"I don't have a good solution. But I do have a tiny idea, which Mr. Qing Songzi might consider as a reference."

Xiao Mu said modestly.

"Please speak, Mr. Mu."

An delighted expression appeared on Qing Songzi's face as he politely replied.

"Mr. Qing Songzi, as Mr. Chen Jian mentioned earlier, most of those who disappeared are light-footed young women."

"Yes, that's true."

Qing Songzi looked at Xiao Mu curiously, unable to guess why he suddenly brought up this matter.

Xiao Mu continued, "These young women, they are all ordinary people, right?"

"Yes, they are."

Qing Songzi grew more puzzled.

What Xiao Mu was saying was true. Even if these women had learned from the Mysterious Tome of the Yin Horse and the Netherworld, they were still ordinary people.

But why bring this up? What did it have to do with finding the Evil Ghost's underground factory?

With a slight smile, Xiao Mu said, "If they are ordinary people, it would be easy to handle. Ordinary people cannot stay in contact with the Evil Ghost for an extended time. This fact, Mr. Qing Songzi, does not need me to explain, does he?"

"Because Evil Ghosts carry a strong Ghost Qi, long-term contact with them would be detrimental to ordinary people. It could cause sickness, or even death."

Qing Songzi explained casually, but he grew even more puzzled about what Xiao Mu was trying to say.

"Exactly."

Xiao Mu smiled again, "Mr. Qing Songzi, the abducted young women need to be supervised, right? Without supervision, would they not escape? But since Evil Ghosts cannot stay in prolonged contact with these young girls, who then supervises and manages them?"

"This..."

Qing Songzi's expression changed, but then a look of delight appeared on his face.

He looked deeply at Xiao Mu and expressed his admiration, "Now I understand why Mr. Mu is among the top leaders on the local heroic power ranking. My position should indeed be given to Mr. Mu."

"You're too kind."

Xiao Mu replied modestly.

Qing Songzi let out a deep sigh, "There has always been no shortage of traitors among humans. Chen Jian, investigate whether there are any suspicious individuals in and around the Ancient Forest Village. What suspicious behaviors have they displayed? Once you find out, report back immediately."

"Yes, Mr. Qing Songzi."

Chen Jian responded loudly, then cast admiring glance at Xiao Mu before leaving.

"Sigh."

As soon as Chen Jian left, Qing Songzi sighed again.

Xiao Mu casually asked, "Mr. Qing Songzi, do you find it distressing that there are traitors among humans?"

"Mr. Mu truly understands me."

Qing Songzi looked at Xiao Mu, his face filled with regret, "In this world, there are people who cast aside all moral restraint for personal gains, even siding with the Evil Ghosts."

Xiao Mu frowned.

Even though he had never met such people, he was certain they existed and were not few in number. He asked, "I'm curious, what benefits can siding with Evil Ghosts bring to them?"

"Secret Manuals, energy fruits, power enhancement, status, wealth... there are many reasons."

Qing Songzi listed them casually.

Xiao Mu was silent.

Such examples were not uncommon throughout history. Today's siding with the Evil Ghosts is similar to the past affiliations with alien species.

Over an hour later, Chen Jian came back with a report.

"Mr. Qing Songzi, Mr. Mu, we have identified a suspicious individual."

"Speak!"

Qing Songzi commanded immediately.

Chen Jian stated, "This suspicious individual is from the Ancient Forest Village, named Li Jinyu. He was once an ordinary person, but for some reason, he suddenly became a martial artist, and a highly skilled one at that."

"This person seems to deliberately conceal the fact that he's a martial artist, but was accidentally seen using his martial skills by the villagers."

"In addition, this person was initially hard-pressed, yet, just a few days ago, he suddenly came into money. Not only did he buy a Mercedes-Benz luxury car worth over two million, but all his belongings underwent a significant upgrade. He started wearing branded clothes, using high-end items, eating fancy foods. He frequently visits entertainment venues and brings various models and actresses home every day."

"It must be this person."

Qing Songzi was confident.

"I can't believe he's so ostentatious!"

Xiao Mu exclaimed in surprise.

If it were him, he would never be so flamboyant.

Being so ostentatious, it was impossible not to alert others to his abnormality.

This Li Jinyu, was he naturally foolish? Or was he so powerful that he didn't care about being exposed?

"This is really nothing."

Obviously understanding what Xiao Mu was implying, Qing Songzi explained, "There are others who are far more extravagant. You see, Mr. Mu, after the World Mutation, some people gained special abilities and thought they were the chosen ones who could do anything they wanted."

"Such people, when they are in need of money, start robbing banks."

"When they fancy a woman, they simply take her by force. If they meet with resistance, they ruthlessly slaughter the woman's entire family. When we capture them, they still scream about deciding their own fate, claiming they're the chosen ones and that we can't kill them. They say the Earth would be destroyed if they died."

"Such incidents are commonplace. After gaining a bit of power, they immediately become arrogant."

"Ever since the World Mutation, the crime rate has increased a hundredfold. Reality is far more dramatic than in books."

Xiao Mu was silent once more.

The type of people Qing Songzi described were quite common to Xiao Mu.

Many who had gained powers immediately became deliriously arrogant, giving themselves grandiose titles and acting unruly.

Fortunately, these people never ended well. Most of them died not long after.

"Mr. Qing Songzi, how should we deal with this Li Jinyu? Do we confront him, or...?"

Chen Jian asked.

"There's no need to question him due to the urgency of the situation. We'll capture him first, then discuss it."

Qing Songzi decided firmly.

Chen Jian voiced his concern, "Mr. Qing Songzi, what if we make a mistake?"

Qing Songzi looked resolute, "If we make a mistake, we'll apologize to him afterwards. But considering the stakes here involves the survival of all races in the Human world, we'd rather mistakenly capture a thousand people than let one guilty party escape."

"Mr. Mu, are you willing to join us on this operation?"

He turned to ask Xiao Mu.

"Of course!"

Xiao Mu nodded without hesitation, smiling, "I also want to see how powerful this Li Jinyu actually is, being so blatant."

"Alright then, let's move out!"

Qing Songzi commanded with a wave of his hand.

Chen Jian drove the car, taking Xiao Mu, Qing Songzi, and Lei Yunzi to Li Jinyu's house.

When they stopped at the door, Qing Songzi told Chen Jian to stay and watch the car. He, Xiao Mu, and Lei Yunzi would make the move.

Surrounding and capturing a martial artist like Li Jinyu, Chen Jian, being an ordinary person, would just get in the way.

"I'll go first!"

Lei Yunzi rushed in first.

"Who are you? Daring to intrude on my property, you're seeking death!"

Bang! Bang!

The sound of fighting echoed out. A formidable-looking man exchanging blows with Lei Yunzi. Lei Yunzi stepped back.

After thwarting Lei Yunzi, the man launched his Qinggong and escaped from the back door.

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