Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 332: Peeling off the cocoon
Dongjiang has nine counties and one city, with a total population of over ten million.

The population of Dongjiang city alone is three million. Finding a child hidden by the cultists among millions of people is like finding a needle in a haystack.

The deafening roar of the battle at Bailong Mountain woke up everyone in the city.

The violent shaking was like an earthquake, further fueling public anxiety.

In Dongjiang City, which had already fallen asleep, lights began to twinkle as everyone wanted to see what had happened.

From his vantage point, Gao Wu could see that some people were standing on the street wearing only down jackets, while others were shivering in the cold night wind wearing only pajamas.

Located at the northernmost part of the alliance, Dongjiang boasts resource-rich, continuous mountain ranges and the most fertile black soil, and has never experienced an earthquake in decades.

No one had any experience dealing with earthquakes; they had only seen some earthquake propaganda.

When a minor earthquake struck, many people panicked and ran to the streets to take refuge, following the instructions given to them.

In reality, such minor ground tremors will not cause any substantial damage. Going outside would actually lead to rapid hypothermia in the low temperatures, and freezing to death wouldn't be surprising.

Fortunately, no one is stupid; they quickly realized that the earthquake wasn't that serious and there was no need to evacuate outside.

This chaotic state only lasts for two or three minutes. The bone-chilling cold will quickly bring everyone back to their senses.

The whole city was in an uproar, and everyone was restless. At that moment, the faint glimmer of life hidden in the dark, motionless room, could very well be Song Mingyang.

Gao Wucai used his Yin Spirit to activate the Crimson Sky Sword. Even with just a light strike, he had already consumed ninety percent of the Yin Spirit's power.

At this moment, the Yin spirit is extremely exhausted and has no strength to wander. Under normal circumstances, it must rest for a period of time to slowly nourish and nurture the Yin spirit.

Time was of the essence, and Gao Wu couldn't worry about anything else. He forcibly added the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra and the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra, once again urging the Yin Spirit to travel outside.

The Yin Spirit can roam a distance of thirty kilometers in the real world, which is enough to easily cover the entire Dongjiang City.

With the added power of 30 root elements, it can quickly organize and analyze the vast amount of information collected by the Yin spirit.

The Yin spirit has no physical form; it is merely a condensed spiritual magnetic field. Theoretically, it can reach the speed of light, but in practice, it is subject to various limitations.

A Yin God of the Divine Rank can roam at a high speed of 20,000 meters per second. In three minutes, Gao Wu rode his Yin God to roam across Dongjiang City dozens of times, covering the entire city.

Gao Wu discovered some noteworthy signs of life, but none of them belonged to Song Mingyang.

As time passed, those who couldn't stand the cold wind returned to their rooms.

Many people were still discussing the strange events that had just occurred in their rooms, while many others, less oblivious to the danger, had already gone to bed.

Only a very few people were still outside. They were mainly observing the endless sand and dust that obscured the moon and stars. The northern sky was like being covered with a layer of gray gauze, and the endless sand and dust could be faintly seen undulating and rippling like waves. The scene was extremely shocking.

Despite the cold, these people were taking photos with their phones and cameras, all wanting to record this spectacular sight and show off on social media and short video platforms...

The earth-shattering anomaly did not cause any real damage; to ordinary people, it was just something to talk about.

It's like throwing a large stone into a calm lake. No matter how big the waves are, the lake will quickly return to calm, as if nothing had happened.

Gao Wu was extremely disappointed when he couldn't find Song Mingyang.

Regardless of whether he liked the chubby boy or not, he didn't want the boy to die because of him. This had nothing to do with the chubby boy being a member of the Song family!
He said to Song Mingyue with a hint of helplessness, "I'm sorry."

Song Mingyue knew that Gao Wu had just been searching for Song Mingyang's traces and aura, so she said softly, "You've done your best, and so have I."

The person who carried out the operation was no petty thief, but rather the seventh-level bishop, Shi Potian. An operation personally planned by such a figure could not possibly leave any obvious flaws or traces.

Gao Wu ventured into White Dragon Mountain hoping to get some information out of Shi Potian.

The death curse prepared by Shi Potian was too powerful; his soul was completely annihilated, leaving nothing behind.

Everyone brought by Shi Potian was also wiped out.

