182: The Zhao family of Hengzhou, colluding with demons

After returning to the Tianquan Division.

Lin Qinghuang poured Xie Weilou a cup of tea: "What did that person say when you entered the palace this time?"

Xie Weilou smiled faintly: "He said a lot, but it boils down to four words: the weak are prey to the strong!"

Lin Qinghuang's expression was calm: "The weak are prey to the strong is the law of survival in this world, and it is also an unchanging law of survival, but everyone should have a scale in their hearts to weigh right and wrong. The good and evil spoken by others are ultimately mixed with their emotions and perceptions. The key is how you discern it yourself."

"Mm!"

Xie Weilou nodded lightly.

He took out the white jade bottle: "The Xia Emperor also gave me a bottle of Phoenix Blood."

Lin Qinghuang took the white jade bottle, opened it, glanced inside, and shook her head: "Phoenix Blood can bring about nirvana and improve bone structure, but for you, it's not very significant. However, you can use this as an excuse to openly display some of your cultivation in the future."

When she said this, a smile appeared on her face.

This Xie Weilou, who plays the pig to eat the tiger, even if he were to openly display his cultivation, he would surely still be hiding most of his true strength.

"You can refine a jade talisman with a drop of Phoenix Blood; this way, you can easily track the whereabouts of someone who has used Phoenix Blood."

Lin Qinghuang said meaningfully again.

"Here's a drop for you; you handle this matter."

Xie Weilou said with a smile.

Yan Wugou has many trump cards, much like a protagonist, making him very difficult to kill.

If he could use Phoenix Blood to track the other party's whereabouts at any time, then killing him in the future would be much simpler.

"Alright!"

Lin Qinghuang didn't hesitate; she directly took out a drop of Phoenix Blood and returned the jade bottle to Xie Weilou.

Xie Weilou put away the jade bottle and took a sip of the fragrant tea: "The tea is good."

Lin Qinghuang said: "A cup of tea can offer a variety of flavors: bitter, astringent, sweet, fresh, and lively, but tea is ultimately just tea. It's a bit unrealistic to try to taste the myriad flavors of life through it."

"It's good enough to quench thirst."

Xie Weilou smiled indifferently.

"Mend the Sky Defect is in Zhao Family City, Heng Province. I've already taken on a case in Heng Province as a cover. After you finish this cup of tea, come with me to Heng Province to scout it out first."

Lin Qinghuang poured herself a cup of tea and began to savor it alone.

"Zhao Family City?"

Xie Weilou looked at Lin Qinghuang.

Lin Qinghuang explained: "The Zhao Family of Heng Province is a cultivation family that independently controls a City. They have a solid foundation. To be safe, we need to scout it out first to ensure there are no problems before we act. Moreover, this current case is also related to the Zhao Family."

As she spoke, she threw a scroll to Xie Weilou.

Xie Weilou took the scroll and glanced at it, a strange look appearing in his eyes: "Demon race?"

Lin Qinghuang mused: "Many cultivators in Heng Province have mysteriously disappeared, suspected to be the work of the demon race. According to the information from the Tianquan Division's spies there, this matter seems to be somewhat related to the Zhao Family. As for the specific situation, we'll see when we get to Heng Province."

"......"

Xie Weilou continued to drink his tea without saying much.

Not long after.

Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang left the Tianquan Division.

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First Princes Residence.

"Reporting to Your Highness, news from the palace: Xie Weilou entered the palace, and His Majesty gave him a bottle of Phoenix Blood, seemingly intending for him to pursue the path of cultivation."

A guard respectfully bowed to Yan Junlin.

Yan Junlin's expression was thoughtful: "Phoenix Blood can bring about nirvana. I wonder if a crippled bone can transform into a spirit bone? It's quite curious! Many people think I picked up sesame seeds and threw away watermelons, but they don't understand that Xie Weilou is controllable, and his value is skyrocketing, making him extremely valuable, whereas Yan Ruyu is not within my control!"

Yan Ruyu was already a formidable character. Getting close to her could certainly help him, but he didn't believe she had no ambitions.

Having such a terrifying presence by his side was naturally very dangerous. If she were to glimpse some secrets, that would be unfortunate.

The guard said: "Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang have already left the Tianquan Division. Many people are watching them and will likely make a move."

It was fine in Tianqi City, but once they left Tianqi, someone would definitely make a move.

Yan Junlin didn't pay too much attention to this issue: "Have you investigated the expert behind Xie Weilou, as I asked?"

He believed the expert behind Xie Weilou was sent by his imperial father, but he needed to know the other party's information to see what kind of existence it was.

The guard said in a deep voice: "We've found some clues. There's a trace of Lord Siming..."

Yan Junlin smiled faintly: "In that case, I'm relieved. Don't investigate this matter further, or you'll incur His Majesty's wrath, which is a capital offense."

Lord Siming, who acts on His Majesty's orders, her presence in this matter already explains everything.

His imperial father's Pay attention to for Xie Weilou was deeper than he had imagined. This time, betting on Xie Weilou would naturally not be wrong.

With Lord Siming backing him, it would be difficult for Xie Weilou to die. This round, he could go all-in!

"Understood."

The guard nodded lightly.

Yan Junlin then said: "Yan Wuchen is imprisoned in the Tianquan Division. Within half a month, eradicate all the forces under his command that can be removed. Such a serious crime cannot allow him to simply serve a prison sentence. Additionally, I will be going into seclusion for a period of time. You all must act cautiously and not give others an opportunity."

Since he couldn't touch Yan Wuchen himself, he would target his forces. Half a month was enough time.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The guard saluted with a solemn expression.

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In the evening.

Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang arrived at Zhao Family City, Heng Province.

Both of them had altered their appearances and concealed their auras, causing those who were secretly following and intending to act to directly lose their targets.

The City was covered in heavy snow, its towering walls adorned with thick ice crystals. The City's taverns and inns were numerous and brightly lit, with many people coming and going, and numerous cultivators could be seen.

Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang walked on the main street. Several gazes probed them from the surroundings. After failing to detect their cultivation, those gazes disappeared.

The two found an inn and settled down.

Inside the room.

Lin Qinghuang walked towards a wall and tapped it lightly.

A hidden compartment appeared. She took out a scroll from inside, read it for a moment, and handed it to Xie Weilou: "This contains some information about the Zhao Family, as well as recent events."

Xie Weilou took the scroll and glanced at it.

The Zhao Family was the controller of this City, with over three hundred cultivators.

The Zhao Family's Old Ancestor, who was only at the Dao Repository Realm Peak three years ago, had recently appeared, and his cultivation had actually reached the Dao Repository Realm Peak. The cultivation of the other members of the Zhao Family was also rapidly increasing.

According to information from the Tianquan Division's secret agents, the Zhao Family had colluded with a demon race named Mystic Crane True Person, capturing some cultivators and secretly refining renyuan pills, which was why the Zhao Family's Old Ancestor and others' cultivation had surged.

As for this Mystic Crane True Person, the secret agents had only discovered that he was of the demon race and had not found much other information.

"renyuan pill? This is a fourth-grade pill..."

Xie Weilou's expression was thoughtful. To be able to refine a fourth-grade pill, this demon race's strength would not be weak. He would need to investigate thoroughly.

Lin Qinghuang said: "Next, you and I will act separately. We need to gather more information."

If it was only a Dao Repository Realm Peak cultivator, Xie Weilou could handle it, but she was worried that Mystic Crane True Person's strength was too great. They needed to investigate thoroughly to avoid any unexpected mishaps.

"Okay."

Xie Weilou nodded lightly.