Infiltrating the Foolish Underworld, then catching the trail of the Hall Master, following him, and eventually severely injuring him...

Otherwise, among the local demons in hiding, which dare to strike against the mighty Yangshen Hall Master!

Only an ignorant and arrogant outsider demon would dare to harm someone of the Hall Master's stature.

Perhaps out of anxiety, or maybe thinking about the Hall Master who has always been kind to her possibly sleeping forever, Zhuo Xueer found everyone incredibly suspicious.

"Wait another quarter of an hour, if You Shuyang hasn't arrived, take a group of Hundred Households and search for his whereabouts."

Suo Fengxiang was startled, not expecting Zhuo Xueer to be so concerned about Senior Brother You's whereabouts.

Then, she remembered something she had just heard.

"Lord Zhuo Xueer, just moments ago in the hall, it was reported that four Thousand Households from the Foolish Underworld received some information from who knows where and suddenly led a covert operation, raiding several streets and martial arts schools, killing on sight, and managing to eliminate a large number of demons disguised as humans, achieving great merit."

"Then they swept through, uncovering many dens where demons had gathered in disguise, but in the end, because they did not receive timely support from the Foolish Underworld, they were outnumbered and all fell victim to the demon's attack."

"Although we immediately sent reinforcements from our side afterward, we still let most of these demons escape."

"Now all the Hundred Households and Thousand Households are indignant because of this incident, determined to root out the demons lurking in Tianyuan Town, launching widespread, carpet-style searches for the demons, so there aren't many Hundred Households available to summon right now."

"I think if Senior Brother You isn't at the mansion, he's likely gone to search for those demons. You know, Senior Brother You was promoted from the ranks of the Hundred Households; he has a great affinity for the lower ranks and often mingles with them, always taking good care of them. Now that this has happened, he might have gone to help as soon as he heard the news."

This analysis seemed reasonable.

Zhuo Xueer sighed.

Who knows what happened, but within a single day, the Foolish Underworld has faced two major incidents.

"Then you go to the site of the incident and look for him. If you find him, have him return quickly. We can resume the search for the demon's whereabouts tomorrow."

"Okay, I know what to do."

Suo Fengxiang nodded, turned to leave, then suddenly stopped.

"By the way, where's Diao Deyi?"

The question made Zhuo Xueer and the others exchange awkward looks.

Suddenly someone rushed to whisper in Suo Fengxiang's ear, causing her expression to change dramatically.

What? This too?

Suo Fengxiang seemed somewhat huffed, as if a duck ready to be caught had suddenly been snatched away.

Hmph! A melon forced is not sweet!

Thankfully, I still have Senior Brother You; I'm going to find him!

Stomping her feet in irritation, Suo Fengxiang strode off, leaving several people behind looking somewhat embarrassed.

Yet this interlude failed to attract anyone's attention.

Their gazes were all focused on the towering Tranquil Mind Tower, concerned for the Hall Master's safety.

Suddenly, someone ahead shouted.

"Ming Hall Master has arrived!"

Everyone was startled.

The Ming Hall Master?

Usually, they all obey commands from the Third Hall, knowing that there are two other branches, Ming Hall and Dark Hall, which operate almost independently, and thus there's limited interference.

Therefore, the Masters of Ming Hall and Dark Hall are the most mysterious and unfamiliar of all the Hall Masters within the Foolish Underworld.

Some looked curiously in that direction, only to see a group carrying a black palanquin coming in, entering the Tranquil Mind Tower.

Following this, various team captains and deputy captains entered the tower one after another, though the commotion they caused was far less than that of the Hall Masters.

...

Top floor of the Tranquil Mind Tower.

"Roar..."

A weak roar echoed powerlessly throughout the attic.

The sound reached the surroundings, as if it hit an invisible wall, quickly causing ripples and dissipating into silence.

...

Juanan Hall Master looked toward the person beside him.

"Zhang Zhenyi, you said you were attacked near the Lin Family, on Flooded Street?"

"Yes!"

"There are a total of three demons?"

As if answering for the umpteenth time, Zhang Zhenyi bowed his head and confirmed.

"Yes."

"Have you found out what kind of demons they are?"

"I have drawn their appearances. According to the investigation, they should be one of the Seven Absolute Birds known as the Shu Bird Demon, the Ice Immortal Demon from the Land of Extreme Cold, and the Green Wood Demon from Ten Thousand Evergreen. However, the last Green Wood Demon still needs confirmation, as there are many variants among Tree Demons..."