Things have reached a dead end. Whoever is watching over Song Mingyang will surely abandon him without receiving orders from Shi Potian.

As for how to deal with Song Mingyang, it's highly likely he'll be killed to silence him. After all, he's already a teenager; he understands everything.

Or perhaps Song Mingyang is already dead...

Gao Wu, sensing something amiss through the Xuanwu Qilin Curse, believed that Song Mingyang was not dead. He had simply exhausted all other methods.

Compared to face-to-face combat, this complex situation was truly troublesome, and it made Gao Wu feel even more powerless. He could kill a level seven bishop, but he was helpless in this situation.

But going back like this, I don't know how to face Song Yunhe and his wife.

Gao Wu took out his phone from the Xuanlong Ring. Without the closed space blocking the signal, multiple messages and two missed calls immediately popped up on the phone screen.

The call was made by Song Yunhe, who was clearly alarmed by the drastic changes and called to inquire about the situation.

Only someone like Song Yunhe, who lacked experience, would think of making a phone call at such a crucial moment.

No matter how much others cared about the battle, they would only send messages. If he had nothing else to do after the battle, he would naturally reply.

Gao Wu didn't know how to talk to Song Yunhe, so he could only ignore his father-in-law for the time being.

Most of the messages were sent via encryption software. Some were sent by Wang Tiemei, some by Qi Tian, ​​and some by Song Chunqiu.

The earth-shattering change in the source energy of Dongjiang could not be kept from Song Chunqiu and his group. Moreover, Song Chunqiu and his group knew the whole story and had certainly been paying close attention to this matter.

Gao Wu's reply was simple: "I am safe, the target has been taken care of."

In fact, even without Gao Wu's reply, Qi Tian and Wang Tiemei had already seen Gao Wu and Song Mingyue through the satellite in the sky, but they were unsure of their exact condition.

Upon receiving Gao Wu's reply, Wang Tiemei, Qi Tian, ​​and Song Chunqiu breathed a sigh of relief, but were also extremely shocked and excited.

The seventh-level bishop, Shi Potian, was dealt with just like that! High-level martial arts are just too powerful…

Yes, everyone thinks it's Gao Wu's doing.

The Death Domain distorts space, so even experts with source power nearby cannot see the battle unfold.

Satellites in the sky could only observe through optical means, so they couldn't see the final battle between the two sides at all. At most, they could only capture a final, dazzling streak of red light... Gao Wu replied to the message, then looked at the missed call, feeling hesitant.

Song Mingyue understood Gao Wu: "It's fine to speak frankly. Hiding things will only make the two of you feel uneasy."

Compared to the pain of accepting the outcome, facing uncertainty is more tormenting.

Gao Wu said earnestly, "We can't give up until the results are in."

He wasn't just talking; he carefully reviewed every detail to see if he could find the key to solving the problem.

Although Dongjiang is not small, Song Chunqiu had just swept through it two years ago, uprooting the White Crow Sect's foundation.

Last year, he carried out a large-scale purge of Qilin Cult followers in Changling, and with the killing of Han Dalin, the Northern State Demonic Cult suffered a severe blow.

Although the White Crow Sect and the Qilin Sect are two separate sects with a very hostile relationship, they will join forces to oppose the authorities.

With the Iron Flag dealt with, the most important eyes and ears of the Demonic Cult were cut off.

Even if Shi Potian planned it himself, he wouldn't be able to mobilize much of the Dongjiang forces.

Because Song Mingyang has to go to school, his movements are predictable, so it's not difficult to catch him.

However, knowing Song Mingyang's various specific circumstances, including the driver's abilities and the vehicle's route, cannot be determined in just one or two days.

Shi Potian couldn't possibly do such a trivial matter; he must have had the cooperation of locals from Dongjiang to accomplish it so cleanly and efficiently.

Unfortunately, if we had obtained Shi Potian's communication tools, we could have wiped out this group of guys in one fell swoop.

Suddenly, Gao Wu had a thought. He remembered what Shi Potian had said on the phone, telling him to go to the top of Bailong Mountain and specifically pointing out the place where he had killed Zhang Hao.

The video of him killing Zhang Hao has spread widely, but not many people know that the deceased's name is Zhang Hao.

After all, everyone cares about him, but no one cares about the deceased, and even less about what the deceased's name was.

