Floating Cloud Mountain Range, Crimson Cloud Mountain, Immortal Gathering Pavilion at the summit.
Song Yuanhao and Song Linrui stood to one side with their heads lowered. Not far away, Song Qingyu paced back and forth, her face still carrying a trace of puzzlement.
After quite a while, Song Qingyu finally turned her gaze toward the two below.
"When did this Han Ruilong begin missing, and who was the last person to see him?"
"Reporting to Great Aunt, Linrui and I have already investigated. Fellow Daoist Han suddenly left Chiyun Marketplace alone a month ago.
"The last to see him were several disciples from the guard team. They only saw Fellow Daoist Han leave toward the northwest and did not know where exactly he went.
"Before leaving, Fellow Daoist Han never mentioned this to us. I only discovered that he had vanished without a trace after not seeing him for several consecutive days and sending someone to visit his residence.
"Great Aunt, several of Fellow Daoist Han's clan disciples are still at the foot of the mountain. It does not seem like he suddenly fled the marketplace. Could he have encountered a powerful demonic beast or devil cultivator outside?"
Hearing Song Yuanhao's answer, Song Qingyu directly shook her head.
"Han Ruilong is, at the very least, at the Golden Core Fifth Layer. Even if he encountered those Late Golden Core Stage demonic fiends, surely he would not have been unable even to send word for aid!
"A Golden Core Cultivator has vanished into thin air for no reason. If a Nascent Soul Cultivator did not act, then there must be some unspeakable scheme at work.
"Bring all his disciples to the Law Enforcement Hall for a thorough interrogation. If you find anything suspicious, use the Heart-Questioning Talisman immediately."
"This... Great Aunt,