Xiao Xun'er's Consideration (Fourth Update!)

The three elders could not think of any good solution either.

Generally speaking, mercenaries were mostly active around the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

But the Magical Beast Mountain Range was vast. If they had plenty of time, it would be one thing, but they only had seven days.

Trying to find that person by searching the Magical Beast Mountain Range was nothing but a fool's dream.

Moreover, the terrain of the Magical Beast Mountain Range was complicated. Even if they got lucky and found him, if that person fled into the depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range and found a hidden cave, they would not be able to find him at all.

Even if he died inside, it would be useless. They would have no way to claim credit in front of Master Han.

Not to mention, he was also an archer with Dou Shi strength.

Most of the Xiao Family's people made their living in Wutan City, doing things like escort work. They definitely were not as familiar with the Magical Beast Mountain Range as mercenaries were.

Circling for a long time against an archer hiding in the shadows, on terrain the other party knew better, was hardly a wise choice.

That was indeed the case. On the Douqi Continent, in battles between those of relatively lower strength, terrain and attack methods still mattered quite a bit.

Those exaggerated beam clashes basically would not appear in Wutan City.

"Why don't we just kill every one-eyed mercenary in and around Wutan City!"

A trace of ruthlessness flashed through the Second Elder's eyes.

"Foolish! If it were that simple, Master Han would only need to post a bounty in Wutan City. What would it have to do with our Xiao Family?

"What if that mercenary heard the news and immediately ran to another city? Wouldn't that be the end of it?"

The Great Elder gave the Second Elder a fierce scolding right to his face.

The Second Elder also came back to his senses and gave an embarrassed laugh.

Xiao Zhan was somewhat helpless as well. This Second Elder had a violent temper. He was fine for charging into battle, but asking him to come up with ideas was probably too much for him.

The four discussed it to no result, so they could only first send people to contact mercenaries, attempting to inquire about any useful information.

Two days later, at night, it was still the Xiao Family's main hall.

"Zhang Kaitao, Eight Star Dou Shi cultivation, suspected to have mastered an archery-type Mysterious Tier Dou Technique.

"He claims his strength is exceptional and never teams up with other mercenaries. He always goes alone to hunt in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

"He once faced the encirclement of three Second Rank Magical Beasts, and relying on his superb archery and the terrain of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, killed them all.

"It was also in that battle that Zhang Kaitao lost one eye."

Xiao Zhan slowly read the intelligence that had just been delivered.

"Just as expected, it is only some basic intelligence. Key information like his range of activity and residence simply isn't there."

Xiao Zhan felt a terrible headache. This Fourth Grade Pill was truly not easy to obtain.

The four discussed it for another night and still failed to come up with anything solid.

Xiao Zhan left the hall, his expression somewhat weary. Today, he planned to go see Xiao Yan.

Ever since that child's Dou Qi had disappeared, he had not seen a smile on his face.

Sigh.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhan gave a bitter laugh. This strange illness really had harmed him deeply.

Xiao Zhan knocked on Xiao Yan's door.

"Father, why have you come?"

Xiao Yan pushed open the door, his expression somewhat low. But when he saw that Xiao Zhan had come, he still mustered a little energy.

"Nothing much. I came to see you."

A smile was squeezed onto Xiao Zhan's tired face, and he patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder.

"Yan'er, don't worry too much. Perhaps one day, your talent will return."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled bitterly. He knew Xiao Zhan was comforting him, encouraging him.

Xiao Yan felt somewhat moved in his heart. During the time he had become a cripple, only a small number of people such as Xiao Zhan, Master Han, and Xun'er still cheered him on.

A few days ago, he had also received letters from his two older brothers. Clearly, Xiao Zhan had sent word to them.

"Father, has something happened in the family recently?"

Xiao Yan began to change the topic. He had also noticed that in these past two days, there seemed to have been a great deal of manpower movement within the family.

