Chapter 226-227

226. Another Martial Saint Disappears!

Lin Fei returned to his cave dwelling. He didn't immediately go to the Imperial City of Tianqi Country. Since he had taken the task, he first needed to understand the place where the task was located. He couldn't go to the Imperial City blindly.

Lin Fei first looked for a miscellaneous record. It recorded some power distributions of the Ancient Origin Sect and Tianqi Country. For example, the royal family. The first emperor of Tianqi Country was named Gu Xuan! In fact, he was an inner elder of the Ancient Origin Sect who had condensed an Energy Flower. He was sent by the Ancient Origin Sect to conquer all sides. Finally, he established Tianqi Country.

Therefore, the royal family of Tianqi Country was the Gu family. Later, the royal family of Tianqi Country also respected the Ancient Origin Sect. Even the selection of the heir to the emperor must also get the consent of the Ancient Origin Sect.

Of course, the royal family was rich and powerful, with a deep foundation. They had successively sent many true disciples into the Ancient Origin Sect. Among them, there were even Limit Martial Saints who had condensed Energy Flower and Qi Flower!

However, that was all in the past. In the past few hundred years, the royal family's talent has withered. Although there were also members of the royal family who became the true transmission of the Ancient Origin Sect, they couldn't reach the level of the Limit Martial Saint. Even the top Martial Saint was not reached. This is also why the royal family had no way to handle the case of the missing Martial Saint in the Imperial City this time. The strength was really weak.

Of course, the weakening of the royal family's strength would not cause any problems in Tianqi Country. After all, the entire Tianqi Country was the power of the Ancient Origin Sect. As long as there was no problem with the Ancient Origin Sect, even if the royal family died, there will be no impact at all. At most, just change a person or a family to be the royal family of Tianqi Country.

Lin Fei had a pretty good understanding. The royal family of Tianqi Country seemed weak and the Ancient Origin Sect didn't have a strong master stationed in the Imperial City. There were only one or two ordinary Martial Saints.

Moreover, the real culprit behind the case of the missing people seemed to know the measure. He didn't move the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect. Otherwise, the Ancient Origin Sect would have intervened long ago. It showed that the real culprit was also very afraid of the Ancient Origin Sect.

This point didn't need to be thought about. The Ancient Origin Sect was the overlord of Tianqi Country. No one would not fear the Ancient Origin Sect.

"It seems that I just need to go directly to the Imperial City. If the royal family has clues, that's fine. If there are no clues, then directly use saber momentum to search forcefully! As long as you are in the Imperial City, the murderer won't escape!"

A sharp light flashed in Lin Fei's eyes. He made up his mind.

Lin Fei directly left the cave dwelling. He quickly flew into the sky and disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

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Tianqi Country, Imperial City.

Inside the palace, the Emperor was furious. Even the Martial Saints of the royal family all had gloomy faces.

Because, Gu Yujian, the King of Leisure, was missing! The King of Leisure was the younger brother of the current Emperor. He was now a Martial Saint. Although he didn't enter the Ancient Origin Sect, he was also a Martial Saint master among the royal family. But he had also disappeared. Just like the other missing Martial Saints in the Imperial City.

Sudden and there were no traces left. They couldn't be found no matter what. In this case, the odds were more likely bad than good. Although the Emperor sent people to search, they didn't find any trace of the King of Leisure. Not even a single trace as if he had evaporated from the world.

The Mansion of the King of Leisure.

Gu Lin, the little daughter loved by the King of Leisure. Now she was biting her lip tightly. Her eyes were red. She looked haggard. It looked like she hadn't slept for many days.

Gu Lin had not bestowed any title. However, everyone knew that she was the most beloved daughter of the King of Leisure. Her status in the mansion was also very high.

In front of Gu Lin, there were two Martial Saints dressed in the Ancient Origin Sect's attire.

With a "plop" sound, Gu Lin knelt down in front of the two Martial Saints.

"Uncle Qiu, Uncle Li, you have always been good friends with my father. Now my father is missing, and his life or death is unknown. Although the Emperor sent people to search, no Martial Saint dares to go. How could they find any clues? Please, the two Martial Saints, help to look for my father. Perhaps you can find a clue about my father."

