The Peak Master Has an Order

"Forbidden?"

The moment the word was mentioned, Wen Jiu became even more curious.

However, as an adult, Wen Jiu knew that some questions shouldn't be asked, and he couldn't trouble others with his curiosity.

Wen Jiu cupped his fists and thanked him, "Thank you, Brother Wang."

"Thank me for what? I didn't say anything," Wang Nian quickly played dumb.

Wen Jiu understood.

After Wang Nian put away the items in his hands, he changed the subject and asked, "Brother Wen, what kind of talisman are you drawing?"

As he spoke, Wang Nian picked one up and examined it closely.

The more he looked, the more his heart pounded.

It made him feel vaguely uneasy.

Wen Jiu replied, "Soul Seizing Talisman."

"Holy crap!"

Wang Nian threw the talisman away.

He didn't dare to touch it again.

"You... you chose the most sinister one?" Regarding Yin Talismans and Yin Talismans, the Soul Seizing Talisman was the most notorious and cruel among early-stage Qi Refining Cultivators.

A single Soul Seizing Talisman could capture one's soul.

It was a taboo for Qi Refining Cultivators.

Countless early-stage Qi Refining Cultivators had died under the Soul Seizing Talismans of those from the Unorthodox Path.

"Fortunately, you're not a rogue cultivator and have Mu Canglong as your backer," Wang Nian sighed. "If you were a rogue cultivator, just for this Soul Seizing Talisman, so many people would want to kill you."

Wen Jiu agreed with Wang Nian's words and quickly said, "Brother Wang, once I can draw top-tier Rank 1 Low-grade talismans, I'll give you some."

Wang Nian nodded.

He was quite looking forward to it.

The Soul Seizing Talisman had a fearsome reputation.

But he had to admit, it was truly powerful.

However, Corpse Peak didn't sell them.

Only rogue cultivators from the Unorthodox Path had them.

If he could keep some Soul Seizing Talismans on hand, then if he encountered a wicked cultivator from the Unorthodox Path in the future, he could let them taste the power of the Soul Seizing Talisman!

"But whatever you do, don't let the news that you can draw Soul Seizing Talismans leak out. Just show your skills to Steward Mu,"

Wang Nian reminded him again.

A moment later.

Wang Nian left.

Since Wen Jiu had become a probationary disciple, his sister Wen Ya no longer brought him food.

After all, Wen Jiu was no longer lacking in inferior Spirit Rice or unranked Monster Beast Meat.

Wen Jiu originally intended to go to the Dead Corpse Land to cultivate, but just as he was about to leave, a disciple from the Night Patrol Division rushed to find him.

It seemed urgent.

"Fellow Daoist Wen, Manager Liu has ordered us to gather at the Night Patrol Division. He has an important mission to assign us."

An important mission?

Wen Jiu's heart tightened.

After changing his clothes, he headed towards the Night Patrol Division on Flying Immortal Peak.

When he reached the foot of the mountain, Wen Jiu saw that quite a few Night Patrol Division disciples had gathered, at least a hundred, if not two hundred. All seventeen Night Patrol Division disciples under Liu Xiao were also present without exception.

The entire Night Patrol Division was filled with a tense atmosphere. Few people spoke, and even when they did, it was in hushed tones.

It was as if they were afraid of disturbing someone.

This made Wen Jiu curious about what had happened.

Could there have been another murder?

While waiting, many people cast strange glances at him. However, they only looked with curiosity and didn't stand out like lunatics or idiots to mock him for being from the Unorthodox Path.

But Wen Jiu could feel their distance.

When they chatted in groups of two or three, no one paid attention to Wen Jiu.

It was only the disciples of the Night Patrol Division who often patrolled with Wen Jiu that would occasionally exchange a word or two with him.

But they wouldn't say much more.

This feeling of loneliness made Wen Jiu feel as if he were being isolated.

If it were some young, inexperienced newcomers, they might not be able to stand such an atmosphere, nor would they realize they were being isolated.

But having lived two lives.

Wen Jiu didn't care.

His heart remained completely unmoved.

A moment later.

The ancient building's doors in front of him slowly opened.

It seemed they had been waiting inside, as twelve Night Patrol Division managers emerged one after another.

Two figures suddenly appeared on the second-floor corridor.

One was Mu Canglong.

The other person's aura was slightly weaker than Mu Canglong's, but his eyes were incredibly sharp, as if they could pierce through people's hearts. He swept his gaze over the nearly two hundred Night Patrol Division disciples gathered before the ancient building, Wen Jiu included.

Under his gaze, Wen Jiu felt as if he were being targeted by some kind of monstrous beast.

