Qin Qing's Conjecture

The next day!

As the morning sun began to rise.

Lin Baichuan, Qin Qing, and Li Da left Yunshan County City, preparing to return to Cangwu County City to report and submit their mission.

Less than an hour after the three of them left Yunshan County City, a figure completely shrouded in black robes silently entered the county yamen and made their way to Liang Youtian's underground palace. They moved as if they knew the place well, without alarming anyone.

"Useless trash. I gave you so many benefits, and you still end up dead like this, ruining my investments of many years."

The Black Robe Figure looked at Liang Youtian's dismembered corpse in the Blood Pool, his eyes instantly turning blood red. Killing intent surged like a blade as he gritted his teeth and growled, "It's one thing that he's dead, but the high-grade Spirit Artifact, the Nine Yin Ice Soul Net, is also lost. Truly the epitome of uselessness."

As he spoke, he raised his hand, and rolling black mist churned in his palm, like ink-black flames burning, pouring into the Blood Pool.

Sizzle...

Instantly, the entire Blood Pool ignited. Liang Youtian's body was rapidly incinerated, and the blood in the pool was burned and condensed. In less than fifteen minutes, it had formed into a blood-red pill the size of a dragon's eye.

"It actually condensed into a high-grade Thousand Blood Pill. This trash isn't entirely without merit; at least some of my losses are recovered."

The Black Robe Figure beckoned, collecting the blood-red pill. His words were filled with killing intent. "The Nine Yin Ice Soul Net is crucial and must be retrieved. Hmph... daring to take something belonging to my White Lotus Cult, you are truly seeking your own death..."

As he spoke, the Black Robe Figure silently retreated from the underground palace.

Meanwhile, outside Yunshan County City.

Lin Baichuan was galloping on his Unicorn Horse when he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine for no apparent reason, causing him to shiver.

"What's going on? Is someone plotting against me?"

Lin Baichuan's expression sharpened, and he muttered to himself, a vague sense of unease stirring in his heart. He then involuntarily looked up at Li Da, who was ahead on his horse. A strong killing intent surged within him, and he secretly thought, Perhaps this guy is planning something against me again. No... I can't let this bastard live. I must find a way to kill him.

He had considered simply making a move and killing Li Da directly.

But he dismissed the idea. Qin Qing was watching, and if he attacked Li Da, she would surely intervene. Unless he killed her too, he wouldn't be able to kill Li Da.

Maybe I should go all out and kill them all.

Lin Baichuan thought to himself, then let out a wry smile and shook his head. Qin Qing's background was not simple. If he dared to kill her today, he feared he would never have peace in the future.

Moreover, given her noble status, who knew how many life-saving methods she possessed? It was better to be cautious.

Forget it, I'll wait and see. There will be opportunities.

Lin Baichuan thought to himself, urging his Unicorn Horse forward, pushing its speed to the limit.

Before nightfall, the three of them arrived at an ancient town three thousand miles away called Tianhe Town. They had passed through Tianhe Town on their way, but they hadn't stayed long due to their travel schedule.

"It's getting late. Let's rest here in town for the night!"

Qin Qing glanced at Li Da and Lin Baichuan and said in a deep voice.

"I have no problem with that!"

Lin Baichuan smiled and nodded. He was eager to linger on the road, as the longer they stayed, the more opportunities he would have to deal with Li Da. Once they returned to Cangwu County City, all opportunities would be gone.

He didn't have the guts to kill someone right under the nose of the Demon Suppression Division.

"Too many unexpected events occurred during this mission, and we lost three brothers. This matter is of great importance, so we should return and report as soon as possible!" Li Da frowned slightly and said in a deep voice. "With the speed of the Unicorn Horse, if we travel day and night, we can reach Cangwu County City by tomorrow evening."

Li Da was not foolish. He and Lin Baichuan had already fallen out, and he knew very well that Lin Baichuan wanted him dead. At this point, he didn't dare to linger on the road. Only by returning to Cangwu County City as soon as possible could he feel somewhat safe.

Qin Qing saw that Li Da insisted on traveling at night and couldn't help but frown slightly. "At our current speed, we'll arrive at Qili Slope precisely at midnight. I remember the captain mentioning before that Qili Slope is enveloped by poisonous miasma at night, and even demons run rampant, making it extremely dangerous.

So, let's rest here in Tianhe Town for the night and set off early tomorrow morning! Besides, even if we travel day and night, we can handle it, but the horses can't!"