These two Martial Saints were sent by the Ancient Origin Sect to the Imperial City. They basically had no hope of promotion. Sent to the Imperial City was also considered as retirement. They enjoyed luxury and wealth. It was a comfortable job. Both of them and Gu Yujian, the King of Leisure, got along well. Every day, they enjoyed painting, chess, and music, and had fun. It was indeed a happy life.

However, the King of Leisure had now disappeared. Suddenly, the two of them were somewhat unprepared. Even, there was a hint of vigilance in their hearts. After all, they were also Martial Saints! The mysterious killers seemed to specialize in capturing Martial Saints. Their strength must be very terrifying.

Seeing Gu Lin kneel down and ask for their help, the two were quite helpless. They could only shake their heads and say, "Gu Lin, get up first. It's not that we don't want to find Brother Yujian. It's really that our strength is limited. Even Brother Yujian, who is as strong as us, was captured without any resistance. If we go to search, it's nothing more than walking into a tiger's den."

Gu Lin's face turned pale. She said tremulously, "So, there's no way?"

"Of course there is a way! That is to wait! Your royal family has issued a task in the Ancient Origin Sect. They have offered a reward of ten thousand contribution points. I believe that soon the top Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect will take the task and come to investigate the case of the missing Martial Saints. At that time, they will naturally find out the real culprit, and even kill the real culprit!"

"The top Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect?"

Gu Lin's eyes widened. It seemed to show a glimmer of hope again.

"But when will the top Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect arrive?"

"Nobody knows that. Only when a top Martial Saint takes the task will they come to the Imperial City."

"But what if no one takes the task for a long time? Won't no one come to the Imperial City to investigate then?"

The two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect looked at each other, both fell silent. Theoretically, this possibility exists. No one takes the task. Otherwise, after so long, the top Martial Saints should have come down from the mountain. But so far, no Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect has come to the Imperial City.

"If you don't go and look for him, then I will go by myself!"

Gu Lin gritted her teeth. She immediately stood up, ready to leave the mansion to go look for clues on her own.

"Nonsense!"

The Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect snorted coldly.

"My father's whereabouts are unknown, life or death is uncertain. Others may choose not to look. But as the daughter of my father, how could I sit idly by and wait in the mansion? What's more, you are Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect. How would that mysterious killer dare to target you? If you are willing to investigate, as long as there are any clues, you don't need to act. Just pass the clues to the royal family. The royal family's Martial Saints will naturally take action!"

The faces of the two Martial Saints changed constantly. What Gu Lin said made sense. In fact, that mysterious killer, although rampant, had never offended anyone from the Ancient Origin Sect. Obviously, the other party was also wary of the Ancient Origin Sect. If they both went to investigate, there would probably be no danger. But they just didn't want to take risks. What if the other party dared to take risks? Wouldn't they be in danger then?

Looking at Gu Lin's expectant expression, the two Martial Saints sighed and said, "Fine, we are good friends with Brother Yujian. Moreover, we have already lived for more than four hundred years, and we are not far from our lifespan. Even if something unexpected happens, it's enough! We will go out together and look for clues about Brother Yujian!"

Gu Lin was overjoyed in her heart and bowed respectfully, "Thank you, both Martial Saints!"

"Alright, there's no need to talk nonsense. Brother Yujian hasn't been missing for long, there may still be some clues."

So, the two Martial Saints took Gu Lin, left the mansion, and went to the Imperial City to look for clues about the disappearance of Gu Yujian.

227. Sudden Changes in the Imperial City

Gu Lin and the two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect together went out to look for clues about Gu Yujian's disappearance. However, after searching for a day, there were no traces at all. It was as if Gu Yujian had truly evaporated from the world.

For a moment, Gu Yujian was like a dead man. She was desperate!

Qiu Long and Li Yuan, the two Martial Saints, at this moment, were helpless as well. They had searched for a day. Indeed, they hadn't been attacked by the mysterious killer, but they also couldn't find any clues. Clearly, the other party had a great ability to hide. If this continued, even if the Ancient Origin Sect really sent people, it might be hard to find the real killer.

"Report. Zhang Xuan, the Marquis of Yang Martial in the east city, has also mysteriously disappeared. However, there are traces of a struggle at the scene. The royal family has already sent a Martial Saint there."

Suddenly, a servant from the royal mansion hurriedly reported.

"Marquis of Yang Martial? Let's go and see. Marquis of Yang Martial just disappeared, there might be some clues."

So, Gu Lin and the two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect immediately set off. The three quickly arrived at the Zhang Mansion.

