Reborn as a tree, the peerless god is obsessed

"Master, look..." Bao Ling was about to put the pile of zongzi people into his sleeve pocket and send them to the government office, when he suddenly saw a familiar face among them. There was a hint of surprise and confusion in his eyes, so he pointed and exclaimed.

When Xueyao heard Baoling's call, she immediately turned around and looked in the direction Baoling pointed.

When her eyes fell on the face of the Zongzi figure, she was stunned for a moment. She stared at the figure with wide eyes in disbelief.

That face was no stranger to Xueyao. Not long ago, this young man had galloped down the street on horseback, causing chaos all over the place.

What impressed Xueyao even more was that in the inn's restaurant, this arrogant and domineering man unreasonably targeted the waiter, and she once subdued him with a pair of chopsticks.

"Shen Shiwei? Why him?" Xue Yao frowned, her heart filled with confusion. This man was indeed arrogant and domineering, but she hadn't expected him to be involved in refining the Soul Locking Pill. Moreover, this was their so-called base camp.

Xueyao and Baoling looked at each other, and saw the same confusion and doubt in each other's eyes.

Before this, they had thought that Shen Shiwei was just an idle and unemployed young man. However, the facts before them now made them realize that the matter was far more complicated than they had imagined.

Xue Yao frowned tightly, and she began to re-examine this young man named Shen Shiwei.

Perhaps, beneath his bohemian appearance, there are some unknown secrets hidden.

These secrets are likely to be inextricably linked to the Soul-Locking Pill and the evil forces behind it.

Xue Yao decided to investigate the matter in depth and uncover the truth behind Shen Shiwei. Only by figuring out all this can the crisis be truly resolved and innocent people be protected from the harm of the Soul Locking Pill.

Shen Shiwei was tightly bound by ropes, his body curled up like a dumpling, with blood still lingering at the corners of his mouth, clearly having struggled.

He raised his head with difficulty, and when his eyes met Xueyao and Baoling, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes, but more of it was endless resentment and unwillingness.

"You... who are you? Why are you arresting me?" He struggled to speak, his voice trembling slightly with anger, and his questioning words were full of anger.

Xue Yao didn't respond to his question, but simply stared at him quietly, her cold eyes seeming to penetrate his heart, trying to read some clues from his eyes. However, what she saw was only anger and confusion.

"Master, what should we do?" Bao Ling broke the silence and asked Xue Yao softly. It was obvious that he felt helpless about the sudden situation.

Xue Yao paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and then said calmly, "Take him back first. We'll come back to interrogate him carefully after we've dealt with other matters."

Bao Ling nodded in agreement, then stepped forward and pulled Shen Shiwei out of the crowd. The two of them had a tacit understanding, and after looking at each other, they instantly turned into a stream of light and disappeared on the spot.

After returning to the inn, Xue Yao locked Shen Shiwei in a room without saying a word and set up restrictions to ensure that he could not escape.

Then she began to question the rich young man, but the result was disappointing.

Shen Shiwei's understanding of the Soul-Locking Pill was practically zero. He was merely there to oversee the alchemy process at his father's behest, and knew nothing else.

Xue Yao frowned, lost in thought. Could it be that Shen Shiwei's father was the mastermind behind all this? And this pampered young master was just a pawn being manipulated by others?

Thinking of this, Xue Yao decided to hold back and not alert the enemy for the time being, and instead secretly investigate Shen Shiwei's father.

By following this clue, we may be able to find the real mastermind behind the incident and completely destroy this evil organization.

Having made up her mind, Xue Yao gently raised her hand and cast a spell, instantly taking Shen Shiwei and the group of people in Baoling's sleeve bag into the four-sided sky of the secret garden.

After doing all this, Xue Yao raised her eyebrows slightly and said in a loud voice: "Bao Ling, let's go to the City Lord's Mansion." Her voice was crisp and clear, revealing firmness and courage.

"Okay, master." Bao Ling responded softly, and her figure flashed. In the blink of an eye, she disappeared from the spot along with Xue Yao.

The Fucheng City Lord's Mansion, nestled in the heart of the city, is a magnificent sight, showcasing the city lord's authority. Towering, sturdy walls surround the mansion, each brick and stone bearing the marks of time and history.

Xueyao and Baoling landed quietly in the backyard of the City Lord's Mansion like ghosts. Here, shaded by green trees and blooming flowers, it formed a sharp contrast with the noisy and bustling streets outside.

The two of them sneaked between the trees, carefully observing the situation around them.

The City Lord's Mansion is home to many martial arts masters, a gathering of experts. For ordinary people, even approaching here is difficult. Even those who can break into the mansion could expose their whereabouts if they are not careful.

However, how can Xueyao and Baoling be compared with ordinary people?

For them, hiding their bodies is as easy as pie, just like entering a deserted place.

After a careful search, they successfully found the city lord's study. The lights were on, and it was obvious that someone was busy inside.

Xueyao and Baoling looked at each other and decided to sneak into the study to find out what was going on. They quietly opened the door and slipped in like two invisible cats.

In the study, a middle-aged man sat at his desk, his brow furrowed, as if contemplating something extremely important. Beside him lay a thick pile of files and documents. He must be the city lord.

Seeing the door open, he looked up but saw nothing. He walked to the door and looked around, then went back to the table and sat down.

Xueyao and Baoling hid in the darkness, holding their breath, and carefully observed the city lord. They were surprised to find that the city lord exuded a unique aura, and was obviously not an ordinary person.

Just as they were about to take the next step, they suddenly heard a faint sound of footsteps from a distance. Xueyao and Baoling immediately became alert. They looked towards the door at the same time and saw several guards walking in quickly.

"Lord City Lord, there is urgent military information that needs your review." One of the guards said respectfully, holding a roll of light yellow silk in his hand.

The scroll of silk looked quite delicate, and it seemed to contain some important information. Upon hearing the guard's words, the city lord immediately stood up, took the scroll, and began to read it carefully.

His brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and his expression became more and more solemn, as if this military intelligence brought him a lot of pressure.

Seeing this sudden change, Xueyao and Baoling in the dark felt a little anxious.

After reading the silk cloth, the city lord was silent for a moment, then raised his head and said to the guards, "Pass the order down to strengthen the city defenses and prepare for battle."

The guards took orders and left, and peace returned to the study.

Xueyao and Baoling exchanged a glance, preparing to go outside first. However, just as they were about to leave, a strange wave suddenly emanated from the study. They immediately looked in the direction of the wave, only to see a black vortex suddenly appear on the City Lord's desk.

"Oh no, it's a teleportation array!" Xue Yao exclaimed.