Master of Strange Dao

In the sealed room, Fu Xiao's eyebrows furrowed as he looked at Ye Jiuyuan opposite him.

"The Feng and Yin Two Families are mobilizing at the same time, and Yin Busan's target seems to be that Grotto Heaven. Haven't you always wanted to go out? Then go."

"To stop Yin Busan? Do you think that's appropriate for me?"

"No, someone else is intercepting Yin Busan. They won't let him pass, but they can only hold him off for a while. During this time, many eyes are on him, and no one dares to do anything to Yin Busan, at most arranging a coincidence."

"Go to that Grotto Heaven?"

"Alright, if it's just a trip, then let's make it a trip. I'm so tired of constantly digging through these old papers."

As Ye Jiuyuan stood up, Fu Xiao fell silent for a moment and added.

"No matter what happens, ensure your safety first. The task we are now undertaking is the most crucial and irreplaceable. Everything else can eventually be replaced by others."

"Don't worry, if something's off, I'll leave first. I don't plan on dying."

Ye Jiuyuan, with his back to Fu Xiao, waved his hand and walked out of the sealed room.

After Ye Jiuyuan left the Shadow Department and disappeared without a trace, at the same time, inside the Imperial Palace of Dali, Emperor Li stood by the pavilion, looking toward the southeast for a long time.

The Old Chief Venerate had his plans, which naturally Emperor Li knew and had approved of.

Various forces had been implanted within Dali, which Emperor Li, of course, was aware of.

Normally, such matters were left unspoken. As long as no one uncovered them or got caught in the act, it was a case of turning a blind eye.

Many messages needed to be conveyed through these people.

Unfortunately, someone had infiltrated the Shadow Department, which crossed the line for Emperor Li.

Even the Crown Prince had never meddled in the affairs of the Shadow Department, nor had he planted anyone there.

Emperor Li once thought that Su Li was favored by the Crown Prince; only later did he realize he was overthinking. Even if the Crown Prince were to engage in such matters, he would do so openly, not covertly.

What pleased him most about the Crown Prince was that he confronted issues directly, never engaging in any underhanded tactics.

Even if he was not happy whenever confronted, he would feel fine about it once his irritation passed.

As of today, every item that Fu Xiao needed to find also appeared before Emperor Li.

And what Emperor Li had to do was much easier compared to Fu Xiao searching on his own.

Emperor Li was aware that someone had taken the Xi Family's cheerful young man, knew about the Tomb Ghost Cave Heaven, and even its exact location.

He also knew that buried within the Tomb Ghost Cave Heaven was a strong ancient warrior, likely from Dadui, though it was unclear why he was buried beyond the boundaries of Dadui.

He was now observing, watching what else they were looking to find.

Whether it was the archives of the Shadow Department or the royal library, the contents inside were overwhelmingly numerous.

There was so much content that, even though Emperor Li knew what they were looking for, he couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.

The majority of the records were things Emperor Li had never heard or seen before.

No one could go through all the records, not even reading just one percent of them, without spending more time than most powerful beings would tolerate.

He would let them dig; meanwhile, he watched what they intended to do.

When they were no longer useful, he would capture them all.

Emperor Li glanced toward the southwest and sighed quietly.

Dadui, does someone truly want to bring back the vanished Dadui?

The disappearance of Dadui, weren't the painful lessons of the past enough?

...

In a river near Siqu City, a small two-tiered boat was sailing downstream.

No.4 sat in the cabin, his face clouded with gloom.

Opposite him, as well as outside and above him, there were guards everywhere; he could find no opportunity to escape.

"Xi Yang, you've delayed for several days now. Continuing to delay has no meaning.

We all know that the entrance to that Grotto Heaven is definitely within this region. We sought you out just to confirm where exactly.

Once we find the entrance, we will let you go and not hurt a single hair on your head."

The middle-aged man sitting across from No.4 spoke slowly, his tone seemingly growing impatient.

"You're greatly underestimating that Tomb Ghost. To be able to flee nearly a hundred thousand miles under the pursuit of the Tomb Ghost and still come out unscathed, apart from you, ordinary people indeed can't do it, and others who could, simply won't undertake this task."

"Like you?"

"Exactly." The middle-aged man smiled and candidly agreed.

Those with weak abilities couldn't do it, as they wouldn't gain enough time; those powerful enough dared not kill the Tomb Ghost.

Only he, Xi Yang, was suitable—if he died, they wouldn't consider it a loss.

"Aren't you afraid that I'd rather die at the hands of the Tomb Ghost than kill it? If I die, the Tomb Ghost will naturally go after you."