"Zhou Xiong, are you talking about that mischievous little girl who is around fifteen or sixteen years old?"

Chen Daoxuan picked up a cup of tea and took a sip.

"That's right. How about you, Chen Xiong, have you met her?"

Zhou Tailai's eyes lit up.

"No, I haven't. But someone came to me this morning looking for her."

"I just don't know what her identity is."

Chen Daoxuan asked the question that was on his mind.

"Ah... If someone else asked, I wouldn't say anything. But since I feel a strong connection with Chen Xiong and see that he is righteous and open-minded, I won't hide it."

"This girl is my eldest brother's daughter."

Zhou Tailai had a terrible headache. He waved his hand lightly and his subordinates quickly left. "This girl has been spoiled since she was young. Even my eldest brother can't control her. But fortunately, she has good talent and possesses a High Grade spiritual root. At a young age, she has already reached the Foundation Building level."

"But just a few days ago, this girl actually escaped from the mansion and hasn't been seen since."

"When this girl left, my eldest brother issued a city-wide order to seal the city. The steward of the mansion has been stationed at the city gate, conducting thorough investigations, but there has been no sign of this girl."

"My eldest brother suspects that this girl is still in the city and hasn't left, but we don't know where she is hiding."

Zhou Tailai's headache worsened as he spoke.

"Why would she suddenly run away when everything was fine?"

Chen Daoxuan was a bit puzzled.

"It's because of the demonic cultivators."

Zhou Tailai spoke with gritted teeth when he mentioned this. "Half a month ago, a group of demonic cultivators appeared out of nowhere, killed several prison guards, and rescued two fugitives. Later, we found out that these two fugitives were also demonic cultivators."

"And after these demonic cultivators escaped, they actually retaliated against us and slaughtered the Wang family village less than fifty miles away from here."

"My eldest brother was furious and personally led troops to suppress them, but it turned out to be empty."

"This girl has always hated demonic cultivators since she was young, and it must be because of this incident that she decided to investigate and find these guys."

"But she is too young and not strong enough. If she encounters demonic cultivators, she might be walking into a trap!"

Zhou Tailai looked troubled.

"Have there been any demonic cultivators here before?"

When it came to demonic cultivators, Chen Daoxuan's attention instantly focused, and he leaned forward slightly, furrowing his brows.

"Why, could it be that Chen Xiong has had a conflict with demonic cultivators too?"

Zhou Tailai seemed to realize Chen Daoxuan's change.

More than just a conflict."

Chen Daoxuan sneered and recounted the events that had happened in the Zhou Kingdom from beginning to end.

"These damn bastards!"

Zhou Tailai slammed the table heavily, stood up, and his eyes were filled with killing intent. "Unfortunately, the heavens didn't allow me to cultivate. Otherwise, with the resources of my family, I could at least cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage and capture a few demonic cultivators to vent my anger!"

"Enough."

Zhou Tailai suddenly deflated like a deflated balloon and sat back down on the chair. "It's too late to talk about these things now. I understand what Chen Xiong is thinking. Although there have been occasional demonic cultivators appearing before, most of them were like rats crossing the street, being cautious and not causing trouble. But recently, the number of demonic cultivators has increased, and they have become more reckless, engaging in large-scale massacres. I don't know what these bastards are up to!"

"Do you happen to know this person, Zhou Xiong?"

Chen Daoxuan suddenly thought of something and took out a Heavenly Demon Temple token from the ring.

"I recognize it! The clothes they wear have this pattern. What is this?" Zhou Tai was greatly shocked.

"I know the origin of these demonic cultivators. They come from the Heavenly Demon Temple, a sect composed of demonic cultivators."

"They gather a large number of cruel methods and have strong power and a deep foundation. It is said that the Heavenly Demon Temple also has a saintess with divine spiritual roots, who will be the future leader of the Heavenly Demon Temple!"

"They are not ordinary demonic cultivators scattered in the world."

"These guys not only have a mature cultivation system, but also have a large number of cultivation resources."

"However, the Heavenly Demon Temple is located in the central region and is quite far from here. Why would they suddenly come to this southwestern region and cause such destruction?"

Chen Daoxuan couldn't figure it out.

As a demonic sect that everyone despises, the Heavenly Demon Temple has long been targeted by ancient sects and families. The fact that they have not been wiped out proves their strength. However, a demonic sect like this should not have any interest in this barren southwestern region.

But in recent years, they have appeared repeatedly. The reason behind this is probably significant.

"So, isn't that girl even more dangerous?"

Zhou Tai suddenly realized something and became anxious: "I'm going to find my elder brother now and explain the situation. Chen Xiong, I'm sorry I can't accompany you anymore. Order whatever you want to eat."

"Go quickly."

Chen Daoxuan also knew that the matter was urgent.

And Chen Daoxuan also guessed Zhou Tai's identity.

The younger brother of the city lord, and that little girl is the city lord's daughter.

If the city lord's daughter is captured by demonic cultivators, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Zhou Tai was in a hurry as if his pants were on fire, and he left hastily. Chen Daoxuan did not stay either, but stood up and left directly.

He wandered around the city for most of the day.

The bustling city was lively, with various cargo caravans coming and going. There were even many precious spirit herbs, casually thrown on the ground in sacks.

"Hmm?"

After browsing through several shops and buying some random items, Chen Daoxuan was about to return to his residence when his footsteps suddenly paused. He turned around and looked back, but there was nothing unusual behind him, just people coming and going.

Chen Daoxuan's mouth slightly curved upwards. He didn't say much, but continued walking forward.

He turned left at a crossroad.

Then, Chen Daoxuan leaned against the wall and waited silently. As expected, a few minutes later, a sneaky little figure slowly approached. As soon as the little head popped out, Chen Daoxuan grabbed her by the neck.

"No wonder your father and your second uncle couldn't catch you."

"So, you actually have a Fourth Grade Spiritual Treasure, the Breath-Sealing Bead!"

This little figure was dressed as a beggar, holding a crutch in her hand, with a dirty face that looked very old. She walked unsteadily, but it was all a disguise.

This little figure was the lost girl, the city lord's daughter, Zhou Qianxue.

The Breath-Sealing Bead was a pearl bred by the Fifth Grade monster, the Sea Tyrant Clam, in the deep sea. It could be used to refine pills, and its most effective function was to shield the aura of the owner.

Of course, the owner's strength must be lower than the quality of the bead.

This bead can at most conceal the aura of someone at the Foundation Building Stage. As long as one carries this kind of bead, the fluctuations of spiritual energy in the dantian will be hidden, and ordinary cultivators will not be able to detect it.

Only someone like Chen Daoxuan, who is comparable to the peak of Nascent Soul stage, can perceive it.

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