At this moment, Mu Canglong spoke, "The Peak Master has ordered that starting today, the Night Patrol Division's night patrols will be intensified. Simultaneously, members of the Monster Slaying Division and Demon Suppressing Division will also participate. They will patrol during the day, and we will patrol at night. We must ensure that the shameful incident of spies killing people does not happen again. Be warned, if another incident occurs, the entire Night Patrol Division will have their salaries withheld for one year!"

Mu Canglong's voice was imposing even without anger, causing the expressions of many Night Patrol Division disciples to change.

A year's withheld salary.

This was no small matter.

And the involvement of the Monster Slaying Division and Demon Suppressing Division.

This made them even more bewildered.

Why the sudden change?

Wen Jiu shared their curiosity, wondering if the Night Patrol Division had received some news from the survivor they captured that night. Could it be that even after the last incident, those people were still unyielding and still focused on the Dead Corpse Land?

As Wen Jiu was contemplating whether he should find a way to hide that corpse in a more concealed location, the steward beside Mu Canglong spoke.

And his words were astonishing.

Even Mu Canglong seemed somewhat surprised.

"No one is to leave. There is one more matter to attend to!"

As he finished speaking.

The formations surrounding the Night Patrol Division were activated one after another.

Blocking everyone's retreat.

And encircling the numerous Night Patrol Division disciples before the ancient building.

Wen Jiu could feel the strong killing intent emanating from the formation. It seemed it would activate if anyone took a step outside.

"Si Kongbai, what are you doing?" Mu Canglong asked in surprise.

Si Kongbai replied truthfully, "Fellow Daoist Mu, please forgive me. I also secretly received a death order from the Peak Master, which is why I was forced to keep this matter hidden... Once everything is concluded, I will definitely treat you to drinks to apologize."

His words were filled with apology.

But in the next moment, he spoke in a deep voice, "Li Ye, bring out all the Illusion Pills and let's begin..."

Mu Canglong's expression darkened, and a killing intent slowly spread out. "You still haven't answered my question!"

Si Kongbai's face stiffened, and he said with a fawning smile, "Fellow Daoist Mu, please calm your anger. I am also acting under the Peak Master's secret instructions. To find out the traitor within our ranks, everyone must take the Illusion Pill today for an examination. Those who refuse to take it, or resist, will die!"

Si Kongbai emphasized the words "will die" heavily.

As if deliberately.

Mu Canglong's expression remained displeased, but he didn't say anything further.

Although he was the chief steward of the Night Patrol Division, the order came from the Peak Master to Si Kongbai, so he could only obey.

However, he couldn't understand why the Peak Master would bypass the elder in charge of the Night Patrol Division and give orders solely to Si Kongbai.

Could it be that Si Kongbai's soul-searching of that spy previously had uncovered some astonishing secret?

Was it something that couldn't be spoken of?

Or was it because of this that the Peak Master no longer trusted the elder, or himself?

Seeing that Mu Canglong no longer spoke, a smug smile appeared on Si Kongbai's lips. He then gave Li Ye a look.

Li Ye and the others immediately began distributing the Illusion Pills.

Each one was a top-tier, low-grade first-tier Illusion Pill.

Not cheap.

When Li Ye handed an Illusion Pill to Wen Jiu, a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

This made Wen Jiu feel uneasy.

He then learned the effects of the Illusion Pill from the hushed discussions of others.

It was an interrogation tool.

Once taken, one would answer any question asked.

If they were a spy.

They would be revealed with a single question.

Escaping the effects of the Illusion Pill was almost impossible, as low-level Qi Refining Cultivators lacked sufficient mental strength.

Hearing this, Wen Jiu instantly understood the ruthlessness in Li Ye's eyes.

This guy wanted to use this opportunity to question him about Fang Zheng and the others!

That scoundrel!

If he got through this safely, he would kill Li Ye once he reached Qi Cultivation Layer 3!

At that very moment.

Si Kongbai's cold voice rang out.

"Eat them!"

Soon.

The Night Patrol Division disciples took their pills one by one.

After swallowing, the eyes of everyone gradually became unfocused, and their expressions turned somewhat vacant and dull.

Wen Jiu held the Illusion Pill, hesitating.

Feeling anxious.

This made Li Ye overjoyed.

Seeing Li Ye's triumphant gaze fixed on him, Wen Jiu swallowed the Illusion Pill, wanting to test if his mental strength from two lifetimes could resist it. However, the moment the Illusion Pill entered his stomach, the Yin Mana within Wen Jiu suddenly erupted.

The Yin Mana, as if encountering an enemy, lunged forward and directly corroded the entire Illusion Pill, giving it no chance to be digested.

What was going on?

Wen Jiu was surprised.

And confused.

But there was no time to ponder, so he slowly began to feign ignorance like the others, acting foolish.

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