At this moment, Zhang's mansion had been surrounded by people from the royal family. Gu Lin is the daughter of King Xiaoyao. Naturally, she could go in.

"Greetings to the two Martial Saints."

The royal general inside, upon seeing Qiu Long and Li Yuan, immediately gave a respectful salute. After all, Qiu Long and Li Yuan represented the Ancient Origin Sect.

"Tell us, what clues do you have?" Qiu Long asked in a deep voice.

"There are indeed some clues. Although Marquis of Yang Martial didn't know the mysterious killer would target him, he was prepared. He sprinkled a kind of medicine powder on himself. This medicine powder is colorless and tasteless. Only a special kind of bug can track it."

Qiu Long and Li Yuan were overjoyed in their hearts. As long as they find the Marquis of Yang Martial, Zhang Xuan, perhaps they could find the King of Leisure. So, the two hurriedly asked, "Where is the tracking bug? We're about to set off."

"Good, let's go find it together!"

So, the royal family dispatched two Martial Saints. Qiu Long and Li Yuan were also two Martial Saints. Four Martial Saints, accompanied by a large number of guards, began to follow the tracking bug.

The bug flew fast. It crossed many streets. Suddenly, an open space appeared in front of them. They actually arrived at a cemetery. There were tombs everywhere here. It was the cemetery of the Imperial City. Generally, no one would come here. The entire cemetery was now filled with a gloomy atmosphere.

When the bug arrived here, it stopped. It seemed to want to fly inside. But it seemed to be afraid of something and didn't dare to enter the cemetery.

"Look, there are footprints on the ground."

"There are traces of blood too."

"Go in and search, Marquis of Yang Martial must be near the cemetery!"

So, a large number of guards rushed into the cemetery.

"Roar..."

Suddenly, a low roar echoed from within the cemetery. Following this, a tomb exploded violently. A pitch-black corpse, emanating a foul stench, burst from the ground. And it charged straight toward the guards.

"Splat."

"Is it a zombie?"

"Someone is keeping and refining zombies here!"

"And this zombie has a very strong power."

The two Martial Saints of the royal family took action at the same time. Even if it was a zombie, with their Martial Saint's strength, they were naturally unafraid. However, as soon as the two Martial Saints took action, they immediately regretted it. A big mistake!

A Martial Saint, indeed, doesn't have to fear a zombie. But what if the zombie is at the level of a Martial Saint?

"Bang, bang."

With just two punches, two royal Martial Saints were directly blown up. They didn't even have the strength to resist. Seeing this scene, everyone was filled with immense fear.

"Run!"

Qiu Long and Li Yuan didn't hesitate. They almost instantly pulled Gu Lin and fled frantically backward. As for those guards who had entered the cemetery, they were no longer important. Qiu Long and Li Yuan now only wanted to escape with Gu Lin.

The three were lucky. The zombie did not pursue them. They fled all the way back to the royal mansion only then did they let out a sigh of relief.

Gu Lin was even trembling all over. She asked with a hint of fear in her voice, "What...what kind of monster was that?"

Gu Lin was indeed very afraid. Those were two Martial Saints! In the Tianqi Country, no matter where Martial Saints were absolutely strong. They were comparable to Foundation Establishment cultivator! Living up to five hundred years! Moreover, those two Martial Saints, in a strict sense, were Gu Lin's elders. They were the Martial Saints of the royal family. But now, they were directly blown up by a zombie.

"It's a zombie! And it's a Martial Saint level zombie! Seems that a Foundation Establishment True Person is refining Martial Saint level zombies. No wonder that mysterious killer keeps capturing some Martial Saints. No wonder there are Martial Saints disappearing continuously. The other party is refining those Martial Saints into zombies!"

For a moment, the voices of Qiu Long and Li Yuan were also trembling.

Zombie! A Martial Saint level zombie!

This is definitely not something that an ordinary Qi cultivator can achieve. Only a Foundation Establishment True Person! Even, it must be a top Foundation Establishment True Person who can achieve this.

"So, my father has already..."

Gu Lin seemed to suddenly realize something. Her face instantly turned pale. Qiu Long and Li Yuan also fell silent. They didn't speak. Obviously, Gu Yujian was most likely turned into a zombie by the mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person. He was already dead!

However, the Tianqi Country was the territory of the Ancient Origin Sect. Everyone here was a martial artist. Where would there be Qi cultivators? Even top-tier Foundation Establishment True People?

