Xue Qinghe's stance

With sufficient evidence, it wouldn't have been a problem to convict Wu Qinan directly if it weren't for Wu Qi's involvement.

The problem is that Wu Qinan himself is also struggling.

His struggle wasn't about shirking responsibility, but about figuring out what had happened at the Mine Mountain and constantly gathering intelligence.

Wu Qi said, "You mean, Wu Qinan himself was also deceived?"

"Is there a mole from the New Mountain Sect within the Wu Family?"

Xue Qinghe nodded. "Wu Qinan's interest in that Mine Mountain was originally intended to subsidize Disabled Soldiers."

"Perhaps to avoid exposure and severe damage to the Wu Family, and also to prevent the Disabled Soldiers from speaking out, he never personally visited the site from the moment the Mine Mountain was stolen."

"There's a traitor within the Wu Family, secretly colluding with the New Mountain Sect to lull Wu Qinan into a false sense of security. This is currently the most likely explanation."

"Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that all of this was a well-orchestrated show by Wu Qinan. In any case, to find out the specifics, we probably need to start with the New Mountain Sect."

"Whether you can save the Wu Family, or whether you're willing to save Wu Family, is entirely up to you. If you don't want to get involved, talk to your two grandfathers and tell them to take direct action and wipe out both sides."

Wu Qi indeed had no affection for the Wu Family, but Wu Qinan was willing to risk imprisonment to provide subsidies for his former disabled Subordinate.

Such behavior would increase anyone's goodwill towards him.

It's likely that the Spirit Hall didn't refrain from directly killing the Wu Family entirely out of respect for him.

Wu Qinan's actions can be considered as securing a glimmer of hope for the Wu Family, which comprises over a hundred members.

Wu Qi didn't want innocent people to be implicated, so he decided to investigate the situation thoroughly.

He asked, "If it turns out later that Wu Qinan was indeed deceived, what would you do?"

Xue Qinghe said, "Stealing imperial assets is a serious crime, and this was Wu Qinan's original intention."

"Considering he's a man of flesh and blood, his crime doesn't deserve death."

"However, the Wu Family's Noble Rank must definitely be abolished, otherwise all my hard work would have been for nothing."

"Apart from those involved who must be executed, the rest of the Wu Family can leave Heaven Dou City alive."

"As for whether they will go into business or live a secluded life in the future, that's up to their own decision."

This is undoubtedly the best possible outcome for the Wu Family.

After leaving the Crown Prince's Residence, Wu Qi figured out Xue Qinghe's attitude.

If the other party intends to destroy the Wu Family, then no amount of investigation will be of any use.

Next, we will investigate the truth of the matter.

However, before setting off, Wu Qi first went to see Dugu Bo, and through the latter's introduction, he met that "Old Ghoul" in the Underground Black Market.

The Old Ghoul was still half-dead, continuing to run his stall.

Sensing Wu Qi's presence, he couldn't help but feel puzzled. "Didn't I tell you to open my envelope after you went to the Trial Land? Why haven't you gone yet?"

Wu Qi feigned innocence and asked, "I've already gone to two Trial Land, but when I opened your letter, I still didn't see anything."

He knew the other party wasn't referring to the Slaughter City or the Lost Land; this was just an excuse.

Dugu Bo couldn't help but urge, "You Old Ghost, why don't you tell the little guy beforehand?"

"Next, he will most likely head to the Trial Land you mentioned. With your intelligence assistance, he can avoid a lot of risks and increase his chances of survival."

The Old Ghost was silent for a moment before continuing, "First of all, let's be clear about one thing: do you know where the Trial Land I'm talking about is?"

Wu Qi nodded in response. "It should be Poisonous Land. The Spirit Hall only recently figured out the Exit Conditions there. That's why I had the opportunity to enter and train there."

"If I could get help from my seniors, I think it would be a tremendous help to me."

Upon hearing the words "Poisonous Land," Old Ghost couldn't help but raise his head, his face filled with nostalgia.

"It's been a long time since I've heard of Poisonous Land. Yes, it is indeed a place I once visited, and it was there that I lost my eyes."

"Now that you're about to embark on this journey, you must already be aware of the dangers involved, right?"

Having received an affirmative answer, he continued, "Actually, I may not know as much as you do; it's just that I've personally experienced it all, so I know the route better than you."

"If you can withstand the danger of the deadly poison, then you have a high chance of surviving and seizing the Fortuitous Opportunity."

Wu Qi took out the Little Deer from his Soul Tool and said, "Senior, with this, I believe it should be able to protect me from most dangers, right?"

Although the Old Ghost couldn't see, he still sensed the unique aura emanating from the Little Deer.

He suddenly smiled and said, "It seems the Spirit Hall has prepared quite thoroughly for you. That solves everything."

"Once inside, follow the path on the left. When you reach a fork in the road, take the left. This is the same route that Nether Leopard Douluo took."

"Unfortunately, I took the right path, which is a more dangerous area, seemingly selecting certain Soul Master. If you feel you are the Fated One for this path, perhaps you can try taking the right one."

Originally, he wanted Wu Qi to take the right-hand path, as he had a premonition that Wu Qi was the Fated One.

However, given Dugu Bo's status, he didn't speak completely. After all, no one knew the truth. If Wu Qi wasn't Fated One for this and ended up like him, he would already be considered lucky.

In fact, there is a very high probability that Wu Qi perished there.

Sensing the other party's Soul Power Level, he knew that the other party possessed an extraordinary Fortuitous Opportunity. If it were to be lost, the Douluo Continent would be missing a Peak Powerhouse in the future.

Of course, this doesn't mean the road on the left is always safe.

Both paths are extremely dangerous, but the difference is that anyone can enter the left path, as long as they pass the test.

On the right side, even if those Fated One it overcome numerous difficulties to enter, they will not gain any Fortuitous Opportunity and may even suffer a backlash.

The Worship Hall did not mention the road conditions.

It seems they wanted to give the choice to Wu Qi.

To receive even one of these Fortuitous Opportunity is already extremely lucky; to have the chance to receive Double Fortuitous Opportunity would be even better.

What Fortuitous Opportunity he will receive, and what kind of Fortuitous Opportunity they will be, all depends on Wu Qi's fate.

Old Ghost has said what he needed to say. As for what he couldn't say, we'll only find out once we enter the Poisonous Land and examine the contents of the letter.

Leaving the Underground Black Market, Dugu Bo couldn't help but ask, "Little guy, with your Talent, even without taking risks, you're still qualified to become Peak Powerhouse on the continent. Why take this risk to increase your strength?"

"Old Ghost said that only a handful of people could enter that place and come out alive."