Where there are people, there is demand, and where there is demand, a market is born.
The Hunter Zone uses the most insatiable greed of human beings as bait, so it is no wonder that the liaison officers strictly selected by Xuanzong were fooled.
After inquiring about the news, the Fifth Elder came back and confirmed that Old Eight's behavior had been a little abnormal since he went to the hospital a month ago, and his wife and daughter disappeared not long after.
"We will use all our connections to search for Lao Ba's wife and daughter, and protect the rest of his family." The fifth elder subconsciously reported to Ye Lan.
"Yeah." Ye Lan nodded and withdrew his gaze from Lao Ba. When he looked up, he saw that all the disciples in the yard, including Luo Heshan, were looking at him as if they had seen a ghost.
Thinking about how she had just taken the initiative to kill Lao Ba and how she habitually controlled the overall situation, she felt a little helpless.
In the end, Liancheng was perceptive and invited them back to the living room to discuss the matter.
In addition to the ordinary disciples, Wu Heng and Xie Changhua went to the reception room together this time.
As soon as they entered the door, they saw Ye Lan sitting in the main seat. They were both stunned for a moment, but before they could say anything, they heard a scolding from the side.
"How dare you! Ye Lan, is that a seat for you? Get down here now!"
This shout made everyone pause as they picked up their teacups.
Two seconds later, Lian Cheng said helplessly, "Big Sister, your disciple is good in every way, except that he sometimes doesn't know how to read people's expressions."
Nan Xu sighed upon hearing this, "That's why he has never been able to get promoted to the position of branch hall master."
Luo Heshan, who acted as a righteous warrior but was criticized by his own master and uncle, was still a little confused. Before he could react, he heard Wu Heng beside him say, "You are the leader of the Xuan Sect. This body is just a resurrection."
What?
Hearing this, Luo Heshan's eyes suddenly widened. When he looked at the girl again, he found that the girl's behavior and demeanor sitting there were very similar to someone in his memory, and the elders sitting below her all had no strange expressions on their faces and looked very happy.
This scene reminded him of every time he entered the reception room in the past. No matter how big the incident was, as long as the host was there, the respected elders in the audience would debate freely, just like elementary school students bickering. In the end, someone would make the final decision.
That person was the backbone of Xuanzong, supporting the entire operation of Xuanzong.
Now, that feeling is back.
"Chief..." Luo Heshan murmured as he looked at the strange yet familiar girl, and the next moment he began to cry.
He cried without warning, and his voice was very rough, which scared everyone present again.
Nan Xu, the master, shook his head and threw a pack of tissues over. "I guessed you were going to cry, so I let you in quickly to avoid embarrassing the other disciples outside."
If the head of the Punishment Hall saw him crying, how would he be able to administer punishments in the future?
In addition to Luo Heshan who was crying loudly, another person who was shocked on the field was none other than Xie Changhua.
He barely managed to hold onto Wu Heng's arm to prevent himself from falling to his knees, but his face was already showing signs of nervousness and his whole body was shaking.
"Hey, are you okay? Is there some hidden illness flaring up? It looks pretty serious." Qing Teng, who was closest to him, saw that he looked like he was about to faint, so he hurried over and gave him an injection.
After all, Second Senior Brother had said before that this person was chosen by the clan leader to join the clan, and now that he has made a contribution, he cannot be left alone.
After Xie Changhua took a deep breath, he had only one thought in his dizzy mind.
His third uncle really invited an ancestor to the Xie family.
When the situation calmed down again, the disciples working outside had already compiled a report on the black market in the Hunter District, as well as their methods of contacting Lao Ba, and sent it in.
"It turns out that Lao Ba had been targeted for a long time. Ever since he went to the hospital and was diagnosed with cancer, the black market people have been following him. They took advantage of him when he was drunk to hypnotize and brainwash him, which is why he turned so quickly. But flies don't bite seamless eggs. If he didn't have any intentions, those people wouldn't be able to do anything to him."
After reading the information, Liancheng didn't think there were many clues. Instead, he remembered another thing. "Last time, rumors spread outside that the Bai family of Xuanmen in the imperial capital was destroyed by Emperor Xuanzong. Could it be that this group of people was behind this?"
Now what happened to Lao Ba has shown that the black market in the Hunter District is targeting the ancient martial arts world and even Xuanzong, so some previous events are also related.
"We can't rule out this possibility." Ye Lan nodded, agreeing with him. "The mastermind behind the annihilation of the Bai family and the manipulation of the Imperial Capital's Xuanmen sect claimed to be a self-proclaimed independent cultivator, but he wouldn't have been able to accomplish so many things without the support of a powerful force behind him."
At the very least, it is unrealistic to control the two major families in a short period of time.
"Is that the power behind the Xuanzong you mentioned last time? They're coveting it?" Liancheng guessed, and he felt more and more confident. "From guiding Lao Ba into the Xuanzong to steal things, to being lured by the Myriad Demon King near the ancient pagoda and destroying it, and then bringing in the spirit of the silkworm beast, everything seems to be a plan to destroy the entire Xuanzong."
The Xuanmen in the imperial capital has a very high status in the secular world. When the Bai family is exterminated and the blame is thrown on them, when Xuanzong is overthrown, others will only think that it is the Xuanmen's revenge and applaud.
"There's a more important question here." Nan Xu, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly spoke up. "The Hunter District has two markets: the black and white markets. Since those in power allow the black market to exist, what role does the other party play in it?"
Is the mysterious ruler, who is taking the stance of watching the fight from the sidelines and not intervening, or is he the mastermind behind all this, the boss of the Hunter District?
Ye Lan, who was sitting in the main seat, couldn't help but think of the man he had fought with on the corridor at the Liuli City B&B that night. To this day, the strange feeling still lingers in his mind.
Even though the man was strong enough, he still did not meet her standards, so she naturally did not think that such a person could control such a big game.
However, "Since the target has been temporarily locked, let's follow the original plan and capture the person and question him. You can also go out and stretch your muscles."
Ye Lan gave the final order.
Everyone obeyed.
"That's great. We can finally discuss the plan without having to fight again. We can all go out together this time." Liancheng stood up and stretched, thinking of the last time they had to repair the ancient pagoda. They fought so hard in the reception room that the corners of his mouth still hurt, and he felt tired.
Nan Xu, who was fighting him, smiled gently and said, "Fortunately, the clan leader had the foresight to divide up the Ten Thousand Demon King's cultivation techniques. Now, the other sects must be convinced of our loyalty and will protect us from any trouble that comes their way."
So it doesn't matter if they don't have to be in charge.
Ye Lan also smiled when he heard this.
However, she didn't think too much when she divided the classics equally. She just wanted to find something for these guys who had lived too long to do so that they would have no time to fight.
The elders could go out together, and they were as happy as elementary school students on a trip. They also discussed what food, clothing and other necessities to bring.
When asked about Ye Lan, Ye Lan gave an unexpected answer.
"I won't be going with you for now."
Everyone looked over and stared at her, afraid that she would suddenly disappear again.
Ye Lan had no choice but to explain: "I have to send Wu Heng home first."
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