Chapter 402: Four hundred and one, various major forces Chapter 402: Four hundred and one, various major forces Fang Jueyi frowned in displeasure, “Send people to guard the Spiritual Cultivation Realm. Report back immediately with any traces or signs.”
“Yes!” The elder respectfully replied. He had long stationed people around the perimeter of the Spiritual Cultivation Realm, so as soon as anyone emerged, they would be immediately detained.
At the same time, a heavy atmosphere pervaded the Dong Family in Lingyu City.
“Have you still not found the person?” The Dong Family Master’s face was grim as he looked at the subordinate before him. His son had been dead for nearly a month now, and the failure to find the murderer was a blow to the Dong Family’s honor—where could he put his face?
“The people who came out from the Spiritual Cultivation Realm have all been interrogated. None of them are the murderer of the Young Master. I heard that an Immortal Mansion in the Spiritual Realm has been contracted—could the person who contracted the Immortal Mansion be the killer of our Young Master?”
The Dong Family Master pondered for a moment, “Send more people to guard the Spiritual Realm, and once someone comes out, bring them straight to the Dong Family.” Regardless of whether this person was his son’s murderer, anyone capable of contracting the Immortal Mansion must possess many secrets.
“Yes!”
Compared to the Dong Family, the Yuan Family was currently engulfed in a cloud of sorrow and gloom.
“Family Head, we’ve searched everywhere and haven’t found the Third Young Master and Fourth Miss. Perhaps they have already…” the subordinate trailed off, unable to continue. Though the loss of the Third Young Master was bearable, the disappearance of the Fourth Miss was a tragic waste—her talents were exceptional, and she was destined to become the Yuan Family’s strongest member.
“Are there not still people who haven’t emerged from the Spiritual Cultivation Realm?” Family Head Yuan knew it was unlikely his children were the ones who contracted the realm, but he truly couldn’t bear the thought of both his son and daughter meeting their demise.
The subordinate sighed internally, knowing it was improbable, but still replied, “I’ve already stationed people to watch the Spiritual Realm. As soon as the Third Young Master and Fourth Miss appear, we’ll immediately bring them back to the family.”
“Alright!” Family Head Yuan nodded, torn with inner conflict. He didn’t want to accept the loss of his children, but he also didn’t wish for them to be the ones who had contracted the Immortal Mansion. If it were them, the Yuan Family would become a target for all, which was not the outcome he desired.
Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen stood at the exit of the Spiritual Realm, looking out at the crowded plaza, their faces etched with wry smiles. These people had certainly come for them, and if they ventured out, they’d undoubtedly be besieged.
“Master, shall I go out?” She Tan’s greatest desire was to leave the Spiritual Realm and return to the Demon World as soon as possible.
Song Yan Ning shook her head, “There’s a dense web of Divine Sense outside, and one step beyond will surely lead to detection.” Everyone on that plaza wouldn’t let go of any possibility—even an ant wouldn’t slip by unnoticed.
“So what do we do? Stay here indefinitely?” She Tan couldn’t stand the thought and longed to charge out and wreak havoc. Finally having the chance to leave and yet blocked by such nuisances was immensely frustrating.
Song Yan Ning grinned, “Don’t worry, once night falls, we’ll leave this place.” She had already thought of a plan.
“Really?” The gloom on She Tan’s face vanished instantly, replaced by a beaming smile.
“Mhm.” Song Yan Ning smiled and nodded, then she and Qin Yushen moved next to a Spirit Vein inside the Spiritual Pearl, sitting cross-legged and began refining Array Flags.
She Tan glanced at Song Yan Ning and then at Qin Yushen, shaking his head in boredom.
As dusk fell, the cultivators guarding the outskirts of the Spiritual Realm remained vigilant, their eyes keenly focused on the entrance, fearful of missing anything.
“Master, it’s dark now.” She Tan, seeing Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen still busy with Array Flags, couldn’t help but remind them.
Song Yan Ning finished refining the Array Flag in her hands and paused. She swept a glance over the previously completed Array Flags and turned to look at Qin Yushen.
Qin Yushen gave a gentle smile and nodded.
Song Yan Ning raised her hand and continuously launched Array Flags. With each flag planted, the Spiritual Pearl was swiftly concealed. She was setting up a Level 5 Concealing Array—unless there was a Level 5 Array Master outside, it would be absolutely impossible to detect the presence of this Array Formation.
Qin Yushen also withdrew the Spiritual Realm at the same time.
“Look quick! The Spiritual Realm has disappeared.”
“It must be the cultivator who contracted the Spiritual Realm wanting to escape, everyone keep your guard up.” Discovering that the Spiritual Realm had suddenly vanished, the crowd in the square hurriedly rushed to where it had been, carefully scanning the area with their Divine Sense.
Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen watched the chaos outside as the crowd struggled to find them. They knew these people wouldn’t be able to find them and would eventually leave.
Overnight, some of the searchers gave up and left after a fruitless search.
But the majority did not give up and continued their search.
One day, two days… The number of people searching gradually decreased.
A week later, the once bustling square was completely deserted.
Qin Yushen scanned the square with his Divine Sense, “There are still three people hiding in the shadows, watching this place.” They had been cultivating this whole week, and due to the presence of the Spirit Vein, their cultivation had improved significantly.
Song Yan Ning also cast out her Divine Sense briefly, “She Tan, turn into a little snake and swallow the Spiritual Pearl into your stomach.” It wasn’t that she feared those three people, but she preferred not to reveal herself.
“Yes!” She Tan wiggled his body and transformed into an adorable little green snake.
Next to a large tree by the square, three cultivators lay there, keeping watch in the direction of the Spiritual Realm.
“I don’t know what the Family Head is thinking, it’s been a week since the people left, yet he still has us keeping watch here. Does he really believe that the person who contracted the Immortal Mansion will return to this place?” One of the cultivators grumbled discontentedly.
“Stop your chatter, if the Family Head hears us, we’re as good as dead.”
“What can we do? We’re just subordinates; let’s just keep watching.”
“Look, there’s a little green snake.” Noticing a little snake crawling away from where the Spiritual Realm once was, the cultivator nudged his companion.
“Don’t make a fuss, this place is in the wilds, it’s normal for snakes and insects to pass through. Do you really think someone is hiding inside the snake’s belly?”
“Exactly, why the alarm?”
“I’m just saying, heh heh heh…” The cultivator who spotted the little green snake chuckled embarrassedly.
The little green snake looked mockingly at the three men as it passed by them, then swiftly slithered away into the distance and disappeared from sight.
The streets were bustling with activity, whether in the streets, shops, or taverns, everyone was talking about the Spiritual Realm.
“Do you know? The major powers have been searching for half a month and haven’t found a single clue about that cultivator from the contractually acquired Spiritual Cultivation Immortal Mansion.”
“Could it be that they’ve simply vanished into thin air?”
“Who knows, but now everyone’s speculating that the Immortal Mansion was obtained by two Loose Cultivators, rumored to have won their spot at the Moon Breath Auction.”
At a nearby table, two middle-aged men and women eating their meal overheard this and were slightly surprised.