Devour

Chapter 350: Expedition to Killer Village

Yao Yingying replied decisively: "No one can find it. Even a professional organization like Lingtong Sect can only find nine so-called 'Mirror Cities' that Tuminhui has distributed across the Beilin Continent. There is one more than 2,000 miles to the northwest. At the very least, I will lead the Beiling Sword Sect disciples to raze it to the ground, so that I can vent my anger."

Cheng Bai slowly shook his head and said, "Is this enough?"

Yao Yingying smiled bitterly and said, "Of course it's far from enough. That city was razed to the ground by the Jingtao Sect more than a hundred years ago. Later, not only did they revive, but they also gradually eroded the territories of their vassal states. The bottom line is that the real location of the Tumin Society is kept highly confidential, and it is difficult for outsiders to damage its foundation."

Cheng Bai thought for a moment and said, "If someone knows that the Tumin Society's headquarters is located in a key location, they will definitely be on the killer's kill list."

Yao Yingying affirmed: "It must be so. Killers are always looking for flaws and weaknesses of others, and they are also afraid of exposing their own weaknesses to others."

Cheng Bai thought: "I have been to the assassin village behind the mirror world, why didn't the Tu Min Society chase me? No, it's not that they didn't come. Min Wushuang sneaked into the Bailian Mansion that day. But Nie Ziqiong wanted to recruit me, so they couldn't express their position for the time being. Later, they encountered Di Xuan's invasion and had no time to take care of it."

After careful consideration, Cheng Bai said frankly: "I know where they are hiding. There are serious problems within the Tumin Society, and they may not be able to protect themselves."

Yao Yingying picked up the teacup and drank it all, then said bitterly, "This huge sect has complicated connections and has experienced many disasters in its long history. It is like a centipede that will not die without being stiffened. It will come back at the slightest opportunity to turn things around."

Cheng Bai poured her tea and said, "It's hard to predict what will happen in this world. Tu Min will place his bets on Emperor Nie, attracting powerful enemies that are beyond their reach. Although the sect is large, once it gets involved in the disputes among the Emperors, it may not be able to receive the blessing of heaven!"

Yao Yingying tasted the fragrant tea and said in surprise, "Are you talking about Nie Ziqiong? Since the Ksitigarbha Emperor appeared in the world, he has gathered resources from all sides and has been invincible. The forces in Beilin are gradually showing a trend of submission. He visited the Snow Fox Palace many times, and I was afraid of being affected and avoided him. He disappeared recently. Is it related to him?"

Cheng Bai pondered and said, "I don't think it's simple. The Tumin Society's attack on Yinsheng City must have been instructed by Di Xuan for the Dark Emperor's son. Then the Ksitigarbha Emperor's son has fallen into their hands... something is wrong! If the situation is really good, why take the risk of attacking the Ladder of All Things? Provoking the Beiling Sword Sect and Beiyin will do more harm than good."

Yao Yingying thought about it and said terribly, "I deliberately avoided the Emperor's son. They shouldn't have come to find me. It seems that Tu Min would lead me and the Beiling Sword Sect's fighting force away, allowing Di Xuan to hunt down Mo Ruyu. But this matter has nothing to do with me and I won't care. Although the Seven Flowers One Core Paste is poisonous, it can't kill a celestial master."

Cheng Bai suddenly realized, "Di Xuan didn't know the details of the matter, and thought that as one of the Five Saints, you would definitely protect the prince. But Mo Ruyu climbed up from the bottom, and only got Ba Hui and Bader as helpers, and is far worse than Prince Nie."

Yao Yingying was surprised and said, "The more I think about it, the weirder it gets. The Tu Min Society has caused trouble for no reason and killed several supreme elders. Why would a great assassin sect want to fight an unreliable war?"

Cheng Bai inquired, "Has the Tumin Society never had any conflict with you before?"

Yao Yingying said: "The legend of the Five Saints is meaningless to the secular world, but in the eyes of the Seventy-two Sages, it is definitely not in vain. If a killer does not have enough confidence and benefits, how can he take risks? Tu He saw me take action many years ago and has always kept his distance from me."

Cheng Bai asked curiously, "Who is Tu He?"

Yao Yingying said dimly, "The oldest abdicated leader of the Tumin Society, the current chief supreme elder, ranked 20th on the Sage List."

Cheng Bai pondered and said, "He is much better than Min Xu. This ancient figure who has been in the sword's edge has survived safely to this day. His behind-the-scenes skills must be extraordinary."

Yao Yingying said thoughtfully, "For many years, Tu He has only had one mortal enemy in Beilin Continent, and that is Wang Hong, the Saint Master of Jingtao Sect, who is ranked 21st on the Sage List. They have repeatedly hindered each other's expansion of power, so it is not appropriate for them to create powerful enemies casually."

