Chapter 1308 - 1305: Massacre, Mummified Corpses, and the Culprit

Facing Qin Ming’s inquiry, Luo Feng shook his head, "I just arrived from Linglong Hall."

"I see."

Qin Ming nodded, no longer keeping them in suspense, and said directly, "I also heard the news while preparing to return to the dynasty. It’s said that some time ago, near Thousand Trees Peak of the Cloud Peak Mountain Range, Martial Artists often went missing. Especially half a month ago, something extremely shocking happened."

"What happened?" Luo Feng saw the change in Qin Ming’s expression and couldn’t help but ask.

Qin Ming took a deep breath, looked at the setting sun in the sky, and continued, "Half a month ago, Bailing Town near Thousand Trees Peak of the Cloud Peak Mountain Range was massacred. Tens of thousands of people in the entire town were all killed in one night!"

"Tens of thousands of people killed in one night? Is this true?"

Yue Haitang’s expression changed slightly, surprised. Even though he was at the early stage of the True Yuan Realm, he found it difficult to massacre a town in one night.

"It’s absolutely true. Martial Artists have already gone to investigate Bailing Town. And, just five days ago, Qi Shui Town near Bailing Town also became a ghost town overnight, with only a few survivors." Qin Ming said.

"Interesting, do you know who the killer is?"

Jiang Fengfeng became intrigued and stared at Qin Ming.

Qin Ming shook his head, "When Bailing Town was destroyed, the City Lord of Dayang City, Yang Dingtian, dispatched a large number of experts to investigate. But there were no leads, and many were injured or killed, so Yang Dingtian had no choice but to send out a call for heroes, offering a bounty of ten million second-grade Yuan Stones for the head of the culprit."

"Ten million second-grade Yuan Stones! That’s quite generous, no wonder so many experts are tempted. But most of them are just going to meet their doom."

Jiang Fengfeng glanced around the hall at everyone, her lips curving slightly upwards, teasingly.

Swish!

As soon as she finished speaking, the Martial Artists in the hall looked over, their eyes filled with anger. If it weren’t for Qin Ming and Luo Feng being there, someone might have already stood up.

Luo Feng smiled wryly. In his view, what Jiang Fengfeng said wasn’t wrong.

The entity capable of massacring a town in one night was definitely not simple, and not something ordinary Martial Artists in the Spiritual Rotation Realm could handle. However, Jiang Fengfeng’s blunt words were bound to incite public anger.

"Qin Ming, how about we leave here first?"

Seeing Qin Ming’s guard return, Luo Feng suggested, as he didn’t want to become a target.

"Alright."

Qin Ming nodded in agreement.

"I’m just stating the facts!"

Jiang Fengfeng was a bit disgruntled, but after being glared at by Su Zhuyun, she finally stopped arguing.

The group paid for the food and drink and left the restaurant.

"Qin Ming, about this call for heroes, what else do you know?" Outside the restaurant, Luo Feng asked.

The area around Thousand Trees Peak is under the jurisdiction of Dayang City. Since Yang Dingtian was involved, he couldn’t ignore it now that he knew.

"This matter is very strange; I suspect the killer might not be human." Qin Ming hesitated slightly before speaking.

"Not human? Why do you say that?" Luo Feng raised an eyebrow.

Qin Ming exhaled and said, "From the Martial Artists who visited the two towns, the deceased were extremely terrifying; their bodies were drained of blood. The survivors said they only saw a flash of blood-red light, and then people turned into dry corpses."

"Drained of blood..."

Luo Feng frowned, glancing at Jiang Fengfeng.

Just as Jiang Fengfeng also looked over.

It seemed they had the same thought.

"Luo Feng, what’s wrong?"

Yue Haitang noticed the change in Luo Feng’s expression and asked curiously.

"The attacker might really not be human."

Luo Feng’s eyes flashed as he explained, "When Jiang Fengfeng and I were in Azure Sky City, we encountered a member of the Demon Eye Clan, someone who had awakened the Blood Eye..."

"Someone who awakened the Blood Eye!"

The expression of the middle-aged Martial Artist beside Qin Ming changed slightly.

Qin Ming asked, "What is a Blood Eye awakener?"

"The Blood Eye is a type of Demon Eye from the Demon Eye Clan. Those who awaken the Blood Eye can absorb blood to enhance their power, which is terrifying; one person can easily massacre a city. I didn’t expect the Demon Eye Clan to appear here." The middle-aged Martial Artist’s expression was grim.

Luo Feng turned his head and glanced at Jiang Fengfeng and the other two, "Sorry, our journey must be delayed. I need to visit Qi Shui Town to get to the bottom of this."

Knowing that the culprit might be a Blood Eye awakener, he couldn’t ignore it. Otherwise, with that Blood Eye awakener’s power, even Dayang City would be in peril.

Jiang Fengfeng tightened her grip on her silver sword at her waist, smiling coldly:

"Just in time, I was planning to go. Last time, he injured me. This time, I’ll repay him double and dig out his eyes!"

Su Zhuyun and Yue Haitang also had no objections.

Luo Feng nodded, then turned to Qin Ming, "Do you want to come with us?"

Qin Ming thought for a moment, then shook his head, "No. With my strength, I’d only be a burden. Moreover, the Demon Eye Clan has never appeared near the surrounding dynasties. This is not a trivial matter, and I need to quickly return to the Cloud Rock Dynasty to prevent any unexpected events."

"Alright, until we meet again then."

Seeing Luo Feng ready to leave, Qin Ming hurriedly said, "Be careful. Luo Feng, if you have the chance, come to the Cloud Rock Dynasty."

"I’ll say if there’s an opportunity."

Luo Feng nodded and said to Yue Haitang and the others, "Let’s go."

The situation was critical; the longer they delayed, the more danger Dayang City faced. Luo Feng prepared to set off immediately.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

The sound of breaking through the air could be heard as Luo Feng and the others soared into the sky, quickly disappearing from Qin Ming’s sight.

"Luo Feng, where are we going?"

Above the clouds, Yue Haitang rode his sword alongside Luo Feng and asked.

Luo Feng pondered for a moment and said, "We’ll go to Qi Shui Town first. He was there five days ago; maybe we’ll find some clues."

"Alright!"

The four of them sped up, their figures like arrows, swiftly traversing the clouds.

The next morning, the four of them entered the outskirts of Dayang City, where more and more Martial Artists were gathering, traveling in groups of twos and threes. From their conversations, it was clear that most of them were there for the call for heroes.

Ten million second-grade Yuan Stones was no small amount, very tempting for most True Yuan Realm Martial Artists.

"Have you heard? Last night, Willow Mountain Town near Thousand Trees Peak was also massacred in one night."

"What! Willow Mountain Town was also massacred! That’s impossible. Since the incident in Qi Shui Town, the City Lord of Dayang City, Yang Dingtian, has dispatched a large number of experts. Moreover, after issuing the call for heroes, many powerful adventure groups have arrived. The culprit wouldn’t dare be so brazen."

"I also couldn’t believe it, but it’s true. Don’t forget, the Mad Flame Spearman, Old Senior Teng Yunshan, entered Thousand Trees Peak half a month ago and hasn’t come out, probably fallen. He was a True Yuan Realm second level expert."

"This is too terrifying. I think we should not go."

"What are you afraid of? Aren’t there so many people? If we’re lucky, we might catch the culprit in the chaos and earn the ten million second-grade Yuan Stones reward, securing our future."

The Martial Artists traveling were discussing the events happening around Thousand Trees Peak.

Luo Feng heard everything clearly, his gaze shifting, he spoke:

"We’re going to Willow Mountain Town!"