He also found some tiny footprints on the rocks around the small hole. They were too small to belong to an adult man, more like those of a woman or child.
It seemed they had sent someone small and slender to move supplies in and out through here. They were careful every time, which was why our people hadn't noticed, Lin Taichu thought.
After returning to the Lingxiao Sect, Lin Taichu told the Sect Master about his findings. "The Variant Sect likely sent small-framed Disciples to transport supplies through the small hole in the cliff at night or during bad weather."
"This method may be troublesome, but it is very concealed, making it difficult for our people to detect. However, the supplies they can transport each time must be limited. They cannot possibly meet the needs of everyone and all the Gu Worms inside, so they must have other methods."
"Should we set an ambush near the small hole?" Bai Chen asked.
"Have Disciples skilled in concealment lie in wait beneath the cliff, paying particular attention at night. Also, we need to change our strategy. Instead of only watching the gathering teams, we will send people to search all the villages on the southern side of the Black Rock Mountain Range."
"See whether anyone has delivered supplies to the Variant Sect. If they want to transport supplies, they must come into contact with nearby villagers. Once we find a clue, we can follow the trail."
The Sect Master immediately made arrangements. "Bai Chen, you are responsible for deploying Disciples near the small hole. Qingxuan and Mochen, the two of you will take Disciples to search the nearby villages. Be thorough and do not overlook anyone suspicious."
After Qingxuan and Mochen accepted the order, they departed that very day with ten