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Just as Bai Chenxiang and her group were about to depart, a swift carrier pigeon landed on Bai Chenxiang's shoulder—
That was the Speed Clan's unique method of transmitting information.
Bai Chenxiang gently held the pigeon and removed the message strip from its foot.
She lightly raised her hand:
"Go."
The pigeon instantly vanished into the air.
Bai Chenxiang unfolded the message strip, her gaze quickly scanning its contents, her expression growing increasingly solemn.
She slightly pursed her lips, clutching the message strip tightly in her hand, and after a moment of contemplation, she looked up at the group beside her, who were equally tense.
"Is there any news from the other side?"
A clan member asked nervously.
Bai Chenxiang let out a long breath and said in a steady, serious voice:
"The letter says there's nothing unusual on the other side. When they visited, they received news that the clan member, upon learning about the treasure at the address we provided, immediately returned home to tell their family the information. This means that person's appearance at the treasure's location was entirely due to their family's greedy decision, and they are not an inner traitor."
Everyone exchanged glances, and the air was filled with tension and unease.
"This means that the person we are currently investigating is the only suspect."
Bai Chenxiang said.
"Yes, if we can't find any useful clues, the entire search will be back to square one."
Another member said heavily.
Bai Chenxiang furrowed her brows slightly, her eyes revealing determination and contemplation:
"Let's go, we'll investigate up the mountain. We must find a breakthrough from this sole suspect."
They set off up the mountain along a winding path.
The mountain was densely forested, and sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, forming patches of light.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of plants, and occasionally, the chirping of birds could be heard.
The old woman they had just met was currently planting rice seedlings in the field.
A moment later, an old man came over and took the seedlings from her hand.
He said warmly:
"My dear, go cool off, I can handle this."
The old woman smiled and said:
"No need, I'm not tired yet. Today, on the way here, I met a few young kids, and they were so enthusiastic; they insisted on helping me carry my basket and tools all the way."
The old man smiled with satisfaction:
"Haha, really? Are they from our district?"
The old woman shook her head:
"I don't think so, they seem to be here for something. I even chatted with them about the young man across from us."
"They helped you, and you didn't invite them home for a meal?"
The old man teased.
"Of course I did! I told that girl Xiang'er to come to our place for dinner tonight if she's free!"
The old woman explained.
He scratched his head in confusion and looked at the old woman:
"Xiang'er? Who's that?"
"She's one of the young people I met today, a girl. Her name is Bai Chenxiang, and she told me to call her Xiang'er. That girl is so lovely and kind."
The old woman explained.
The old man said calmly:
"Oh, oh, Bai Chenxiang."
Suddenly, the old man was startled and straightened up abruptly.
"What? Bai Chenxiang?"
He shouted loudly.
The old woman was also startled by his reaction:
"What are you doing? Be careful not to strain your old bones!"
The old man first froze in place, then shook his head and gave a bitter laugh.
He sat down in the field:
"It seems we're both getting senile! Have you forgotten who Bai Chenxiang is? She's the daughter of our Sect Master, Bai He."
The old woman also just realized:
"Hahaha, look at my memory."
In the mountain forest.
Bai Chenxiang walked carefully, not missing any possible clues.
"Everyone be careful, watch your step and your surroundings."
Bai Chenxiang softly reminded her team members.
"Young Sect Master, don't worry, we'll be careful."
A team member responded.
Everyone walked cautiously forward, each step exceptionally careful.
Suddenly.
The two team members walking in front let out a cry of surprise.
"Ah!"
Bai Chenxiang's heart tightened, and she quickly rushed forward to check the situation.
She saw that the two team members had unknowingly stepped into an area of seemingly ordinary fallen leaves.
And at that moment, a huge net suddenly rose from the ground, instantly enveloping them and suspending them high in the air.
"Young Sect Master, there's a trap here!"
One of the trapped team members shouted in panic.
"Don't panic! We'll figure out a way to get you down immediately."
Bai Chenxiang comforted them while quickly observing the trap's situation.
This large net was woven from tough ropes, with fine meshes.
The two team members struggled inside but couldn't break free.
The four corners of the net were fixed to the surrounding large trees, and as the team members struggled, the net swayed slightly in the air.
"This trap is so cunning, covered with fallen leaves, you can't see it at all."
A team member said angrily.
Bai Chenxiang frowned, contemplating a solution for rescue.
"Everyone, don't move around too much, lest the net sway more violently. We need to find a safe way to get them down."
"Let's just destroy this net."
A member said.
Bai Chenxiang nodded:
"Give it a try."
Then that member circulated her spirit power, and a powerful spirit power impact shot towards the large net.
However.
When the spirit power touched the large net, it only caused the net to slightly indent, failing to break it.
The tough ropes seemed to have extreme resilience, easily resisting the spirit power attack.
"This net is so sturdy!"
That member said in surprise.
Then she continuously launched several more spirit power shockwaves at the large net.
The result was still the same; the large net remained completely unharmed.
Bai Chenxiang's brows furrowed even more deeply; she realized that this trap was by no means easy to break.
"This net seems to have been infused with some spirit power, making it so resilient and able to resist spirit power attacks. Everyone calm down, we can't act recklessly."
Bai Chenxiang's voice was steady and firm, gradually calming the agitated emotions of the group.
Bai Chenxiang took a deep breath, allowing herself to calm down. She looked around, trying to find other possible solutions.
Suddenly.
Bai Chenxiang saw many dark blue dots appearing in the green weeds not far away.
Bai Chenxiang, who always enjoyed studying herbs, was secretly delighted.
Because even though she was far away, she recognized at a glance that those dark blue grasses were lan shi grass.
"Look! lan shi grass!"
Bai Chenxiang couldn't help but exclaim.
However, everyone looked confused.
After all, this lan shi grass indeed looked very ordinary.
It was mixed among many weeds, almost indistinguishable.
Compared to other weeds, it had nothing special about it.
It was just that at its very tip, there was a tiny dark blue embellishment, like tiny blue gems, sparkling with faint light in the sunlight, yet appearing exceptionally unique.
Bai Chenxiang saw the confused expressions of the group and quickly explained:
"The sap of this lan shi grass can corrode tough materials; perhaps it can be used to destroy this trap net."
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