"Gu Lin, this is no longer something we can handle. We will report to the Ancient Origin Sect immediately. There is a Foundation Establishment True Person capturing Martial Saints to refine Martial Saint level zombies. The Ancient Origin Sect will surely be furious and send top-tier Martial Saints to deal with this matter. All we can do now is wait!"

Indeed, that zombie was too terrifying. Two royal Martial Saints couldn't even block one attack. Moreover, the previous Martial Saints who were taken away were not just one. If all of them were that strong, then even if all the royal Martial Saints gathered together, they wouldn't be a match.

Gu Lin's heart now was like ashes. Her father had become a zombie. He could never be saved again!

On the faces of Qiu Long and Li Yuan, there was also a hint of worry. They even thought about leaving the imperial city directly. After all, the mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator dared to capture Martial Saints in the royal city of Tianqi Country to refine them into zombies. This was happening under the nose of the Ancient Origin Sect.

The other party certainly knew that it was dangerous. But they still risked it. There's only one reason for this. The other party had a big plan! It's probably not just as simple as refining zombies. With their strength, staying in the imperial city was too dangerous.

Who can guarantee that the mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person wouldn't go crazy and capture them too, turning them into zombies?

"buzzing~"

Just as Qiu Long and Li Yuan were uneasy, suddenly, their communication stone began to vibrate violently. This kind of communication stone is made in the way of certain Qi cultivators' magical artifacts. As long as it's within a certain distance, it will react.

"Is it...the sect sent Martial Saints?"

"We haven't reported the situation in the imperial city yet, the sect can't possibly know about the zombies. There's only one possibility. A Martial Saint from the sect has accepted a mission from the royal family and has arrived in the imperial city!"

"It must be so! Let's hurry to meet them, the person who came must be a top-tier Martial Saint!"

A look of surprise appeared on the faces of Qiu Long and Li Yuan. At this time, the arrival of a top-tier Martial Saint from the sect would also be a kind of safety guarantee for them!

"Top-tier Martial Saint?"

Gu Lin abruptly lifted her head, her eyes shining.

"A top-tier Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect accepted the royal family's task. That must mean he's here to solve the disappearances in the imperial city. Now that we know there's a Foundation Establishment True Person causing trouble. Can this top-tier Martial Saint take action to kill the Foundation Establishment True Person and avenge my father and the other Martial Saints? I wonder if this top-tier Martial Saint can handle those Martial Saint level zombies?" Gu Lin asked solemnly.

"This..."

Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked at each other. Then they gritted their teeth and said, "The top-tier Martial Saints of our Ancient Origin Sect are extraordinary. Although those zombies are strong, they certainly cannot be the opponents of top-tier Martial Saints."

Both of them were elders of the Ancient Origin Sect. They knew what top-tier Martial Saints within the Ancient Origin Sect signify.

"Alright, then I will also go with the two Martial Saints to welcome this top-tier Martial Saint!"

Gu Lin gritted her teeth and stood up. Qiu Long and Li Yuan did not stop her. Gu Lin is a member of the royal family. It is only right for her to go and welcome the top-tier Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect.

"We should not delay, let's go to welcome him!"

After that, Qiu Long and Li Yuan, together with Gu Lin, quickly flew toward the direction where the communication stone was sensing.

"I wonder, who is the top-tier Martial Saint who accepted the task this time?"

Although Qiu Long and Li Yuan were not in the Ancient Origin Sect, they knew something about some of the top-tier Martial Saints in the Ancient Origin Sect. If they saw them, they would probably know. After all, they had lived for more than four hundred years. They were quite ancient.

Soon, the communication stone on the three of them began to vibrate more and more intensely. They flew to the city gate. Then, they slowly landed. They saw a man in white standing with his hands behind him at the gate. His gaze was calm, just standing there quietly.

Although there was no momentum on his body, he stood in the crowd, with a temperament that was incompatible with ordinary people. At first glance, he was not an ordinary person.

"Is this the top-tier Martial Saint from our sect?"

Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked at each other. There was a trace of doubt in their eyes. Because they didn't recognize the Martial Saint in front of them. In their memories, the man in white did not match the characteristics of any top-tier Martial Saint in the Ancient Origin Sect.

Could it be that the Martial Saint who accepted the task this time is not a top-tier Martial Saint?