I am a mage and a wet nurse, so using seven swords is not too much, right?

Wang Jiang remained silent.

But he still sent a telepathic message, saying, "This junior truly does not know. Moreover, it wasn't just that thief alone at the time. He also used a teleportation array. Judging from the residual spiritual energy fluctuations over there, at least four people left at that time, perhaps more, including some we didn't sense."

"Plus that thief hiding in the Eastern Valley, alas, I don't even know how many of them came, so how could I possibly guess their identities?"

"You're not that you can't guess, you just don't dare to say it," the powerful figure transmitted his voice. "What you really want to say is that the Northern King has too many enemies and has made too many foes. Not to mention outsiders, even within his own tribe, there might be those who want to take his life."

"So you dare not say it, you cannot say it."

Wang Jiang lowered her head deeply and said only, "Senior is wise, Wang Jiang dares not."

The powerful man snorted coldly, "Don't say you wouldn't dare. You're not wrong. He just has too many enemies and acts without any scruples."

"Back then, even his own relatives... Oh well, let's search one last time..."

His gaze swept over Wang Jiang's tense shoulders, and his tone softened slightly. "When I get back, I will tell the clan the truth about the situation here. The fact that the thief cannot be found is not your fault. You have done your best. If anyone in the clan holds you accountable for this, I will speak up for you."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jiang didn't show much reaction on her face, but her voice transmission already carried a hint of barely suppressed excitement:

"Thank you so much, senior! I, Wang Jiang, will never forget your great kindness!"

With a senior speaking up for him, he finally had some support.

Even if the matter of the Northern King doesn't come to a conclusion, he shouldn't be arbitrarily pushed out as a scapegoat.

"No need to thank me." The powerful man's tone was complicated. "You should take care of yourself. Clean up this mess as soon as possible and return to your clan to report back. This place is not safe to stay any longer."

This is practically tantamount to declaring that even a second search would yield no different results.

And so it is.

The strong ones investigated very thoroughly.

Because of his past karmic ties with the Northern King, he was determined to find the traitor who killed him.

But in this world, things don't always work just because someone wants them to.

A second search yielded nothing.

This is also expected.

The investigation yielded no results. Someone with his cultivation level couldn't possibly stay in the Eastern Extreme Valley for long.

So after a second unsuccessful search, they left with the body of the Northern Film King.

"Wang Wu, do you think he's still alive?"

The entrance and exit of East Pole Valley.

Wang Jiang gazed in the direction the powerful figure had gone and asked in a deep voice.

His response was Wang Wu's resolute voice: "Still here."

"Perhaps he has left?" Wang Jiang muttered to himself.

Wang Wu's answer remained firm: "It's still here."

"But what can we do?" Wang Jiang took out a sound transmission talisman.

Without any hesitation, he reported the results to the clan in front of Wang Wu.

It was still the Eastern King's rebuke.

The Southern King's composure.

The King of the West's attempt to smooth things over.

Did the three kings really care about the outcome?

Wang Jiang suddenly felt that it seemed like she didn't care.

They didn't care who the murderer of the Northern King was.

They only cared about who dared to challenge the Shadow Clan's authority.

But this concern, in their deeper scheming and calculations, may be placed further back.

Therefore, it is not enough for them to withstand pressure from all sides and keep the East Pole Valley closed for a longer period of time.

"...Now that the thieves have left, there's no need to mention sealing off Dongji Valley anymore." The Southern King's deep voice came through the communication talisman. "But the matter of assassinating the Northern King cannot be easily forgotten. You don't need to worry about this anymore; we will handle it ourselves."

If we don't even know who the murderer is, what else can we do?

Wang Jiang remained noncommittal.

On the surface, however, he couldn't be more cooperative, replying, "Yes."

The voice transmission ends.

Indeed, he was not placed on the blame.

Clearly, that senior had already given instructions.

Otherwise, given the attitude of the three kings towards him, a subordinate of the Northern King, how could they have let him off so easily?

"Wang Wu, you should leave too."

After putting away the communication talisman, he turned to Wang Wu and said.

But the latter did not immediately agree, instead turning his gaze towards the valley, saying, "I will not leave."

"You still want to arrest people?"

"You don't want to, sir?"

“…I do want to, of course I do.” Wang Jiang said slowly, his voice sounding somewhat ethereal in the gradually spreading twilight of the valley. “But wanting to and doing are two different things. Since the Three Kings have already given the order, it means they don’t want you and me to stay any longer to search for people. Your actions now… are meaningless and will only arouse suspicion.”

"Suspicion, huh?" Wang Wu chuckled cryptically. "So be it. Can you even kill me?"

Wang Jiang: "..." That's definitely not possible.

No matter what, the three kings would not lay a hand on Wang Wu.

Even though Wang Wu was once a member of the Northern King's faction.

However, those who are among the best of the chosen ones will be treated differently by both the three kings and the group of powerful figures who have gone into seclusion.

"But if you really find that thief, you will also be in danger."

“Where on the path of cultivation is there no danger?” Wang Wu simply stood not far from the gate. “I will stay here and keep watch. If he doesn’t come out for a month, I will keep watch for a month.”

"If he doesn't leave for a year, I will stay for a year."

"Even if he doesn't leave for a hundred years, I can still guard him for a hundred years."

"..." Wang Jiang's expression was complicated.

He truly hadn't expected that Wang Wu, who usually seemed crazy, would be the only one so determined to capture the Northern King's enemy at such a crucial moment.

"Then... you'd better take care of yourself."

Wang Wu dared to do this.

But he dared not.

……

Dongji Valley has returned to normal.

It seems that the matter of the Northern King's fall has simply passed.

But outside the valley, it is not so.

After Wang Wu had endured another half month of hardship, he suddenly heard news from within the clan.

It is said that the three kings personally took action and killed the murderer who plotted against the Northern King on the spot.

The ringleader has been eliminated.

The only two minor fry dared not show themselves and hid very well; their whereabouts have not yet been discovered.

However, the Shadow Clan is also searching in secret, determined not to let the other party have any chance of escape.

Upon hearing this news, Wang Wu's brows furrowed so deeply they looked as if they could trap a fly.

What escape?

What kill?

That thief is still hiding in the valley!

He still did not leave.

Keep guarding it.

Even powerful figures passing by couldn't help but remark that Wang Wu was indeed a man of great loyalty and righteousness.

He's just a bit silly.

All three kings said the murderer was dead and had escaped, yet he was still guarding the Eastern Valley.

It's only because of his talent that he dares to act so recklessly.

"Wang Wu, you should leave now. There are no thieves in Dongji Valley."

After guarding the formation for several more days, the sighs of the powerful defenders echoed from the sky.

Wang Wu didn't explain, but sat firmly at the valley's exit, as steady as a mountain. "Senior, is there a rule that I can only cultivate in the cave?"

"...No."

"In that case, it's reasonable for me to cultivate here?"

"But you're not doing this for cultivation."

“That’s me,” Wang Wu said. “I’m here for cultivation.”

The powerful defender: "..."