"We six will split up and head to Phoenix Plume City and the surrounding cities and markets to gather every scrap of information regarding the Blood-Eyed Divine Ape."
With that, Chi Pei raised a hand and tossed out five jade slips, distributing them among Song Wen and the other four.
"These contain a rough map of Rotting Miasma Ridge. If you learn anything about the Blood-Eyed Divine Ape's whereabouts, mark the location where it was seen on the map."
Chi Pei turned to Song Wen and continued.
"Ye Hua, the Spirit Transformation cultivator you mentioned before—the one who encountered the Blood-Eyed Divine Ape—will be of great help on this journey. Go and see whether you can find him. You said you met him at an exchange gathering. Visit the person who hosted that gathering; perhaps you can learn his whereabouts from them."
After saying this, Chi Pei turned to Shi Man.
"Shi Man, you cultivated in Phoenix Plume City for many years. You surely know quite a few Spirit Transformation cultivators, perhaps even Void Refinement cultivators. Visit them one by one and inquire about clues concerning the Blood-Eyed Divine Ape."
"Remember, half a month from now, regardless of how much information you have uncovered, we must gather here again. Rest assured, as long as we successfully find and kill the Blood-Eyed Divine Ape, I will not treat you poorly."
Song Wen and the other five clasped their fists and bowed.
"We shall obey Young Master's command!"
Chi Pei nodded, then suddenly moved, turning into a streak of light as he fled toward Phoenix Plume City.
Tang Gui and Sang Bu did not hesitate either. They activated their escape techniques and sped away, each flying toward one of the two markets not far from Phoenix Plume City.
Once the three had