Tang Yue ignored the affairs of the city and made her way to the seaside. Following the guidance, she walked on the water, but before she had gone far, she felt the pull of the seawater beneath.

After setting up her spiritual energy shield, Tang Yue went directly into the water. Soon, she reached the seabed. The seabed was covered with large and small dark brown stones. These stones had rough surfaces with many small bumps and depressions, making them look somewhat like stones covered in pockmarks.

Some rocks have other marine life or other sediments attached to their surface, making them appear even more complex.

Tang Yue was certain that these things were pulling her. She couldn't remember what they were for a moment, but since they were useful, Tang Yue didn't hesitate to collect them from the seabed!

Tang Yue didn't know how much time had passed before she finally surfaced from the sea. She took out a clock from her spatial storage and glanced at it; two days had gone by. The hustle and bustle of the capital city should have subsided by now.

Tang Yue felt she should go and meet with the Ping family members at Guan Qihui's place. A family, indeed. But a family is good too; it's a good opportunity to wipe them out all at once. China's mineral resources must not fall into their hands.

When Tang Yue arrived in Guanqi County, it was evening. The sunset on the horizon was like a burning flame, dyeing the entire county town orange-red. Stepping into the county town, Tang Yue immediately sensed something unusual.

The streets were nearly deserted, and those who were there seemed to be hurrying along, as if deliberately concealing something. Most of the shops along the street had their doors half-closed, letting out dim lights, creating a sense of oppression.

Tang Yue strolled through the streets of Guanqi County, seemingly casually observing everything around her, but in reality, she took in every single detail.

She noticed that many residents, upon seeing her as an outsider, would flash a hint of wariness in their eyes and then quickly avert their gaze. This unusual behavior made Tang Yue even more convinced that this county town was hiding a dark secret.

In order to find clues about the Ping family, Tang Yue decided to start with rumors circulating in the streets. She arrived at a seemingly bustling tavern, but as soon as she entered, the noisy tavern instantly fell silent, and everyone's eyes were fixed on her, their eyes filled with wariness.

Tang Yue sneered inwardly, but pretended to be nonchalant as she found a corner to sit down and ordered a pot of tea and a few side dishes.

She sipped her tea, listening intently to the conversations around her. However, people seemed to tacitly avoid sensitive topics, discussing only trivial matters.

Tang Yue was not discouraged. It wasn't easy for her to hear some news, but it shouldn't be too difficult either.