Meeting He Niannian Again

Upon entering the territory of the Hagen-Dazs Kingdom, the weather became unusually cold.

Everyone was wearing thick cotton-padded clothes, but Qiangu Changkong seemed unfazed by the cold.

Since awakening his Dragon Soul, he has been surrounded by an invisible flame, which is enough to resist the invasion of cold air.

The Mine Mountain is near Norton Forest, and the group disguises themselves as Merchant Convoy and enters the nearest city.

The training team was also placed in the city, but they did not stay with Wu Qi and the others.

These guys were incredibly excited when they heard they were going to have a big fight with the New Mountain Sect, and they couldn't wait to set off immediately.

Therefore, Wu Qi had no choice but to assign one of the Soul Douluo in his team to keep a close watch on these guys.

That night, Wu Qi and the other two gathered together to discuss the next direction of their investigation.

Qian Jun and Subduing Demon Douluo are merely henchmen and will not participate in any investigation.

According to the Worship Hall, this investigation was to be led and spearheaded by Wu Qi and the other two, which could also be seen as a test for them.

For Qian Jun and Subduing Demon Douluo, they would much rather attack New Mountain Sect directly than investigate here.

Qiangu Changkong couldn't help but complain, "Those students are really sick in the head. Damn it, they haven't even figured things out yet, and they're already yelling about fighting. I don't know what's wrong with their brains. Aren't they afraid of dying?"

Wu Qi glanced at him and said irritably, "What, now you know this kind of behavior is unacceptable?"

"When we first came here for training, you all shouted the same thing."

Since participating in the suppression of Clear Breeze Stronghold, Qiangu Changkong He Chen's personalities have been subtly changed.

They were no longer as impulsive as they were during the Spirit Master Competition, and they knew that things couldn't be resolved overnight.

The Qiangu Changkong gave an awkward smile.

Looking back now, I feel a sense of relief.

Back then, they were just a group of Soul Ancestor and Soul Elder. If they really started fighting the New Mountain Sect, it would not benefit them at all, but would only alert the enemy.

"Wu Ge, where should we begin our investigation? We'll follow your lead."

Wu Qi said, "First, find reliable witnesses and collect evidence to ascertain the extent of the Wu Family's involvement before taking action against the New Mountain Sect."

"The second way is for you to disguise yourselves and blend into the mining team to find He Niannian and her father."

The second method is relatively time-consuming and Qiangu Changkong, and the two of them would have to do hard labor for a period of time, which is not worthwhile.

Chen Ping pondered for a moment, then said, "Team Captain, why don't we start with the New Mountain Sect directly? Wouldn't it be easier to gather intelligence that way?"

Wu Qi had already considered this problem, and it was completely unfeasible.

Assuming Wu Qinan was deceived, the fact that the New Mountain Sect continued to pay him a portion of the Mine Mountain's revenue each month clearly indicated that they wanted to use the Wu Family as a cover.

Under these circumstances, the New Mountain Sect would definitely try its best to conceal this matter, and only the true high-ranking members would know about it.

Even if we capture high-ranking members of the New Mountain Sect, will they necessarily reveal this matter?

They probably want to confirm that the Wu Family is colluding with them, so that they can draw attention to the Wu Family.

Even if the two sides were indeed secretly in love, it would definitely be done in secret, and only the higher-ups of the New Mountain Sect would know about it.

Listening to Wu Qi's explanation, Qiangu Changkong analyzed, "Why don't we secretly infiltrate the vicinity of the Mining Area and check the situation first?"

"Based solely on the information in the documents, we have no way of knowing where to begin."

That makes sense, but Wu Qi wasn't sure if there were any powerful members of the New Mountain Sect lying in ambush near the Mining Area.

If they fall into the hands of the New Mountain Sect before they can even make a move, it would be a huge loss.

Wu Qi instructed, "You all wait on the outskirts first. I can fly around the Mining Area to see what's going on."

Without further ado, the three of them secretly headed towards the vicinity of the Mine Mountain under the cover of night.

Within the Hagen-Dazs Kingdom, everything was a vast expanse of white.

It snows here year-round, and everything exposed to the elements is covered in a layer of silver.

Tonight, the moon is bright and the stars are few. Under the moonlight, everything on the snow-covered ground is easily visible.

According to the information, the three quickly arrived at a hilltop near the Mining Area.

Wu Qi arranged for Qiangu Changkong and another person to wait nearby for him, then activated his Martial Soul and flew towards the Mine Mountain ahead.

The two concealed themselves in the Qiangu Changkong and spoke in hushed tones.

"Chang Kong, I remember that He Niannian and her father were not trapped in the Mining Area back then."

Given the circumstances at the time, the fact that He Niannian's father was still able to take his daughter out to Soul Hunting proves that she was not being restricted in her personal freedom.

If the New Mountain Sect becomes aware of the situation and immediately stops mining and dismisses all miners, how can they possibly investigate?

Their concerns were not unfounded.

Wu Qi flew over the Mining Area from high above. In his line of sight, there were only a few Camp near the Mine Mountain, and no other people.

Moreover, no campfire was lit in the Camp on this cold night.

You should know that with such a flimsy Camp, if a campfire wasn't lit, people would freeze to death overnight.

According to Wu Qi's observation, there were obvious signs of mining in the Mining Area. The tools scattered on the ground were not completely covered by snow, indicating that people were still mining here not long ago.

Soon, Wu Qi noticed something amiss.

This Mine Mountain is rich in minerals, and once the surface ore is exhausted, it will likely shift to underground mining.

If all the workers here were to hide underground, they wouldn't be afraid of the cold.

Looking down from high above, one naturally cannot see the true situation inside the Mine Shaft.

If the New Mountain Sect members used Soul Tool to transport the ore, it would be even more impossible to detect their presence.

Wu Qi did not give up and continued to circle around the area.

It's also possible that the Mining Area has more than one exit, and it cannot be ruled out that members of the New Mountain Sect used secret passages to transport personnel and supplies.

From the air, Wu Qi offers a better view.

Before long, he detected fluctuations in Soul Power nearby.

He flew towards the direction where he sensed the presence of Soul Power and quickly discovered the situation.

Below, a group of Soul Master were chasing someone. Due to the great height, the figures below were barely larger than ants.

Left with no other choice, Wu Qi had to approach and investigate.

If things go wrong, to avoid alerting the enemy, he would have no choice but to kill the group or hasten his escape.

"Don't run, little girl. You overheard our conversation; how could we let you leave alive?"

The person being pursued was none other than He Niannian.

Because she was born with level eight Soul Power, her cultivation speed is very fast. She has now reached the level of a high-level Soul Grandmaster and has a certain ability to protect herself.

Not long ago, she overheard important information, but when she left, she was discovered by someone relieving themselves, which led to her being hunted down.

In order to protect the miners, she had to take the intelligence out.

But the area was deserted, and the pursuers were certain that no one would bother with their business since they hadn't caught her immediately.

In that case, we might as well enjoy the thrill of the hunt.

"He Guangyi's daughter has grown into a beautiful young woman. We brothers must have a good time later."