"Rest assured, I never intended to judge you; a simple soul search is all that’s needed."

Jiang Shi’s expression was calm as he walked towards the human who was making the most noise. He smiled slightly, "Be good, don’t struggle, it won’t hurt!"

He extended his hand and gently grasped the human’s head.

The human immediately felt an overwhelming sense of foreboding, especially after hearing Jiang Shi mention the word "Soul Searching," feeling as if something terribly frightening was about to occur.

"Black Lotus Saint Child, you will die a terrible death, ah..."

A scream suddenly pierced the air, and soon the human’s face turned utterly blank, his expression vacant and motionless.

His memories began to rapidly flash in Jiang Shi’s mind, like slides in a projector.

After observing for a moment, Jiang Shi lightly clenched his five fingers, immediately absorbing the human’s soul, causing the person to collapse on the ground, bleeding from all orifices, dying a miserable death.

Following that, Jiang Shi approached a second person, who now looked panicked and incredulous. He grabbed the top of that person’s head in the same manner.

Soon the Talent of "Soul Devouring" activated once again.

This person let out a muffled groan, and the memories in his mind began to swiftly emerge, being read one by one by Jiang Shi. After extracting them, this person’s soul was also absorbed in an instant by Jiang Shi.

In this way, he methodically began to search one soul after another.

Everyone’s brain memories were thoroughly examined by him.

Finally, it was the turn of the three Undersea People whose Blood Pills had been shattered.

The three of them looked panicked, shouting in alarm and trying to beg for mercy, but it was all in vain. In the blink of an eye, Jiang Shi had completely absorbed their souls.

At this moment, Jiang Shi’s mind was instantly filled with an overwhelming amount of information. He thoroughly understood the general layout of the entire three Eastern cities in an instant.

Including other undercover agents from the Seven Eastern Sea Races within the city, almost all were grasped by him.

"Hmm? Zhu Qingqing? Adopted daughter of Venerable Black Tortoise?"

Jiang Shi’s brow involuntarily raised.

In the many memories just searched, someone related to Venerable Black Tortoise had unexpectedly appeared?

Based on the memories acquired, this Zhu Qingqing had secretly pledged her love to Young Master Wang from the "Thirty-Six Alliance," becoming his secret girlfriend.

Recently, these two had developed a close private relationship and secretly met seven or eight times. Zhu Qingqing even sold "Demon Path Alliance’s" information to Young Master Wang more than once.

It wasn’t until recently that Zhu Qingqing was placed under house arrest by Venerable Black Tortoise.

"Who would’ve thought there would be such brainless women in the ’Demon Path Alliance’! Wait, could Venerable Black Tortoise have gone out to find this Zhu Qingqing?"

Jiang Shi couldn’t help but show surprise.

Is Venerable Black Tortoise aware of Zhu Qingqing continuously selling "Demon Path Alliance" secrets?

He pondered for a moment, then stopped thinking further, instead retrieving ink and paper from the room and began writing names on a piece of white paper.

Without exception, these names were all gathered from the undercover information he had just obtained through soul searching.

The white paper was densely packed, nearly a hundred names written on it.

"Elder Wang Rui, come in for a moment."

Jiang Shi’s voice rang out again.

"Saint Son!"

Elder Wang Rui appeared in the room with hands clasped, his expression respectful.

"Deliver this sheet to Liu Wuxiang. Tell him to immediately seal the city and capture every person written here, ensure none escape. If anyone attempts to flee, execute them immediately!"

Jiang Shi handed the paper filled with writing to Wang Rui.

Elder Wang Rui’s heart tightened as he solemnly received the paper, "Yes, Saint Son!"

She withdrew with a bow, her eyes couldn’t help but glance at the paper, seeing many familiar names written on it.

Some names were even of people she had good relations with.

She had drunk with some of them not long ago.

Could it be that all these people have problems?

Shocked, she dared not think more and immediately went to find Liu Wuxiang.

...

Time passed.

The night was endless.

This night, the city was destined not to be peaceful. Roaring sounds occasionally erupted, echoing around, while sharp, screeching wind sounds swept repeatedly over the rooftops.

Making it difficult for many to sleep, filled with tension.

Outside the city area.

The endless forest.

The environment seemed deep and dark.

Among the dense woods, there stood a massive manor of blue bricks and green tiles, ancient in style and occupying a considerable area.

A lithe and graceful young girl in a black dress, with excellent figure, moved stealthily, leaping continuously until she landed lightly in the rear courtyard.

"Who?"

As soon as the girl landed, a startled shout came from nearby, and a middle-aged man dressed as a steward rushed over instantly.

"Steward Wu, it’s me. Is Young Master Wang still here?"

Zhu Qingqing immediately responded.

"You are... Miss Qingqing?"

The middle-aged man’s eyes widened in surprise as he instantly recognized her.

"Where is Young Master Wang?"

Zhu Qingqing approached quickly.

"You are truly bold to come out at a time like this?"

Steward Wu hurriedly came over, speaking with concern.

"It’s nothing. My father went out. There seems to be a major operation tonight, no time to care about me, just take me to see Young Master Wang first."

Zhu Qingqing said.

"Alright, please follow me."

Steward Wu nodded firmly and immediately led Zhu Qingqing towards a secret room deep within the estate.

Soon, the secret room opened, and a young man in a white robe with handsome features walked out. Upon seeing Zhu Qingqing, he immediately beamed with delight.