There's actually no need to use the process of elimination anymore.
For a new industry like the Mercenary Guild to gain a foothold in Chaos City, it would certainly require a tremendous amount of energy and human resources.
Since the Nine Pavilions Summit, the only sect that has consistently been absent from various events "for some reason" is the Beast Taming Sect.
What are they busy with?
The answer is obvious.
Chu Hongluan's gaze lingered on the old man.
Judging from the unconsciously humble demeanor of the mercenary guild leader when he spoke to the old man, it's not hard to tell that the old man is of very high status, probably a figure of the ancestral level.
Judging from the chairman's words, the old man seemed to be only responsible for opening the door and did not intend to go in.
Thinking of this, Chu Hongluan began to examine the ninety-eight cultivators lined up in front of her one by one.
He secretly speculated—
Is it possible that some disciples of the Beast Taming Sect are mixed in here?
Once a thought arises, it is difficult to ignore.
Chu Hongluan narrowed her phoenix eyes, observing carefully. A gust of wind blew by, ruffling layers of clothing, and Chu Hongluan noticed with her sharp eyes that in the leftmost group, a male cultivator had a wolf-shaped totem on his wrist.
It's the mark of a contracted beast!
The man stood there casually, chatting with the person in front of him. Judging from his words and expression, they seemed to be quite familiar with each other.
Seeing this, Chu Hongluan focused her scrutinizing gaze on that group of people.
Soon, she found different contracted beast totems on different people.
Some are located at the neckline, becoming faintly visible when turning one's head to talk to someone.
Some of them were hidden behind her ears by her long, flowing hair, but they would always be exposed whenever she habitually brushed her hair aside.
Some were directly on the face, but were disguised as birthmarks with large areas of paint. If it weren't for the red smudges on his collar and cuffs, they would have been hard to spot.
If only one or two people who understand beast-taming contracts were standing here, it would be possible to frame the rogue cultivator. But there are four or five of you, and you know each of them well, which makes it hard to believe.
Chu Hongluan sighed.
If her previous guesses about the identity of the mercenary guild leader were merely guesses, then they were just that—guesses.
The fact that the elite disciples of the Beast Taming Sect are gathered here is practically confirmation.
What exactly is the Beast Taming Sect plotting, and what is their connection with the Demon Clan? She is finding things increasingly difficult to understand.
Fortunately, they could still observe along the way, and this didn't conflict with their purpose for the trip...
Soon, the entrance to the secret realm opened, and many cultivators lined up to enter.
Because Chu Hongluan and Liu Jinghong were holding hands, they were naturally transported to the same place.
What met my eyes was a dim yellow sky, swirling dust, broken halberds lying in the sand, and white bones scattered everywhere.
In an instant, Chu Hongluan's pupils contracted sharply, and her heart felt as if it were about to stop beating.
She didn't speak for a long time before raising her hand to pinch her slightly numb brow and sighing, "Why did you send me back to my hometown?"
Liu Jinghong pulled her hand tighter and tighter: "Wherever my junior sister is, I will be there."
Chu Hongluan couldn't help but chuckle. On a whim, she raised her hand and pinched his fair cheek. She didn't use much force, but a large patch of skin turned slightly red.
"Yes, with my senior brother here, I will no longer be afraid of the endless yellow sand every day."
Chu Hongluan's tense back relaxed, and she even hooked her arm around Liu Jinghong's, leading him on a leisurely stroll around the area.
"See? This place was originally filled with bloodthirsty energy. Even a noble young master like you would lose his mind if he stayed here for more than three incense sticks."
However, later on, the bloodthirsty energy here entered her body.
"Yes, Junior Sister is the best."
Chu Hongluan paused, looked up to meet his sincere gaze, and only looked away after a long while.
It seems there really wasn't any veiled criticism directed at her.
After a brief stroll, the two headed east.
It's still the same barren mountains and ancient ridges, withered trees and demonic vines.
Some magical beasts smelled the scent of human cultivators and rushed out anxiously!
Chu Hongluan stared at it, her hand already drawing her sword.
Bloodthirsty energy poured out from the scabbard.
The demonic beast was baring its teeth and about to charge at Chu Hongluan—
Suddenly, his nose twitched involuntarily.
Hmm? This smell... it's kind of familiar.
The monster suddenly slammed on the brakes, then turned and ran!
Damn it! That she-devil is back!
......
Chu Hongluan's action of drawing her sword froze halfway, and she and Liu Jinghong looked at each other in bewilderment.
"What happened?"
"Hmm, it seems a little afraid of you."
"......"
Chu Hongluan silently sheathed the knife and said, "That saves us trouble."
It seems that the fear she instilled among the wild beast tribes over the years has not yet dissipated.
Liu Jinghong found it somewhat amusing, waving her jade-bone fan as she nodded in agreement: "Junior Sister is mighty."
Chu Hongluan glanced at him and nudged him hard with her elbow: "Let's get going."
"Yes, ma'am."
Liu Jinghong skillfully gripped her waist and activated the Qian hexagram: "Qian, the stars shift and the constellations move."
Since he only had a general location and didn't know where the divination would take him next, Liu Jinghong chose to teleport once every ten kilometers.
When he landed on the third teleport, he was in a jungle again.
"division......"
Chu Hongluan's ears perked up, and she abruptly raised her hand to cover Liu Jinghong's mouth, cutting him off from his words. At the same time, she quickly pulled him over with her other hand, and the two of them darted close together behind a thick tree.
Is it in this area?
Along with the voices, a series of hurried footsteps approached.
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