In the mortal realm.
Aside from the imperial dynasties, Shu Mountain was the most powerful force. After suspecting that Hun Xiu was from Shu Mountain, no matter how Tang Kun looked at him—
From every angle, Hun Xiu resembled a Shu Mountain disciple.
Shu Mountain disciples all descended the mountain to gain experience. Naturally, Tang Kun regarded Hun Xiu as a Shu Mountain disciple on a training journey.
Other than Shu Mountain, they simply did not believe that any other force could cultivate someone as outstanding as Hun Xiu.
Tang Kun praised him without reservation. "Hun Xiu, you did well resolving the Poisoned People Incident this time."
Hun Xiu replied evenly, "It was merely a small matter."
"Besides..."
"The source of these poisoned people—the true culprit—has not been dealt with."
"If the culprit has not been caught, then saving the poisoned people now will only be temporary."
"Because... they will continue abducting civilians and turning ordinary people into poisoned people."
After Hun Xiu finished speaking, Tang Kun fell silent. His silence was profound, his expression incomparably grave.
Tang Kun knew very well that Hun Xiu was speaking the truth.
As long as the true culprit behind the poisoned people remained unresolved, the Poisoned People Incident in Yuzhou City would never truly be resolved.
The people of Yuzhou City would live in fear every day, constantly on edge.
Tang Kun looked solemnly at Hun Xiu and asked tentatively, "Then, Hun Xiu, do you have any leads on the true culprit behind the poisoned people?"
Hearing this, Hun Xiu turned his gaze toward Tang Yi beside him. Tang Yi sensed someone looking at him and turned in that direction.
His eyes met Hun Xiu's.
Tang Yi was utterly bewildered. Why was Hun Xiu looking at him? Hun Xiu was the one