Chu Xingchen was surprised to see Yaoqin making a peace sign at him.

He hadn't expected that someone as aloof as Yaoqin would make such an amusing gesture.

Due to the swift actions of Chu Xingchen and Yaoqin, it only took a few breaths from the time they landed to deal with all the people from the Qingfeng Sect.

The miners working the night shift at the mine still hadn't figured out what was happening.

Chu Xingchen infused his voice with spiritual power and shouted:

"Law enforcement of the Cultivation World, you can go home now."

The miners were stunned for a moment, and it wasn't until someone burst into tears of joy that they realized what had happened and began to run away from the mine.

Chu Xingchen didn't pay them much mind. When he had just entered the warehouse, there were only a few Blood Qi Spirit Stones left, indicating they had been transported once already.

He looked at Yaoqin and asked, "Did you leave anyone alive?"

"Of course," Yaoqin retracted her small hand from the peace sign, "I left two out of the six inside."

This time, Yaoqin realized she might have misunderstood Chu Xingchen; perhaps the gesture was a good one.

Chu Xingchen nodded and walked into the mine tunnel with Yaoqin.

Around the corner, part of the ritual procedure that Li Xingtian had destroyed had been repaired, and four of the six Black-Robed Men were already down.

The remaining two had their limbs pierced by spiritual power, pinned to the wall.

"I sealed their meridians with spiritual power; they won't even have a chance to commit suicide," Yaoqin said coldly, glancing at the two Black-Robed Men. "These people are yours to interrogate. You were quite effective just now."

Chu Xingchen replied unhappily, "I don't like what you're implying! That was a remedy to save lives!"

Yaoqin nodded gently in agreement, "Then use your remedy to interrogate them well."

Chu Xingchen: "..."

Was Yaoqin always like this? Could she have been influenced by my First Disciple?

I'll have to have a good talk with Li Yingling when I get back!

However, Chu Xingchen didn't immediately take action. Instead, he used the system to scan the two evil cultivators in front of him.

When he scanned the one pinned to the left, he saw some very interesting traits.

[Target: Liu Yang]

[Cultivation Level: Late Foundation Establishment]

[Blue Trait: Acquired Demonic Body]

[White Trait: Clinging to Life]

[Black Trait: Fearful of Death]

[Temporary Black Trait: Terrified]

Seeing this, Chu Xingchen knew he could save a batch of medicinal herbs.

He first deliberately asked the other one, "Could you tell me who your superior is?"

This evil cultivator sneered defiantly, staring coldly at Chu Xingchen without saying a word.

Chu Xingchen didn't hesitate.

A flash of Rainbow Radiance, and the sneering evil cultivator was cut down by Chu Xingchen's sword, blood splattering onto Liu Yang, who couldn't use his spiritual power.

Chu Xingchen sighed and turned his gaze to Liu Yang.

Having just witnessed Chu Xingchen's ruthless action, Liu Yang felt a chill run through his body, his heart pounding with fear.

Is this what you call interrogation?

Isn't this just an excuse to kill someone?!

If the interrogation isn't going well, at least ask a few more questions. Killing someone at the drop of a hat, are you an evil cultivator too?

Chu Xingchen looked at Liu Yang, pinned to the wall, and said regretfully:

"Liu Yang... why don't people cherish their lives?"

Liu Yang, who had been trembling, was taken aback by these words, looking at Chu Xingchen in disbelief:

"You... you..."

"How do I know your name?" Chu Xingchen smiled slightly, "Capturing you is just to verify information. If you don't talk, we'll just catch another batch elsewhere."

Liu Yang's mind was in turmoil, names flashing through his head.

Who... who is the traitor?!

Chu Xingchen's spirit sword glowed faintly as he spoke calmly:

"Liu Yang, it's your turn. Could you tell me who your superior is?"

Liu Yang hesitated for a moment, then saw Chu Xingchen growing impatient, ready to cut him down.

He quickly said, "I'll talk! I'll talk! Just spare my life!"

Chu Xingchen looked disappointed, as if he regretted not being able to kill an evil cultivator himself.

Liu Yang felt that the handsome young man before him only wanted to kill him, not actually get any information.

Chu Xingchen said regretfully, "Confess, and I'll spare your life."

"You're not lying?"

"I swear on the reputation of the Tianyan Sect in Central State."

As soon as Chu Xingchen finished speaking, Yaoqin's gaze turned towards him.

Seeing Yaoqin's look, Liu Yang sighed in relief, thinking there might be some credibility, and quickly said:

"Our superior is over at the Wind Sword Sect... the whole sect has joined our cult..."

Chu Xingchen frowned, "Cult?!"

Liu Yang quickly corrected himself, "Evil cult! Evil cult! I'm just a lackey managing things here, the Wind Sword Sect handles resource integration for the Holy Mother."

"Do you have any contact codes or the like?"

"We have a token!"

"Alright, I'll let you go." Chu Xingchen nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave, "Yaoqin, the rest is up to you."

"How can you go back on your word?! Don't you care about the Tianyan Sect's reputation?"

Chu Xingchen walked out of the mine tunnel, "I'm not from the Tianyan Sect, who cares about that."

Liu Yang watched Chu Xingchen's departing figure with rage, then a flash of Rainbow Radiance passed through his eyes.

Chu Xingchen waited at the entrance for a moment, and Yaoqin soon emerged from the tunnel.

Yaoqin spoke in a slightly somber tone:

"I got the token. If the Demon Suppression Bureau's information is correct, the Wind Sword Sect has a Supreme Sect Master with Nascent Soul cultivation, and several elders in the mid to late Golden Core stage."

Hearing Yaoqin's somewhat dejected tone, Chu Xingchen understood that even with her confidence, she wouldn't dare guarantee taking down an entire sect.

"Yaoqin, you seem to think that as long as you kill everyone who sees you, it's a perfect stealth mission."

Chu Xingchen laughed, "You need to learn to change your perspective."

Yaoqin looked at Chu Xingchen in confusion.

"Isn't it just evil cultivators?" Chu Xingchen smiled, "Who isn't one?"

"What?!"

"Just watch my performance later."

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The Wind Sword Sect was quite a distance from the Qingfeng Sect Mine, as the spiritual veins in such places were scattered.

Unlike the Qingfeng Sect, which was nestled by mountains and rivers, the Wind Sword Sect's location had a desolate feel.

Towering, rugged peaks marked with traces of yellow earth, a somewhat simple sect built halfway up the mountain.

From the outside, it didn't appear nearly as prosperous as the Qingfeng Sect.

About twenty miles from the Wind Sword Sect's mountain gate, Chu Xingchen reluctantly poured out the Blood Qi Spirit Stones from his ring.

Yaoqin, looking at the pile of Blood Qi Spirit Stones, sighed in admiration:

"Chu Xingchen, I underestimated you!"

Chu Xingchen looked at Yaoqin seriously and instructed:

"Yaoqin, these are my lifeblood! Make sure to get them back later!"

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PS: In conjunction with the previous chapter's ending, use the following extra scene.

Li Xingtian looked puzzled, "Senior Sister, what are you doing?"

"Six hundred and thirteen..." Li Yingling, interrupted, looked at Li Xingtian with annoyance, "Of course, I'm counting Master's private stash!"

"It's your fault, now I have to start over!" Li Yingling began counting again, "Two hundred and ninety-one..."

Impatient, Li Yingling looked at Li Xingtian, "Junior Brother! Since you interrupted my train of thought, you count the rest."

Li Xingtian finally finished counting and looked helplessly at his Senior Sister, "Senior Sister, there are eight hundred and thirty-five in total."

Let it be known, Master actually hides private money!