Li Yunjing did not believe a single word that Old Master Xu and the others said.

In the evening, after Old Master Xu and the others bid farewell and left, Li Yunjing and his three companions returned to their room. Just as they were about to discuss their plan, they sensed something was amiss.

At that moment, Li Yunjing signaled Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Fu Chao to remain silent.

The three understood and, together with Li Yunjing, began searching the room. Sure enough, under the bed, they found a small black snake.

The snake was not large, only about three feet long and as thick as a finger, its tongue flicking and its eyes cold and eerie.

"Interesting!"

Li Yunjing sneered coldly, and instead of moving the snake, he pointed his fingertip, forming a circle of mana that trapped the snake in a silver ring of light.

The black snake darted around inside the circle, seeming agitated, but the minor magic cast by Li Yunjing firmly imprisoned the snake. No matter what, it could not escape the circle.

"Continue checking!"

Li Yunjing used his divine sense to communicate with Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Fu Chao, instructing them to continue searching.

The three nodded, and the four split up, checking each room in the courtyard.

It didn’t take long before Li Yunjing found several blue scorpions under a stone slab in the garden.

Li Yunjing did not hesitate, using the same magic to trap them.

This thorough search led Li Yunjing to employ array dao and inference methods, using feng shui techniques to search the courtyard thoroughly, discovering venomous creatures in multiple places.

"This is sinister!"

After the four reconvened in the room, Li Yunjing used magic to isolate the surroundings before speaking.

"Indeed! How could there be so many venomous creatures in the Xu family’s courtyard? Do the Xu family members know about this?"

Lv Ruoxi frowned and fell into deep thought.

"This is definitely strange! If these venomous creatures were truly raised by the Xu family, then this mortal residence is far from simple."

Yu Yunyi said softly.

"Yes! These venomous creatures surely have origins! I think we should be cautious. We shouldn’t escape the dragon’s lair only to fall into a tiger’s den."

Fu Chao agreed.

"Indeed! This matter is extremely secretive! Initially, I planned to heal Young Master Xu tomorrow and reveal our intentions to the Xu family, asking them to spread the word in the city. But now, I’ve changed my mind. We should observe the situation tomorrow before deciding whether to rescue Young Master Xu!"

Li Yunjing said gravely.

The Xu family, locally rooted for centuries, was a clan with a long history.

The Xu family had sent several individuals with spirit roots to immortal cultivation sects, integrating into the immortal cultivation realm.

Currently, the Xu family hadn’t seen anyone with spirit roots for a long time, leading to a decline, but they still had a foundation. There were cultivators from immortal cultivation sects within the clan.

Recently, the family’s eldest son suddenly became possessed and self-harmed, causing the entire clan to worry about their family legacy.

"You all wait here while I take a look outside!"

After discussing the plans for tomorrow, Li Yunjing instructed them and quietly left the room.

Without using magic or divine techniques, Li Yunjing, a martial arts expert before entering the immortal sect, had his physical abilities greatly enhanced by cultivation.

In the dead of night, within the Xu family estate, he moved swiftly over walls and rooftops with ease.

Li Yunjing left no stone unturned, searching westwards from his courtyard, meticulously checking every place.

Not long after, Li Yunjing found more unusual spots.

He wasn’t concerned about the venomous creatures or demon artifacts he encountered; they seemed situated around the Xu estate in array formations.

Without employing daoist skills, Li Yunjing could not yet discern the hidden array within the Xu estate.

Moreover, it was uncertain whether the demon array and venomous creatures were orchestrated by the Xu family themselves!

This was something Li Yunjing could not confirm!

"I must check Old Master Xu’s residence!"

Determined, Li Yunjing continued searching through the rooms, heading towards the main residence in the estate.

Unsure of the main residence’s location?

That was not a problem!

Li Yunjing, an array master proficient in feng shui, could easily identify the best spot in the complex structure of the Xu family estate.

Old Master Xu, as the patriarch, naturally resided in the prime location.

Li Yunjing, well aware of the specific position of Old Master Xu’s room, quickly arrived in front of a heavily guarded house.

Surrounding Old Master Xu’s place were numerous night-watchmen guards, all skilled martial artists.

Clearly, in the absence of immortal power, the Xu family maintained their superior status in Beiwang City by employing many martial arts experts as bodyguards.

These guards had decent cultivation, each with second-tier martial prowess.

These people couldn’t stop Li Yunjing. A flash of ghostly light, his body materialized, merging into the natural air -- the invisibility technique.

Li Yunjing boldly approached the door, not stopping, walking through it -- the wall-penetrating technique was a minor trick in the immortal dao.

At this moment, it proved extremely useful.

"Oh! Old Master, do you think that No-Fake Immortal can save our son?"

As soon as Li Yunjing entered the room, he heard the voice of an elderly lady.

This was the very old lady he met at the banquet.

"Oh! I’m worried too!"

Old Master Xu sighed, tiredly saying, "We have no idea what’s being suppressed beneath our estate! It’s becoming increasingly sinister!"

"Years ago, we had Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators return from the immortal sect to reinforce the seal. Now, all our Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators have perished, and the Qi Refining Realm cultivators are of no use!"

"If it doesn’t work, we should move! Look, this place has harmed our son!"

Madam Xu said fearfully. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Oh! But the ancestral commands state we must never abandon the family estate. We must meticulously guard it. How can we leave?"

Old Master Xu knew far more than Madam Xu, some secrets couldn’t even be shared with one’s closest confidant.

"Let’s hope these Immortal Masters can save our son!"

With Old Master Xu opposed to moving, Madam Xu changed the topic.

"They are cultivators, indeed, but their realm is likely Qi Refining. Their power isn’t significant! If they can save our son, great; if not, I’ll use our clan’s secret technique to sacrifice them, beseeching the Evil God to spare our son!"

His tone turned venomous.

"Ha! Ha! Ha! How amusing! Seems like the Xu family members have grown tiresome of living!"

Li Yunjing silently chuckled in the living room.

If it weren’t for the perilous pursuit by Zhao Yibai, Li Yunjing would consider exterminating the Xu family entirely right now, leaving none alive!

These mortals were incredibly audacious.

They dared to contemplate sacrificing an Immortal Master like him!

they had truly grown reckless with courage!

"Can it work? Those are Immortal Masters!"

After a long silence, Madam Xu worriedly asked.

"Whether it works or not, I don’t know! But according to the secret technique passed down in our clan, we can invoke the power beneath, even refining Golden Core Realm cultivators to death!"

Old Master Xu said coldly.

"What!"

The words left Li Yunjing stunned; he never expected the Xu family had the means to refine Golden Core Realm cultivators to death.

It was entirely unexpected!

However, Li Yunjing’s eyes brightened; if confirmed the Xu family’s secret truly wielded such power, could he use it hereagainst Zhao Yibai?