Master of Strange Dao

Yu Ziqing was indeed prepared for a strong assault, and if necessary, could even directly ask Emperor Kuihou for help.

Although Emperor Kuihou was not attentive to managing Kuihou Country, which was filled with all sorts of freaks and demons, he probably wouldn't want an organization that could prompt the Divine Dynasty to take direct action hiding within Kuihou Country.

The new base of the White Water Egg organization was located in an abandoned Grotto Heaven in Kuihou Country.

Through the small Abyssal Rift at the entrance, you enter the Abyss, and the base is in the Abyss.

This time, the White Water Egg learned its lesson, leaving an escape route that no one could fully block.

Even if the Abyssal Rift at the entrance was blocked, the vast and sparsely populated Abyss provides plenty of space to escape.

The concealment and convenience weren't as good as the original base, making it a bit troublesome, but the safety index increased significantly.

As long as they hid well in the Abyss and guarded against potentially appearing devils, there would be no major problems.

Now that No.1 hadn't gone to meet Wig White Water Egg, under the erosion of Evil Qi, the whole person found it difficult to think rationally, and Yu Ziqing felt more at ease.

The other White Water Eggs in the base could control the situation.

No.2 was not in the base, Nor was No.5, and the remaining people, even if there was no overt defection, were either people of the New No. Ten or No.4.

As long as they didn't directly raise a flag of rebellion, No.4 could definitely maintain control.

Looking at No.1's current ghostly state, what would he use to fight?

The Gatekeeper Hungry Ghost returned, with its birthmark moving position, revealing that exquisite and alluring face, instantly appearing in Yu Ziqing's perception.

Yu Ziqing's expression remained unchanged, no matter how many times it happened, he was still slightly startled.

"You're back, rest a bit first, have some tea."

Yu Ziqing poured the tea, and the Gatekeeper Hungry Ghost sat opposite, drank a cup, and then took out a Sound Recording Stone.

"That No.2, contacted No.1, I recorded the sounds."

Yu Ziqing wasn't in a hurry to listen and called for the Deceitful Ghost instead.

Upon listening to the dialogue in the Sound Recording Stone, Yu Ziqing could discern the tone, accent, and word usage that had an undeniable shadow of Daqian.

This was not surprising; he had already guessed that No.2 was in Daqian and possibly used to be a person of Daqian.

After just a few sentences, Yu Ziqing couldn't discern anything further, so he looked toward the Deceitful Ghost.

The Deceitful Ghost's ears grew a circle larger, with earlobes almost drooping to the shoulders, slightly trembling to capture all those sounds.

After his ears returned to normal size, he wore a slight smile.

"Young master, as long as I hear him speak anywhere, I'll be able to recognize him."

"Even if the voice he left was disguised?"

"Young master, everyone's voice carries a personal imprint, no matter how it changes, it's still that person."

"How far?"

"Ideally within a hundred miles from me, I could completely ascertain who it is, but within a thousand miles, indiscriminate reception, with my current strength, I fear I couldn't withstand it."

Yu Ziqing nodded, realizing that too; the Deceitful Ghost could gather sound intelligence, but if he received indiscriminately and without filtering, his brain would probably explode.

"You just need to remember the voices of these two, we'll need you to follow later if necessary."

"Subordinate awaits orders at any time."

Yu Ziqing let the Deceitful Ghost go ahead with his tasks, gave them some food brought by the Cook Hungry Ghost, and then let the Gatekeeper Hungry Ghost go rest.

Next comes the wait.

No.1 was getting a bit anxious, now let's see if No.2 would heed the call and return to the White Water Egg base.

Yu Ziqing contacted Song Chengyue.

"There's something I need big brother to keep an eye on."

"Feel free to speak of any small matter."

"I hope big brother will pay attention if anyone from the list you gave last time, or anyone around them leaves Daqian within the next month, no, the next three months."

"Just this, huh, no problem, I'll keep an eye on it for you." Song Chengyue thought for a moment, then made a throat-slitting gesture: "Do you want to deal with this person?"

"I'm not sure, it's best if you don't act, I'll handle it, has Emperor Qian already begun his seclusion?"

"No, but I reckon it's soon; he's begun arranging many things recently, the political situation is generally stable, the weather is favorable this year, and after battling Dali, people are inclined towards stability, indeed a fitting opportunity."

"The Crown Prince is regent, the Second Prince is on frontier duty, and the other Princes each have their tasks, right?"

"Yes, it should generally be like that, several centuries of stability should be ensured."

"Then let me say a cautious word; big brother, you'd better keep a low profile moving forward."

Song Chengyue was slightly taken aback, and mulled it over a little.

"Nobody should be targeting me, right?"

"Better safe than sorry, plus, big brother, you've offended too many people."

Song Chengyue nodded.

"Makes sense."

What he relied on now was Emperor Qian, but if Emperor Qian went into a death seclusion, and someone wanted to eliminate him one day.

He considered those he had offended, the assisting ministers would surely be happy to see him gone; the Crown Prince wouldn't care, and the Second Prince would probably watch with folded arms.

As long as someone dares to make a move, others would probably follow suit.

Even if he wasn't killed, just being found a reason to arrest and imprison him, he'd almost certainly end up dead.

And such matters, surely wouldn't interrupt Emperor Qian's seclusion.

The death of the greatest minion of Daqian might sound harsh, but likely wouldn't affect Daqian's stability much, and might even deflect conflicts, creating a more harmonious atmosphere.

Yu Ziqing indeed didn't want Song Chengyue dead, not just because they were effectively family now, but having old Song around made acquiring a lot of Daqian's intelligence too effortless.