The Age of True Qi
Chapter 1167

The Wormhole's Strange Change (Continued)

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His companions were drawn to his words, and Si Huaruo asked with concern, "What kind of danger did Shuying encounter?"

"I don't know, but my gut feeling tells me that she might be in big trouble, which is why she hasn't contacted me for so long."

Despite the absurdity of Si Ming's reasoning, no one questioned him. Instead, they all wore solemn expressions. After all, those present were either Spirit Transformation Grandmaster or Spirit Transformation level martial artists, and they knew that a martial artist's intuition was often more reliable than the information they actually saw or heard.

"Senior, please hurry."

"Don't rush it. Rushing it won't help; it'll only make things more prone to mistakes."

Wu Xiu naturally heard Si Ming's words and replied impatiently, but she also noticeably sped up her pace.

In his anxiety, Si Ming thought of something else: he hadn't mentioned to anyone that Void Returning Great Grandmaster Yun Jinzang was likely a member of the Remote Heaven Society.

If something truly Barbarian Continent, and he can't return in a short time, the Remote Heaven Society take the opportunity to cause trouble. And since Yun Jinzang is indeed a member of the Remote Heaven Society, that would be a huge problem. Who knows what Heaven-Overturning event might occur? He didn't want to regret not checking earlier afterward.

"Misfortunes never come singly, and troubles either never come at all, when everything is peaceful and calm, or they just come one after another, leaving one overwhelmed."

Si Ming thought about it. Investigating Void Returning Great Grandmaster Yun Jinzang was something that ordinary people couldn't do. Even if he personally took action, he would have to proceed slowly. He couldn't just go up to him and question him directly. In fact, he couldn't do it even with a regular Spirit Transformation Grandmaster Void Returning Great Grandmaster Jinzang. He could only investigate secretly and only reveal his true intentions after collecting enough evidence. Otherwise, the consequences would be too severe.

Putting yourself in Si Ming's shoes, you wouldn't want others to suspect you and then forcefully come knocking on your door to interrogate you. Relying on your own strength and ignoring the feelings of the weak is not the quality Mohist should have.

After much deliberation, Si Ming still felt that his master was the best candidate. However, since his master wasn't present, he had to ask someone to relay the message. Writing such an important matter in a letter was too risky. If it was missed and someone saw it, and it reached Yun Jinzang's ears, it wouldn't be as simple as a formal interrogation. A formal interrogation would only prove Yun Jinzang's innocence. If he were truly a member of the Remote Heaven Society, he might turn the tables and set a trap for Si Ming to fall into.

Looking around, Si Ming searched for someone who could pass on the message. Saintess Tu Wangyue and Heaven-Supporting Staff Cang Baiyi with the Sky-Supporting Staff were immediately ruled out. The former was still a suspect, while the latter was clearly her loyal henchman and would not hide the message at all.

Although the Prison Guardian Stone Wall is powerful, he is somewhat unreliable. Craftsman King Teng Baixin is Yun Jinzang's grandson-in-law, and given the potential for conflict, caution is advised.

Although the Mohist School believed that even their own children would be executed for breaking the law, it must be admitted that only a minority could do this, and not all Mohist possessed such selfless sentiments. Si Ming thought it was unnecessary to use this matter to test Teng Baixin's character; doing such a thing was as pointless as a girlfriend testing her boyfriend's loyalty.

Senior Wu won't do either. Although her character is more reliable than her temper, Si Ming plans to take her with him to the Barbarian Continent. Without a formation master by his side, what if they can't come back? Besides, if something like the Purple-Pupiled Spirit King or the Beast King Anye really happens in the Barbarian Continent, he'll need to bring helpers along.

Similarly, he planned to take Si Jingyu, Si Huaruo, Ying Zhou, and Xia Guanxue with him. A hero needs three helpers; fighting alone will only lead to injury. With brothers behind him, he would have the confidence to take down enemies.

Murong Wu could go or not, since his master could take care of the wet nurse anyway, but his saintly nature was really worrying. Si Ming really didn't dare to entrust such an important task to him. It was a small matter if the news leaked, but if something unexpected happened, Si Ming wouldn't be able to explain it to Murong Qing.

After careful consideration, Si Ming finally chose Si Shuiyun, whose abilities and personality were both fine. So he casually made an excuse, pulled her aside, and told her the news.

Even though Si Shuiyun was usually calm and collected, she was startled when she heard that Void Returning Great Grandmaster might be a member of Evil Dao organization. Her expression changed drastically, but she managed not to utter a sound of surprise.

