Cai Qidong pondered for a moment and gave instructions to his subordinates.
"Next, investigate Mount Zhongnan. That place has always been full of Taoists cultivating in seclusion who don't belong to the ranks of the Three Mountains and Five Ridges. And besides, Mount Zhongnan…"
The Scorching Sun Department's most effective tactic is just like this.
Since there isn't a clear lead, then just rope in every single Taoist who might have this ability, check their recent movements, and you'll probably be able to screen out the suspects.
According to Qing Xuzi, if these things were done by the Statue Ghost and it wanted to keep it hidden, it would definitely be somewhere off the beaten path. Especially, the farther from the Three Mountains and Five Ridges, the better—and also away from famous mountains and temples where incense is abundant.
Considering the other side still has to live and buy things, the distance to the nearest settlements can't be too far, or it'll be a real hassle.