Shi Potian wouldn't care about such a trivial matter. The fact that he specifically pointed this out must mean that someone had emphasized that the person who took action was definitely a local from Dongjiang!

How many people actually know Zhang Hao? The number is actually quite small.

Tie Dalong and Tie Ying from Tielong Martial Arts School, along with some students. Several investigators from the Supervision Department and the Law Enforcement Bureau, such as Han Juan and Lei Zhen, were also present. His classmates from the martial arts team, such as Monkey and Wang Tiesong, were also present.

Even if we expand the scope to a hundred people, it will be easier to find them.

Gao Wu immediately called Wang Tiemei, informed her of the list he had come up with, and asked Wang Tiemei to draw up a list of 100 people based on the situation.

We conducted a thorough investigation of all call records, internet browsing history, and banking records of these 100 individuals over the past year.

Joining the Demonic Cult will inevitably bring about some changes. These changes will affect aspects such as finances, personal martial arts skills, and official positions.

In this information age, all kinds of behavior will be included in electronic records.

A large-scale search of everyone in Dongjiang is impractical. However, conducting a comprehensive investigation of one hundred people is quite easy.

Security headquarters has the highest authority, and in just ten minutes, the technical team used a supercomputer to summarize and analyze all the information from the past year.

Wang Tiemei's calm voice came through the phone: "Based on the computer AI analysis of all records, Tie Ying of Tielong Martial Arts School is a prime suspect."

"Over the past year, she has advanced to the rank of warrior and purchased many high-grade nutritional supplements. There is no source for these funds."

"Tie Ying's phone has been switched off for the past two days. Based on past information, she has a residence in Baihe County, a large detached house in the suburbs, surrounded by dozens of acres of land. She is most likely hiding there..."

Wang Tiemei sent Gao Wu the exact coordinates via her mobile phone, which were accurately located using military satellite navigation.

"It's actually Tie Ying." Gao Wu was slightly surprised; he had initially thought Han Juan was a prime suspect.

On second thought, he realized that this made perfect sense. Han Juan had a grudge against him, and as his influence grew, Han Juan would inevitably face various forms of suppression within the system.

Han Juan definitely harbors resentment towards him. That's why she was so easily discovered. Shi Potian's choice of Tie Ying was the only logical one.

Tie Ying is a bit old, ugly, and only mediocre in martial arts. He is somewhat shrewd, but not much.

The Demonic Sect has far too many methods to deal with an ordinary martial artist like this.

Gao Wu immediately led Song Mingyue straight to the compound in Baihe County. At their high speed, they arrived at the top of the compound in ten minutes.

Through the observation of the Yin Spirit, Gao Wu immediately saw Tie Ying and a ball of life energy unique to the boy. Although it was not strong, it had a burgeoning momentum, but it was a bit soft... The little fat boy really was a bit chubby.

Song Mingyue did not possess a Yin spirit, but her spiritual power was formidable, and she immediately discovered Song Mingyang's whereabouts.

Tie Ying, with a face full of scars, paced anxiously in the room, a cell phone on the table in front of her.

Baihe is only a little over 100 kilometers away from Anjing. Although she has only recently advanced to the level of a warrior, she can still sense the terrifying impact of the source energy.

As agreed, someone should contact her soon after things were settled. Her phone hasn't rung yet, which clearly indicates something is wrong.

Tie Ying was starting to regret it, but now that she had become a follower of the Demonic Cult, there was no turning back...

"Sister Ying, why did you do this..." Gao Wu sighed softly behind Tie Ying.

In a panic, Tie Ying hurriedly turned around and saw Gao Wu wearing a black trench coat. At this moment, his handsome face had a hint of regret, but his eyes were unusually bright and sharp.

"Gao Wu!" Tie Ying was so frightened that her soul almost flew away. She was stunned for a moment before she suddenly realized what was happening. She hurriedly tried to kneel down, but Gao Wu reached out and used his source power to forcefully straighten her up.

"I was forced into this situation... Waaah..." Tie Ying couldn't kneel down, and her heart sank even further. As she spoke, she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Her voice was rough, and when she cried, it sounded like a horse braying or a donkey braying. Combined with her ugly face, it created a somewhat comical effect amidst the tragedy.

Gao Wu sighed again. He still remembered the favor they owed each other.

Tie Ying chose this path, leaving him speechless...

(End of this chapter)