Sending investigators, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud

After exploring the entire Village, the Village slowly walked out.

"Judging from the traces at the scene, it was definitely the work of Soul Master, and there should be no fewer than three of them. But under normal circumstances, Soul Master wouldn't massacre ordinary people like that, unless..."

Qian Renxue stopped mid-sentence, but a thoughtful look appeared in her eyes, as if she were considering the thoughts that were forming in her mind.

"Unless he's Evil Soul Master."

"I've examined the corpses in the Village. Their causes of death can be roughly divided into three categories: first, they were drained of large amounts of blood; second, their life force was stolen; and third, they were killed by a single blow from a sharp blade."

"Of the three causes of death, the third is difficult to determine, but the other two seem very similar to the Evil Soul Master cultivation methods that the Teacher once mentioned."

Bai Wanwan picked up where Qian Renxue and shared her own perspective.

"Evil Soul Master?"

"Probably not."

"I heard my grandfather say that decades ago, the Grand Elder led a group to clean up the remaining Evil Soul Master on the continent. Although it can't be said that they were all wiped out, most of them were driven to the City of City of Slaughter, while a small number fled to the Northern Ice Fields."

"Only a few decades have passed, and they've already risen from the ashes, and dare to commit such widespread slaughter?"

Tian Yao tilted his head slightly, his tone revealing a hint of confusion.

Even if Evil Soul Master are truly showing signs of resurgence, logically speaking, they should be hiding in the shadows like rats. Such rampant killing now—aren't they afraid of provoking another crackdown by the Spirit Hall?

"I also tend to agree with Wanwan's statement that it was the work of Evil Soul Master. Therefore, we still need to take this matter seriously. After returning to Heaven Dou City, I will have Platinum Bishop Salas people to investigate it thoroughly."

Qian Renxue spoke softly, took Bai Wanwan's arm, and headed towards Heaven Dou City.

But Qian Renxue's brows remained furrowed throughout, and her gaze grew increasingly serious.

If it was indeed the work of Evil Soul Master, then this matter must be reported back to the Worship Hall, and if necessary, another siege should be launched against the Evil Soul Master.

Back to Heaven Dou City.

The group headed straight towards the King Canglan's Mansion.

Upon arriving at the gates of the King Canglan's Mansion, before Qian Renxue, Bai Wanwan, and the others could even knock, the mansion's gates slowly opened, and Shi Nian's figure appeared before them.

"Young Lady."

Shi Nian first bowed to Qian Renxue, Bai Wanwan, and the others, then stepped aside to the left and slowly said, "His Second Prince has come to visit, seemingly to discuss something very important with the two Young Lady. He is currently waiting in the Hall."

"Xue Luochuan has arrived?"

"How long has he been here?"

Bai Wanwan asked.

"It's been about four or five hours."

"I waited in the Hall for the two Young Lady to return."

Shi Nian answered truthfully.

"We understand."

Bai Wanwan waved her hand dismissively and walked into the mansion with Qian Renxue.

Shi Nian then closed the mansion's gates again and diligently guarded them.

Walking along the path in the mansion, Bai Wanwan and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance.

"Sister, I'll go check on Xue Luochuan first."

"Please make arrangements for the follow-up."

Bai Wanwan spoke softly.

The arrangements she mentioned for the aftermath were, of course, the massacre of the Village.

"Good."

"After I finished arranging the follow-up matters, I went to the Hall."

Qian Renxue agreed and led Tian Yao and Di Qiuer deeper into the mansion.

Bai Wanwan then walked towards the Hall.

Enter the Hall.

The first thing that catches the eye is Xue Luochuan sitting in the Guest Seat on the left, leisurely enjoying Clear Tea and pastries.

"I apologize for keeping Your Highness waiting."

"I wonder if Your Highness has come with any important business?"

Bai Wanwan sat down in the main seat and quickly made a judgment in her mind: if Xue Luochuan could eat pastries so leisurely, it probably wasn't anything too serious.

"Miss Bai, you're finally back."

"I'm almost full from eating pastries."

Xue Luochuan smiled, put down the pastries in his hand, and said, "I came here mainly for the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."

"Miss Bai, about two years ago, you said you wanted to study the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, so I secretly took it out of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud Treasury."

"Originally, I wasn't in a hurry to get it. After all, it would be a waste to leave that thing in the Treasury. It would be the same if Miss Bai could study it. But Father Emperor suddenly asked about it today, I can only make up an excuse to brush it off for now."

"Using this excuse once or twice might be fine, but if you keep using it, it will eventually cause problems. So I wanted to ask if Miss Bai has finished researching the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. If you have, I can put the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud back into the Treasury."

Xue Luochuan's voice was very casual.

The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, although nominally the national treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire, is actually just a Soul Tool with some minor uses.

So he really didn't care much about this thing.

If Xue Ye hadn't suddenly asked about this, he would have almost forgotten that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was still in Bai Wanwan's hands.

"Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud"?

Bai Wanwan murmured to herself, a hint of contemplation in her eyes.

Hmm~

She really did have it.

Shortly after Xue Haicang's fall, Xue Luochuan delivered the item. At the time, she only studied it briefly. Although she knew that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud seemed to require a blood oath to be established, she simply tossed it under the bed because of her special status.

Bai Wanwan is now pondering whether or not to return the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

Although she couldn't use the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and dared not try it casually, it was still related to a divine position. Holding the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was equivalent to obtaining half of the Sea God.

Bai Wanwan was a little reluctant to return it.

After much deliberation.

Bai Wanwan silently made a decision in her heart, but on the surface, she showed a troubled expression.

"Your Highness, I may not be able to give you the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud at the moment."

"Your Highness is aware of the significant losses we suffered when the King's Mansion was vandalized, including the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. But Your Highness can rest assured, I have already secretly sent people to search for it. As soon as the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is found, I will send someone to deliver it to Your Highness immediately."

Bai Wanwan's eyes were serious.

Xue Luochuan was stunned, staring blankly at Bai Wanwan.

The words "the lost Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud" kept echoing in my mind.