Mu Chen's eyes were cold, as if he were carrying two chickens waiting to be slaughtered. He carried the elder Seven-star Dou Huang alone to the other side of the valley and set up a soundproof barrier.
He needs to be interrogated separately to ensure the authenticity of the information.
That Seven-star Dou Huang had already been tortured by Life-Devouring Parasitic Vine to the point of mental collapse. Faced with Mu Chen's emotionless gaze, he did not dare to hide anything and spoke hurriedly like beans poured out of a bamboo tube.
"Senior! Your Excellency! I say, I say everything! I just ask you to give me a happy life!"
He was breathing heavily, his face was twisted with pain and fear, and he spoke very fast.
"I think you are not a strong person from the Northern Region of the Central Continent, right?"
"Otherwise, with your Dou Zong cultivation, you should have heard of some things about our Xuan Ming Sect."
He carefully observed Mu Chen's face, and when he saw that the other party didn't show any expression, he continued to speak tremblingly.
"Actually, it's not Hong Family who stole the sect's treasure! Those are all excuses for the outside world!"
"The real reason is that our Xuan Ming Sect has an evil secret technique of harvesting yin and replenishing yang. The young sect leader heard from somewhere that the most talented woman named Hong Ling, Hong Family, seems to be with someone else... at the Jia Nan Academy's side..."
At this point, his voice became even lower, full of fear.
"Young Master, he felt that this was a great shame and humiliation. The woman he was interested in was caught first, and he was furious, so he ordered that Hong Family be exterminated to vent his anger and to maintain his majesty."
Mu Chen After hearing these words, his heart was filled with anger, but his face remained calm.
To kill everyone for such a ridiculous reason?
The vicious behavior of this Xuan Ming Sect young sect leader and the entire sect is simply outrageous!
He suppressed his murderous intent, carried the elder back to the original place, removed the soundproofing, and listened to the information given by another Six-star Dou Huang under the torture of the parasitic vine, which was basically the same, and the authenticity could basically be confirmed.
Mu Chen was silent for a moment and asked the most critical question.
"So, where are the Hong Family survivors now? Especially the woman named Hong Ling, is she alive or dead?"
When the two elders heard this, their faces showed confusion and deeper fear, and they shook their heads desperately.
"I don't know! Senior, we really don't know!"
"We are just nominal elders on the outside of the sect. We are usually responsible for some chores and guarding the occupied territory!"
"Only the core elders in the sect who have truly entered the Dou Zong realm, or the confidants of the young sect master, can know the exact information about this kind of core secret, especially about the pursuit and treatment of survivors!"
"That's all we really know! Please, give us a break!"
Seeing the two people's frightened expressions that didn't look fake, Mu Chen's heart sank slightly.
Sure enough, the clue ends here.
The level of these two guys is still too low.
"That means you are no longer useful."
Mu Chen's voice was so cold that there was no warmth at all.
When the two elders heard this, their pupils shrank suddenly, and their faces were instantly enveloped in boundless despair!
"No--!!"
They just opened their mouths, but before the words of begging for mercy came out of their mouths, Mu Chen thought and completely let go of the suppression of Life-Devouring Parasitic Vine!
"Pfft! Pfft!"
The heart-wrenching sounds sounded densely from the two of them!
The parasitic vine seemed to have been injected with violent energy, growing and devouring it at an unprecedented speed!
In the midst of the two men's extremely miserable howls, their bodies shriveled up at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the flesh and blood essence was greedily sucked up. In just a few breaths, they turned into two ferocious mummies wrapped in broken robes!
The soul seemed to be swallowed up by the weird vines.
Mu Chen looked at the two mummies on the ground with an expressionless face, and then flicked out two wisps of sparks, burning them to ashes.
Silence returned to the valley, but Mu Chen's heart could not calm down.
The truth behind the Hong Family's destruction is so absurd and cruel.
The whereabouts of Hong Ling are still a mystery, but at least there is a clearer direction for tracing it. The Dou Zong-level core figure of the Xuan Ming Sect or the culprit, the young sect leader!
"Xuan Ming Sect... Young Master..."
