The next morning, Lin Xiaofei walked out of the backyard room, came to the artificial hill pavilion, glanced at the slightly bright sky, and then looked around the backyard.

Along the edge of the backyard wall, some flowers, shrubs, and trees were planted, with a few dewdrops on their branches and leaves.

Seeing the dewdrops on the branches and leaves, Lin Xiaofei thought of his own cultivation of the Dew True God Technique, which had only reached the fifth level of Qi Refining perfection.

Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew by, making him feel the coolness of the morning, which was very comfortable.

After glancing around, Lin Xiaofei thought for a moment and said in a low voice:

After reaching the fifth level of Qi Refining, I haven't practiced any immortal techniques for a while. It seems I need to consider cultivation methods for the sixth level or higher.

Then, he glanced at the fish swimming in the pond, waved his hand, and a black smoke enveloped the area, instantly turning a small black fish into a pool of blood.

"A perfect smoke spell, combined with the spiritual energy quality of a peak fifth level Qi Refining cultivator, results in an extraordinary magical power."

"I just wonder, if used against a martial artist like Jiang Daoguang, or even a third-rate expert stronger than Jiang Daoguang, would this smoke technique still be able to instantly kill the opponent?"

Lin Xiaofei glanced around and couldn't help but think for a moment.

He had already cultivated this spell to its limit, but since his own immortal cultivation level could not be improved, the power of the spell was still limited.

"The smoke technique is still somewhat effective against martial artists, but it would be less effective against cultivators with higher levels of immortal techniques than I am."

It seems I need to go find Senior Wang Qingliang; perhaps he can solve my problem with cultivation methods.

After some thought, Lin Xiaofei made a decision.

His cultivation level had stagnated for some time, and he didn't want to continue like this any longer.

After practicing his martial arts for a while, Lin Xiaofei sat down to eat breakfast, but his senior brother, Feng Yilun, came to visit.

"Junior Brother Lin, it's best if you don't go out alone recently, and don't go to places with few people."

Upon seeing Lin Xiaofei, Feng Yilun quickly said...

"Why? Did something happen?"

Lin Xiaofei asked in confusion.

Feng Yilun nodded and said,

The Grand Elder's disciple, Li Yunguo, went to a brothel last night. On his way back, he was stabbed to death. An autopsy revealed he died from a single stab wound through the chest.

"Li Yunguo is dead?"

Lin Xiaofei frowned, somewhat incredulous, and said:

Li Yunguo possesses the strength of the Inner Qi Realm. Although he suffered a severe arm injury yesterday, assassinating an Inner Qi expert is no easy feat.

"Indeed, not only did Li Yunguo die, but his entourage, all of whom possessed peak-level strength, were also killed with a single strike."

After examining the autopsy, we deduced that someone capable of killing an Inner Qi Realm and a peak-level Martial Artist with a single strike would have to be at least a third-rate expert.

Feng Yilun said.

Lin Xiaofei was shocked. Who on earth killed Li Yunguo?

Li Yunguo was the Grand Elder's disciple. He guessed that with Li Yunguo's death, the Grand Elder would definitely take action, and the Qingfeng Gang would be in turmoil.

"Junior Brother Lin, I won't say much else. I've taken on a mission: to assist the people under the Grand Elder's faction in investigating the cause of Li Yunguo's death."

As you've probably heard, the factions of the First Elder and the Third Elder are secretly fighting each other.

Now that the First Elder's disciple is dead, if the truth isn't uncovered, I suspect the First Elder will target the Third Elder's faction. Therefore, you absolutely mustn't wander around during this time, or you'll invite trouble.

Feng Yilun said earnestly.

Lin Xiaofei was wondering, who would dare to kill the Grand Elder's disciple?

After hearing Feng Yilun's reminder, he thought that if what Feng Yilun said was true, and the truth could not be found out, then a secret infighting might break out within the Qingfeng Gang.

Now, after hearing the news from Feng Yilun, Lin Xiaofei realized that the Qingfeng Gang was not a safe place.

At the same time, it reminded him of Jiang Daoguang's previous attempt to secretly kill him, which was the work of the Third Elder's faction. Suddenly, he felt that something bad might happen.

The more Lin Xiaofei thought about it, the more something seemed off. He recalled that when he was in Hongshan Water Bay, preparing to hunt the giant scorpion beast in the cave and seize the spirit essence liquid, those inner disciples had killed Song Qingyun and the others.

In an instant, he sensed a hidden danger within the Green Peak Gang, a danger that might strike him at any moment.

"It seems I need to hurry up and improve my strength, otherwise, if danger comes, my days will be in trouble."

Lin Xiaofei's eyes darted around, and an idea came to him.

He knew that what Feng Yilun said was absolutely true.

He estimated that the Grand Elder would not let his disciple die in vain and would definitely investigate the matter thoroughly, which would cause a great uproar.

After reminding Lin Xiaofei, Feng Yilun immediately went to investigate the murderer who killed Li Yunguo.

Lin Xiaofei lost his appetite for breakfast and went out from his backyard.

In the northernmost hill of the North District, which is also the most remote part of Canyon County, there is a small Taoist temple called Zixia Taoist Temple.

Zixia Taoist Temple was a dilapidated temple that was recently purchased by a cultivator and renovated.

Originally, this Taoist temple would occasionally have some villagers come to burn incense and pray for blessings. Now that it has been renovated, there are a few more villagers coming to burn incense and pray for blessings than usual.

Lin Xiaofei stepped into the Zixia Taoist Temple and saw a statue of a deity placed in the very center of the temple. There were seven or eight people kowtowing and burning incense, and a young Taoist boy was standing next to him.

Lin Xiaofei looked around and realized that there weren't many people here to burn incense.

Without hesitation, Lin Xiaofei spent one tael of silver to buy three incense sticks, and handed the extra money to the young Taoist boy beside him as offerings, saying:

"Is the abbot of the temple here?"

"What business do you have with my master? And who are you? What's your name?"

The young Taoist priest took the silver and quickly asked...

“My name is Lin Xiaofei. If you tell my name to the abbot here, who is also Senior Wang, he will understand.”

Looking at the young Taoist boy, Lin Xiaofei said with a smile.

A short while later, the young Taoist boy came out from the back gate of the Taoist temple, looking very respectful, and led Lin Xiaofei into a courtyard in the back.

In the courtyard, there is a pavilion surrounded by a grove of green bamboo.

At this moment, an elderly man dressed in a gray Taoist robe was sitting in the pavilion, enjoying his tea with a contented expression.

Seeing Lin Xiaofei approaching, the old man quickly stood up, looked at Lin Xiaofei, and said with a smile:

"Brother Lin, I can hardly believe we've met again so soon."

The moment the old man spoke, Lin Xiaofei noticed a flash of spiritual light in the old man's eyes, which enveloped him directly.

Illusionary Eye Technique!

Lin Xiaofei smiled, not minding at all. After all, the Illusionary Eye Technique he cultivated was obtained from the old man. Then he said,

Senior Wang, I never expected that we would meet again after only two months apart.

Judging from your appearance, you're living a pretty carefree life; I'm even a little envious.