"Taboo?"
At the mention of this word.
Wen Jiu became even more curious.
However, as an adult, Wen Jiu knew there were questions he shouldn't ask, so as not to bring trouble to others because of his curiosity.
Wen Jiu clasped his hands together, thanking, "Thank you, Brother Wang."
"Thank me for what? I didn't say anything." Wang Nian quickly feigned ignorance.
Wen Jiu got the hint.
After Wang Nian packed up his things, he changed the topic, asking, "Younger Brother Wen, what talisman are you drawing?"
As he spoke.
Wang Nian picked up a piece, looking carefully.
The more he looked, the more uneasy he felt.
It made him vaguely anxious.
Wen Jiu replied, "A Soul-Seizing Talisman."
"Damn!"
Wang Nian threw the talisman.
Not daring to hold it any longer.
"You... picked the most sinister one to learn?" Regarding Yin Talisman Masters and Yin Talismans, the Soul-Seizing Talisman is most notorious among Early Stage Qi Cultivators, and in their minds, it's the most brutal.
A single Soul Stealing.
A taboo for Qi Cultivators.
Countless Early Stage Qi Cultivators have perished under heterodox Soul-Seizing Talismans.
"Fortunately, you're not a loose cultivator, and even found Mu Canglong as your backing." Wang Nian remarked, "If you were a loose cultivator, just for this Soul-Seizing Talisman, who knows how many would want you dead."
Wen Jiu deeply agreed with Wang Nian's words, and then quickly said, "Brother Wang, when I successfully draw a top-tier Tier One Lower Grade, I'll give you some."
Wang Nian nodded.
Still quite expectant.
The Soul-Seizing Talisman is infamous.
But it must be admitted, it's truly powerful.
Yet Deadman Peak has none to sell.
Only those heterodox wanderers have them.
If he could have some Soul-Seizing Talismans on him, then when he encounters the Heterodox Demons in the future, they could taste the might of the Soul-Seizing Talisman!
"But you mustn't reveal the news that you can draw the Soul-Seizing Talisman, just show it in front of Steward Mu."
Wang Nian advised again.
...
Moments later.
Wang Nian left.
Since Wen Jiu became an apprentice disciple, his sister Wen Ya no longer brought him food.
After all, Wen Jiu would never be short of inferior Spirit Rice now, along with non-graded Demon Beast Flesh.
Wen Jiu initially wanted to cultivate in the Corpse Remains Death Land, but as he was about to leave, a Night Patrol Department disciple hurriedly came looking for him.
Seemingly urgent.
"Fellow Daoist Wen, Steward Liu has ordered us to gather at the Night Patrol Department for an important task."
An important task?
Wen Jiu felt a tightening in his chest.
He quickly changed clothes and headed to Feixian Peak's Night Patrol Department.
Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, Wen Jiu found many Night Patrol Department disciples gathered, no less than a hundred or two. Under Liu Xiao's leadership, the seventeen Night Patrol Department disciples also gathered here without exception.
The entire Night Patrol Department was shrouded in a tense atmosphere, few spoke, and even those who did, spoke in hushed tones.
As if afraid of disturbing someone.
This made Wen Jiu curious about what had happened.
Could it be another murder?
While waiting, many cast unusual glances at him, but they were merely curious looks, without anyone jeering at him like a lunatic or an idiot for being part of the heterodox dao.
Yet Wen Jiu could feel their distance.
During casual chats in small groups, no one talked to Wen Jiu.
It was only those Night Patrol Department disciples who regularly patrolled with Wen Jiu that occasionally exchanged just one or two sentences with him.
But they wouldn't say much.
This feeling of solitude made Wen Jiu feel as if he was being isolated.
If it were some inexperienced youngsters, they might not be able to handle such an atmosphere and the feeling of being isolated.
But living two lives.
Wen Jiu didn't mind.
His heart remained undisturbed.
Moments later.
The Ancient Tower Sect's gate slowly opened.
It seemed twelve Night Patrol Department Stewards had long been waiting inside and came out one after another.
Two figures also suddenly appeared on the second-floor corridor.
One was Mu Canglong.
The other, though slightly weaker than Mu Canglong in aura, had such a sharp gaze that it seemed capable of piercing into one's soul. He scanned the nearly two hundred Night Patrol Department disciples in front of the Ancient Tower Sect, Wen Jiu included.
Being gazed at by him, Wen Jiu felt as if he was being watched by an eerie creature.
At this moment, Mu Canglong spoke, "The Peak Master has ordered that from today onwards, intensify the night patrols of the Night Patrol Department. Meanwhile, people from the Demon-slaying Department and the Demon Suppression Department will join in. They will inspect during the day, and we will inspect at night. Make sure the foul murder incidents by spies do not happen again. Attention, if it happens again, the Night Patrol Department from top to bottom will have salaries suspended for a year!"
