Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 119 Conspiracy
The temporary residence of Wuhemen was located in the east of the city.

They also booked an entire inn.

Liu Sheng followed Qi Cheng'an, walking briskly all the way, and soon arrived at the destination.
Speaking of which, that night he launched a surprise attack on the Wu family, fought with demons and ghosts, and the aftershocks of the battle affected the entire city, causing many houses to collapse.

The buildings that collapsed the most were those near the Wu family in the inner city; within a mile or two, everything was reduced to ruins.

In addition, some shacks and mud houses in the city have unstable foundations, and they will collapse halfway if the ground shakes.

On the contrary, some buildings and shops in the outer city were solidly built and had strong foundations, and were safe and sound, with only a few tiles falling off.

Therefore, after entering Shanyang County, most of the major sects chose to set up camp in the outer city.

Anyway, they were all rich, so they either booked inns or courtyards, with different choices, but the locations were all relatively remote and quiet.

The same applies to Shuiyue Nunnery and Wuhe Gate.

This "Home Inn" has a spacious area with three floors, front and back, and a quiet two-courtyard layout.

The area is surrounded by many flowers and plants, with bamboo and trees creating a secluded atmosphere. A pond has also been dug, where several koi carp are kept.

It offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle, creating a picturesque atmosphere.

Inside the inn, the Five Crane Sect had already set up defenses, with disciples stationed everywhere to protect the innermost courtyard.

With Qi Cheng'an's facial recognition, they arrived at the courtyard gate without any hindrance.

"Wait."

Qi Cheng'an glared at Liu Sheng warningly, then went inside to report.

Liu Sheng remained silent, his eyelids drooping, concealing the glint in his eyes.

Zhang Mubai and the others were long dead, Nalan Rou had been completely taken advantage of by him, and the other small fry were not even left with a trace.

Of course, this was all done by "Sky-Splitting Sparrow" and had nothing to do with Liu.

However, we must also be wary, as the Five Crane Sect is unreasonable and acts arbitrarily.

Moreover, the Five Crane Sect should have a quota for entering the "Qingyuan Cave Ruins"...

Just as he was pondering the "quota" issue, Qi Cheng'an returned and let him in.

Before long, Liu Sheng met Elder Qinghe.

This elder of the Five Cranes Sect was tall and thin, with a striking face and a youthful appearance despite his white hair.

To put it simply, he's very ugly.

He was tall and thin, with a hooked nose, a wide-set mouth, bluish skin, and a long neck.

At first glance, it looks like a crane demon standing upright, dressed in human clothes.

"Greetings, Elder Qinghe."

Liu Sheng stepped forward to greet him, and then got straight to the point, asking about the matter.

He was worried about the old woman's condition and just wanted to finish quickly so he could go home as soon as possible.

Little did he know that in Elder Qinghe's eyes, this behavior was extremely rude and constituted "insubordination," which angered the Qi Refiner.

They really are country bumpkins, they don't know any manners!
Elder Qinghe's face darkened, and the air instantly froze.

The room fell silent instantly, a silence that was unsettling.

Gan!
This old geezer's got a problem; why did he call me over to make me stand as punishment?
Liu Sheng was stunned, bewildered, and extremely disgusted.

I only killed your disciple, I didn't offend you, why are you putting on airs!

Liu Sheng was furious and almost lost his temper, but then he thought of his grandmother and Yu Niang at home...

These sects are deeply entrenched, and while one can change one's form and escape at any time if one is defeated, one cannot do so with one's family.

Especially since the old lady was seriously ill and couldn't withstand any more stress.

Fine, fine, I'll tolerate you this once.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and held back.

Half an hour later.

Seeing Liu Sheng standing obediently without uttering a sound, a hint of regret flashed in Elder Qinghe's eyes.

This kid actually kept his composure, so I had no reason to teach him a lesson.

He smirked, stroked his beard, and coughed lightly.
"I have summoned you here today to inquire about something concerning Zhang Mubai, the true disciple of our sect..."

This old fellow rambled on and on for the duration of a cup of tea, interspersed with phrases like "Zhihu is here too," and various exclamations, leaving everyone dizzy and disoriented.

Fortunately, the original owner had attended a private school for a few years and could barely understand what was being said.

Their purpose was to find out the whereabouts of Zhang Mubai, Nalan Rou, and others.

