Under the cover of the inky night, Shen Yue, Bu Ze and Hong Fuqiu quietly left the familiar yet suffocating mountain gate of Qingyun Sect.

The moonlight was thin and the stars were dotted, as if even the heaven and earth had cast a mysterious veil over their sudden escape.

Their steps were quick and firm, and the ground under their feet made a slight rustling sound in the night breeze.

Intertwined with the occasional animal roars coming from afar, it creates a tense and lonely atmosphere.

Shen Yue pursed her lips tightly, her eyes flashing with determination and uneasiness. From time to time, she looked back at the sect's lights that were gradually fading away, feeling mixed emotions.

Bu Ze gripped the hilt of the sword tightly in his hand, with the tip of the sword lightly touching the ground, and every step he took was extremely cautious.

He whispered to the two people beside him, "We must leave this area as soon as possible. Qingyun Sect will soon find out that we are missing."

As time went on, fatigue began to take hold of their bodies.

Finally, as the first rays of dawn were about to break, they found the dense forest that Hong Fuqiu had mentioned.

Deep in the dense forest, the trees are towering and the branches and leaves are dense, making it seem like a natural haven.

The three of them smiled at each other, their eyes showing both relief at surviving the disaster and anxiety about the unknown future.

"Let's take a break here first."

Shen Yue suggested.

So they found a relatively secluded place, leaned against a big tree, closed their eyes, and let their tired bodies temporarily relax.

Although it was only a one-day and one-night escape, for them it felt like a long and arduous journey.

And all this is just the beginning...

As the first rays of morning sun fell on the bluestone road of Qingyun Sect, the tranquility of the sect was broken by a burst of hurried footsteps and hurried reports.

"Master! It's bad. A disciple named Bu Ze is missing! And Hong Fuqiu is missing too!"

A disciple rushed into the hall breathlessly, with a hint of panic in his voice.

His eyes swept across everyone in the hall, and finally landed on the sect leader who was sitting in the main seat with a solemn expression.

Upon hearing this, the sect leader frowned, and a hint of displeasure and doubt flashed in his eyes.

Bu Ze, he was not unfamiliar with the name. He was a disciple who behaved well in the sect, but there was nothing special about him.

However, the sudden disappearance of the disciple was obviously not a trivial matter.

"When was it discovered?"

The sect leader asked in a deep voice, his voice revealing an unquestionable majesty.

“Master, it was discovered during the routine roll call this morning by the senior brother in charge of Bu Ze’s courtyard.

His bed was made neatly and he did not appear to have left in a hurry, but he was nowhere to be found.”

The disciple replied quickly, with a hint of urgency in his tone.

The clan leader nodded slightly, with some thoughts in mind.

He waved his hand to signal the disciple to leave, and then summoned several elders and deacons in the sect to discuss the matter together.

"Bu Ze's disappearance may not be accidental."

An elder pondered and said, "No major events have happened in the sect in recent days. Why did he suddenly disappear? Could it be..."

Before he finished speaking, another elder took over the conversation: "Could it be that he had a dispute with other disciples, or colluded with forces outside the sect? This matter needs to be investigated as soon as possible to avoid causing greater impact on the sect."

Upon hearing this, Master Ji Yin's gaze became even more profound.

When he learned that Bu Ze, his usually well-behaved disciple, had suddenly disappeared, he immediately realized the seriousness of the situation, so he hurried to the Zhuxian Taoist Temple regardless of the morning dew.

Zhuxian Daotai, a place that carries a certain amount of mystery and awe in the hearts of the people in Qingyun Sect, is the place used by the sect to punish disciples who seriously violate the rules.

According to legend, if the punished disciple cannot bear the weight of the punishment, his soul and body will turn into ashes here, becoming a warning to those who come after him.

True Man Ji Yin stood on the Zhuxian Daotai, his eyes as sharp as torches, scanning the surroundings.

However, the traces of ashes he expected did not appear, and were replaced by a desolate and empty place.

This discovery made him feel a chill in his heart, and he immediately came to the conclusion - Shen Yue did not die here, and her disappearance, like Bu Ze's, was full of mystery.

"Could it be..."

Ji Yin Zhenren thought to himself, "Did the three of them escape together? But Shen Yue's cultivation is not enough to support her to make such a bold move, unless..."

Master Ji Yin realized the urgency of the situation. He knew very well that the disappearance of Shen Yue, Bu Ze and Hong Fuqiu not only concerned the stability within the sect, but might also hide unknown secrets.

Therefore, he made the decision without hesitation and ordered all the disciples in Qingyun Sect to take action immediately and search for the whereabouts of these three people with all their strength.

"Pass on my order. From now on, all disciples in the sect, regardless of their level of cultivation, must participate in this search operation."

The voice of Master Ji Yin echoed in the sect's main hall, carrying with it unquestionable majesty.

"Among the three, Shen Yue and Bu Ze are disciples of our sect. Although Hong Fuqiu is not from our sect, there must be something fishy about her traveling with the two of them. We must find them as soon as possible and find out the truth."

Master Su Yi, as an elder in Qingyun Sect, always looks at worldly affairs with a peaceful attitude. He tends to maintain an indifferent attitude towards the disputes and changes within the sect.

However, at this moment he was puzzled and bewildered by Master Ji Yin's anger and rage.

In Master Su Yi's heart, although Master Ji Yin was known for his severity, he always acted with reason and logic and would not get angry easily.

There must be an unusual reason for this out-of-control behavior.

She thought to herself, "Although Master Ji Yin is usually strict with his disciples, it is all out of his expectations and love for them. Could it be that something big has happened that caused his wrath today?"

In order to resolve the doubts in his heart, Master Su Yi decided to go to Master Ji Yin in person to ask for clarification.

He walked slowly towards the residence of Jiyin Zhenren, with some guesses in his mind.

Perhaps it was about the disappearance of Shen Yue, Bu Ze and Hong Fuqiu? But why did this make Master Ji Yin so angry?

When Master Su Yi stepped into the residence of Master Ji Yin, he saw Master Ji Yin sitting upright at the desk, with anger still lingering between his brows.

When he saw Master Su Yi coming, he was slightly stunned, then he regained his usual calmness and composure.

"Brother Suyi, why are you here?"

Master Ji Yin asked, and although his voice was calm, one could still hear a subtle fluctuation.

Master Su Yi smiled slightly and said, "I heard that Junior Brother was furious, and I was very confused, so I came to ask. I wonder what made Junior Brother so angry?"

True Man Ji Yin sighed and told Master Su Yi everything about the disappearance of Shen Yue, Bu Ze and Hong Fuqiu.

She nodded gently and said, "I see. Junior brother's worry is not without reason. Among these three people, Shen Yue and Bu Ze are the future of our sect, and their disappearance is indeed a serious matter. Although Hong Fuqiu is not a member of our sect, since she is traveling with the two, her identity and background must also be investigated."

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