In this bizarre world, I can extract supernatural powers.

Xia Qinghan knew Xu Bai's personality, and seeing Xu Bai's expression, he knew that Xu Bai must need his help with something.

He patted his chest and assured him, "Old Xu, we're brothers, so let's speak frankly. As long as it's within my power, I'll definitely get it done for you."

Xu Bai thought for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "Old Xia, how about you keep an eye out for any strange news for me?"

Following Xu Bai's usual methods, he planned to obtain strange information through the Ghost Hunters.

But despite the strange occurrences, good missions aren't always guaranteed.

After all, there are quite a few hunters who hunt ghosts.

Previously, Xia Qinghan didn't have many strange stories because he hadn't collected any.

However, if one has access to Xia Qinghan, and given that the scholars at the academy come from all over the country, there might be new gains.

Xia Qinghan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Although I don't know what you're planning, from today onwards, after I go back, I'll exchange more stories about strange things happening in the streets with my fellow scholars."

Xu Bai patted Xia Qinghan on the shoulder and said, "You don't need to be so careful all the time, Lao Xia. You're also a cultivator at the realm of cultivation, so you need to cultivate more and not fall behind in your cultivation level."

Upon hearing the word "realm," Xia Qinghan's face immediately darkened.

"I'm already very fast."

Xia Qinghan said earnestly, "But who would have thought that you, Lao Xu, would be even faster than me."

Xu Bai held up one finger: "Wrong, a man can't say he's fast."

Xia Qinghan's lips twitched slightly, feeling that his brother was sometimes too optimistic.

……

A dark grove of trees.

Sun Quanxiong coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper.

At this moment, his aura surged continuously, sometimes rising like fire, sometimes becoming as gloomy as water.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Sun Quanxiong's complexion finally regained some color.

"Xu Bai!"

Sun Quanxiong clenched his fists and roared, "You destroyed my life-bound corpse! If I don't kill you, I'll be unworthy of being an elder of the Yin Corpse Sect!"

The roar resounded, causing the surrounding forest to tremble.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps rang out.

Sun Quanxiong's expression changed slightly, and he quickly wiped the bloodstains from the corner of his mouth, pretending that he was not injured.

A young man came into the woods and knelt respectfully on the ground: "Third Elder, the Sect Master invites you to the main hall of the sect for a discussion."

Sun Quanxiong was slightly taken aback and asked, "What business does the Sect Master have with me?"

The young man shook his head and said, "This disciple does not know, but it is definitely not a trivial matter."

Sun Quanxiong nodded and said, "I understand. You may leave now."

The young man said nothing more and turned to leave the woods.

Although Sun Quanxiong had doubts, he still got up and headed towards the main hall.

……

Although the main hall of the Yin Corpse Sect is called a "main hall," it is actually very simple, just a slightly larger brick and tile building.

After all, they are a heretical sect and have no intention of staying in one place for long, so when they settle in a location, they set up very simply.

At this moment, three people were sitting quietly inside the hall.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a gloomy look in his eyes, toying with two iron pellets in his right hand.

On the left and right sides were two old men, emanating an extremely strong aura.

As soon as Sun Quanxiong stepped into the main hall, the three of them immediately turned their attention to him.

Sun Quanxiong clasped his hands and said, "Greetings, Sect Master, First Elder, and Second Elder."

The elders on the left and right sides sneered but remained silent.

The leader of the Yin Corpse Sect waved his sleeve and said, "Sit."

Sun Quanxiong agreed and sat down in the empty seat on the left.

As soon as he sat down, the sect leader of the Yin Corpse Sect spoke.

"Your original body was destroyed, destroyed by a man named Xu Bai, wasn't it?"

Sun Quanxiong paused for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "That's right."

He did not deny it.

He originally intended to keep it a secret, after all, he knew the Yin Corpse Sect's ways, and if they knew that his strength had been damaged, he would definitely be in danger.

But now that the sect leader has pointed it out directly, it proves that the sect leader must have known, and he has no need to hide it.

What Sun Quanxiong didn't know was why the leader of the Yin Corpse Sect knew about Xu Bai.

Only he and the leader of the Heavenly Heart Sect knew about the last operation.

Those who found out later were all gone.

Logically speaking, this news should not have been leaked.

The sect leader of the Yin Corpse Sect said calmly, "You're eager to know how the news leaked, aren't you? I'll tell you, it was the government that released the information."

Sun Quanxiong's eyes widened in disbelief. "How could it be someone from the government office who leaked the news?"

The leader of the Yin Corpse Sect sneered, "Not only did the government release the news, but they also gave Xu Bai a plaque that read 'The Number One Talent in Feng County.' Now, this news has been known to many martial arts forces."

Sun Quanxiong fell silent.

The sect leader of the Yin Corpse Sect continued, "Your actions have damaged the reputation of the Yin Corpse Sect, and many disciples have already wavered. If we hadn't discovered it early, it might have shaken the very foundation of the Yin Corpse Sect."

Sun Quanxiong trembled and knelt on the ground, whispering, "I know I was wrong. Please, Sect Master, show mercy and spare my life, considering what I have done for the Yin Corpse Sect."

Knowing the sect leader's style, he had no choice but to beg for mercy.

The leader of the Yin Corpse Sect said coldly, "Merits cannot outweigh faults, but you can atone for your sins by performing meritorious service."

Sun Quanxiong hurriedly looked up.

The leader of the Yin Corpse Sect waved his sleeve and said, "Now that Xu Bai has become the number one talent in Feng County, there are many evil forces that want to kill him to establish their authority. If we can kill him, it will surely make the Yin Corpse Sect's reputation soar."

"Tell me everything you know about Xu Bai right now."

Sun Quanxiong breathed a sigh of relief, and understood what the sect leader meant.

He didn't dare to linger for a moment, quickly recounting various information about Xu Bai.

After Sun Quanxiong finished speaking, the sect leader of the Yin Corpse Sect and the two elders looked at each other in astonishment.

"It's truly remarkable that such a talented person was born in Feng County."

Sun Quanxiong gave a wry smile and didn't reply.

The leader of the Yin Corpse Sect fell into deep thought.

It took a long time before he came to his senses.

"Put pressure on him," the leader of the Yin Corpse Sect said slowly. "Isn't he a promising young man from Feng County? I'll force him out of Feng County and take his life."

Sun Quanxiong's Adam's apple bobbed: "How do we apply pressure?"

"The plaque was given by the government," the leader of the Yin Corpse Sect said slowly. "Putting pressure on the government naturally puts pressure on Xu Bai. Do I need to teach you that?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Quanxiong immediately understood.

He said no more, got up, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and left.

Soon, the dilapidated hall fell silent.

……

The next day.

As dawn broke, sunlight pierced the darkness, gradually illuminating Feng County.

Several vendors set up their stalls to greet the first rays of the rising sun.

At the same time, many people began to get up and get busy with their daily lives.

After getting up, Xu Bai stretched.

He first went to a breakfast stall for breakfast before heading towards the coffin shop.

"After we get back, let's check the mission of the Ghost Hunter."

As Xu Bai pondered this, he arrived at the entrance of the coffin shop.

But just then, a figure blocked his way.