"Sect Master, the investigation is complete."
At this moment, inside the main hall of the Ancient Burning Sect, a disciple of the sect knelt on one knee, respectfully addressing Gu Xun'er, who was lounging lazily in an exquisitely decorated sect master's chair, eyes closed in meditation.
This disciple appeared quite young, dressed in a white robe, with an extremely handsome face and gentle features, exuding a refined and scholarly air, much like a dashing young scholar.
The aura he subtly emanated was surprisingly strong, possessing the strength of a peak Dou Ling (Battle Spirit) level cultivator. For someone his age to possess such strength showed exceptional talent; even in the Central Continent, he would be considered a remarkable genius.
His name was Chang Qing, one of the first to join Gu Xun'er's faction. When Gu Xun'er first heard Chang Qing's name, she was quite surprised, finding it rather interesting; this person's talent was indeed impressive.
After some deliberation, Gu Xun'er decided to keep this person around, giving him some extra cultivation resources as a gesture of consideration for this genius whose name sounded like someone else's. She didn't pay him much attention after that.
However, after her encounter with that person yesterday, she immediately sent people to investigate when and with whom Hun Changqing had arrived in the Black Corner Region, and what he had done there. Changqing had jumped in and taken on the task himself, which reminded Gu Xun'er that such a person existed within the sect.
At this moment, Chang qing was kneeling on one knee, his face full of respect. However, his eyes, filled with awe as he looked at Gu Xun'er, also secretly concealed a hint of fervor and adoration.
He had been deeply captivated by Gu Xun'er from the first moment he saw her, falling hopelessly in love with her. Geniuses are often arrogant, and he believed that only Gu Xun'er was worthy of him!
After realizing that Gu Xun'er had given him ten percent more resources than others, he became even more obsessed, frantically cultivating to catch up with Gu Xun'er's level and stand beside her, witnessing the world's splendor together!
Hearing Chang Qing's words, Gu Xun'er slowly opened her eyes, revealing her cold golden pupils. A glint of light flashed in her eyes, and she nodded slightly, signaling Chang Qing to continue.
"Sect Master, a few days ago, three people dressed in the black robes you described appeared in Black Seal City. During the Black Seal City auction, it seems one of the women clashed with the Blood Sect.
After the auction, the Blood Sect came to cause trouble for these people, but the leader destroyed the Blood Sect along with most of Black Seal City.
Afterwards, these people went to Maple City and settled there, now residing near the former residence of the deceased Medicine Emperor,"
Chang Qing said respectfully.
"A woman...?!"
Upon hearing Chang Qing's words, Gu Xun'er's beautiful eyes instantly turned cruel and violent. Her stunningly beautiful face contorted into a ferocious expression, and a murderous aura erupted wildly from her body. Her overwhelming power shook the entire hall, making it creak and tremble.
In the instant Gu Xun'er unleashed her power, Chang Qing felt as if the breathtakingly beautiful sect leader before him had transformed into a bloodthirsty, primordial ferocious beast, its jaws wide open, ready to devour anyone who dared to challenge it.
The aura of a Dou Zong poured entirely onto him, making him feel as if a mountain was pressing down on him, rendering him immobile and unable to breathe.
"Sect... Sect Leader... Pfft!"
Chang Qing gritted his teeth, enduring the immense pressure, and called out to Gu Xun'er with difficulty, trying to remind her that there was another person present.
But before he could finish speaking, the terrifying pressure instantly twisted and deformed his internal organs, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood. He then collapsed and fainted. He was seriously injured, and his internal organs were damaged. If he did not receive timely treatment with precious healing pills, it might affect his foundation or even cripple him. At this moment, Gu Xun'er had no mind to pay attention to the person below the main seat. The joy she had felt from the "wonderful" time she had spent with Hun Changqing vanished instantly, and darkness once again enveloped her heart.
"Woman! Hun Changqing! You can only be mine! No matter what other woman! They all must die!!!"
Gu Xun'er gritted her teeth, her eyes blazing with ferocity, filled with crimson light, and roared like a murderous beast ready to devour its prey.
With Gu Xun'er's furious roar, her battle qi surged forth without reservation, raging throughout the entire hall. The violent battle qi, mixed with flames, frantically destroyed everything within the hall.
In an instant, the entire hall was unrecognizable and on the verge of collapse. This scene was strikingly similar to the scene years ago when Gu Xun'er had completely destroyed the Xiao family's residence because Hun Changqing was with Ya Fei.
After a moment, Gu Xun'er gradually calmed down, withdrawing her aura and fighting spirit. However, her eyes remained bloodshot, filled with a brutal killing intent, and her pretty face was somewhat distorted.
"Gu Ming... Elder!"
Gu Xun'er called out to Gu Ming in a hoarse voice, forced down by the overwhelming rage within her.
Instantly, a dark figure appeared in the hall without any warning, appearing quite abrupt. It was Gu Ming.
Gu Ming frowned upon seeing the mess in the hall, glancing at Chang Qing lying on the ground like a dead dog. Then, suppressing his doubts, he bowed to Gu Xun'er and said,
"Miss Xun'er, what are your orders?"
He had been in a secret room of the Ancient Burning Sect, helping Yao Tianhuo recover his body. Although he was highly skilled, he needed to concentrate fully on condensing his physical body and could not afford to be distracted. Therefore, Gu Ming was unaware of what had happened in the hall.
"Take me to Maple City!"
Gu Xun'er's rage was uncontrollable, driving her to the brink of madness. She hissed at Gu Ming in a low voice.
Gu Ming was shocked to see Gu Xun'er in this state. It was the first time he had ever seen her like this; she looked somewhat eerie. Gu Ming was filled with questions. What had happened in Maple City to make the usually cold and aloof Gu Xun'er so furious, even to the point of losing her mind?
However, Gu Ming dared not ask further and could only do as she was told. He raised his hand and created a spatial rift in the dilapidated hall.
Gu Xun'er stepped forward, about to enter the spatial rift, when she saw Chang Qing lying there like a dead dog below. Her brows furrowed slightly, and then she surged her battle qi in her hand, striking Chang Qing.
With a "splat," blood splattered everywhere, and Chang Qing exploded into a cloud of blood mist, the bloody aura filling the dilapidated hall.
The name "Chang Qing" sounded interesting at first, but now that Hun Chang Qing had appeared, hearing it again made Gu Xun'er feel extremely awkward. Coupled with her immense rage, she slapped Chang Qing into ashes.
Afterwards, Gu Xun'er and Gu Ming entered the spatial rift together, and the main hall returned to its tranquility once more after Gu Xun'er's departure.