Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator

Two months have passed, and a secluded manor...

Shen Long, Song Qingyu, and a Green-Robed Maiden sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

"I see. That explains why I kept failing at this stage; that's the problem."

The Green-Robed Maiden had a look of sudden realization on her face.

"It's nothing. With a few more attempts, Fairy Song will be able to refine High-Grade Medicinal Pill sooner or later."

Shen Long said with a smile.

"That's true, but Shuyun still has a lot to learn from Fellow Daoist Shen."

Song Qingyu had a big smile on her face.

Song Shuyun is Third Rank Alchemist, but she cannot refine High-Grade Medicinal Pill.

"Fellow Daoist Song, it's been so long, still no news?"

Shen Long got down to business.

Just as Song Qingyu was about to answer, Song Shuheng walked in and said, "Fellow Daoist Shen, we've found some clues. Two Foundation Establishment Cultivator encountered your senior brother in the wilderness. At the time, several Foundation Establishment Cultivator were following behind him. They are disciples of Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator, Golden Core Realm Rogue Cultivator who currently resides in Qingyang Marketplace."

He took out a Cyan Jade Slip, handed it to Shen Long, and said, "This contains the details."

Shen Long scanned the area with his divine sense, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.

"This matter involves Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator. Without direct evidence to prove that your senior brother was killed by them, we cannot take action."

Song Shuheng looked troubled.

Without evidence, they couldn't possibly target Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator's disciples.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Song. Leave the rest to me; it has nothing to do with your Song Family."

Shen Long took out a Cyan Porcelain Bottle and handed it to Shen Long.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you're too kind. It's nothing at all."

Song Shuheng politely declined.

Shen Long insisted repeatedly, Song Shuheng finally accepted it.

"I've troubled you for many days, Fellow Daoist Song. Thank you for your hospitality, Song Family. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need my help in the future."

Shen Long promised, then rose to take his leave.

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Qingtang Valley is the largest Marketplace in the Yu Kingdom. It has a superior geographical location, attracts merchants and travelers, and has a large flow of people.

The streets were teeming with people and bustling with traffic.

In a secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard, there was a two-story Cyan Pavilion and a Cyan Stone Pavilion. Qian Dafu was sitting in the stone pavilion, drinking tea.

He took out a golden Communication Disk, cast a spell, and respectfully asked, "Uncle-Master Shen, where are you?"

"Open the door to your place."

Shen Long's voice rang out.

Qian Dafu responded, put away the Communication Disk, and strode towards the courtyard gate.

He opened the courtyard gate, Shen Long stood at the entrance.

Shen Long walked in, and Qian Dafu closed the courtyard gate.

"How's the investigation going on the matter I was asked to look into?"

Shen Long asked.

"This is the situation of the Song Family. All the cultivators or forces that have personal grudges against the Song Family are listed here."

Qian Dafu took out a Cyan Jade Slip and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long did not completely trust the Song Family. He instructed Qian Dafu to collect information on cultivators or forces that had grudges against the Song Family, in order to prevent them from being used as pawns by the Song Family.

Shen Long scanned the jade slip with his divine sense and nodded. The jade slip did not mention Xuan Yin Sanren.

That's all?

Shen Long asked.

"These are cases of Evil Cultivator appearing in the surrounding ten countries within the last hundred years, as well as some cases of missing cultivators. Before and after Senior Brother Xu's disappearance, there were no reports of Evil Cultivator appearing within the territory of the Yu Kingdom."

Qian Dafu took out a blue Jade Slip and handed it to Shen Long.

That's it?

Shen Long continued to ask.

"And the situation of the local forces and high-level cultivators of the Yu Kingdom."

Qian Dafu took out a Golden Jade Slip and handed it to Shen Long.

"I didn't ask you to collect this intelligence. How did you come up with the idea to collect this intelligence, and how did you collect it?"

Shen Long asked, puzzled.

"I thought it would be helpful for the investigation, so I spent a lot of money to acquire it. It's not some top secret; you can buy it for a few more Spirit Stone."

Qian Dafu said.

After reviewing the contents of the Jade Slip, Shen Long wore a thoughtful expression.

Judging from the contents of these Jade Slip, the Song Family and Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator had no personal grudges.

"Uncle-Master Shen, have you found any clues?"

Qian Dafu asked.

"I have some clues that I need to verify. You continue to gather intelligence here, keep an eye out for things that Senior Brother Xu has used, and don't reveal your identity."

