The Second Demon Hunting Team's search route began at Peach Blossom Mountain and headed south to the boundary with the Liang Household of Purple Jade Mountain. From there, they would turn east and sweep through Peach Blossom Mountain's eastern territory from south to north, casting a net over the entire area.
With the formidable strength of his three little companions and Xiao Yun's advantage in flight, Liu Changxu was responsible for searching the outermost reaches and covering the largest area.
To make the search easier, Xiao Yun, the Azure Cloud Eagle, flew at a moderate pace while Liu Changxu continuously scanned the ground below with the Spirit Eye Technique.
Although Liu Changxu and his three spirit beasts each had their own advantages, he never let his vigilance slip. Many demon beasts were exceptionally skilled at concealing themselves.
After they had flown forty li south of Peach Blossom Mountain, Xiao Yun, Xiao Jin, and Xiao Qing all sent soul transmissions to Liu Changxu, telling him that demon beasts were moving through a distant grove.
Liu Changxu immediately directed Xiao Yun to descend swiftly and head toward the target. At the same time, he examined the area closely with the Spirit Eye Technique and soon spotted five Black-Horned Sheep moving through a small grove at the foot of a large mountain. The two larger sheep were middle-grade first-tier, while the three smaller ones were lower-grade first-tier.
Liu Changxu was thrilled. Black-Horned Sheep had delicious meat that could strengthen a cultivator's physique and was particularly good for roasting. Better still, the three small, lower-grade first-tier Black-Horned Sheep could be captured and bred, providing another source of income for the Lineage's members.
As the Azure Cloud Eagle flew toward the Black-Horned Sheep, the flock also spotted the eagle in the sky.
The five Black-Horned