The Hall Master of Juanan Hall couldn't help but laugh scornfully.

"That truly brings together entities from far and wide."

The Hall Master of Juanan Hall rubbed his forehead with two fingers and looked at the Seven-tailed Bamboo Joint Iron-eating Demon lying in the 'cage,' its belly wound gaping open like a mouth that refused to heal, incessantly bleeding.

"Tell me, why did you bring Wu Lvzhu back instead of leaving him at the Lin Family for treatment? You should know that his injuries are severe."

Zhang Zhenyi dropped to his knees with a thud.

"Lord, after all, the Lin Family are outsiders. The relationship between the Five Great Families and our Foolish Underworld is not as close as the outside world believes, and besides, those several demons brazenly appeared near the Lin Family, ambushing us. How can this be explained? Could it be that the Lin Family..."

Before Zhang Zhenyi could finish, the Hall Master of Juanan Hall pulled out a piece of paper with his left hand and interrupted him aloud.

"Zhang Zhenyi, the sole survivor of his clan, perished in a demon extermination mission by the Lin Family, was personally brought back and nurtured by Wu Lvzhu, the Hall Master of Yangshen Hall. A year later, he became a Hundred Households, and after three more years, he was promoted to Inspector. Subsequent promotions occurred every year or even half a year, until he rose to become the Wind Team Captain, one of the three teams of Yangshen Hall, whereupon his advancement ceased."

At this point, the Hall Master of Juanan Hall glanced at the now silent Zhang Zhenyi.

"If I didn't know what kind of person Wu Lvzhu was, I might even suspect you were his illegitimate son."

He paused before continuing to read.

"From Hundred Households, to Inspector, to Reserve, to Deputy Captain, and then to Captain, during your tenure you have had numerous conflicts with the Lin Family, and even a few instances of killing their people..."

"Lord!"

Zhang Zhenyi suddenly shouted loudly, grinding his teeth, "Lord, this time it is definitely not due to my personal bias. I had real suspicions about the Lin Family, which is why I brought the Lord Hall Master back! Lord Hall Master treated me like a second parent, I swear by the heavens and the earth! If my prejudice towards the Lin Family had hindered the Lord Hall Master's treatment during the critical healing period, would I not be worse than a pig or dog! You must believe me!"

The Hall Master of Juanan Hall tore up the paper in his hand, flinging it, turning it into a sky full of shredded paper.

"You'd better be right. Otherwise, I will let you know what the darkest corners of the Foolish Underworld are truly like."

Then the Hall Master of Juanan Hall looked up towards the door.

"Since everyone is here, no need to wait outside. Come in."

The door creaked open.

Zhang Zhenyi startled, turning to look.

He saw the Tea Ceremony Hall Master, holding a candle with blood-colored flame in his palm.

Following him were the Ming Hall Master and the Dark Hall Master.

Through the gap of the door, one could see many captains of the same rank waiting outside.

All five Hall Masters of the Foolish Underworld were now assembled, indicating the sheer shock and awe of the day's events!

Upon entering, the Tea Ceremony Hall Master cheerfully said,

"Shall we heal first?"

The Hall Master of Juanan Hall frowned and said,

"Don't aim that fire at me."

The Ming Hall Master beside him reached out two fingers to pinch the candle wick, instantly extinguishing the flame with a sizzling sound.

As the Hall Master of Juanan Hall showed a look of slight grief, the Ming Hall Master said,

"Forcing Wu Lvzhu to reveal his Seven-tails, it seems that the Three Demons really pushed him to the brink of life and death."

"Let's not talk about this; let's attend to healing first. The doctors have almost arrived," said the Dark Hall Master, interrupting.

"Alright."

The few exchanged glances, with no objections.

The Dark Hall Master stepped forward, placed his palm on the edge of the invisible cage, and gave a forceful shake!

Immediately, like a sound wave stirring up a tranquil surface of water, violent ripples emerged, causing the Seven-Tailed Metal-Eater Demon to let out a silent roar and completely faint.

"Let's go, Zhang Zhenyi, come along as well."

The Dark Hall Master effortlessly hoisted the Seven-Tailed Metal-Eater Demon on his shoulder, leading a group of captains downstairs.

As the wind blew, the door naturally closed, leaving only the three Hall Masters at the top floor.

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