Mu Canglong's voice carried authority without anger, causing many Night Patrol Department disciples to change their expressions.
Suspended for a year.
This was no small matter.
Additionally, the Demon-slaying Department and Demon Suppression Department will also be involved.
This made them even more bewildered.
Why suddenly like this?
Wen Jiu shared the same curiosity, speculating whether the Night Patrol Department had obtained some information from the captives caught that night. Could it be that after the previous incident, those people are still not giving up and are still eyeing the Corpse Remains Death Land?
Just as Wen Jiu was considering whether to find a more concealed place to hide that corpse, the steward beside Mu Canglong spoke.
And his words were astonishing.
Even Mu Canglong was somewhat surprised.
"No one is allowed to leave, there is still one more thing that needs to be done!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
The arrays surrounding the Night Patrol Department were activated one after another.
Blocking everyone's retreat.
And encircling many Night Patrol Department disciples in front of the Ancient Tower.
Wen Jiu could feel the intense killing intent carried by the array, perhaps it would activate with just one step outward.
"Si Kongbai, what are you doing?" Mu Canglong asked in shock and uncertainty.
Si Kongbai replied truthfully: "Fellow Daoist Mu, please forgive me, I also received a death order secretly from the Peak Master, so I had no choice but to keep this matter secret... Once things are settled, I will definitely apologize with a drink."
His words were full of apology.
But the next moment, he spoke in a deep voice: "Li Ye, take out all the Illusionary Pills and let's begin..."
Mu Canglong's face darkened, an aura of killing intent slowly spreading, "You still haven't answered my question!"
Si Kongbai's expression stiffened, and he smiled apologetically: "Fellow Daoist Mu, calm down, calm down, I also received secret instructions from the Peak Master. To find the traitor within us, everyone must take the Illusionary Pill today for inspection. Those who refuse or resist will die!"
The words "will die" were heavily emphasized by Si Kongbai.
As if on purpose.
Although Mu Canglong still looked displeased, he said nothing more.
Even though he is the first steward of the Night Patrol Department, the order was given by the Peak Master, so he could only comply.
He just couldn't understand why the Peak Master bypassed the elder in charge of the Night Patrol Department and ordered Si Kongbai alone?
Could it be that Si Kongbai's previous soul search on that traitor discovered some astonishing secret?
Something that cannot be spoken of?
Or is it that the elder, and even himself, are not trusted?
Seeing Mu Canglong remain silent, the corner of Si Kongbai's mouth revealed a trace of a smug smile, and then he signaled to Li Ye.
Li Ye and the others immediately began distributing the Illusionary Pills.
Each one was a top-tier One Tier Lower Grade Illusionary Pill.
Quite expensive.
When Li Ye handed the Illusionary Pill to Wen Jiu, a flash of cruelty appeared in his eyes.
This made Wen Jiu somewhat uneasy.
And then he learned about the purpose of the Illusionary Pill from the whispers of others.
It was used for interrogation.
After consuming it, one would answer whatever was asked.
If one was a traitor.
A single question would reveal it.
Escaping the effects of the Illusionary Pill was nearly impossible, because the mental power of a low-level Qi Refining Cultivator was not strong enough.
Hearing this, Wen Jiu instantly understood the cruelty in Li Ye's eyes.
This guy wanted to take this opportunity to inquire about matters regarding Fang Zheng and the others!
This bastard!
If today passes without incident, I will definitely kill you upon stepping into the Qi Cultivation Third Layer!
It was at this moment.
Si Kongbai's cold voice came.
"Everyone, swallow it!"
Soon.
One by one, the Night Patrol Department disciples consumed it.
After consuming it, everyone's eyes gradually became dazed, their expressions turning somewhat dull and wooden.
Wen Jiu held the Illusionary Pill, hesitating.
Feeling uneasy.
This delighted Li Ye.
Upon seeing Li Ye's triumphant gaze, Wen Jiu swallowed the Illusionary Pill, wanting to test whether his mental power, from experiencing two lifetimes, could resist it. Yet, the moment the Illusionary Pill entered his stomach, the Yin Technique within Wen Jiu's body suddenly erupted.
The Yin Technique, as if seeing a sworn enemy, pounced, directly corroding the entire Illusionary Pill, not giving it any chance to digest.
What is this?
Wen Jiu was very surprised.
And puzzled.
But there was no time to think further, he slowly mimicked others, bit by bit pretending to be foolish and confused.
[Fellow Daoists.
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