Investigating the Source of the White Ghost Soul!

Wei Fan returned home and quickly entered his bedroom.

He first picked up the "Tiger's Fierce Fist" and flipped through it carefully. It took about the time it takes for one stick of incense to burn before the system successfully recorded it.

It took another two sticks of incense for him to identify the "Chasing Wind Nine Steps."

Afterward, Wei Fan brought up the interface.

"System, add points!"

He meticulously read "Tiger's Fierce Fist" and "Chasing Wind Nine Steps" before immediately bringing up the system interface.

Name: Wei Fan

Cultivation Techniques: Tiger's Breath Art (True Intent Level)

[True Intent State: Special Effects, Infinite Strength, Tiger's Might.]

Iron Ridge Art (True Intent Level)

[True Intent State: Special Effects, Immovable as a Ridge, Counter Shock, Counter Injury.]

Three Yuan Battle Art (True Intent Level)

[True Intent State: Special Effects, Twelve Times Strength Amplification.]

Silver Light Saber Art (Entering the Hall and Entering the Room) (Can be upgraded)

Qi Explosion Fist (Not Yet Mastered)

Tiger's Fierce Fist (Not Yet Mastered)

Chasing Wind Nine Steps (Not Yet Mastered)

Energy: 10

"Level up 'Chasing Wind Nine Steps' to max!" Wei Fan said without hesitation.

His strength and defense were very strong now; the only thing he lacked was speed.

"Ding, consumed ten energy points, 'Chasing Wind Nine Steps' has reached the fourth level!"

As soon as the voice fell, Wei Fan's mind was filled with a newfound understanding of "Chasing Wind Nine Steps," and he felt his body become much lighter.

"I wonder what level my speed has reached now?" Wei Fan muttered to himself.

Wei Fan went into the courtyard, where several fruit trees were planted.

After thinking for a moment, Wei Fan lifted his foot and stomped on the ground, causing the leaves on the trees to rustle and fall.

Then, Wei Fan turned into a blur, darting and weaving beneath the trees.

The scattered leaves were all caught precisely by Wei Fan, not a single one falling to the ground.

"My speed has increased threefold. If I encounter a White Ghost Soul again, it definitely won't be able to escape!"

As he spoke, Wei Fan crushed the fallen leaves in his hand into powder.

Soon, the setting sun dipped below the horizon, and darkness surged in like a tide.

A straight figure stood on the rooftop of the Southern District's stronghold – it was Wei Fan.

After becoming the Vice Captain, he no longer needed to patrol, only needing to provide rescue support at the stronghold.

The rooftop of the stronghold offered a wide view, overlooking nearly half of Wushan Village.

Wei Fan gazed into the distance with a calm gaze, waiting quietly.

Silence enveloped the surroundings as the night deepened.

The villagers had closed their doors and windows, and the crescent moon had hidden itself behind the dark clouds.

Puff!

The light of a torch on the city wall flickered.

A white figure appeared in the Outer Circle, wandering among the thatched huts like a lost soul.

Wei Fan watched from afar, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

"Finally caught you, you little bastard!"

Swish!

The next second, Wei Fan's figure vanished from the rooftop, melting into the thick darkness.

Looking at the "White Ghost Soul" wandering in the distance, Wei Fan didn't rush to attack.

With his current strength, killing a White Ghost Level Monstrosity was as easy as slicing through vegetables.

However, Wei Fan intended to deal with the manipulator behind it tonight, so he didn't strike immediately to eliminate the White Ghost.

With a thought, Wei Fan entered the True Intent: Tiger's Breath state.

Roar!

A tiger's roar echoed from somewhere in the void.

The White Ghost, which had been wandering in the distance, seemed to sense something. Its body paused for a moment, then it turned and fled.

"I'd like to see who's playing games behind my back!" Wei Fan narrowed his eyes and gave chase.

Although the White Ghost Soul was incredibly fast, Wei Fan, having mastered the Chasing Wind Nine Steps, was even faster.

In the blink of an eye, Wei Fan had reached the Inner Circle.

He saw the White Ghost Soul circle around and then head back towards the Outer Circle.

This time, however, it was heading to the northern section of the Outer Circle, the complete opposite direction from Wei Fan's southern district post.

"It knows how to commit crimes and flee?" Wei Fan sneered inwardly.

If he hadn't improved his speed, he likely wouldn't have been able to catch the White Ghost Soul. But tonight, it wouldn't escape, no matter how hard it tried.

Roar!

Wei Fan once again used True Intent: Tiger's Breath, scaring the White Ghost Soul back.

In a chase, the White Ghost Soul returned to the Inner Circle, this time heading towards a mansion in the Zhu Mansion.

"Where is this?" Wei Fan was also a bit puzzled.

Without overthinking, seeing the White Ghost Soul enter, Wei Fan infiltrated as well.

The tall courtyard walls were like level ground for Wei Fan. Using shadows and trees to conceal his movements, Wei Fan entered without alerting anyone.

He saw the White Ghost Soul enter a room and then completely disappear.

Wei Fan crept along the base of the wall. Warm firelight emanated from the room's window, and a peculiar scent wafted through the air.

Wei Fan leaped onto the roof, lifted a tile, and looked down.

Buzz buzz buzz!

The room inside was quite spacious. In the center sat a pill furnace, emitting the rich fragrance.

A withered figure, dried up and gaunt, sat cross-legged, staring intently at the pill furnace.

Crack crack crack~

Fierce flames roasted the furnace from below. Under the high temperature and pressure, the furnace lid was constantly pushed up, and wisps of smoke rose, transforming into semi-transparent soul bodies.

If one looked closely, they would see these soul bodies desperately trying to push forward, wanting to break free.

But the pill furnace seemed to hold them back with an invisible hand, crushing them back down bit by bit.