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Qi Xiao was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said to Yu Guan, "It seems we are quite fated to meet."
Yu Guan was also somewhat puzzled. If it weren't for the fact that he knew his whereabouts were concealed by the Linlang Pavilion, he would have suspected that the two in front of him were following him. However, having seen all sorts of guests in the pavilion, he felt surprised but did not show it.
He smiled gently and said, "I heard that you two wish to purchase some information. May I ask what kind of information you are looking for?"
"Information about Pingjin City and Floating Island," Qi Xiao replied.
Yu Guan's eyes flickered slightly before he laughed, "The news about Pingjin City and Floating Island is everywhere now. You could easily find it on the streets without needing to come here to bother this old man."
Yu Guan chuckled, but he knew this was certainly not just a casual inquiry. Some information was widely known, while other details remained obscure. For instance, everyone said that there were rare treasures appearing on Floating Island, yet no one mentioned that those treasures were actually magical beasts.
Upon hearing the word "magical," Yu Guan's expression changed several times. To pinpoint this detail clearly meant that at least Qi Xiao was a survivor from Floating Island. If he continued to reveal widely known facts in front of them, it would lose its significance.
Yu Guan straightened his face and asked, "What specific information does my young friend wish to know?"
Qi Xiao rested his hands on the table and tapped his fingers thoughtfully for a moment before saying, "I want to know the current situation in Pingjin City and the circumstances outside."
"When the barrier of Floating Island shattered, many survivors must have escaped. If I am not mistaken, Pingjin City should not be particularly peaceful right now?"
Hearing this, Yu Guan's lips twitched. If it weren't for this matter, why would he have been transferred from headquarters to this small city?
Though he felt frustrated internally, Yu Guan still spoke up. "You guessed correctly; Pingjin City is indeed very unsettled right now. Ever since those survivors emerged, rumors have been rampant in the city—various claims abound, especially those suggesting that the city has colluded with evil cultivators and plotted against other cultivators."
"Because of this, many cultivators have gathered at the city hall demanding an explanation from the authorities. At first, no one took action, but as days passed without any response from the city officials, people began to suspect that something had happened."
"With suspicion brewing, conflicts became inevitable. Initially, the Golden Armored Guards managed to suppress the situation and maintain at least a semblance of order."
But now, there are people openly committing murder and robbery in the city, and even thieves have infiltrated the city to steal jewelry. The order is in chaos, and the first to bear the brunt is the Linglong Pavilion. However, Linglong Pavilion is not a soft target. Although Xie Hong is already dead, the power of Linglong Pavilion remains. When one of their infant stage cultivators makes a move, those rebellious cultivators scatter like rats.
Even so, a few slow ones were caught and hung upside down on the city tower for everyone to see as a warning. Whenever Guan thinks of that scene, he can't help but sigh. They run a business at Linglong Pavilion, yet they have to resort to killing to intimidate others—it's truly hard to put into words. If it weren't for the unexpected incident with Floating Island, how could things have come to this?
So now, is the city on the verge of collapse? That's right! Qi Xiao chuckled lightly; he certainly wouldn't think things were that simple. The city has established its authority here for so long, with strict laws in place. He doesn't believe that decades of effort could be overturned in just a few days.
Those who attempt to act against the city must be outsiders. But is that all? Could it be that no one is stirring the pot behind the scenes, like the Tongling family? Guan frowned slightly, feeling uncertain. In this chaotic situation, it's only natural for someone to want to take advantage of it.
It isn't difficult for this young man to guess this point; however, it's not so simple for him to easily pinpoint the mastermind as the family. This matter is extremely confidential! Seeing Guan remain silent for a long time, Qi Xiao raised an eyebrow—was this question difficult to answer?
Guan chuckled dryly. Since the young friend already knows, why bother asking me? Indeed, if Ruojing returns, the first thing will be revenge. But before the family could take action, for some unknown reason, that city unexpectedly vanished.
Could it be that your Linglong Pavilion didn't notice any traces of the city? Guan smiled even more dryly. In such chaotic times, some matters are not so easy to clarify. Is it that you haven't figured it out yet or that people have died?
Guan was startled; he had just swallowed his tea and nearly choked on it.
Qi Xiao smiled at him, saying, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
Yu Guan looked at him with a mix of surprise and uncertainty, struggling to grasp Qi Xiao's identity. Where did this young man get all this information? They at the Linlang Pavilion had worked hard to verify these matters, yet this boy spoke of them so easily. Could it be that this incident was related to him?
The more Yu Guan thought about it, the more alarmed he became. He chose his words carefully. "You guessed correctly, Young Master. In Pingjin City, he is indeed dead—killed in one blow by someone with considerable cultivation."
Qi Xiao mentally checked the timeline and already had an idea in mind. This was just an appetizer; what he was more concerned about were other issues. With news of Floating Island spreading, weren’t any sects taking action to thoroughly investigate the traces of the demon clan?
Yu Guan shook his head. Some small families and minor sects wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make a name for themselves, but as soon as the incident occurred, the Four Great Sects united to announce they would investigate the matter thoroughly. Now that Floating Island was under the control of the Four Great Sects, which short-sighted minor sects or families would dare to offend them?
Qi Xiao frowned. "Aside from that, is there any other news? I mean regarding the demon clan?"
After a moment of hesitation, Yu Guan quietly said, "I’ve heard that the Four Great Sects had discovered traces of the demon clan long ago and are now recalling their disciples."
"By the way, there’s something strange happening in Tongling."
"What is it?" Qi Xiao asked.
Yu Guan stroked his chin, looking puzzled. "How should I put this..."
As the two exited Linlang Pavilion and absorbed the news, even Lu Mingyuan's expression turned grim. He couldn't help but murmur, "That soul syndrome—it’s identical to Yu Miaoyin's symptoms! Could it be...?"
He glanced around cautiously and lowered his voice. "Could this also be the work of the demon clan? They’re becoming too brazen!"
Seeing Qi Xiao's troubled expression made him uneasy. "Junior Brother, what are you thinking? You’re not seriously considering going there, are you? If what Linlang Pavilion said is true, that’s the demon clan we’re talking about! If we get involved, it would just be asking for trouble!"
"You should just come back with me," he urged.
Qi Xiao shook his head. "The storm is upon us; some things cannot be avoided. I want to seek answers."
Seeing his determined demeanor, Lu Mingyuan gritted his teeth and could only follow along.
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