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After some discussion, they finally decided that the next action was not only to continue looking for clues about the Tianfeng Pavilion branch, but also to dig deep into the ancient books and materials related to it, leaving no possible corner unexplored, in order to find a way to crack it.

It was late at night, and only a faint firelight was flickering in the cave, like stars struggling in the darkness, emitting a faint and warm light.

The three of them sat around the fire, each lost in thought, like three silent statues, quietly thinking about how to proceed in the future.

The sound of the wind outside is like an ancient ballad, coming slowly, as if telling those ancient stories buried by the years. They are about to embark on a new journey of exploration full of unknowns and dangers, just like a ship about to set sail, carrying hope and courage, heading for the unknown sea.

After Ling Feng's injuries stabilized, the three of them rested for a while in the cave and then decided to go to Baixiaotang in Longzhong to look for more clues.

Along the way, they carefully avoided the crowds and chose to walk on those remote paths. Every step they took, they had to vigilantly observe the movements around them, for fear of being targeted by the mysterious man again and falling into danger.

After several days of arduous journey, they finally arrived at the Qitian Pavilion branch of Baixiaotang. It was an ancient and solemn pavilion with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, showing the prosperity and splendor of the past.

However, the building now exudes an old and lonely atmosphere, like a fading hero, quietly telling the glory of the past and the vicissitudes of the present.

The stone lion in front of the pavilion sits there with its mouth wide open, looking majestic, as if showing the world its former glory and majesty, which makes people feel awe.

Xue Tianhan stopped, tidied up his messy clothes, took a deep breath, then walked forward and gently knocked on the door.

"Knock, knock, knock..." The crisp sound of the door knocker echoed in the silent air.

After a moment, the door slowly opened, and a white-haired old man poked his head out. He looked at them sharply, with a hint of vigilance and suspicion in his eyes.

Upon seeing this, Xue Tianhan bowed respectfully, took out a bag of spirit stones, and with a humble smile on his face, said, "I've heard that this place is a gathering place for information, and all kinds of anecdotes and secret clues in the martial arts world can be found here. I've taken the liberty of coming here to inquire about the Tianfeng Pavilion branch. I hope you can give me some advice. I'll be very grateful."

The old man snorted contemptuously, a hint of imperceptible surprise flashing across his eyes. "A branch of Tianfeng Pavilion? That's not a place to be trifled with. It's a branch of a huge power in the Central Plains. A hundred years ago, they practiced forbidden techniques in Shu, triggering a bloody storm that shook the martial arts world."

Then, the Qitian Pavilion appeared like a divine force, joining forces with its sect to destroy it. The struggle between the two sides was both open and covert, fierce and intractable. The entire martial arts world was embroiled in this conflict, and countless heroes fell. That period was the darkest hour for the martial arts world.

The old man raised his hand slightly and motioned them to enter.

The three followed the old man into the pavilion and sat down in a room filled with ancient books. The room was filled with a faint scent of books, and the surrounding bookshelves were filled with a variety of books, making people feel like they were in a treasure trove of knowledge.

The old man slowly sat down, picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and then continued: "The then Qitian Pavilion Master Xiao Qi was an incredible and powerful figure, with great martial arts skills and extraordinary wisdom, and he had a very high prestige in the martial arts world.

In the battle with the branch of Tianfeng Pavilion, Xiao Qi used all her means and went through countless hardships and twists and turns. With her courage and wisdom, she finally completely destroyed the branch of Tianfeng Pavilion and brought peace back to the world.

Sadly, Xiao Qi has mysteriously disappeared since then, with no further news of her in the martial arts world. It's as if she's vanished from the face of the earth. No one knows where she went or why she suddenly vanished, and this has become a major mystery in the martial arts world.

When Xue Tianhan heard Xiao Qi's name, his heart trembled suddenly, as if struck by an electric current.

Xiaoqi is the girlfriend he has been looking for for many years. Over the years, he has been running around, sleeping in the open air, and going through countless hardships, just to find Xiaoqi's whereabouts and unravel the many mysteries surrounding her.

He suppressed the surging emotions within him, took a deep breath, and tried to keep his voice steady. He asked, "Senior, may I ask if you know of any unusual behavior by Pavilion Master Xiaoqi before his disappearance, or any connection to any special places or people? Even the slightest clue would be of vital importance to me."

The old man put down the teacup in his hand, stroked his beard, closed his eyes slightly, and said after a moment of contemplation: "I heard that after the Seventh Pavilion Master destroyed the Tianfeng Pavilion, he frequently went in and out of a mysterious valley.

