Exaggerated Pill Completion Rate, Historical Issues

"Patriarch, we have the results."

Song Qingshi entered the main hall with light steps and said respectfully.

He was referring to the earlier leak of Song Changsheng's whereabouts. He had remained at Five Elements Peak to investigate for many days, and only now had he uncovered definite results. This showed just how deeply the other party had hidden themselves.

"Who is it?"

"The ones who leaked the information were the Zhang Clan, a minor Qi Refinement clan in Yang Province. Fifty members of their clan accepted the family's conscription and were assigned to guard the outskirts of Five Elements Peak. They possessed a special magic artifact capable of detecting dharma power."

As he spoke, Song Qingshi presented Song Changsheng with a pitch-black, snake-shaped ring.

Song Changsheng accepted it and examined it, discovering that the ring's internal construction was exceedingly ingenious. Nothing like it seemed to have appeared on the market, which meant it was very likely something the Blood Demon Sect had devised for itself.

"I went to such lengths to conceal my tracks, only to stumble over a tiny trinket like this in the end." Song Changsheng was filled with emotion. Sure enough, no one could be underestimated.

"Still, it is a fine thing. Give it to Changrong and have him try to replicate it." Song Changsheng shifted the subject and tossed the ring to Song Qingshi.

"As You Command."

"May I ask, Patriarch, how should this Zhang Clan be dealt with?"

Song Changsheng said without the slightest hesitation, "Naturally, they shall be punished for treason. All who participated are to be executed in the harshest manner before the leaders of all affiliated forces, to strike fear into the lawless."

"But... according to your nephew's investigation, the entire Zhang Clan is implicated."

"The entire clan is implicated?" A flash