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Chapter 189 Blood Tree Man Forged by Mei Xuantao, Riding the Yellow Horse and Stepping on the Void to Subdue the True Culprit [Two-in-One]

'Dual main characteristics, that's truly amazing; even Guangzi is somewhat unique.'

Tang Hao roughly estimated that this video was unusually long.

The reason is that this [Spirit Beast Bag] is different from previous treasures in that it only shows the refining process.

Besides the refining process, this video also shows the source of the materials and the scene of the two main characters engraving their divine consciousness imprints.

'This method is the result of multiple layers of techniques. First, there are the materials used; then, the refining skills; and finally, the inscribed magic array—none of them can be omitted.'

Because he hadn't spent a lot of time learning weapon crafting, there were many techniques and formations he didn't quite understand.

However, the choice of materials is quite clear.

The most direct target is a two-headed creature, which is what was called twin deformity in the previous life.

As the name suggests, these creatures have two heads, each with its own independent brain and sensory organs.

Physically, they often share the same body, and their unique physiological structure provides a prerequisite for the creation of treasures with dual main characteristics.

However, this creature has unusual behavior patterns and is prone to premature death.

It is quite difficult to use this to forge a powerful treasure.

"Overall, it was quite fruitful. I gained a deeper understanding of the crafting methods for dual-master treasures, which sparked my considerable interest in the art of weapon crafting." Tang Hao nodded in satisfaction.

He then glanced at the expanding circle of light: 'I've confirmed the appearance of the second owner of the [Spirit Beast Bag], and they're still locking onto its location?'

Tang Hao couldn't help but shake his head, not having much faith in these big shots and so-called experts in tracking down and arresting criminals.

'This person looks unfamiliar, and combined with the hidden handprint marked by me, tsk, I roughly know who it is. The name is interesting too; I should have realized it sooner.'

Recalling the scenes in the video, he was amazed.

Seeing him nodding and shaking his head, his expression constantly changing, Yan Yumin curiously nudged him with her elbow.

Then a voice came through: "Did you figure something out? Or have you figured out who the murderer is?"

"I've already found the murderer, and I found him using both methods, once each." Tang Hao was thinking about something else when he heard this and subconsciously sent a message back, "These people are just making a spectacle of themselves, but their efficiency is too low."

On the other side, the people who were watching the magic circle saw the circle of light expand and, unsurprisingly, left the sleeping quarters.

As Nascent Soul and Core Formation cultivators, they couldn't possibly chase after the light circle and run outside to check the situation.

They then unleashed their divine senses, covering the area where the light circle spread.

"They actually enclosed the entire Fengyi Palace inside."

"This at least shows that the other owner of the [Spirit Beast Bag] is still in Fengyi Palace and hasn't escaped yet."

"The other party obviously has a way to block detection. How can they find us in just one area? There are at least a thousand people here."

"Don't we have some expert detectives here? Surely they have a way to find the person, right?"

Upon hearing this, the experts who were skilled at tracking down the criminals waved their hands repeatedly.

Using a dual-main-characteristic treasure to commit the crime, it will be a bit troublesome to find the perpetrator.

They couldn't guarantee whether they could find the person.

Suddenly, amidst the divine senses of several Nascent Soul cultivators, a voice appeared out of thin air: "...The murderer has been found, and there are two methods..."

The group exchanged surprised glances; normal speech and transmitted voices were still quite easy to distinguish.

They found the voice quite familiar, having heard it many times before.

The thought had barely formed when the Nascent Soul cultivators realized that the transmission hadn't ended yet: "...Watching the excitement is incredibly inefficient..."

That was such a slap in the face! Everyone felt their faces burning with embarrassment.

If it weren't for the environment at the scene, there would have been many more people transmitting the message.

Expanding my divine sense to monitor the range of the light's spread was also a spur-of-the-moment decision.

They all suspected that the other party was doing it on purpose, intentionally mocking them.

Now, all the bigwigs can say is that it was all just a coincidence.

Just moments ago, they were having a heated discussion about the case when several of the Nascent Soul stage cultivators suddenly fell silent.

This caused the other Core Formation cultivators to exchange bewildered glances and fall silent.

Several Nascent Soul cultivators looked at Tang Hao with astonishment and disbelief.

The others naturally followed suit, staring at him, wanting to see what was going on.

After replying to Yan Yumin's message, Tang Hao turned back to continue his previous thoughts.

Is it truly feasible to use methods employed by cultivators to induce twin birth defects?

He believed that some experimentation was needed before drawing conclusions: 'The methods of the Joyful Union cultivators, the methods of the Blood Cultivators, and hmm, perhaps some methods of the Beast Sect as well…'

Just as he was pondering, Tang Hao suddenly felt his sleeve being tugged, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look.

Then, Yan Yumin looked at herself with a helpless expression.

At the same time, he heard a voice in his ear: "You've been exposed."

"Huh? What... cough cough, holy crap!" Gang raised an eyebrow in confusion and asked in a voice transmission.

He had only said two or three words when she lightly pinched his arm with her fingers.

Tang Hao then realized something was wrong; the bedchamber had fallen silent without him noticing.

