Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 106 Missing Children
Although Jiang Xi is older than Gu Qing, on the path of cultivation, those who have attained enlightenment are considered teachers. She is a person who sticks to her principles. After practicing in front of her that day, she was awarded the title of Senior Brother Gu.

Faced with Gu Qing's question, she thought for a moment and then said.

"Multiple heads of state"

"Traveling at night, feeding on people, perhaps it's a ghost car?"

"A ghost train?"

The Ghost Bird, also known as the Nine-Headed Bird, is one of the three great ghost birds. Legend has it that this bird once had ten heads, one of which was eaten by a dog. Its blood has the power to curse, and it fears the barking of dogs.

When it flies, it has eighteen wings, which can cover the sky and the sun. Its whole body is as black as a ghost, with blood-dripping feather patterns.

This thing is extremely rare, and the records about it may not be true.

Furthermore, strictly speaking, the nine-headed bird is not a demon, but a ghost.

It may not be well-known, but the Guhuoniao, another of the three great ghost birds, is quite famous.

In addition, there is a ghost bird called the owl, which is listed alongside them.

"The three great ghost birds only appear in the Netherworld. If this speculation is true, is there a Netherworld hidden in the Falling Cloud Mountains?"

Gu Qing frowned, recalling the large order the Xia family had placed at the foot of Baiyue Mountain three years ago, which he had then speculated was for cleaning up a small underworld.

It can't be such a coincidence, right?

If things are as we think, the Xia family has been cultivating the Luoyun Mountains for at least three years. If the strange fire is indeed there, their biggest opponent is not the other members of the Jiang family, but the Xia family.

Who knows how many people they can summon, or whether they've already located the strange fire?

Then there's the Gongsun family, who control Luoyunfang. As a semi-local power, they certainly can't hide the news about the Strange Fire from the Little Netherworld.

They were short of funds, so they asked Baiyue Mountain to exorcise demons for the mortals in the surrounding area. Was it because they were focusing their energy on the Lesser Netherworld?

Take a deep breath.

This seemingly small piece of intelligence may contain a great deal of hidden information.

Jiang Xi looked at Gu Qing with a puzzled expression, wondering what he was thinking, and then spoke to the old man.

"You all hide tonight. Are there any dogs on the estate?"

"Yes, yes, what does the fairy wish to do?"

“The nine-headed bird fears and hates dogs. Ordinary dogs cannot subdue it and will instead bring about a killing. You should tie all the dogs in the village to an open space to lure it out.”

"Leave the rest to us."

"Okay, old man, I understand. I'll go and make the arrangements."

Watching Jiang Xi give her instructions, Gu Qing didn't say much; it was indeed a good method.

But there's still a problem.

“Miss Jiang, the nine-headed bird does not have the habit of abducting infants; this is something the Guhuo bird likes to do.”

"Therefore, we need to take extra precautions."

"I know."

He nodded and said no more.

When Jiang Xi is doing serious business, her aloofness fades a bit, but her aura becomes stronger, like a decisive person who is used to holding power and initiative.

As night falls.

Gu Qing stayed under the canopy of the Senluo Palace. Originally, he wanted Jiang Xi to come with him, but men and women should not touch each other, and she also had a magical artifact to conceal her aura and figure.

"I'll take this opportunity tonight to test your abilities."

midnight.

The two, who had been preparing intently, waited from 9 PM to 5 AM, but there was still no movement by sunrise.

"Looks like there's no going back tonight."

"Try again tomorrow."

"it is good."

The fact that the trap wasn't fallen for wasn't discouraging.

This is what waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump is like: it's uncertain. If you're lucky, you'll have gotten it done last night; if you're unlucky, it'll be like this, and you'll have to wait patiently.

If you can't wait for several days, you should prepare to take the initiative to patrol the mountain.

"Immortal Master, Immortal Master!"

"Oh no, something happened."

The two men exchanged a glance and hurried over to greet him. The man was the village chief's youngest son, who said breathlessly, "Last night, three more children went missing."

“Take us there to have a look.”

As he walked briskly, Gu Qing recalled the events of the previous night, when his divine sense was spread out, covering almost half of Tianjiazhuang.

The Red Crow's divine consciousness is the nemesis of Yin ghosts.

For the ghost bird to try to pass through his divine sense was like an ice cream standing still under the scorching sun; it would be lucky if it didn't melt. There was no reason why that chilling aura wouldn't detect it.

"Right here."

Gu Qing looked closely and saw that it was right on the edge of Tianjiazhuang.

The distribution of residents in these mountain villages is not as dense as in towns. Generally, there are a few households on this hilltop and a few households on that hilltop, with rice paddies and vegetable fields in between.

His divine sense could only cover a maximum of 2500 meters, which is about three miles. He barely moved last night, so it's no wonder he couldn't be detected.

"Immortal Master, please save my child! He was only three years old and didn't understand anything. He's gone just like that."

"Fairy Sister, my little brother..."

The cries and wails of the crowd seemed to cast a shadow over the two of them.

"Auntie, young lady, don't worry."

"We will try our best."

Having finally managed to appease the distraught villagers, Gu Qing said.

"There's definitely another Guhuoniao."

"The Guhuoniao has a habit of adopting infants, so there should still be hope. As long as it is found in time, the evil spirit's influence on the body is still shallow, and at most it will just be a serious illness."

Are you confident you can handle the Nine-Headed Bird alone?

"can."

Jiang Xi's tone was certain.

"Alright, you keep an eye on the traps tonight, I'll be on patrol."

The other person's red lips parted slightly, as if they wanted to say something, but realizing that Gu Qing's arrangements were unchangeable, they held back.

This is the first time I've ever felt this way.

Having grown accustomed to being in charge, she was truly unsure how to deal with Gu Qing's sudden assertiveness and could only retreat into her comfort zone, remaining silent.

It's late at night again.

The series of child disappearances has crossed Gu Qing's line of business. Tonight, he is determined to kill that bird demon!

"coming!"

During his night patrol, Gu Qing's eyes lit up.

Jiang Xi was stationed to guard the nine-headed bird; he was in charge of this Guhuo bird.

Suddenly, a slender, large bird with black and red markings flew in from the darkness.

It has a crest of feathers on its head, which extends to its tail feathers.

Her upper body resembled that of a woman draped in feathers, with a bulging, impressively large chest.

It glided in through the darkness, about two zhang high.

After circling for a moment, it spotted a house with children's clothes hanging outside. As it rushed down, its body shrank rapidly, transforming into a seductive woman.

It only had a large patch of feathers under its hands and long, pointed ears, so it wasn't a complete human.

"You beast, you dare to come again?"

The twin swords of wind and fire were unleashed, their blue and red streaks spinning as they hurtled forward, accompanied by terrifying sonic waves.

The Guhuoniao saw this.

He immediately reacted, drawing a longsword in an attempt to parry.

However, Gu Qingfei stepped forward, and a solid crimson crow divine consciousness shot out from between his brows, slamming hard into the Guhuoniao's brow.

With a cry of pain, he charged forward with unstoppable force.

He swiftly knocked the bird sword away, piercing through the Guhuoniao's shoulders from both sides and pinning it to the ground.

With one hand forming a hand seal, five layers of blazing flames pressed down.

Nine forbidden locks snaked across the ground, binding the Guhuoniao, who had regained its true form, with the dual effects of magical artifacts and spells, rendering it unable to move.

(End of this chapter)