Because of the wanted posters outside, Bai Zhi and the others were now essentially in a state where they could not show their faces. They spent most of their time inside the Demon Refining Pot.
Mountainside Li was doing all right, but Butterfly Orchid and Yuzu, who had entered this place for the first time, had been shocked the entire way through. At the moment, they were touring Pot World under the Pot Immortal's guidance.
...After all, there was nothing else to do.
"Looking for case files?"
After all the team members had gathered, Butterfly Orchid's expression became subtly strange as she listened to Bai Zhi explain the plan.
"That's right. I need to sneak into the Xing Bu Division and look through the case files from back then to fill in more details. But before that, you need to help draw their attention."
Leaning slightly forward, Bai Zhi rested his hands on his knees.
"If we can figure out why Dead Zero and the others did what they did back then, some matters will become much easier to resolve."
"...I'll go."
After thinking for a moment, Mountainside Li spoke up.
"As long as the Ghost Immortal above us doesn't make a move, no matter how many ghost cultivators come, I'm confident I can hold them off."
"You're overthinking it. All of you have to go."
Glancing at Mountainside Li, Bai Zhi spoke.
"Your goal isn't to fight those things. It's to make as big a commotion as possible. Wherever Tian Qiu Valley is liveliest, that's where you run. Make sure to stir up some major news."
"Uh...everyone together?"
Seeing the expression on Bai Zhi's face, Yuzu asked tentatively.
"No. Split up. Take turns one at a time, according to a schedule."
"I-I have social anxiety..."
"Oh, then you still