Cheng Bai deduced silently in his mind and made a bold guess: "In my opinion, although the Tumin Society is controlled by Di Xuan, Nie Ziqiong is probably not in his hands. The assassin elder pretended to obey but secretly did bad things and exhausted his resources, leading to a delicate situation. No matter what, we must go to the Tumin Society as soon as possible. I want to participate in this battle!"

Yao Yingying said happily: "Now that I have completely eliminated the poison, I can greatly speed up the preparations for war. We will set out in three days. Tell me where the core of the Tumin Society is located. We must completely destroy it!"

Cheng Bai said truthfully, "I went there once by accident. I know the exact location but I never asked for the name of the place. It looks like an ordinary village, but there are countless houses and a huge population. It is so big that it may not be comparable to Lianqian'an City and Yinsheng City combined."

Yao Yingying showed a strange look in her eyes, and said in surprise, "There is only one village of this size in the five continents, and it is called Tianning Village. It was blessed by the Buddha in ancient times and has been praised as a paradise and a peaceful place since ancient times. Who would have thought that it was the headquarters of the Tumin Society? People dared not accept it when they heard it."

Cheng Baiqi asked: "What's the reason?"

Yao Yingying explained in a simple and clear way: "Which of the four powerful countries in Beilin is the strongest? The people of Beiwei praise Beiwei, and the people of Xuehu praise Xuehu. However, considering the vast territory, the population, the food reserves, and the abundant wealth, Ciyin should be ranked first. In fact, if there is no Ladder of All Things and Beiling Sword Sect to support it, Xuehu will not even be ranked among the top four and will be ranked last."

At first glance, these words seemed completely unrelated. Cheng Bai took a sip of tea and listened patiently.

Yao Yingying continued, "Tianning Village is a peaceful and pure land that the royal family of Ciyin Kingdom carefully protects and is proud of. More than half of the chalcedony rice produced in Beilin Continent is produced here every year. Most of the villagers are leisurely hermits, and the village is revered as a 'longevity village', 'peaceful village', and 'retreat paradise' by princes and nobles."

"The rich and powerful eat the fine rice they grow and dream of spending their old age in peace. How could they imagine that it comes from a killer village?" Cheng Bai secretly exclaimed, but at the same time he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled, and asked: "Ciyin? What does this name mean... Who is the god who protects this country? Is it related to the Buddha's teachings?"

Yao Yingying said: "The influence of the Buddha's teachings spreads across the five continents, and the idea of ​​blessing is found everywhere. The people of Ciyin have a unique concept, and it is popular to bury the dead in towers, so there are many bone towers. Ha! There is a poor town called 'Tallin City' in Beiwei Country, but it can't even build a tower. It's just the obsession of yearning."

Cheng Bai looked around the Black Blade Flying Armor Hall and suggested, "This set of flying armor has all the accessories and will be put into use soon. Let me lead the team to explore Tianning Village first and find out the truth! Sister Yingying, wait for me to respond according to the situation."

Yao Yingying nodded slightly, her voice clear and bright: "I will personally lead the Snow Fox Death Soldiers and the elites of the Beiling Sword Sect to fight the enemy."

Cheng Bai knew that this journey was dangerous, so he gave her a life-killing pill and said, "The situation on the battlefield is unpredictable. It is not easy to refine a fourth-level heavenly golden pill, so storing one is enough to save your life."

Yao Yingying took it with a smile as beautiful as a flower, and said softly: "You wish for the true fire, and you will find it in your dreams. The White Lotus Mansion hides what you want."

Cheng Bai was slightly stunned and memorized it in his heart. Thinking of Xin Nong's words, he thought: "What Sister Yingying said is really related to dreams. It would be much easier if Ningxiang was by my pillow!"

After the two men had made their decision, Yao Yingying said goodbye and left, each preparing for the fight.

Who knew that the wish would come true that day!

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun fell on the simple and solemn gate of Bailian Mansion, and "Dada..." a crisp and rhythmic knock on the door sounded.

"Who is the distinguished guest?" The smoker guarding the gate opened the door upon hearing the voice.

The graceful woman outside the door lifted the white veil that covered her disguise, revealing a beautiful smile and asking, "Does Cheng Bai live here?"

The Smoker was quite tactful and immediately led Ningxiang to the bridge of the Black Blade Feijia to wait.

Cheng Bai rushed over upon hearing the news, and when he saw her he was surprised and asked, "Why are you here? Didn't you say you were going to practice in seclusion?"

Ningxiang walked lightly to the golden imperial wood tea table and sat down, saying nonchalantly, "Thanks to the help of the Star Burning Sky Lantern, I was able to advance to the late stage of the No Thought Realm. The Golden Lotus Dragon Head accompanied me out of Shanhui City for the trial, and I found that it was exactly what I expected, so I simply flew here wearing the High-level Flying Armor to see the White Lotus Mansion you mentioned."

Cheng Bai remembered what she said about breaking through to this realm and then leaving the world, and agreed: "According to the standards of the Five Continents cultivators, having this level of cultivation is considered quasi-first-rate, and it is enough to travel the world to protect oneself, so you should go out and gain some experience."