The Sect Master spoke directly. "The two of you, secretly follow the Third Elder of the Variant Sect and find out the exact location of their sect. Remember, stay hidden. You must not expose yourselves."
"Yes!" The two accepted the order and left through the side door.
Over the next two days, Lin Taichu tended to the Sect Master's health while waiting for news from Qingxuan and Mochen. On the evening of the third day, the two finally returned, dust clinging to their bodies. They had clearly traveled a long way.
"Well? Did you find it?" Lin Taichu hurriedly asked.
Qingxuan spoke first. "Reporting to Physician Lin, we followed those three men westward for nearly two days before finally reaching their sect. It is hidden deep within the Black Rock Mountain Range, surrounded by steep cliffs. There is only one narrow path leading in."
Mochen added, "There are guards stationed at the entrance, and several Restrictions have been set up. They can all detect the presence of living creatures."
"The sect itself is built on a platform halfway up the mountain, with cliffs on every side. The only way in is across a suspension bridge. Once they pull up the bridge, outsiders cannot enter at all."
Lin Taichu frowned. "So forcing our way in is definitely impossible?"
"It really is." Qingxuan nodded. "We observed from afar. There are quite a few archers on the platform. The moment anyone approaches, they will be shot full of holes before they can even reach the bridge. Even if we broke through the archers, heavily armed guards are stationed by the bridge. Charging in would be far too difficult."
The Sect Master's expression darkened as well. "I never expected the Variant Sect's lair to be so hard to attack. If they truly make a