Although the little apprentice sister is weak, she can fight

"Wanshou Mountain... Senior Brothers and Sisters?" Another female cultivator named Ning Baiyan extracted a few key words from this sentence.

"Are you Shen Qiao?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the other four people who had not paid much attention to the skinny little girl could not help but cast their eyes over. Even Gu Xu, who did not care about the situation here, took a look intentionally or unintentionally.

Shen Qiao tried to understand these sights and felt confused.

Why are you all looking at her warily?

"Exactly. This person's condition is very similar to the symptoms of the 'soul transfer technique' I've encountered before, but I think it's probably just this type of soul technique. After all, his current condition is somewhat different from the real 'soul transfer technique'."

"Master said so too." Su Tingyu nodded in affirmation.

"Preliminary assessment indicates that this person's spirit is in disarray, even infiltrating the consciousness of livestock. This is a complex 'fusion soul technique' from the Western Abyss Soul Arts. According to some records, this type of soul art only takes effect when stimulated, and the conditions for success are extremely demanding. The caster orchestrated every event he encountered along his journey from the Western Abyss, causing this person's emotions to gradually collapse, leading to his loss of humanity and his killing spree."

After saying this, Su Tingyu sighed with a headache, "We found a map of the northwest of Qingzhou on him. After investigation, we finally determined the route he took."

"And the starting point of this route is at the old site of Xiyuan."

Shang Mian: "So you took him along on purpose, to see if he would feel anything when he passed through these places again?"

Su Tingyu nodded, "That's right."

"I'm afraid we'll have to sleep outdoors tonight." Mu Jiu, who had already discussed the route, said.

"Based on this person's route and speed, he should have come from Broken Soul Slope and stayed there overnight."

"Wow." Zhang Zhi couldn't help but sigh, "He even dared to stay at Broken Soul Hill. This guy is really too brave."

"Maybe he was already unconscious when he got here." Gu Xu put away the blood-stained parchment map. This was the map that was searched from the captured person.

"I'm afraid it won't be peaceful tonight, so please be careful."

A dozen people walked for a whole day and arrived near the Broken Soul Hill when the sun was setting.

Speaking of Broken Soul Hill, its location is indeed not very good. It is connected to two primeval forests on the left and right. Not only are there wild beasts roaming around, but it is also difficult to see sunlight all year round. The whole place is gloomy. Even residents who have to pass by here will not choose to pass by at night or alone.

Li Yue has been obviously uncomfortable since entering this forest. Her fire spirit root is mostly composed of yang fire, so she has a natural resistance to this gloomy place.

Not only her, but Zhang Qiyan from the Shenxiao Sect seemed to be in a similar situation. Fortunately, Shang Mian and the medical practitioners on their side were well prepared and gave both of them some regulating pills, and they recovered.

"Do you have that feeling?" Zhang Qiyan rubbed his arms and grinned, trying to describe how he felt.

"I've been to many places, but this place always feels sinister, as if I'm being stared at by many invisible eyes the moment I enter."

In fact, it was not just two people. More than ten people who were traveling with them had more or less similar feelings. If we were to say who was the most calm and unobstructed after entering this forest, it would probably be the one wearing the magic hoop.

"It's getting late, and it's hard to tell the direction at night. Why don't we rest here today and continue tomorrow? What do you think, Fellow Daoist Gu?"

Gu Xu nodded, "Just listen to what the seeker says."

It was late at night and the moon was bright in the sky.

Although they were traveling together, it was obvious that not all of them had much to talk about. As soon as they stopped to rest, they dispersed.

Li Yue couldn't sleep, so he simply asked to keep watch.

The red light of the bonfire flickered. Li Yue sat cross-legged beside it, throwing a handful of dry leaves into the fire from time to time. Listening to the crackling sound, Li Yue, who always behaved carefree, rarely showed a silent expression.

Swish-

Just when she was stunned, Li Yue suddenly noticed someone sitting down next to her. She turned her head and saw Shen Qiao looking at her with a smile.

"I couldn't sleep, so I came to ask my senior sister to keep me company." Shen Qiao said calmly.

Li Yue's dull eyes subconsciously regained some spirit. She looked at Shen Qiao and chuckled, "Do you have something to say?"

"Well... a little bit." Shen Qiao stirred the campfire with a wooden stick.

"Ever since I officially became their apprentice, I've rarely been able to spend time with my senior sisters. Today, we went on a mission together again, and I suddenly felt a little dazed."

Li Yue was stunned for a moment, and the gloomy mood just now disappeared. He looked a little amused and said, "So that's it."

"uh-huh."

Shen Qiao poked the ground with the stick and said, "Actually, I've always been curious about something."

Seeing her childish appearance, Li Yue relaxed a little and asked, "Tell me, what are you curious about?"

Shen Qiao pretended to think as if he was organizing his words, and after a moment he spoke, "Why did Senior Sister choose to become Yan Zun's disciple?"

"Hmm..." Li Yue thought for a moment, "Actually, I was quite hesitant before becoming her disciple, mainly because I was afraid she might be strict. But if I really think about it, if I really have the opportunity, what's the big deal if she gives me a few more lectures? Learning skills is the real thing."

Shen Qiao forced a smile and said, "So, Senior Sister is just going to 'give it all'?"

"Well, I'll go for it." Li Yue laughed. "Although Master is strict, she is indeed a good teacher to me. I am lucky to be able to become her disciple."

"So...do you like your current life, Senior Sister?"

Li Yue nodded without hesitation, "Of course, if I had to do it again, I would still make the same choice."

Sensing the subtle emotional changes of a person within his spiritual awareness range, Shen Qiao smiled meaningfully, "That's good."

The two chatted for a while about other things, and it was not until the second half of the night when Zhu Yu came to take their place to rest that the conversation ended.

Leaning against a tree with his eyes closed, Shen Qiao suddenly felt a subtle fluctuation of spiritual power.

She slowly opened her eyes and looked over, only to see Su Tingyu not far away nodding slightly at her.

Shen Qiao didn't seem surprised. He stood up quietly and left his seat.

After walking some distance, Su Tingyu followed.

"Is there something urgent, Fellow Daoist Su?"

"No." Su Tingyu shook his head, as if he had hesitated for a while before deciding to speak.

"You just deliberately prevented me from contacting Li Yue, so I had no choice but to come to you."

Shen Qiao looked at him for a while, and seeing that he was still so persistent, he knew that if he didn't put an end to it, this man would not let it go easily.

"Since you're determined to see this matter through to the end, I'll make a deal with you first."

Su Tingyu nodded, "You say."

"I believe that Fellow Daoist Su also knows the importance of our mission this time." Shen Qiao said with a polite smile.

"So I hope that after asking questions tonight, this matter will be over. How about that?"