in the past few days were all elites of the Prefecture Yamen, it might have caused some serious damage. That person surnamed He is probably unable to sit still."
"But now that you've left Luoshui County, it doesn't matter. I've been out for quite a while too, Lin Xiaodi, you should be more careful in the future."
"Thank you, Lan Jie." After hearing what she said, Lin Sheng immediately cupped his hands and bowed.
He indeed didn't expect the Prefecture Yamen to be able to connect it to the Congyun Mountains. This was indeed a trouble.
"It seems I still underestimated the ability of the Prefecture Yamen."
Lin Sheng thought to himself.
"Alright, Lin Xiaodi, we'll meet again if fate allows, but before that..."
Lan Man seemed not to plan on saying more and spoke her farewell, but soon her tone shifted, and the next moment her figure had appeared beside Lin Sheng.
Lin Sheng only felt a small, delicate body bump into his arms.
Lan Man leaned close to Lin Sheng, her delicate nose twitching constantly, as if sniffing something on Lin Sheng.
Soon, she pulled her body away again, but as she left, her hand heavily touched Lin Sheng's abdomen.
"Quite firm..."
The petite figure disappeared, leaving only a teasing remark.
Lin Sheng was a little confused, feeling the other party's aura moving away. He subconsciously sniffed, and a pleasant fragrance of orchid grass filled his nostrils.
Shaking his head slightly, Lin Sheng did not stop.
He patted Little Black, and they quickly headed towards the Congyun Mountains.
After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Lan Man, who had already left, suddenly reappeared in the same spot. Looking in the direction Lin Sheng had left, she tilted her head, a look of doubt on her face.
"The scent has changed again, it's really strange, and it seems to be a bit different from the scent on others, and there's no unpleasant smell of those with atavistic Bloodlines. What kind of Bloodline does this kid have?"
Despite her appearance as a young girl, she was already over seventy years old.
She had seen all sorts of people, including more than one with atavistic Bloodlines, but Lin Sheng was quite different from everyone she had seen.
"Forget it, why think so much? Anyway, he's one of us. But Old Man He should have arrived by now, why hasn't he appeared yet? It's really strange."
"Could something have gone wrong? It shouldn't be, I haven't received any news."
"Why worry about so much? It's rare to be out and play for a couple of days. It's been years since I went to the Congyun Mountains, might as well go take a look."
As her voice fell, her figure had already disappeared from the spot.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Thump, thump, thump...
On the official road, a four-horse carriage sped past.
Inside the carriage, a lightly armored big man sat cross-legged, his eyes slightly closed, emitting a faint, inexplicable aura.
In his hands, he held a black jade stone that emitted a weak black mist.
However, as time passed, the mist receded, and several fine, spider-silk-like tendrils extended from the jade stone. The tendrils continuously extended until they landed on the big man's palm skin, and then strands of black mist flowed into his skin.
The inexplicable aura on the big man also became increasingly Rich, and his exposed skin became congested and very rosy, as if the blood and qi in his body were stimulated by something.
After a while, the big man opened his eyes, broke off the tendrils that had grown from the jade stone, and a look of pleasant surprise appeared on his face.
"As expected, it has unimaginable effects. It's a pity the absorption efficiency is too slow; there must be some missing steps. That's right, such a precious item has always been a top secret in Tianhong Pavilion. How could Gongsun Yuanzhou easily give it to me?"
"Divine Constable, there is an urgent Black Hawk message. Zhou Tao and the others have run into trouble."
"Oh!?"
He Lanjiang put away the jade stone, his brows furrowed slightly.
In just a few days, many of his trusted subordinates had died. This kind of thing might not have happened even once in several years before.
However, his brows quickly relaxed.
"And then? Is there any news about the person who acted?"
"There is a guess, it might be people from Dark Star."
"Dark Star? As expected, it's these rats who hide their heads and tails. Dark Star people generally wouldn't be so ostentatious."
He Lanjiang's face showed a cold smile.
"Send over all the information about this matter. This time, I'll give them a lesson. If I don't beat them thoroughly, these rats won't know who is the master of this land."
"Yes, Divine Constable."
An immediate response came from outside the carriage, and soon two black birds flew through the clouds, each heading in a different direction.
