Holding a lantern, guiding souls across, Lady Hou comes from the underworld.

As Xia Ximo spoke, she coldly glanced at Jiang Ting: "How much do you know about the so-called Three Holy Sons?"

Of the three, Jiang Ting was most afraid of her, and he couldn't help but tremble when he heard her question.

He hesitated for a moment, then honestly said, "I... I was indeed delirious from illness at the time. When I recovered, I adopted those three boys as my godsons. I don't know the specifics."

"You know what, I'm really bothered sometimes. There's something wrong with my body. Look at my face, there's not a single wrinkle. I'm getting younger and younger as I get older."

"..."

Yu Lang scoffed, "You're getting cocky now!"

Jiang Ting immediately put on a bitter face and said, "Anyway, I've told you everything I know. If you don't believe me, even if you kill me, it won't help."

Ren Fengjue suddenly asked, "You really don't know anything about the Corpse Puppet Gu?"

"I've never even heard of it."

Yu Lang angrily asked, "Then why did you arrest Daoist Yan?"

Jiang Ting looked completely innocent: "I thought the matter of the corpse injuring people was related to that Taoist priest, so I casually sent someone to arrest him, thinking I would release him after things calmed down. If you don't believe me, I'll release him now..."

Upon hearing this, Ren Fengjue turned around and glanced at Xia Ximo.

Xia Ximo nodded, and then heard the hall door be kicked open with a loud crash.

A wooden stake that required two people to hug rushed in and came right up to Jiang Ting, startling him so much that his eyes rolled back and he fainted.

This startled Wu Kai, who was outside the door. He rushed in, "My lord, are you alright?"

After being called several times, Jiang Ting finally woke up.

Wu Kai glared at Ren Fengjue, about to draw his sword, but the other man pressed down on the scabbard first.

The two were secretly vying for power when they heard Jiang Ting order, "Go... hurry up and release that Taoist priest!"

These words stunned Wu Kai. Before he could explain, Jiang Ting glared at him and said, "What are you standing there for? Get to it!"

Wu Kai was unaware of what had happened. Although unwilling, he could not disobey orders and could only wave his hand, instructing his subordinates to carry them out.

However, just as Wan Tingjun stepped onto the corridor, a thunderclap suddenly exploded from the sky, and the sky instantly darkened.

Everyone looked towards the door, and a gust of wind swept by, followed by a lightning strike that directly destroyed an old tree in the courtyard.

Looking at the scene before him, Xia Ximo's eyelids suddenly twitched.

Wuyou, inside the Soul-Crossing Lamp, also cried out, "Mogu, something seems to have happened in Liangzhou City!"

Half an hour later, Wan Tingjun hurriedly came in to report.

"General Wu, something's happened at the military camp!"

"General Wu, something has happened in Liangzhou City too!"

The last person to arrive, panting heavily, exclaimed, "The Taoist priest... that Taoist priest is gone!"

Ren Fengjue's expression changed, and without waiting for Wu Kai and Jiang Ting to reply, he immediately rushed towards the courtyard where Yan Zhengchu was being held.

At this moment, Wan Tingjun, who was on guard at the door, looked completely bewildered.

"I swear, no one came at all! That Taoist priest... just vanished suddenly!"

As soon as Ren Fengjue entered the room, he discovered signs of a struggle on the floor, including bloodstains.

His heart sank, and he heard Yu Lang behind him say, "Sir, there's something wrong with this compass!"

"Master Yan instructed us that if any evil spirits appeared, the compass would provide guidance!"

Ren Fengjue also went over to take a look, and saw that the pointer was shaking in all directions, which was dazzling.

Neither of them were experts, and they were completely at a loss for what to do.

Just then, Xia Ximo's voice came from outside the door: "The Soul-Crossing Lamp can track down evil spirits."

Yu Lang quickly put the compass away. "Then let's just follow Miss Xia."

Without saying much, the three walked out of the Marquis's residence. Suddenly, a figure gracefully landed in front of Ren Fengjue from high above; it was Yao Guang.

"My lord, a group of corpses has suddenly gathered outside the Marquis's residence. Now it's not just Liangzhou City that's in chaos; I'm afraid the entire Wan Ting Army camp is in disarray."

As soon as she finished speaking, another muffled thunderclap boomed in the sky, and the dark clouds pressed down, adding to the eeriness of the scene.

How could things have gotten so chaotic in just a few hours?

Yu Lang scratched his head: "My lord, what should we do?"

Ren Fengjue glanced at the chaotic scene in the sky and quickly made a decision: "We still need to find Master Yan first!"

At this moment, Wu Kai was leading two squads of Wan Ting Army soldiers to guard the entrance of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, ready for battle.

Fortunately, the walls of the Marquis's mansion were high and the gates were sturdy, so the corpses could not get in for a while and could only howl outside the gate.

Ren Fengjue glanced at it and knew that this gate was definitely not an option; he would have to find another way out, and he would also need a carriage.

This matter should ideally be arranged by Wu Kai, but judging from his appearance, he can't get away for the time being.

Yao Guang then said, "My lord, please come with me."

Ren Fengjue then remembered that Yao Guang had thoroughly investigated the entire Marquis's residence in order to monitor Jiang Ting's every move.

So, the group followed Yao Guang around to the side gate, and then picked out several fine horses from the stables.

Ren Fengjue seemed to have thought of something and instructed Yao Guang, "Jiang Ting can't die yet. You stay and keep an eye on him."

Yao Guang didn't say much, "Yes, sir."

"Take care of yourself."

The three rode their horses at full speed, set off from the side gate, and whipped them away. In no time, their figures disappeared into the dust.

Yao Guang quickly closed the side door, then suddenly remembered that there was another crucial back door.

If the servants panic and escape through the back door, the corpses outside might have an opportunity to escape.

Thinking of this, she rushed to the backyard, only to find it in a mess, with the back door indeed wide open.

Seeing this, she first went forward and locked the door, then used whatever was available to block the door from behind.

But then Yao Guang heard shouts coming from the warehouse next door. Clearly, a corpse had broken in and was injuring people.

She dared not delay and quickly drew her two swords from her waist, standing guard at the door.

Upon hearing footsteps, she was about to strike with her knife when she saw the other person's face and withdrew the knife just in time.

The person who came out of the warehouse was a young man.

He described himself as disheveled, very dirty and messy, with hair that looked like it hadn't been combed in a long time.

Even so, Yao Guang, who had seen countless people, could immediately tell that the other party was not simple.

He had a brocade pouch hanging from his waist; just by looking at the material and the embroidery, you could tell it was no ordinary item.

"Who are you?"

The two said it almost in unison.

Yao Guang suddenly realized something, immediately held her twin swords to his neck, and demanded, "Who are you to Marquis Jiang Ting of Zhenbei?"

The man glanced at the knife at his neck, but showed no sign of panic. He replied, "I am Jiang Ye, son of the Marquis of Zhenbei."

Yao Guang was startled and paused slightly in her hand.

Jiang Ye, who had been missing, suddenly reappeared at this time.