Xu Yi knew very well that since Feng Ting Shu had made his move, he would never pin all his hopes of cornering him on a dozen or so Mechanical Birds.
Though Xu Yi had spread his senses in every direction, he still hadn't detected the slightest trace of movement.
His thoughts raced, and he suddenly recalled how Young Master Xu had once tracked him. He figured Feng Ting Shu was using the same method this time.
Xu Yi didn't know exactly what means he was using, but after reasoning it through, he suspected it was some living creature that could move quickly and had astonishing eyesight.
So he piloted the Mechanical Bird in a series of climbs and dives, switching directions again and again. He was using the chance to test whether his guess was right.
After all that maneuvering, the Mechanical Bird—which had cost a small fortune—outlasted the Ghost Bird. Thanks to Xu Yi's exceptional senses, he finally caught sight of it.
On his final dive, Xu Yi seized the moment and unleashed his killing move, finishing off the Ghost Bird in one strike.
Then Xu Yi plunged straight toward the dense forest below.
Just then, the Swift Wind Boat had reached a point seventy li away. The terrifying gale produced by its supersonic speed could only be resisted by a Soul Sensing expert with their Killing Intent released.
Without warning, a jade pendant carved with a bird motif at Feng Ting Shu's waist suddenly exploded with a bang.
Feng Ting Shu leaped to his feet and cried out in alarm, "This is bad! That bastard killed the Ghost Bird!"
Lie Yi looked unconvinced. The Ghost Bird was so swift and could hide itself without a trace—how could a mere Mid Soul Sensing Stage cultivator kill it?
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