"Master, Gu Lie has a hard mouth. We used every kind of torture, yet he still refuses to say a word. He has provided no useful clues about Gu Sheng's cultivation technique weaknesses or whereabouts."
"This subordinate suspects that he may truly know very little. Should we... use the Soul Searching Technique on him? Though it might cause his soul to collapse, we may obtain some fragmented information."
"Soul searching?"
Xiao Beixuan slowly opened his eyes and glanced at the subordinate, his gaze carrying a hint of displeasure and contempt.
"Idiot. Gu Lie is merely bait, a tool to distract Gu Sheng.
"Alive, he is far more useful than a worthless corpse. After a soul search, if he becomes an idiot or his soul scatters completely, what will I use to hook that big fish? Only by keeping him alive—alive in agony—can we throw Gu Sheng into utter panic."
The subordinate broke out in a cold sweat from the scolding and hurriedly lowered his head.
"This subordinate was foolish. Master is wise!"
Just then, another subordinate hurried over soundlessly and respectfully presented a Communication Jade Talisman that had just received a message.
Xiao Beixuan swept his divine sense through the information inside the talisman, and an amused smile curled across his lips.
"Oh? Gu Sheng has left Great Desolation City and gone to the Southern Border with a young man? It seems he can no longer sit still. He wants to seek an opportunity to improve his strength and prepare for the life-and-death arena battle in half a month?"
The subordinate who had just been reprimanded immediately volunteered.
"Master, this subordinate is willing to lead an elite squad to the Southern Border at once and intercept that bastard on the way. I will surely bring back his head!"
"Intercept him?