Xiao Zhan was rather tired and sat down on a chair.

Although this matter had to be carried out in secret, the clansmen involved in it all knew as well. Yan'er had been staying in the clan all this time, so there was no harm in telling him.

Xiao Yan poured Xiao Zhan a cup of tea. He had seen Xiao Zhan's exhaustion.

Xiao Zhan took it, then drank it down in one gulp and set the cup down.

"Two days ago, Master Han entrusted our Xiao Family and the Jialie Family with a task."

Xiao Zhan spoke slowly.

Xiao Yan nodded upon hearing this.

Although he had been staying in the clan all along, he still knew a little about the major events that had happened outside.

He knew about matters such as the Aoba Family being exterminated, the Jialie Family changing sides, and pledging allegiance to Master Han.

"Master Han wants us to kill someone, but in these two days, we have not had the slightest clue."

Xiao Zhan told Xiao Yan the difficulties they had encountered.

Hearing this, a thoughtful look flashed through Xiao Yan's eyes.

This matter was indeed difficult. Although the intelligence Master Han gave was detailed, and they had already investigated Zhang Kaitao's information clearly.

But if they could not find his exact position, it was indeed hard to handle.

It was not only that point. Even if they found him, they would probably have to strike him with thunderous force. If he did not die in one blow and fled far away to some other place, it would be troublesome.

Seven days was not enough for a pursuit.

This matter had been entrusted by Master Han, so Xiao Yan naturally cared somewhat. Master Han's kindness toward him had been no small thing.

On the other side, in Xiao Xun'er's courtyard.

"Old Ling, have you investigated it clearly?"

Xiao Xun'er sat on a chair, her delicate jade hand supporting her small head. There was a touch of worry on her face as she asked Ling Ying, who stood to the side.

"Miss, it has been investigated clearly. Two days ago, that Fourth Grade Alchemist asked the Xiao Family and the Jialie Family to kill someone."

"Oh."

Xiao Xun'er became interested.

"Tell me in detail."

Ling Ying nodded and continued speaking.

"This person's name is Zhang Kaitao. It seems he offended that Han Li. He is using a Fourth Grade Pill as payment and has entrusted the Xiao Family and the Jialie Family to take his life.

"As for how he offended Han Li, that has not been found out."

A thoughtful look flashed between Xiao Xun'er's brows.

"Miss, should we help the Xiao Family?"

"No. It is not suitable for our identities to be exposed. That Han Li is not simple.

"Since he can refine the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill, he is clearly not far from the realm of a Fifth Grade Alchemist.

"We do not know whether what he lacks is inheritance, alchemy experience, or Soul Power.

"If he already possesses the Soul Power of a Fifth Grade Alchemist at this time, even if you personally take action, it is possible that Han Li will notice something."

Xiao Xun'er shook her head, not intending to get involved in this matter.

With Ling Ying's strength, as well as the special nature of the dark attribute, if he did not take action, a Fifth Grade Alchemist would not possibly notice anything unusual.

But if he did act, Dou Qi fluctuations would inevitably occur. With the Soul Power of a Fifth Grade Alchemist, it was very possible he would discover that something was wrong.

In Xiao Xun'er's view, since Han Li had entrusted the Xiao Family and the Jialie Family to search for Zhang Kaitao.

Then there was no guarantee that he himself would not personally take action to search.

If Old Ling found the man and, at the moment he made his move, Han Li also relied on his own intelligence and arrived nearby, it was very possible he would detect Old Ling's Dou Qi fluctuations.

Although the possibility of this was extremely small, Xiao Xun'er did not intend to take the risk.

She had come to this Xiao Family because there was an extremely important matter she had to handle...

It would not be worth it to expose her tracks because of this.

As for why, in the original work, when Xiao Yan went to the Misty Cloud Sect, Xiao Xun'er did not consider these things.

That was naturally because Xiao Yan's weight in her heart was even greater than that matter.