"I need you to tell my master this news. He can decide how to handle it. If my master's whereabouts are unknown and we can't find him, you can also tell Martial Uncle Ling. If Martial Uncle Ling can't find him either, you can contact my Martial Uncle Xiao. He'll definitely be staying in that small area."

Xiao Xuan was the last resort. After all, he had separated from the family and was no longer a citizen of the Su State. His identity was also somewhat sensitive, but there were many Mohist would switch sides and join him, so he could still find manpower.

"But if I leave, what will happen to Miss..." Si Shuiyun hesitated.

Si Ming said decisively, "I will protect her safety, you don't need to worry. Besides, with her current cultivation and wisdom, there are very few people in the world who can harm her."

Hearing this from not far away, Si Jingyu said pitifully, "I am also a weak and helpless little woman who needs a strong man to protect me."

As she opened and closed the fan in her hand, the words on it suddenly changed to the four characters "frail and delicate".

But upon hearing this, Si Shuiyun immediately made a decision. "I understand. I entrust Miss's safety to you. I will depart now."

As they were talking, Wu Xiu said, "The data has been modified and we can start it now."

With the injection of a large amount of True Qi, the formation was activated, and the space above began to distort. The evil power from the blood and flesh sacrifice seeped into the cracks, quickly forming a wormhole resembling a nebula.

The entrance to the time tunnel was expanding rapidly, but when it was halfway expanded, black gas suddenly seeped out from inside, grabbing the entrance like countless giant hands and pulling it in tighter.

"There's definitely a problem. Let's get over there before the entrance is sealed!"

Without needing to be urged, Si Jingyu and the others immediately rushed into the time tunnel, and Murong Wu was about to follow.

"You're not allowed to go. Who knows what dangers lie over there? You stay here obediently." Wu Xiu naturally wouldn't allow her precious disciple to take such a risk.

Unable to disobey his master's orders, Murong Wu was caught in a dilemma. Seeing this, Si Ming suddenly made a move, as fast as lightning, and captured the unsuspecting Wu Xiu in one fell swoop, forcibly dragging her into the wormhole.

"Let go of me! I never said I was going with you."

"Oh dear, senior, you're joking. Your eldest disciple is right there on the other side, waiting for you to save her. Can you bear to let her die?"

"How could I bear it!" Wu Xiu said viciously. "That girl is as cunning as a fox and ruthless. Why would she need anyone to save her?"

"Senior Wu, don't be shy. I know you have a sharp tongue but a soft heart. You're clearly worried to death, but you don't want to say it. This kind of personality is called tsundere, and it's easy to have no friends."

"Don't tell me you have no friends! Screw your sharp tongue and soft heart! Put me down right now, or I'll kill you!"

Wu Xiu cursed as she tried to break free of her restraints, but combat was not her forte, and Si Ming's divine power was beyond the reach of ordinary Spirit Transformation Grandmaster, so her efforts were destined to be in vain.

Seeing his master being taken away, Murong Wu felt relieved and quickly followed, pretending to cover up his predicament by calling out, "Master, wait for me." This way, even if he were to be investigated later, he would have an excuse.

Murong Wu may be simple-minded, but he is not stupid.

"Looks interesting. There should be some fun things to do over there. I'll go too." Shi Yuan rubbed his nose, then shouldered his sledgehammer and followed them inside.

Tu Wangyue suddenly took off her hair ribbon and threw it at Si Ming, saying, "If you encounter danger, you can use this as a medium to contact me."

Si Ming hesitated for a moment, but still chose to accept the other party's kindness. However, he couldn't help but feel more doubtful. Could it be that Martial Uncle Xiao had misjudged him?

To be honest, I haven't found any evidence to prove that the Holy Maiden is a schemer. Even the Military God has denied that she is a member of the Remote Heaven Society. Perhaps she is in the same situation as Senior Thunder King, and has been misunderstood?

Before he could think further, Si Ming realized that the spacetime tunnel was shrinking rapidly, so he could only speed up his passage. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel lucky. If he hadn't used the formation left behind by the Military God, he might not have been able to pass through the tunnel. After all, the Flesh and Blood Wormhole prepared by the Military God was designed for an army of hundreds of thousands of Demon Beasts. Its entrance was made to be extremely spacious, with a diameter of 500 meters. Therefore, even if it was eroded and shrunken by some unknown force, it could still maintain its shape for a period of time.

If it were the Flesh and Blood Wormhole he usually used, it would probably have been compressed into nothingness the moment it appeared.

"Please, please don't let anything happen..."

Si Ming looked up and saw that the exit was already within reach.

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