Immortality Cultivation: I can use my clansmen’s energy and blood to add points.

Feng Qing nodded, and then asked casually: "Has anything strange happened in the town recently?"

The vendor's eyes flickered for a moment, and then he whispered, "Strange thing? Well, a few nights ago, I saw a few men in black hurrying back from outside the town. They looked very nervous."

Feng Qing's heart moved, he realized that this clue might be related to the clues discovered by Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

He decided to tell them this information.

Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing met in a teahouse in the town and exchanged the information they had discovered.

All three believed that these men in black were most likely related to the Thousand Faces Master, and that they seemed to be carrying out some secret activities somewhere outside the town.

"It seems we need to investigate outside the town." Luo Chen said in a deep voice.

Qingshuang nodded: "Yes, but we must be careful not to alert the enemy."

Feng Qing made a suggestion: "We can sneak out of the town at night, so we won't be easily discovered."

The three decided to act according to Feng Qing's suggestion.

After nightfall, they quietly left the town and headed towards the dense forest outside the town.

They walked carefully through the woods, trying not to make any noise.

Deep in the jungle, they found an abandoned manor.

The building of the manor is dilapidated, but one can vaguely feel an ominous atmosphere emanating from it.

"Something seems to be wrong here." Luo Chen said in a low voice.

Qingshuang and Fengqing also looked around vigilantly.

They knew that this might be the hiding place of Master Thousand Faces' disciples.

The three approached the manor cautiously, trying to find a way to enter.

Suddenly, they heard a low conversation coming from the manor.

Luo Chen signaled Qingshuang and Fengqing to stop, and then he quietly approached the direction where the sound came from.

Through a broken window, he saw several men in black sitting around a table, one of whom was whispering something.

"...We must speed up, the master can't wait any longer." said the man in black.

Another man in black nodded: "Yes, we have collected enough materials and can start the next plan."

Luo Chen was shocked, he knew that these men in black were planning some conspiracy.

He decided to return to reunite with Qingshuang and Fengqing, and then develop a detailed action plan.

After returning to Qingshuang and Fengqing, Luo Chen told them the conversation he had heard.

The three decided not to act rashly, but to first find out the layout of the manor and the exact number of men in black.

They spent the entire night carefully observing every corner of the manor.

They discovered that there were not only men in black in the manor, but also some imprisoned townspeople, who were apparently being used by the men in black as tools for some kind of experiment.

"We must rescue these townspeople." Qingshuang said firmly.

Luo Chen and Feng Qing also nodded in agreement.

They decided to wait until dark before sneaking into the manor and launching a rescue operation.

As night fell, Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing sneaked into the manor.

They used shadows and fog to successfully avoid the patrols of the Men in Black.

They found the imprisoned townspeople and carefully freed them.

During the rescue process, they inevitably clashed with the men in black.

The battle broke out in the manor. Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing relied on their tacit cooperation and engaged in a fierce confrontation with the men in black.

During the battle, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were like two flashes of lightning, shuttling between the men in black. Their swordsmanship was sharp and precise, and every swing was accompanied by the screams of the men in black.

Feng Qing assisted from the side, using talisman paper to create various spell effects to interfere with the actions of the men in black.

After a fierce battle, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally subdued all the men in black.

They rescued all the townspeople and found some clues about the Thousand Faces Master in the manor.

"It seems that the Thousand Faces Master's plan is even more massive than we thought." Luo Chen said solemnly, looking at the clues in his hand.

Qingshuang nodded: "Yes, we must bring this information back to Tianji Pavilion as soon as possible so that the elders can make a decision."

Feng Qing also agreed: "Let's go back to town first, meet up with Elder He Tu, and then decide on our next move."

The three of them took the rescued townspeople and the clues they found and quietly left the manor under the cover of night.

After they returned to the town, they immediately found Elder He Tu and reported in detail what had happened in the manor and the clues they had found.

After listening to their report, Elder He Tu said solemnly, "This information is very important. I will send someone to deliver it to the Tianji Pavilion immediately. At the same time, I will strengthen the town's vigilance to prevent the disciples of the Thousand Faces Master from causing trouble again."

Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Feng Qing nodded. They knew that the fight with the Thousand Faces Master and his disciples was far from over.

They need more support, more wisdom and courage to completely eradicate this evil existence.

In the following days, Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing continued to help the townspeople in the town while waiting for further instructions from Tianji Pavilion.

On the other side of the town, a mysterious figure was watching all this quietly.

He wore a mask on his face with various patterns painted on it.

He is the Thousand Faces Master, a master of magic who is skilled in the art of transformation.

He watched the actions of Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing, and a cunning light flashed in his eyes.

“It seems like it’s time for you to taste my true skills.” The Thousand Faces Master whispered, then turned and disappeared into the night.

The night was as dark as ink, and the lights in the town gradually dimmed. Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing sat in Elder He Tu's residence, discussing the next plan.

Elder He Tu frowned, as he was well aware of the dangers of the Thousand Faces Master and the challenges they faced.

"You have done very well." Elder He Tu said slowly, "But the power of the Thousand Faces Master is far more complicated than we imagined. I have sent someone to deliver the intelligence to the Tianji Pavilion, but the support from the Tianji Pavilion will take several days to arrive at the fastest. During this period, we must remain vigilant and not let the Thousand Faces Master's conspiracy succeed."

Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then said: "We can't just sit there and wait for death, we must take the initiative to attack. Perhaps we can use these clues to find the hiding place of the Thousand Faces Master."

Qing Shuang nodded in agreement: "Luo Chen is right, we can't let the Thousand Faces Master have a chance to breathe, and among the townspeople we rescued, someone may know some useful information."

Feng Qing proposed another angle: "We can also spread the news in the town to see if anyone has seen similar men in black or suspicious activities. This way, we may be able to collect more clues."

After hearing this, Elder He Tu nodded and said, "Okay, then follow your plan, but remember safety first and don't act alone."

After receiving the order, Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing each went their separate ways.

Luo Chen began to inquire about the news in the town, Qing Shuang talked to the rescued townspeople, and Feng Qing posted notices in the town, hoping to attract more people's attention. Luo Chen asked around in the town and found that the townspeople were panicked by the appearance of the man in black, but they dared not say much because they were afraid of retaliation.

He patiently comforted everyone, and finally, with Luo Chen's encouragement, an old man revealed that he had seen several men in black wandering around the abandoned mine outside the town.

Qingshuang learned from the townspeople that some people's livestock had mysteriously disappeared recently, and strange noises had been heard before they disappeared.

Qingshuang realized that this might be related to the Thousand Faces Master's plan, so she decided to go to the abandoned mine to investigate in person.

After posting the notice in the town, Feng Qing sat quietly in a teahouse, observing the people coming and going.

He noticed a man in plain clothes standing in front of the notice for a long time, seeming to be very interested in its contents.

Feng Qing approached calmly and tried to talk to the man.

"Brother, are you interested in the contents of the notice?" Feng Qing asked tentatively.

The man turned around with a hint of vigilance in his eyes: "I'm just curious. There has been some unrest in this town recently."

Feng Qing smiled slightly: "Yes, that's why we need everyone's help. If you know something, you might as well tell me, maybe it can help us solve the problem."

The man hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "In fact, I have seen several men in black active near an abandoned mine outside of town. They seemed to be digging something."

Feng Qing's heart moved, and he realized that this might coincide with the information Luo Chen got from the old man.

He thanked the man and quickly went to find Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

The three met again and summarized the information they had obtained.

They decided to go to the abandoned mine immediately to see if they could find any clues about the Thousand Faces Master.

In the cover of night, they quietly approached the mine.

The entrance to the mine was covered by weeds and vines, making it look particularly eerie.

Luo Chen took the lead, carefully pushing aside the obstructions and leading Qingshuang and Fengqing into the mine.

The interior of the mine was damp and dark, with only the faint light from the torches in their hands.

