At the edge of Qingqiu City, green light flashed through the void, and the figures of Shen Luo and the other two appeared. All three looked somewhat pale.
"What was that blood-colored giant beast that emerged from the black mist just now? It was truly terrifying. Judging from its aura, it did not seem to be a divine ability of the Qingqiu Lineage," Hu Bugui said, clutching his chest with lingering fear.
"The black mist contained demonic energy. It should have been a Demon Clan divine ability," Shen Luo said slowly.
"Demonic energy? Could the Qingqiu Fox Clan truly be connected to the Demon Clan, or did members of the Demon Clan abduct all the foxes in Qingqiu City?" Nie Caizhu said gravely.
"It is too early to make any judgment based on a single Restriction. Whether the Qingqiu Fox Clan hid themselves away or was captured, the situation is highly unusual. There are only three of us; rashly investigating further would not be wise..." Shen Luo said.
"That is right. We should return first and inform the others, then investigate this place together," Nie Caizhu agreed.
Hu Bugui, however, looked toward the royal palace and remained silent.
"Fellow Daoist Hu, Qingqiu City is no longer a safe place. Come with us as well. Stay inside my Free-and-Easy Mirror, and cultivators from the various sects will not detect you," Shen Luo said.
"You two are right, but if we all leave, the enemy will become even more brazen. How about this? You go outside and explain the situation here to the cultivators of the various sects. I will remain and continue investigating. Perhaps I can find some clues," Hu Bugui said after a moment of silence, lifting his head.
"Brother Hu, forgive my bluntness, but though you are powerful, what