He looked up and saw that everyone in the room was staring at him with a puzzled expression.

Most people looked bewildered, except for a few Nascent Soul cultivators whose gazes held complex emotions.

'This means... these big shots overheard my transmission?'

Given the situation, coupled with Yan Yumin's reminder that "you've been exposed," Tang Hao knew exactly what was going on.

He sighed inwardly, somewhat speechless: 'Wait, you're discussing the case, searching for objects, and performing divination, why are you using your divine sense to eavesdrop on our conversations?'

He was too lazy to get involved in this matter, so he naturally wouldn't admit to what he said during the transmission, since hardly anyone heard it anyway.

They intended to pretend they didn't know what had happened and try to gloss over it, but the big shots were clearly not so easily fooled.

"Seniors and fellow practitioners, why are you staring at me like that instead of investigating the case properly?" Tang Hao asked, looking completely bewildered.

As the host, the carefree sect leader stepped forward and took the initiative to speak.

With a kind face and gentle tone, he nodded to Tang Hao and said, "Teacher Tang..."

Originally, he planned to address Tang Hao as his nephew, just as he addressed Wei Qingtan.

But his gaze inadvertently caught the unconscious furrowing of Chi Xuanzong and Yan Yumin's brows, and his heart skipped a beat.

As his thoughts raced, he recalled his disciples' detailed report on the conflict that had occurred two days prior.

'Tang Hao is clearly not an ordinary disciple. The way Old Man Chi and Fairy Yan treat him is not like how they treat a junior. Could it be...' A somewhat chilling guess popped into his mind.

With this in mind, even though the words were already on the tip of his tongue, the Free and Unfettered Sect Leader chose to swallow the title back.

"Ahem, Fellow Daoist Tang, it seems you've discovered something. Would you like to share it with us?" His attitude became even more gentle.

Upon seeing this, several Nascent Soul cultivators subconsciously narrowed their eyes and glanced at him thoughtfully.

Tang Hao didn't think too much about it, feeling that it was only natural for others to be polite to him.

After all, in the open, only two Nascent Soul cultivators from their Qinghua Sect were present.

Although Bai Jue did not show his face, Shi Yuechan still managed to expose his whereabouts.

With three Nascent Soul cultivators in front of you, anyone who isn't a Nascent Soul True Monarch has to keep their voice down.
He chuckled and said, "I'm just a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator. Even you Nascent Soul cultivators haven't been able to pinpoint the culprit yet. How could I possibly discover anything? No way!"

Hearing his explanation, Shi Yuechan couldn't help but twitch her lips.

I wanted to say something sarcastic, but I was worried that the other party might actually have a way to find out the truth.

He knew he would be the one in the awkward position later, so he hesitated for a moment and then remained silent. But the Master of Qiyun Cave was straightforward and quick-tempered, and always said what he meant.

No sooner had Tang Hao finished speaking than he spoke up, his face full of incomprehension.

"Impossible. When you sent the message just now, you said that you had already found the real culprit and even complained about our low efficiency."

Tang Hao gave the red-faced old man a strange look and shook his head again: "I was just joking with Sister Mian. It was just a private conversation. Why did you take it seriously, Cave Master?"

"I don't think you're just spouting nonsense. Since you said that, you must have some basis for your claim. Miss Wei has lost her beloved pet. Don't you want to help her find the murderer?" The Master of Qiyun Cave earnestly advised.

Tang Hao smiled, but the smile was devoid of any warmth.

He looked at the old man and said indifferently, "I don't think I am as kind-hearted as the cave master, willing to help others selflessly. For me, it's better to avoid trouble."

As he spoke, his gaze turned to Wei Qingtan, who was looking at him with pear blossoms in the rain and a hint of expectation, but his heart remained completely unmoved.

"Besides, I have no relation to Fellow Daoist Wei, and we even have a grudge against each other. Why would I lend a helping hand if there is no benefit to it?"

"This……"

The master of Qiyun Cave frowned and advised, "It is better to resolve enmity than to make it. If you do me a favor this time, I believe that Palace Master Shi and Miss Wei will remember this and will not make things difficult for you again."

Upon hearing this, Tang Hao realized that the words sounded familiar.

"Does the cave master mean that I should repay evil with good?"

Upon hearing this, the red-faced old man's eyes lit up.

Unable to resist praising, "Tang Haoyou is indeed wise, that's right, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Cave Master of Qiyun saw Tang Hao shake his head.

A cold laugh followed.

His face was full of disdain, and he said contemptuously, "If you repay evil with kindness, how will you repay kindness?"

"Naturally..."

The master of Qiyun Cave was taken aback and couldn't answer.

Tang Hao couldn't help but roll his eyes, muttering to himself, "Isn't this considered moral blackmail? People play this game in the cultivation world too?"

Fortunately, he knew how to counter this tactic—as long as I have no morals, you can forget about using morality to blackmail me!
Finally, Tang Hao added, "Repay injustice with justice, and kindness with kindness! Master Chu, you should not impose your own standards on others."

"Sister Mian, Sect Master, we're leaving now. This place is too boring. The alchemy competition is about to begin." He called out and turned to leave.