They went deep into the mine and found some strange symbols and patterns, which seemed to be traces of an ancient ritual.

"These symbols..." Qingshuang whispered, "I have seen them in the ancient books of Tianji Pavilion. They are related to summoning evil spirits."

Luo Chen and Feng Qing felt depressed when they heard this.

If the Thousand Faces Master is really summoning evil spirits, then things are far more serious than they imagined.

They continued to go deeper into the mine, and suddenly, a low chanting sound came from the front.

The three of them immediately extinguished their torches and quietly approached the source of the sound.

Deep in the mine, they saw a circle of men in black. In the center of the circle stood an ancient altar with all kinds of strange objects on it.

The Thousand Faces Master stood in front of the altar, holding a tattered book in his hands and chanting something in a low voice.

Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Feng Qing looked at each other. They knew that now was the time to act.

They must stop the Thousand Faces Master from completing the ritual, otherwise the entire town and the wider area will face a huge disaster.

Luo Chen drew out his sword, Qingshuang followed closely behind, and Fengqing began to prepare talisman paper.

The three of them launched the attack in tacit understanding, targeting the Thousand Faces Master.

When the Thousand Faces Master noticed their arrival, a flash of panic flashed across his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He waved his hands, and the men in black around him immediately rushed towards Luo Chen and the others, trying to stop their attack.

The battle broke out again, and the mine was filled with the sound of metal clashing and spell explosions.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were like two sharp swords, piercing straight into the formation of the men in black, while Feng Qing continued to cast spells in the rear to support his companions.

Seeing this, the Thousand Faces Master knew that he had to complete the ritual as soon as possible.

He chanted faster, and the objects on the altar began to emit an eerie light.

Seeing this, Luo Chen knew that he could not delay any longer. He shouted loudly, burst out with powerful strength, and slashed at the Thousand Faces Master with his sword.

Qingshuang followed closely behind, his sword flashing like water, aiming straight at Thousand Faces Master's vital points.

The Thousand Faces Master was finally exposed under the attack of the two.

Feng Qing saw the opportunity and immediately cast a powerful talisman, and a powerful energy wave rushed towards the Thousand Faces Master.

The Thousand Faces Master's body swayed under the impact of the energy wave. He tried to steady himself, but Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's attacks followed him like a shadow, leaving him no chance to breathe.

The Thousand Faces Master's chanting was interrupted, the light on the altar gradually dimmed, and he knew that his situation was hopeless.

"You...you won't succeed!" The Thousand Faces Master roared, but his voice was full of despair.

Luo Chen's sword tip was against the Thousand Faces Master's throat, Qingshuang pointed his sword at his heart, and Feng Qing blocked his retreat with talisman paper.

"It's over, Thousand Faces Master." Luo Chen said coldly.

"Do you think you can stop me like this? The power behind me is far stronger than you think!" Although the Thousand Faces Master was subdued, there was still a hint of madness in his eyes.

"We don't need to know what power is behind you. We just need to know that you failed." Qingshuang replied, her voice firm and calm.

Feng Qing walked forward and snatched the tattered book from the Thousand Faces Master.

"What is this?" he asked.

The Thousand Faces Master sneered, "That book contains the secret of summoning evil spirits. You ruined my plan, but one day, someone else will find it and complete my unfinished work."

Luo Chen frowned, realizing that the book must not fall into the hands of others.

"We have to hand this book over to the Tianji Pavilion and let them handle it."

The three men tied up the Thousand Faces Master and prepared to take him back to town to hand him over to Elder Hetu.

On the way back, Luo Chen couldn't help but think about the words of the Thousand Faces Master.

What is the power behind him? Is there a bigger conspiracy brewing?

Back in town, Elder Hetu was relieved to see that they had successfully subdued the Thousand Faces Master.

"Well done, you not only saved the town, but also prevented a possible disaster."

Luo Chen handed the worn book to Elder He Tu.

"This book contains the secret of summoning evil spirits. We think it should be handled by the Tianji Pavilion."

Elder He Tu took the book and read it carefully. (End of this chapter)