After leaving the livable city, the villages he met on the road were still littered with corpses, and Gu Xuan confirmed his judgment.

Guided by the Lucky Rat, the golden carp boat finally flew over a dense forest, where the green leaves were still there.

"Squeak!"

Seeing the Lucky Rat's forelimbs pointing downwards, He Wei immediately activated his mind and stopped the golden carp boat.

"I'll go down and take a look."

Gu Xuan first jumped to the thick branch, and then jumped to the ground, with the Lucky Rat standing on his shoulders.

There is a dead tree on the ground here, its branches have been broken off, leaving only the bare trunk, which is as thick as a washbasin.

"Squeak, squeak, squeak!"

The lucky rat pointed its forelimbs at a certain position on the bare tree and shouted proudly.

Gu Xuan took a closer look and saw that there were ring-shaped tree scars on the tree trunk, as if the branches were cut off.

The treasure found by the Lucky Rat was obviously hidden in the trunk of the tree.

Gu Xuan immediately took out a golden long sword, inserted the sword into the tree scar, and cut in a circle. The tree trunk suddenly broke and fell to the ground.

"Senior, it is this treasure."

"Dig it out and take a look."

They saw a gray crystal needle embedded in the cross-section of the bare tree stump, which was three inches long and as thick as an embroidery needle.

Gu Xuan stirred the edge of his sword and quickly dug out the gray crystal needle.

After using his telekinesis, a certain pattern array on the needle body suddenly flashed with magic patterns: "Senior, look at it, this array of patterns actually flashes with magic patterns."

"That's called the treasure recognition array." Wang Mang quickly responded, "Secret treasures only have treasure recognition arrays. The method of sacrificing is different from ordinary patterns. The magic patterns recorded in the treasure recognition array must be condensed into treasure exorcism spells, and the elements must be imprinted on them.

God’s Seal.”

Gu Xuan thought: "Since this needle is a treasure, it must have been penetrated into the tree trunk during the battle."

Wang Mang analyzed: "According to my observation, the material of this needle is the skeleton of some kind of demon. Only when the demonic energy restrains the spiritual energy will the tree dry up."

It was not convenient to perform sacrifices at this time, so Gu Xuan put away the crystal needle, turned his head, and saw the Lucky Rat staring at him eagerly.

When Gu Xuan generously took out a middle-grade blood-tonifying pill, the Lucky Rat became full of energy and squeaked happily.

Seeing Gu Xuan leaping back to the spirit boat, He Wei smiled and said, "This is the first time I've seen a lucky rat hunting for treasure. It's really extraordinary."

Di Hong said angrily: "Although Xiao Hong is good at hunting for treasures, if he finds a treasure, he has to reward him with a middle-grade blood-replenishing pill. That's fine."

"Squeak." The Lucky Rat quickly protested, staring straight at Di Hong.

Gu Xuanluo thought about it and said solemnly: "Xiaohong, I only have two middle-grade blood-replenishing pills left, so you should look for moving treasures. If you find anything, you will be rewarded with two pills."

In fact, there are still about ten middle-grade blood-replenishing pills, but both Gu Xuan and Xiao Qing need to take them, so they can't waste them.

The Lucky Rat tilted its little head, as if thinking, and then squeaked twice, finally agreeing.

He Wei smiled slightly, activated his telekinesis, and the golden carp boat flew out quickly.

…

Wangyang Mountain is located in the middle of Yueying Island. It is the highest mountain on the island. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the Pianhai Sea.

After sunset, the ten murder seekers gathered at the top of Wangyang Mountain.

Taken together, none of the three teams found the murderer, and they encountered more than 20,000 corpses on the way.

The atmosphere on the top of the mountain was a bit depressing. He Wei said in a deep voice: "I will rest here tonight and search the south tomorrow. I must kill the murderer."

The Sun-Eyed Bird has been summoned and is standing on a branch. Yang Xiao glances at the flock of birds and his eyes flicker: "Do you want the Sun-Eyed Bird to search all night?