Mu Chen's eyes flashed with cold light.
"It seems that if you want to find Hong Ling, you will inevitably have to deal with your so-called Northern Region first-rate forces."
Okay, Mu Chen has finished handling the situation and went to the Hundred Treasures Pavilion to seek information.
Looking at the two handfuls of ashes on the ground, Mu Chen rubbed his eyebrows and felt a little headache.
Although key information was obtained, the next action was extremely difficult.
Capture a Dou Zong strongman of the same level alive and interrogate him for information?
This is not an easy task. Once the opponent tries his best or blows himself up, he is likely to get nothing, and may even alert the enemy.
"That's all, let's take it one step at a time and collect more information first."
He suppressed the annoyance in his heart and waved his hand to take the Storage Ring left behind by the two elders after their death.
Soul Force forcibly broke through the weak spiritual imprint on it and penetrated inside.
"Yo?"
Mu Chen raised his eyebrows, showing a hint of surprise.
"These two nominal elders are quite wealthy!"
In the Storage Ring space, gold coins are piled up like mountains, roughly estimated to be tens of millions.
In addition, there are many high-grade Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills scrolls, various elixirs, rare minerals and medicinal materials, and even a few weapons and armors that sparkle with precious light.
Obviously, Xuan Ming Sect is dominating Northern Region, and these elders are also looking for money.
"It's just right. It saves me a lot of trouble."
Mu Chen unceremoniously transferred all valuable things to his Storage Ring, and those items marked with the Xuan Ming Sect were directly destroyed.
This windfall is enough for him to support his expenses for a period of time, especially the purchase of information, which is absolutely sky-high.
After packing up, Mu Chen left the valley, changed his appearance and aura again, became much more ordinary, and walked towards the most prosperous and well-informed place in the city Hundred Treasures Pavilion.
Hundred Treasures Pavilion, a chamber of commerce force, its name resounds throughout Central Plains.
It is said that its business network extends to every corner of Central Plains, and even extends to other continents.
With its strong financial resources and complex network of relationships, it can be called a giant. There are even rumors that the president of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion is a terrifying existence with the strength of Peak Dou Zun!
Therefore, even a first-rate force like Xuan Ming Sect will not easily cause trouble on the Hundred Treasures Pavilion's territory.
Walking into the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, a sense of luxury and bustle hits your face.
The hall is extremely spacious and magnificently decorated, with people coming and going, and all kinds of rare treasures Exotic Treasure shining in the counter.
A good-looking and well-trained maid came over immediately, with a professional and sweet smile on her face.
"Welcome to the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, what do you need?"
His eyes swept over Mu Chen's seemingly young and ordinary face, without showing any contempt.
To be able to do things at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, discernment is a basic skill.
Mu Chen didn't say anything, just flicked his finger, and a card with a soft silver light appeared on his fingertips.
Seeing this silver card, the smile on the maid's face instantly became more sincere and enthusiastic, even with a hint of awe!
She recognized it, this was the VIP card issued by the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, Silver Card!
Usually only Peak Dou Huang or Dou Zong strong people, or people with extremely noble status can hold it!
Since the guest in front of her was so young, she naturally thought that he had good looks and could hold Silver Card. His true strength or background was absolutely unfathomable!
It is very likely that he is a senior Dou Zong!
"It turns out to be the distinguished guest Silver Card! Disrespectful!"
The maid quickly bowed and saluted, her tone even more respectful.
"Senior, please come with me. There is a special private room upstairs, which is more suitable for talking about things."
She was secretly happy to receive a Silver Card VIP, and her commission was quite considerable!
Mu Chen nodded lightly, put away Silver Card, and followed the maid through the noisy hall, along the stairs covered with soft carpets, and walked towards the quieter and more luxurious VIP area upstairs.
He knew that if he wanted to obtain information about the core secrets of the Xuan Ming Sect, ordinary channels would not work. Only a behemoth like Hundred Treasures Pavilion could provide it.
Of course, the price must be sky-high. In order to fulfill his promise to Jiang Donghua and find Hong Ling, he is willing to pay no matter how high the price is.