As she spoke, Qin Qing patted the Unicorn Horse beneath her and led the way towards Tianhe Town.

Seeing this, Lin Baichuan was overjoyed. He shot Li Da a knowing smile before quickly following. Li Da, on the other hand, had a grim expression and silently cursed Qin Qing's entire lineage.

He had suggested traveling at night precisely because he wanted to return to Cangwu County City sooner, to avoid the constant anxiety of guarding against Lin Baichuan.

"Damn it..."

Li Da gritted his teeth and growled, resentment surging within him. However, he eventually gritted his teeth and followed. He was indeed wary of Lin Baichuan, but similarly, he didn't dare to travel alone. Qili Slope was fraught with danger, and in his current state, traveling through it alone at night would be extremely unsafe, with a high probability of perishing.

He feared Lin Baichuan and worried that Lin Baichuan would try to kill him.

But at the same time, he wanted to leverage Qin Qing's strength to protect him throughout the journey.

At least by staying with Qin Qing, Lin Baichuan would definitely not dare to make a move against him casually, as Qin Qing was no pushover.

After the three entered the town, they quickly found an inn and checked in.

Half an hour later.

In the inn, within a private room.

Lin Baichuan was sitting cross-legged on the bed, diligently comprehending and improving his Golden Bell Shield, which had reached the seventh level. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and Qin Qing's voice came from outside: "It's me... Can we talk?"

What does this woman want?

Lin Baichuan was slightly taken aback, not knowing why Qin Qing was looking for him at this time.

However, after a moment of thought, Lin Baichuan got up, opened the door, and let Qin Qing into the room.

"Miss Qin, what brings you to see me at this hour?"

Lin Baichuan asked in a deep voice. His expression was calm, but his eyes held a hint of vigilance. He remained wary of Qin Qing, always feeling that he couldn't see through her, so it was better to be cautious. After all, as his past experiences taught him, the more beautiful a woman was, the more deceptive she could be.

The ancients of my previous life said it well: "The most venomous thing is a woman's heart."

This wasn't just an idle saying.

"You don't need to be so wary; I mean you no harm."

Qin Qing seemed to see through Lin Baichuan's thoughts and let out a light laugh. "I've come to find you today simply to make a deal."

"What deal?"

Lin Baichuan frowned slightly. He didn't feel any embarrassment at Qin Qing seeing through his thoughts; instead, he became even more guarded and vigilant toward her.

"Help me do one thing, and I can tell you how to perfectly utilize the effects of the Earth Spirit Milk," Qin Qing said with a slight smile, as if it were nothing.

As soon as he spoke, Lin Baichuan's heart leaped. His pupils instantly contracted to a single point, but he immediately replied, "What Earth Spirit Milk? Young Miss Qin, what use is this to me..."

"Heh heh... Don't tell me the Earth Spirit Milk isn't on you."

Qin Qing chuckled. "Back in Tianhe Town, Yin Kuisheng self-destructed his Demon Core and escaped. The next day, someone found him dead at Qili Slope, and the Earth Spirit Milk on him had vanished. If I'm not mistaken, you secretly followed the heavily injured Yin Kuisheng to Qili Slope that night, killed him, and took the Earth Spirit Milk, right!"

Lin Baichuan's heart churned like a stormy sea, unable to calm down. He secretly thought this woman was truly formidable; she had guessed the entire sequence of events correctly.

However, despite his shock, Lin Baichuan naturally wouldn't admit it. He shook his head and said, "Young Miss Qin must be mistaken. I don't know anything about Earth Spirit Milk, nor did I pursue and kill that Yin Kuisheng..."

"Is that so?"

Qin Qing raised her eyebrows and looked meaningfully at Lin Baichuan. Her phoenix eyes seemed like lightning, capable of piercing through him.

After a long pause, Qin Qing suddenly smiled and stood up. "Perhaps I truly am mistaken. In that case, I'll just pretend I never came! It's a pity, though... If I'm not mistaken, you've already broken the limits of physical strength!

If you could use the Earth Spirit Milk according to my method, it would absolutely allow you to lay a perfect foundation, reshape your physique and bone structure, and completely transform you. What a shame... If the Earth Spirit Milk isn't on you, there's no point in saying more.

My apologies for the intrusion..."

With that, Qin Qing smiled slightly and strode out of the room.