"

He Wei looked at Gu Xuan: "Brother Shu, if you have any ideas, it's okay to say so."

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the murderers all focused on Gu Xuan.

Gu Xuan looked calm and spoke loudly: "On the way to find the murderer, I and Brother He thought about it over and over, and we got some clues. The murderer commits murder once every five days. It must be that the Soul Conjuring Banner absorbs a certain amount of soul and needs to be re-sacrificially sacrificed. Most of the murderer is hiding in

city."

Yang Xiao smiled: "What the calligrapher said is reasonable, but the murderer left a mortal in the city. He might also have created suspicion and hid outside, leaving me to wait and mess around in the city."

"Probably not big." Gu Xuan shook his head, "This island is quite far away from the interior of Kuozhou. Without monks to guard it, the murderer will commit crimes unscrupulously. Compared to hiding outside, the city is more secretive and has more room for maneuver. It is restrained.

The murderer will also search the outside first and then the city."

Yang Xiao thought about it for a while: "Friends of calligraphy have thought carefully about it. Do you have any suggestions for the Yang-pupil bird's night search?"

Gu Xuan said slowly: "The Yang-pupil bird can be divided into two parts. One part searches the city on the east, west, north, and west, and the other part patrols the edge of the island to prevent the murderer from being alerted and escaping overnight."

As soon as he finished speaking, He Wei quickly expressed his position: "Brother Shu, what you said is very wonderful. Please follow the plan, Brother Qiu."

"Wait a minute." Mu Rong immediately asked, "Fellow calligrapher, why don't you search the southern area?"

Gu Xuan responded: "Judging from the distribution of corpses on the way, the murderers all committed their crimes during the day. I will search the south tomorrow. Either find a hiding place and attack Huanglong directly, or I can take advantage of the murderer's murder and swarm them up."

Yang Xiao nodded in agreement: "What Brother Shu said is absolutely true. It is not appropriate to alert the murderer tonight. Once the murderer escapes, although we cannot escape from the island, we will definitely have many twists and turns if we want to kill him."

Beichen Yun stared at Gu Xuan and said with a strange tone: "In this case, the Yang Pupil Bird should not be released. My fellow calligraphers have made it clear. Did you miss this point?"

Mu Rong's expression changed: "Do you think the calligrapher thinks the murderer is hiding in the south?"

Gu Xuan nodded: "Firstly, the south side is convenient for escaping; secondly, those who apprehend the murderer must first search the area where the murder occurred, and may even miss the south side; thirdly, the city in the murder area can be used as a suspicion formation."

Qiu Shuan was surprised: "According to what my Taoist friend just said, the murderer is more likely to be hiding in the city."

Gu Xuandao: "If the murderer is hiding in a small town or village in the south, the city in the area where the murder occurred will be a suspicion formation."

Yang Xiao's eyes lit up: "If the person who arrests the murderer finds nothing in the area where the murder was committed, he will definitely search the city in the south first, which will give the murderer one more room for maneuver. I am a calligrapher whose wisdom is as deep as the sea. I admire you."

"Fellow Daoist Yang is ridiculous." Gu Xuan chuckled, "As for the Yangtong Bird searching the city in the area where the murder occurred, it is just a precaution."

"Okay!" He Wei's eyes were bright, he put his hands on his hands and smiled, "Wonderful!"

Qiu Huang quickly sent out his thoughts, and the Yang-pupil birds spread their wings, split into two groups in the sky, and flew out in all directions.

Gu Xuan glanced slightly, and he could see the reactions of the other murderers.

Bei Chenyun was asking for trouble and couldn't help but snorted to himself. Ximen Qi had a complicated look on his face, and was slightly jealous.

Only Di Hong's face was radiant, with a strange luster flowing in her eyes.

…

In the invisible secret room of Ling Gongzhou, Mo Wen showed admiration after listening to Gu Xuan's words.

Master Nianhua chuckled: "Ximen Shu is interesting. He talks about arresting the perpetrators, but he actually means investigators."

