Determining Direction, Ruffians Demanding Debt

Li Qing looked at the record book, his consciousness focused on the Jade Tablet, a trace of gravity appearing on his face.

Speculations on Ma Bowen's Tomb...

Records from the Goose County Gazetteer...

History of the Ma Family...

Secret History of Grotto-Heavens...

...(7,389 books)

Information on Ma Bowen's Tomb

"Ma Bowen used a mysterious method to create a grotto-heaven."

"This grotto-heaven is rooted in Goose City, drawing upon the vital essence of the entire city to sustain its existence."

"Ma Bowen's tomb lies within Goose City's grotto-heaven."

A faint smile appeared on Li Qing's face as he read this information.

"Just as I expected."

"But it still doesn't give a specific location. It seems some key information is missing."

"What crucial information am I lacking? So far, I've only truly entered two grotto-heavens."

"The Demon Suppression Palace at Jixia Academy. The grotto-heaven inside it is anything but normal."

"And the grotto-heaven in Peach Blossom Spring is also a rather special kind."

A trace of solemnity surfaced in his eyes as Li Qing walked toward a corner of the city.

By now, it was already afternoon, and the entire city had grown exceedingly busy.

In a corner of the city stood a dilapidated courtyard house.

A burst of noisy shouting was coming from inside.

"Scholar Ma, pay back the money!"

"Tell us, when are you going to repay what you owe?"

"It's written there in black and white. Don't tell me you're planning to deny it."

"You're talking nonsense! You knocked me down and forcibly pressed my fingerprint onto it."

"I'll report you to the authorities!"

A young man's face was flushed red as he glared at the three thugs before him. They held a sheet of paper in their hands.

One of the thugs seemed to be their