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Upon hearing this, Chen Xu expressed his understanding.

The vows made by one's inner demons should not be broken lightly; forcing them will only bring no benefit.

He then stopped talking about Han Feng and took out a piece of paper from his storage bag, laying it flat on the table.

"In that case, Mr. Chen has another matter to inquire about."

A complex and mysterious pattern was clearly depicted on the paper, which was the restriction on Qing Yi's forehead.

His gaze swept over the two men, finally settling on the pattern: "I wonder if you two fellow Daoists have ever seen the origin of this pattern?"

Wang Tiezhu moved closer, stared at the pattern for a long time, scratched his head, and looked puzzled.

"This drawing is so convoluted, I've never seen anything like it before. Junior Brother Chen, what exactly is this thing?"

Lin Miaoyin's gaze also fell on the pattern, then, as if remembering something, her tone became somewhat uncertain:

"Senior Brother Chen, could this... be some kind of restriction to seal one's cultivation?"

A glint flashed in Chen Xu's eyes as he looked at Lin Miaoyin, his speech unconsciously quickening:

"Indeed! Fellow Daoist Lin recognizes this restriction?"

Lin Miaoyin nodded slightly and recalled, "I only have a vague impression. A few months ago, when I went to the Moyun Valley Medicine Garden to deliver the pills, I inadvertently glimpsed the garden manager flipping through an ancient book."

"The ancient book seems to have recorded a pattern that is extremely similar to this one."

She paused, as if trying to recall the details, "When the steward saw me pass by, he seemed a little hesitant and immediately closed the ancient book."

"I only glanced at it briefly, but I remember there were small words like 'Sealing Yuan and Locking Meridians' and 'Concealing Qi' next to it, which seemed to be related to sealing one's cultivation level."

"As for the specifics of the restriction and its function, I didn't see it clearly, let alone know."

"Sealing the vital energy and locking the meridians, concealing the breath..." Chen Xu silently recited these words in his mind.

It seems that the ancient book may indeed have recorded the details of this restriction.

He suppressed his eagerness and asked directly:

"When Fellow Daoist Lin goes to Moyun Valley to deliver pills next time, could you possibly help me find or copy the relevant contents of that ancient book?"

To show his sincerity, Chen Xu did not hesitate and took out a specially made Five Thunder Talisman from his storage bag.

He gently pushed the talisman in front of Lin Miaoyin, his tone solemn: "Consider this Five Thunder Talisman a token of my gratitude. If it succeeds now, I will offer you a greater reward."

"Five Thunder Talisman?!" Wang Tiezhu exclaimed, his eyes wide with surprise.

Even though he had already established his foundation, he still felt a sense of awe when facing this top-tier killing weapon among the second-tier talismans.

Lin Miaoyin took the Five Thunder Talisman, sensed it, and found that the talisman had been specially treated, so even though she was only a Qi Refining cultivator, she could activate it.

Lin Miaoyin took the Five Thunder Talisman, and after sensing it for a while, an undisguised look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

This is a specially treated, second-tier killing talisman that can be activated by a Qi Refining cultivator; it is of extraordinary value.

Senior Brother Chen took it out so easily?

However, after her initial surprise, Lin Miaoyin returned the talisman to Chen Xu, saying helplessly:

"This talisman is exceptionally powerful and is indeed a rare treasure. However, I'm afraid that Miaoyin is powerless to help you with this matter."

Chen Xu's gaze sharpened slightly as it fell upon the talisman that had been pushed back. He did not immediately put it away, but simply watched Lin Miaoyin quietly, waiting for her to continue.

Lin Miaoyin continued to explain, "To be honest, some time ago, the task of transporting pills to the Moyun Valley medicine garden was handed over to another elder in the family."

As she spoke, her gaze shifted to Wang Tiezhu, who was holding a wine glass to the side.

When Wang Tiezhu saw her looking at him, a hint of embarrassment appeared on his face. He put down his wine glass and scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

"Ahem... well... Junior Brother Chen, the elder that Junior Sister Lin mentioned happens to be someone I don't get along with..."

"If I went to him for help, I probably wouldn't even get through the door, and he'd probably just give me a sarcastic lecture. This whole thing... sigh, it's my fault!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xu understood.

This route of obtaining ancient books through Wang Tiezhu and Lin Miaoyin has been completely blocked.

Fortunately, we found some clues, so it wasn't a complete loss.

"I see." Chen Xu's voice remained calm, without much emotional fluctuation.

"It seems that this matter cannot be forced. I understand."

"Come on, let's drink." Chen Xu stopped dwelling on the matter and took the initiative to raise his glass, breaking the slightly tense atmosphere.

……

Back in his cave, he lay wearily on a rocking chair and rubbed his temples.

"Feng Han... Han Feng..."

He kept the name in his mind, his brows furrowed.

Wang Tiezhu and Lin Miaoyin were bound by their inner demons and vows, preventing them from revealing the Han family's secrets. The only clue lay with the young master of the Han family.

The fact that the Han family had allied themselves with Moyun Valley was already established, yet Han Feng was able to remain unharmed at Hansong Sect, which in itself was quite strange.

What role does the Han family play in this grand scheme?

"Never mind..." Chen Xu sighed softly, suppressing his turbulent thoughts.

"I'll go and meet this Fellow Daoist Han again in a few days..."

Direct contact carries some risks, but some mysteries can only be revealed by lifting the lid.

However, just as he closed his eyes, preparing to take a short break to catch his breath, a commotion came from outside the cave.

With a slight thought, Chen Xu activated part of the array in the cave.

"Senior brother! Senior brother!" Qingling walked in cheerfully.

"You're finally back! Grandpa wants you to go to Qingzhu Pavilion right away; he has something to tell you."

Ever since he witnessed Qingyi's hidden strength in the jade slip space, he has been suspicious of his master's every move.

The sudden visit of Qingling made Chen Xu feel vaguely uneasy.

"What brings you here, Master?" Chen Xu asked calmly, his expression unchanged.

Qingling shook her head: "Grandpa didn't say, but judging from his normal expression, it shouldn't be anything bad, right? He just asked me to come and call you over."

Chen Xu suppressed his emotions, nodded, and followed Qing Ling to the Qingzhu Pavilion at the summit.

The bamboo shadows sway gently, and a light breeze blows.

Qing Yi still looked like an old man with a dignified and otherworldly air, and no one who investigated him knew that he was only in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

He sat on the bamboo couch, and upon seeing the two enter, nodded slightly and said directly:

"For some reason, the Crimson Blood Rats in Black Stone Valley have multiplied too much and have become a rat infestation, disturbing the surrounding area and destroying the spirit fields."

"Several outer disciples responsible for spiritual plants have been attacked and injured, resulting in significant losses."

Black Rock Valley, Crimson Blood Rat?

Chen Xu's heart skipped a beat. Logically speaking, he should have wiped out the rats last time, so how come they've become a plague again after only a few years?

This reproduction rate... is abnormally fast.

Qing Yi, oblivious to the doubt in Chen Xu's eyes, continued, "This problem needs to be eradicated as soon as possible. Since you two are capable, you can go to Black Stone Valley and wipe out the rat swarm."

He paused, lightly tapping the bamboo armrest with his fingertip, and added:

"In addition, according to reports from the spies planted nearby, they vaguely saw the Cave Hidden Fruit deep in Black Stone Valley, but due to the ferocity of the rats, they were unable to investigate further to confirm it."

"This item is of some use to me. If you happen to come across it on your journey, please find it for me."