Immortality and Cultivation: I can extract entries from all things.

Chapter 89 Qin Wujiu

Three days later, at dusk.

The atmosphere was heavy inside the Meng family council hall on Ironbone Island.

Fang He stood to the side of the hall, his gaze falling on the figure in the blue robe in the center.

Qin Wujiu.

The guest advisor that Meng Yuan mentioned three days ago has finally arrived today.

The man was about thirty years old, and his blue robe was faded from washing, yet it was neat and presentable.

He had an ordinary face, but a refined and scholarly demeanor, with a faint smile on his lips that made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

But Fang He sensed an unfathomable depth beneath that gentle exterior.

Those eyes were so calm, like a deep pool, reflecting everything without revealing anything.

"Inspector Fang, I have long admired your name."

Qin Wujiu cupped his hands, his smile gentle, "The battle to wipe out Black Reef Island, where you used formations to break formations, is truly admirable."

Fang He returned the greeting, his gaze scrutinizing: "Master Qin, you're too kind."

Fang was merely lucky; how could he dare compare himself to a grandmaster?

"Just lucky?"

A meaningful glint flashed in Qin Wujiu's eyes. "I don't think so."

The ability to break through the three-layered security formation of Black Reef Island cannot be summed up by mere luck.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Qin Wujiu got down to business.

He looked at Meng Yuan: "Elder Meng, are there any leads regarding the traitor?"

Meng Yuan shook his head: "There is no conclusive evidence yet."

Qin Wujiu smiled slightly: "Then I will make a fool of myself."

He took out a set of array plates and began to set them up in the council hall.

Qin Wujiu's technique was extremely skillful, with complex and exquisite array patterns, each stroke perfectly executed, far surpassing that of ordinary array masters.

"This is the 'Tracing the Source and Tracking the Shadow Array,' which can track spiritual energy fluctuations that are connected to the Dark Abyss Pavilion."

As Qin Wujiu set up the formation, he explained, "The remnants who attacked Lingtian District three days ago must have had contact with the traitor."

As long as the traitor still carries that aura, he will not escape the detection of this array.

Fang He nodded silently.

The formation was activated, and a pale blue light enveloped the entire council hall before spreading outwards.

Meng Yuan and Meng Hao held their breath, their eyes fixed on the beam of light.

A moment later, Qin Wujiu opened his eyes and looked out of the council hall: "Found it."

He led his men straight to the Meng family's guards' quarters and stopped in front of a secluded side room.

"It's inside."

Meng Hao kicked open the door and saw a middle-aged cultivator trying to escape through the window.

It was none other than Meng Hao's personal bodyguard, Liu Zhong!

"Liu Zhong! You—"

Meng Hao's eyes widened in disbelief, his voice filled with disbelief.

Seeing that there was no way to escape, Liu Zhong looked pale and suddenly took out a black pill from his pocket and swallowed it.

"not good!"

Fang He roared, "He's going to commit suicide!"

But it was too late.

Liu Zhong bled from all seven orifices and collapsed to the ground, dying.

Meng Hao rushed forward, picked up Liu Zhong's body, and roared, "Why! I treated you well, why did you betray me!"

The council chamber was deathly silent.

Fang He watched this scene and sighed inwardly.

Although Meng Hao is arrogant and impulsive, he is indeed good to those around him.

Liu Zhong had followed him for many years, yet he secretly defected to the Dark Abyss Pavilion. The blow this betrayal dealt to Meng Hao was unimaginable.

Qin Wujiu squatted down and examined Liu Zhong's belongings.

He pulled a token from his pocket, which had the character "副" (deputy) engraved on it.

It is exactly the same token as the one held by the remnants of Black Reef Island.

There was also a note with only a few words: "Three days later, the same place."

"Three days later..."

Meng Yuan's expression was grave. "They have more to do."

Fang He noticed another detail.

When Qin Wujiu examined Liu Zhong's body, he became overly familiar with the Dark Abyss Pavilion formation marks on his body.

He even lightly touched the array patterns with his fingers, a glint of something flashing in his eyes... as if he were confirming something.

That sense of familiarity didn't seem like the research of a master of formations on an unfamiliar formation.

It's more like... a review of something you already know.

Alarm bells rang in Fang He's mind.

This Qin Wujiu seems to know far too much about the Dark Abyss Pavilion's formations.

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That evening, at the martial arts training ground.

The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the bluestone ground.

Fang He stood alone in the middle of the field, recalling the scenes from the day.

Qin Wujiu... This person harbors too many secrets.

However, it cannot be denied that his mastery of formations is indeed unfathomable.

"Inspector Fang has a refined taste."

