At this point, his cultivation had yet to break through to the third extremity. His realm was insufficient, and forcing a divination of forces and actions that affected the course of the world naturally exceeded his abilities, producing such a vague result.
Even so, he was not particularly worried.
Since they wanted to capture Su Su rather than kill her on the spot, that meant these snake demons' lives still had value to them.
Su Su should be safe for the time being.
Still, this meant he would probably have to spend some more time in the Capital.
Standing in the empty courtyard, Cui Jiuyang gazed at the tables and chairs Bai Susu had carefully wiped down earlier. He lightly brushed his chest, pressing the charred crane feather tucked inside his robe through the Blue Robe.
He murmured to himself, his voice carrying a trace of helplessness and apology. "Old He, Old He, I'm sorry.
"I'm really not putting romance before friendship. It's just... I can't simply watch that girl get taken away and harmed, can I?
"Be patient. Once I rescue her, I'll take you straight back to Mount Heming, immediately. I won't delay another moment!"
Chapter 178: Buzhou
Finding no other clues in the courtyard, Cui Jiuyang formed a troop-recalling hand seal.
The Yin Soldier behind him instantly turned into a streak of light, shrinking into a pearl that landed securely in his hand.
Cui Jiuyang tucked the Yin Soldiers Pearl into his robe, half closed his eyes, and focused his senses for a moment. Then his figure became a light breeze, flying out of the courtyard.
Although he had temporarily lost any definite lead on Su Su, Cui Jiuyang was neither anxious nor flustered.
A force as large as the Queue Army could not possibly conceal every