Shen Long gave the order.

"Yes, Uncle-Master Shen."

Qian Dafu agreed.

Shen Long gave a few instructions, then turned and left.

Once outside the Marketplace, Shen Long transformed into a Escape Light and vanished into the sky.

Half a month later, he arrived at Qingyang Marketplace, changed his appearance, and no one recognized him.

Shen Long concealed his aura, disguised himself as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and strolled around the streets.

Qingyang Marketplace is not as large as Qingtang Valley, so Shen Long strolled around the streets.

Half an hour later, Shen Long appeared on a sparsely populated street. This was a residential area with buildings and courtyards.

His gaze swept across the room and landed on a three-story black pavilion with the three large characters "Mysterious Yin Pavilion" on the plaque. According to the information provided by Song Shuheng, Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator lived in the Mysterious Yin Pavilion.

As Shen Long passed by the entrance of the Mysterious Yin Pavilion, the door opened, and a short, stout old man in black robes came out. The old man was only at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage stage. He glanced at Shen Long and then paid him no further attention.

Shen Long patted a White Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, causing the Spirit-Tracking Beast to remember his Divine Sense fluctuations.

He strolled Marketplace and rented a small Blue-tiled Courtyard near the Mysterious Yin Pavilion, where he settled down.

Mysterious Yin Pavilion, in a secret room.

A gaunt old man in a black robe sat on Cattail Mat, his aura as vast as the ocean.

He held a shimmering black Dharma Disk in his hand, his brows furrowed.

"Find someone? I understand. The area of Thirty-Six Kingdoms is quite large; it won't be that easy to find them. I'll do my best!"

"That's what the old man in black robes said."

Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator, Core Formation Mid Stage.

"If you have any news, let me know immediately, and I'll take action."

A pleasant female voice rang out.

"Okay, that's settled then!"

The old man in black robes agreed and put away the Communication Disk.

Half a month has passed. In a secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard, Shen Long sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion. The Hundred-Eyed Golden Cicada lay beside him, its eyes gleaming with dazzling golden light as it monitored the Mysterious Yin Pavilion.

The Hundred-Eyed Golden Cicada's eyes could easily see through the courtyard's restrictions and monitor the Mysterious Yin Pavilion's movements.

Shen Long has already collected a portrait of Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator, and he will follow Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator as soon as he leaves Mysterious Yin Pavilion.

Xu Xin encountered disciples of Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator, who were not currently in the Marketplace.

The Hundred-Eyed Golden Cicada let out a sharp chirp. Shen Long's eyes lit up. He put down his teacup, put the Hundred-Eyed Golden Cicada back into his Spirit Beast Bag, and left his residence.

He had just stepped out of his residence when Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator walked past Shen Long.

Shen Long walked in the opposite direction, gently patting the White Spirit Beast Bag at his waist.

He strolled around the streets, and judging from the feedback from the Spirit-Tracking Beast, Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator had been in the Marketplace.

As Shen Long passed by a nine-story Cyan Pavilion, the Spirit Beast Bag containing the spirit Spirit-Tracking Beast shook slightly.

He looked at the plaque above the Cyan Pavilion and could see the three large characters "Qingyang Tower".

There was a Teahouse nearby. Shen Long went into the Teahouse and asked for a private room. Through the window of the private room, he could see the entrance of Qingyang Tower.

A quarter of an hour later, the Spirit-Tracking Beast warned Shen Long.

Shen Long went to the window and looked towards Qingyang Tower. He could see Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator leaving Qingyang Tower.

He paid the Spirit Stone and left the Teahouse.

Shen Long followed behind Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator, keeping a distance of more than ten feet, walking and looking around.

There were quite a few pedestrians on the street, so Shen Long didn't follow too closely.

Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator did not linger on the street and returned to the Mysterious Yin Pavilion.

Shen Long saw Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator enter Mysterious Yin Pavilion, so he didn't follow.

An hour later, Shen Long returned to his residence.

He entered a secret room, sat cross-legged on a Red Prayer Mat, took out a Blood Flood Dragon Pill and swallowed it, then began to cultivate.

The Spirit-Tracking Beast has already locked onto Mysterious Yin Loose Cultivator's Divine Sense. As long as he leaves the Marketplace, the Spirit-Tracking Beast will warn Shen Long, allowing Shen Long to focus his energy and time on cultivation.