A gentle voice came from behind.

Fang He turned around and saw Qin Wujiu walking slowly towards her, his green robe fluttering gently in the night breeze.

"Master Qin"

Fang He cupped his hands in greeting, "I have a favor to ask of you."

"Oh?"

Qin Wujiu smiled, "Inspector Fang, please speak."

"I am quite interested in formations and would like to ask Master Qin about the transformation between 'trapping formations' and 'killing formations'."

Fang He paused, looking directly at Qin Wujiu, "Especially... the kind of formation driven by blood and evil energy that the Dark Abyss Pavilion often uses."

He deliberately mentioned "Dark Abyss Pavilion" to observe Qin Wujiu's reaction.

Qin Wujiu's smile remained unchanged, but a meaningful glint flashed in his eyes: "Inspector Fang seems quite familiar with the Dark Abyss Pavilion's formations?"

"I have done some research on the Battle of Black Reef Island."

Fang He responded calmly.

"That's perfect, let's learn from each other."

Qin Wujiu laughed and said, "I will set up a 'Blood Fiend Trapping Array' for Inspector Fang to break. What do you say?"

Fang He felt a chill run down her spine.

Qin Wujiu actually brought up the "Blood Fiend Trapping Array," which is the signature array of the Dark Abyss Pavilion!

"please."

Qin Wujiu began setting up the formation with skillful technique and smooth array patterns, as if he had practiced it a thousand times.

"This formation uses the aura of bloodlust as a guide to trap the enemy invisibly."

Qin Wujiu explained, "The array masters of the Dark Abyss Pavilion mostly use this array as a base to evolve various variations."

The formation was activated, and a blood-red light curtain enveloped a corner of the training ground.

This Blood Fiend Trapping Array is even more perfect than the one on Black Reef Island. The connections between the array patterns are seamless, and it is almost impossible to find any flaws.

But Fang He is not someone to be trifled with.

"Found it!"

A glint flashed in Fang He's eyes, and he struck a hidden node in the southeast corner of the formation with his palm.

The formation briefly fluctuated as spiritual energy was injected.

But Qin Wujiu was prepared. With a light tap of his finger, the formation was instantly repaired and changed.

The Blood Fiend Trapping Array transformed into the Blood Fiend Killing Array, and countless blood-red lights, like sharp blades, attacked Fang He!

"Great tactical change!"

Each time the formation changes, the core of the formation will be exposed by one in a thousand!

"Now!"

Fang He suddenly accelerated, his figure as fast as lightning, rushing straight towards the core of the formation!

A look of surprise flashed in Qin Wujiu's eyes, but he reacted quickly. The formation changed again, and at the same time, he personally struck out, slapping Fang He with a palm.

Their palms met, their spiritual energy clashed, and they each took three steps back.

The formation collapsed, and the blood-red light dissipated.

"Wonderful!"

Qin Wujiu clapped his hands and laughed, "Inspector Fang's mastery of formations far exceeds my expectations."

Especially his grasp of timing, it was almost... as if he could predict Qin's every move.

Fang He cupped his hands in greeting: "Master Qin, you flatter me."

Fang's success was merely a fluke; Master Qin's array formations were truly divine.

He paused, then said meaningfully, "Especially his familiarity with the Dark Abyss Pavilion's formations, it's almost as if... he's personally cultivated them."

Qin Wujiu's smile froze slightly, then returned to normal: "Inspector Fang is joking."

Qin has simply done a lot of research.

The two looked at each other and smiled, but the smiles didn't reach their eyes.

Meng Yuan watched from the sidelines, seemingly lost in thought.

After the sparring session ended, before leaving, Qin Wujiu whispered to Fang He, "Inspector Fang, we are both intelligent people."

Some questions don't need to be asked too explicitly.

Fang He's gaze remained calm: "Is what Grandmaster Qin saying true?"

Qin Wujiu smiled without answering, turned and left, leaving only one sentence: "Tomorrow, I will continue to investigate the clues about 'three days later'."

If Inspector Fang is interested, he may accompany me.

Fang He watched his retreating figure, her eyes flickering.

This Qin Wujiu harbors too many secrets.

But he seemed to genuinely admire Fang He's talent in formations.

Teacher, friend, and enemy...

This was the first time Fang He had encountered such a complex relationship.

The training ground was shrouded in deep night.

Fang He stood alone in the arena, recalling his sparring match with Qin Wujiu.

That person's mastery of formations is indeed unfathomable.

However, his familiarity with the Dark Abyss Pavilion's formations is indeed suspicious.

"Having personally cultivated it..."

Fang He muttered to himself, his eyes flickering.