The reason why the Five Crane Sect sent him here was because they were entrusted by several smaller sects, including the Xuan Yan Sect.

They tracked down the whereabouts of their respective disciples.

In short, we need to see them alive or dead, and give them an explanation. After all, these disciples from various sects came to Shanyang County at Zhang Mubai's invitation.

"Reporting to the Elder, Brother Zhang, Miss Nalan and the others were indeed killed by a demonic bird. Commandant Du also witnessed this..."

Liu Sheng lowered his gaze, spoke in a normal tone, and recounted the events of that day from an observer's perspective.

The person is dead, not even ashes remain. What kind of situation is this? Isn't it still up to him to decide?

Yes, it's taking advantage of the fact that the dead can't speak.

"is it?"

Elder Qinghe's eyes lit up, and with a wave of his sleeve, a gust of wind swept through the room.

Liu Sheng instinctively looked up and met a pair of eyes that shone like light bulbs, and his consciousness momentarily went haywire.

"Liu Sheng!"

Elder Qinghe's beard trembled, and he gave a low shout:
"Tell us the truth about how Zhang Mubai and the others died!"

"them……"

Liu Sheng's eyes were glazed over, and he felt as if an invisible force was dominating his mind.

This left him unable to argue, unable to struggle, and unable to refuse.

The events of that day flashed through his mind, and he was about to tell the truth—

"hold head high!"

Suddenly, a powerful elephant's roar exploded in his mind.

The sound was filled with terrifying power, earth-shattering, and unstoppable, unrestrained, and unconstrained.

Overwhelm everything!
The talent "Prison Suppressor"!
Those who possess this talent have true energy imbued with Buddhist power, capable of suppressing all demons in the prison and unafraid of bewitching and mind-controlling techniques.

Unfazed by bewitching and mind-controlling techniques!

"Bewitching, mind-controlling magic..."

Liu Sheng suddenly woke up, his mind clearing.

That old thief used some kind of mind-controlling technique on him when he wasn't paying attention!

The old thief's earlier show of force, his nonsensical "Zhihu also" talk, was merely an attempt to agitate Liu Sheng's emotions, causing him to lose his guard and reveal his weaknesses.

Then, using mind-controlling techniques, they seized the opportunity to infiltrate and extract the truth.

That old bastard planned to kill me from the very beginning!

Such bewitching techniques can cause serious harm to the target. At best, it damages the soul, making it impossible to enter the Dao in the future; at worst, it turns the target into an idiot, making them foolish for life.

Du Bingyan's soul was damaged. If it weren't for his help in killing demons and obtaining their cores, and his assistance with the "Eighteen Forms of the Cave Profound," she would have had no hope of entering the Dao in this life.

That old scoundrel Qinghe used such strange arts to harm him, he deserves to die!
Fortunately, I have the talent of "Prison Suppression" to enhance my abilities!
That being the case...

Liu Sheng's mind raced, but his face remained expressionless; his eyes remained vacant as he spoke:
"Zhang Mubai was killed by the demonic bird, but Nalan Rou... Nalan Rou..."

"how?"

"Missing."

How can it be!

Elder Qinghe's breath hitched. He glanced at Liu Sheng and saw that he looked dazed and his eyes were unfocused, clearly still under the control of the mind-controlling spell.

At this moment, Liu Sheng continued:

"Nalan Rou and Zhang Mubai had an affair, but Zhang Mubai pursued Du Bingyan, which made Nalan Rou resentful."

Fearing things would escalate, Zhang Mubai drove Nalan Rou away in the middle of the night. Later, the camp was attacked by a demonic bird…

So, Nalan Rou is still alive?

Elder Qinghe's eyes flickered, but he ultimately suppressed the killing intent in his heart.

This boy is now under Du Bingyan's command. Killing him rashly might offend Du Bingyan.

It's not worth offending Du Bingyan to kill him.

Moreover, this child will be mentally and spiritually weakened in the future, with no hope of entering the Dao, and poses no threat.

Spare his life.

A moment later, Liu Sheng "woke up".

Elder Qinghe offered a few words of comfort and gave him two bottles of Crimson Crane Refining Elixir before summoning Qi Cheng'an and seeing him off.

"If all the Five Crane Sect members are wiped out, will there be any spots left for entering the ruins?"

At the entrance of the inn, Liu Sheng smiled faintly, nodded to Qi Cheng'an, and turned to leave.

(End of this chapter)