In the mountain forest, Luo Bin, Qin Tianqing, and the others kept moving, never stopping to waste even a moment.
The Heavenly Mechanism Taoist Grounds disciples led them through places where "Gu Yiren" had appeared.
Luo Bin's heart was heavy.
Qin Tianqing, however, kept talking to him.
He asked about Floating Tortoise Mountain, as well as the details of Elephant Mountain.
Luo Bin knew perfectly well that Qin Tianqing still held to his earlier view. He feared Luo Bin would get caught up in an obsession, which was why he kept trying to distract him.
Luo Bin would not become obsessed, because he was certain that Gu Yiren was no Shaman!
They had been walking for nearly half a day. The sky darkened again, and the wind was strong, yet it was not cold. Instead, it carried a stifling warmth, as though a downpour could break at any moment!
The oppressive heat grew stronger. The wind stopped, and the air became increasingly stuffy.
They visited every place where Gu Yiren had appeared, but found nothing.
"I can faintly sense a very strong feeling of dread. We truly cannot linger here any longer," Qin Tianqing suddenly said.
"Mr. Qin, take everyone back first. I'll keep looking on my own."
"Make sure all the disciples stay safe, and wait for me to return," Luo Bin said gravely.
For a moment, the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist Grounds disciples exchanged looks.
"How long are you going to search?" one of them suddenly asked. "You were the one who said this place was dangerous, and you were the one who said we should leave. The Venue Master agreed, yet you keep dragging this out..."
"How dare you!" Qin Tianqing immediately turned and rebuked him in a low voice.
The disciple instantly fell silent.
"My disciple was