Luo Kedi slapped his forehead and quickly followed, saying, "I almost forgot about the important matter."

Once the two of them left, Helian Jinxi naturally wouldn't stay here.

As the leader of the alchemy project, Mei Zhen also had to go over and greet them.

Yan Yumin glanced at everyone, nodded slightly, and turned away without saying a word.

In the end, only Chi Xuanzong remained standing there, unsure whether to stay or leave.

Despite the large number of onlookers at Fengyi Palace—around a thousand—most of them were not on any missions.

Like the Hundred Flowers Cultivator who lived next door, after hearing about the incident, he would at most glance at it from afar when passing by.

Most people went to the exchange meeting venue; only those who had nothing else to do stayed here.

Just as they reached the entrance of the palace, Shi Yuechan's furious voice came from behind them: "No, the real culprit hasn't been found yet, you can't leave!"

Tang Hao naturally ignored her and led the team outside.

Luo Kedi and Helian Jinxi followed suit, while Mei Zhen had no scruples because Yan Yumin was nearby.

Feeling humiliated, Shi Yuechan suddenly became emboldened and, with a swift movement, revealed her intention to attack.

As a result, the moment she made a move, a sound that seemed both real and unreal, like waves, rang in the ears of everyone in the hall.

The next instant, a jet of water shot up from beneath Shi Yuechan, piercing her entire body.

Then, amidst a series of crackling explosions, her body burst open in bursts of blood.

He was like a plum tree, standing tall, blooming, and finally withering in the palace!
Shi Yuechan was bleeding profusely, and blood was gushing from her mouth as if it were free.

"Master!"

Upon witnessing this horrifying scene, Wei Qingtan trembled involuntarily and screamed as she ran frantically to Shi Yuechan's side.

He stretched out his hand and then pulled it back, unsure of what to do.

She never expected that her usually domineering and powerful master would be so easily defeated by the seniors of the Qinghua Sect.

"Moreover, I just heard a familiar sound of waves. This precursor to an attack should be Elder Yan's doing, not that powerful protector in the shadows. Has the gap between our two sects really reached this level?"

Of course, she also knew that due to the suddenness of the event and the limitations of the venue, her master's most powerful Nascent Soul battle pet had not yet been summoned.

However, Wei Qingtan had previously heard her master say that Yan Yumin had only just advanced to the Nascent Soul realm, and was far inferior to her master, who was a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator with many years of experience.

For a time, the question of whether the sect was powerful or weak kept surfacing in her mind.

On the rooftop of a palace in Fengyi Palace, the Wind Lord looked at the chaos in front of the main hall, a triumphant smile playing on his lips.

'Go ahead and hit her! It would be best to just kill this woman, hehe!' The expression on his face was slightly distorted.

It was as if he had completely forgotten that he had told You Ronghuan to be careful and not to cause too much of a commotion when he came.

'What do the Demonic Sect's schemes have to do with me, a member of their clan?'

The Wind-Summoning Master surveyed the entire palace: 'Besides, your Demonic Sect has already infiltrated; who knows when they'll cause some trouble.'

'Nothing compares to the fierce and exciting battles between the immortal sects! The more chaotic the Cangnan Region becomes, the less attention anyone pays to the Northern Region's developments. Then… hehe.'

As he was lost in thought, he suddenly noticed a gaze fixed on him.

Looking back, I suddenly saw a handsome young man with rosy lips and white teeth.

The other person was looking at him with a half-smile.

The Wind Master was taken aback, but when he looked more closely...

But the boy had already looked away, seemingly turning his head to talk to the person behind him.

'Could it be that I was just imagining things, and he didn't notice me?' He frowned, pondering to himself, 'Something's not right. There's something strange about this guy named Tang Hao.'

If Tang Hao's demand for Ji Liang's blood two days ago was truly for the purpose of refining pills...

Just now, the aura of a mythical beast suddenly emerged in the Phoenix Palace, which was definitely not something that could be possessed by some mere jade talisman.

As far as we know, the only person in the entire Sword Valley who can be associated with Cheng Huang is Tang Hao.

'Could it be... that the Chenghuang bloodline has reappeared after disappearing for so long? It seems I need to send a message to the clan.' The Wind Master narrowed his eyes.

Then he felt that wasn't quite right: 'It would be better to go back in person, since there's a high chance we can't go back to [Phoenix Cry Palace] anyway.'

Having made up his mind, the Wind Master had no intention of lingering any longer.

He immediately moved, transforming into a barely perceptible streak of crimson light, and swiftly fled towards the outside of Fengyi Palace.

But just then, he caught a glimpse of a pale yellow, amber-like color flashing by out of the corner of his eye.

A surge of immense power then descended upon him.

"boom!"

The Wind Lord flew back at an even faster speed than when he arrived, crashing heavily in front of the Phoenix Palace.

When he struggled to lift his head, he was shocked to see that Tang Hao was stepping on his chest.

He gritted his teeth and asked, "Didn't you say you wouldn't interfere?"

“Yes, but as I said, it’s because there’s no benefit to it.” Tang Hao blinked at him.

Then, he grinned and said, "And now, someone has just offered the benefits!"

(End of this chapter)