"May I ask what brings you here, senior?"

Since he couldn't ask about the martial artist or other matters in the mortal realm, Qin Xin could only inquire about Elder Ying's purpose for this trip.

After all, he had no contact with this Shadow Elder since the incident in Tianyuan City, and nearly a year had passed. Their reunion must be for some reason.

Hearing Qin Xin's question, Elder Ying showed no impatience. Instead, a smile appeared on his weathered face as he said, "Since you've already guessed it, why ask me again?"

Seeing Elder Ying like this, Qin Xin scratched his head awkwardly.

He did know the purpose of the Shadow Elder's visit; it must be related to his being trapped in the tomb of the Fire Elder. After all, he had been trapped for three months, and such news could very well have reached the isolated Eastern Wilderness.

For a moment, Qin Xin felt a pang of worry for Qin Lin and the others who were still in Tianyuan City. If they knew of his demise, they would probably be heartbroken.

However, Qin Xin is not worried about the development of Tianyuan City at all. With the protection of Zhennan Prefecture, the Qin Clan of Tianyuan City now has a strong backing in the Eastern Wilderness.

Moreover, some members of the Qin clan in Tianyuan City have been trained to become alchemists. Although it requires a lot of resources, the additional rewards are also very considerable.

"I just wanted to confirm it," Qin Xin said.

Old Master Ying felt somewhat helpless. He couldn't understand the affairs of young people at all. If his young lady was very worried about Qin Xin, she could come and see for herself.

But Luo Lingyan was different.

As for this, the old man Ying was naturally aware of the reason. Perhaps because Luo Lingyan knew his identity, she arranged for Ying to come to avoid too much involvement with Qin Xin and thus causing trouble for him.

Seeing that Elder Ying remained silent and showed no intention of leaving, Qin Xin asked, "I wonder when Senior plans to leave this time?"

"Wait until you return to the Heavenly Profound Sect, that way you can give Miss an explanation." Elder Ying's words were very calm.

Now that Qin Xin had such a mysterious and powerful figure by his side, he naturally couldn't waste this opportunity, so he immediately came up with some ideas.

Elder Ying seemed to have sensed Qin Xin's thoughts, so he spoke directly, "You probably want me to help you get rid of that Earth Profound Realm expert from the Murong clan, right?"

Qin Xin, whose thoughts had been seen through, gave an awkward smile and nodded.

"It's only natural to eliminate those who cultivate evil techniques. Even if you hadn't said anything, I would have gone to see them before leaving Red Ridge City." After saying this, Elder Ying's eyes turned cold, as if he was extremely disgusted by such vicious techniques.

"Evil cultivation techniques?"

Qin Xin was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this, because he knew that the martial artist at the Earth Profound Realm must be the ancestor of the Murong Clan, but he did not know what kind of cultivation technique the ancestor practiced.

Upon hearing Qin Xin's questioning voice, Elder Ying replied perfunctorily, "It's just some techniques for collecting Yin and Yang essence. After that old guy has collected the Yin essence, he will keep those women in captivity and slowly torture them to death."

Elder Ying's words made Qin Xin feel slightly nauseous. He had often heard Dan Qing mention this kind of technique. Once discovered by righteous martial artists, these evil cultivators would be completely wiped out. No wonder Elder Ying had the idea of ​​killing this ancestor of the Murong clan.

"I suppose you're lingering here because of the Murong clan. In that case, I'll go and meet that disgusting old man. It'll be a favor to you, and it'll also allow me to return and report sooner."

Elder Ying seemed worried about Luo Lingyan, so he also wanted to resolve Qin Xin's matter quickly.

After saying this, before Qin Xin could speak, Elder Ying's figure disappeared into the darkness.

~~~~~~

Early the next morning.

Inside the Murong clan's ancestral courtyard in Chiling City.

Several members of the Murong clan were binding several unconscious girls and sending them to a courtyard deep within the clan compound.

The old patriarch of the Murong clan, who lives here, is also the only Earth Profound Realm martial artist in Chiling City.

Several years ago, after the old patriarch received a cultivation technique from the tenth sword disciple of the Xuan Tian Sword Sect, he immediately relinquished his position as patriarch and devoted himself to seclusion and cultivation within the clan.

However, this old clan chief had a peculiar habit: every so often, he needed a woman who had never been with a man.

To meet this requirement, the Murong clan often lured women from various parts of Zhongzhou. However, all their actions were very secretive. Although women often went missing in Chiling City, the city was close to the Chiling Peak mountain range, so many people did not pay much attention to it.

Just after the group entered the palace-like building.

The strong smell of blood stimulated their brains.

The sight of the bloody trail before them terrified them so much that they collapsed to the ground.

"ah……"!

The terrified screams also attracted the attention of the other members of the Murong clan.

When the Murong clan members arrived, they found their old clan leader slumped on the ground, his face pale, as if he had been frightened and died instantly.

"Who is it?! Ah! I'm going to kill him!"

A middle-aged man dressed in a magnificent robe roared in resentment upon seeing his father's state.

Now, his most beloved son has never come out since entering the tomb of the Old Man of the Fire. He originally thought that with the people of the Xuantian Sword Sect around, everything would go very smoothly.

But now, his most beloved son is gone, and his father, who was able to lead the family and rule Chiling City, is also gone. As the patriarch of the Murong clan, he is currently at the Dharma Aspect Realm, and it is a long way from breaking through to the Earth Profound Realm. If the two patriarchs of the Li and Zhou clans join forces, he will definitely be at a disadvantage.

As a result, everything that the Murong clan had seized in Chiling City would be taken back by the Li and Zhou clans.

"No one is to divulge what happened today, or they will die!"

After looking back at his clansmen, the chieftain of the Murong clan gave a death order.

Those who were able to enter the place where the old patriarch of the Murong clan were all the core members of the Murong clan. They all knew the seriousness of this matter, so naturally they would not say anything.

~~~~~~

On the other side, Qin Xin woke up from his cultivation.

He stretched, did a quick wash, shaved off his long beard, and immediately looked much younger.

"Qin Xin, Elder Sanbao has summoned you to the council hall."

Li Yuan's voice drifted leisurely from the doorway.

Upon hearing this, Qin Xin opened the door.

Seeing Li Yuan after she had washed and dressed, he was slightly taken aback, and a blush rose on his face.