Mo Wen smiled and said: "There is something in the flowery talk, could it mean that the imperial court is incompetent? Everyone here is scheming, but who can think of this level of Ximen Shu?"

Master Tianxing said: "Ximen

Even though the book is thoughtful, the murderer may not be such a wise man. The murderer will definitely commit murder tomorrow, and we will know by then."

Seeing the Luo Luo Zhenren thinking deeply, Mo Wen asked with a smile: "The Luo Luo Zhenren is not thinking, do you have anything to say?"

Luo Luo Zhenren said: "Ximen Shu's wisdom is beyond my expectation. Based on his attitude towards He Wei, I think he has already concluded that He Wei is the one who should be robbed."

Mo Wen solemnly said: "Based on the current situation, He Wei is outstanding in all aspects. We should worry more about his safety and downfall in Gangli Realm."

…

Seeing other people looking for rocks to sit cross-legged, Di Hong took a look around, pulled up Gu Xuan's sleeves, and pointed at a big tree not far away: "What a nuisance, let's spend the night in the tree canopy."

Gu Xuan nodded: "Okay."

Seeing this, Ximen Qi quickly sent a message to Gu Xuan: "Wait a minute, I have something to discuss with you."

Gu Xuan's expression changed, and he waved his hand: "Hongmei, you go to the tree crown first, I will be there soon."

After Di Hong left, Ximen Qi came closer and Gu Xuan simply squatted down.

Ximen Qi looked at the back of Gu Xuan's head, feeling angry and wanting to kick him off the mountain. He then held back, squatted down, and said through his voice: "After my observation on the way, Dongfang Ying and Beichen Yun are indeed suspicious.

"

Wang Mang chuckled: "This kid was provoked by you, and he was already suspicious. Naturally, he thought they were suspicious."

Gu Xuan turned his head and said, "Whatever you want to say, just say it."

Ximen Qi asked directly: "Do you have any way to identify the murderer?"

Gu Xuan thought for a while: "If I were you, I would retaliate directly. No matter what the reason for the betrayal of the two female warriors, they will definitely be silenced afterwards. It is difficult to find evidence of the murderer, so they can only retaliate secretly."

Ximen Qi was a little dissatisfied: "I can't swallow this breath either, but if you want to take revenge on someone, you can't just work in vain."

Gu Xuandao: "If Dongfang and Beichen are not in alliance, what one of them does will only be hidden from the other. Whoever you suspect the most will seek revenge. As long as it is not exposed and you follow the clues, you can always find the murderer."

Ximen Qi thought about it carefully and couldn't help but reveal a cold look in his eyes: "This is a good move. I have found a breakthrough."

Gu Xuan hurriedly explained: "This incident will affect the whole body. After returning to Cuishan, you can make plans and wait until Patriarch Zhang returns before taking action. If you really can't bear it, you can't go out personally."

"I know." Ximen Qi asked instead, "You are traveling, and if you cannot find opportunities to practice, do you not plan to return in the future?"

"If this is the case, we can only return in despair." Gu Xuan sighed sincerely, "If the need arises, I will not stand idly by."

"It's difficult for you to seize the body and rebuild it. Your spiritual roots are inferior." Ximen Qi patted Gu Xuan on the shoulder, "If I sincerely help you in the future, I will not treat you badly, and I can even make you the next head of the family."

Nangong Shang walked closer and said with a loud smile: "You two are so sneaky, what are you plotting here?"

Ximen Qi stood up and glared at Nangong Shang: "I am a gentleman and I disdain to associate with villains."

Nangong Shang waved his hand: "Then go away, I'll get annoyed when I see you."

"We'll see!" Ximen Qi said harshly and walked away.

Nangong Shang sat down casually and asked softly: "The words I just said were like a sword being unsheathed and its sharp edge revealed. Are you deliberately trying to show off?"

Gu Xuan also sat down, took out two jars of spiritual wine, and handed one jar to Nangong Shang.

Take this opportunity to show your extraordinary mind, so as not to reveal the identity of the person who was robbed in the future, which will be difficult for outsiders to accept.
Chapter completed!