The location of the valley was extremely secretive, as if shrouded in mystery. No one knew its exact location. However, some people had seen strange lights flashing near the valley, as if stars had fallen to earth. And there were often strange noises heard, like the roars of beasts or the fluctuations of some mysterious power, which made people shudder.

As for what secrets are hidden in that valley, no one can tell."

Huang Yan frowned, her eyes filled with confusion. She asked softly, "Could that valley be related to the secrets of this Tianfeng Pavilion branch? Perhaps Pavilion Master Xiaoqi has discovered something important, which is why he's been going there so frequently."

Ling Feng also agreed: "It's possible. We have to find a way to find that valley."

Xue Tianhan nodded slightly, agreeing with their views. He then asked the old man about the current situation in the martial arts world and the people close to Xiao Qi.

Seeing their sincerity, the old man told them everything he knew and provided them with many useful clues, which gave them a deeper understanding of what happened that year.

After leaving the Qitian Pavilion branch of Baixiaotang, the three of them found a quiet inn to stay in.

As soon as he entered the room, Xue Tianhan sat by the window, gazing at the bright moonlight outside, his eyes filled with a mixture of confusion and determination. He vowed to himself, "Xiao Qi, no matter where you are, I will find you and solve all these mysteries, even if it costs me my life."

Huang Yan gently walked over to Xue Tianhan and whispered, "Junior Brother Tianhan, where should we start next? Should we continue searching for that mysterious valley, or should we conduct a deeper investigation into the people around Pavilion Master Xiaoqi?"

Xue Tianhan withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Huang Yan and Ling Feng. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Let's start by investigating the people around her. Perhaps we can find some clues about the location of the valley. I remember that senior from Bai Xiaotang mentioned that there was an elder from Qitian Pavilion who lived in seclusion in a place called Qingping Town in Shu. We will set off there tomorrow."

Ling Feng lay in bed. Although his leg injury had not yet fully healed, his eyes were full of fighting spirit. "Okay, as long as we can find clues, this injury is nothing. I will definitely hold on and solve this mystery with you."

Nothing happened that night. The next morning, before dawn, the three of them got up early, packed their luggage, and set off for Qingping Town.

Along the way, they were cautious and always aware of the surrounding movements. Every slight sound would make them alert. They knew that the mysterious man could appear again at any time to stop them, so they did not dare to slack off.

After several days of arduous journey, they finally arrived at Qingping Town, a peaceful and tranquil town with winding bluestone streets, a dazzling array of shops, and pedestrians coming and going, shouting, chatting and laughing, full of the breath of life.

However, when they asked around the town for the residence of the elder of Qitian Pavilion, they encountered unexpected difficulties.

The townspeople were either silent or evasive in their responses, as if they were wary of the matter. They questioned many people but received no results, which made the three of them anxious.

In desperation, they decided to change their strategy and first stopped at teahouses, pubs and other crowded places in the town, trying to capture some useful information from people's gossip. They sat in the teahouse for a whole day, listening carefully to the conversations of the guests at every table, not missing any details.

Finally, in the evening, they heard some vague clues from a drunk old man.

The old man mentioned that there once was a mysterious master living in the west end of the town, but the exact location was not clear. It was only known that there was a bamboo forest nearby.

After getting this clue, the three of them were in high spirits and immediately set off for the west end of the town. They searched everywhere for the bamboo forest in the west end of the town. As the sky gradually darkened, the surroundings became increasingly eerie and terrifying.

Just when they were about to give up, Ling Feng suddenly discovered a bamboo forest hidden in the valley.

They walked into the bamboo forest cautiously and found that there was a layer of light mist in the bamboo forest, making it difficult to see the road ahead.

Xue Tianhan walked ahead cautiously, holding his weapon tightly in his hand, ready to deal with any danger that might arise. Suddenly, a melodious flute sound came from deep in the bamboo forest. The sound was like weeping and plaintively, making people shudder.

The three of them followed the direction of the flute sound and finally found a dilapidated hut deep in the bamboo forest. In front of the hut, a middle-aged woman stood quietly, as if waiting for their arrival.

Xue Tianhan went forward and knocked on the door. The middle-aged woman opened the door, her eyes full of confusion: "Who are you?"

Xue Tianhan said respectfully, "Senior, we are Xiao Qi's friends. We came here to inquire about Xiao Qi. Could you please help us?"

When the middle-aged woman heard Xiao Qi's name, her expression changed slightly. She looked at them carefully with caution: "Are you really the Pavilion Master's friends? Do you have any proof?"

Xue Tianhan shook his head and said sincerely: "No, my name is Xue Tianhan. Xiaoqi should have mentioned me to you."