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"Senior brother, it's getting dark soon. I see something in this bucket..."

As soon as Lu Feng said this, he glanced at the empty bucket, wondering how long Ke Xing had been fishing in the pond at home.

Ke Xing coughed twice, glanced at the clouds above the eaves, and said, "It's getting late, we'll have to fish again tomorrow."

After saying that, he got up and stood by the pond with its lush green grass. He watched as a golden crucian carp leaped out of the water with a splash, took a breath, and then disappeared back into the water, leaving ripples behind.

Seeing this, Ke Xing was visibly taken aback. Looking at the fishpond, he smiled and said, "We definitely haven't stocked enough fish in this pond. Someone come here!"

The old steward in brocade robes, who had been waiting nearby, took a small step forward, leaned close to Ke Xing's side, and whispered, "Young Master, we can't release any more. At least half the pond is full of fish. If the old lady sees this, she'll say it's bad feng shui."

Upon hearing what the old steward, who had watched him grow up, said, Ke Xing coughed again, finally falling silent. He waved his hand, signaling to leave.

Then, looking at Lu Feng, she moved away from the pond and walked towards the black-tiled house not far away: "Come on, junior brother, stay here with me tonight. I'll send someone to tell your family."

Lu Feng thought for a moment and realized that he couldn't explain what he wanted to say clearly in a short time. Staying overnight would allow him to explain it more thoroughly.

"it is good."

With this thought in mind, he stepped forward and followed behind Ke Xing, with the old butler following behind them.

Lu Feng also noticed this person. He knew he couldn't let others hear what he was about to say, so he said something.

"Senior brother, my visit this time is also at Master's behest; it's a private meeting."

Ke Xingqian stopped abruptly. Since it involved his master, the matter he was about to discuss must be significant. He gave a meaningful look to the steward who was following him.

The old butler left immediately.

Only the two brothers remained in the backyard.

The two walked up the steps, crossed the threshold, and entered the living room.

Ke Xingxian found a seat and sat down casually, then said to Lu Feng, "Junior Brother, please sit. What are Master's instructions?"

Master rarely gives instructions, but when he does, it means the matter is significant. If it's not a big deal, there's no need for Junior Brother to handle it.

Lu Feng found a chair near the door and sat down, a wry smile on his lips, and said truthfully, "Actually, this matter is still related to me."

He explained the whole story to Ke Xing.

Upon hearing this, Ke Xing's face contorted with rage. He clasped his hands together and roared, "Someone is actually connected to the ghostly evil? Even murdered! Very well, very well indeed! Is this small county of Cangwu about to change its ways? Is there no law anymore?!"

He was influenced by the ideals of his family from a young age. As a core member of the family who joined the Taoist academy, Ke Xing's upbringing was modeled after that of top-tier aristocratic scions from the moment his potential was determined.

The concept of cultivating one's inner strength, possessing morality, and being kind and generous are all virtues that Ke Xing embodies.

This same set of values ​​inadvertently aligned with Lu Feng's, so the two of them still share some similarities to a certain extent.

"Senior brother, please don't be angry." Lu Feng's words calmed Ke Xing down. He then explained the consequences: "I also need merit points, which is why I sought out Master and thus this mission was initiated. However, I am outnumbered and weak, and the forces I possess are likely to be like an egg striking a rock. After the mission is accomplished, junior brother is willing to share half of the merit points."

Hearing this, Ke Xing didn't care about the amount of merit. He had recruited this junior brother into the academy, so his relationship with him was definitely stronger than with others.

Therefore, he said, "Good deeds are unnecessary. This malignant tumor must be found as soon as possible. There are far fewer capable people left in the academy. It's only because you trust me, Junior Brother, that this matter has come to light; otherwise, if evil people had heard about it, someone would have died!"

Ke Xing's refusal to accept the good deed made Lu Feng feel somewhat guilty, since it was essentially dragging Ke Xing into the mess, and for the other party, it was better not to get involved in this muddy water.

However, since we've already brought it up, there's no need to be wishy-washy. Let's first discuss how to make a plan and complete the task successfully.

At this moment, Ke Xing asked, "Tell me again how people died in the Green Robe Tower in the outer city."

Lu Feng found it strange, but he still spoke from his memory: "At first, there was no problem, but at the crucial moment, he drowned. It must have been the ghost of Willow Lake that caused this."

After speaking, Ke Xing frowned deeply, shook his head, and muttered that this was impossible and should not be the case. Finally, he began to explain to Lu Feng.

"Ghostly harm is unconscious, but it has its own rules. There are unsolvable ghostly harms. As long as you know of its existence, you will be affected. But it is generally acknowledged that no one can control ghostly harm. Even we rely on our own strength to wear it down, mainly by sealing it."

The meaning is clear: it's impossible for someone to use a demon to kill. Therefore, it's a terrifying thing that the other person was killed by some rule of the demon while revealing information.

If you don't understand the mechanisms involved, it will be absolutely fatal for the next step.

This is what troubles Ke Xing, and Lu Feng is also frowning. This is also what he doesn't understand, since people can't imagine situations they haven't seen before.

If something isn't explained, no one can figure it out no matter how hard they try; but if it is explained, everyone will suddenly understand and realize that the principle is so simple.

This is the kind of fog they're facing now.

However, this cannot be a reason for inaction, and Ke Xing took the lead in proposing an automatic strategy.

"Qingyi Tower remains an important location. Since the other side has a need for sacrifices, they will inevitably need to transport people to Willow Lake. I have assigned my subordinates to specifically keep an eye on this area. If there are any unusual movements, we should focus on observation first!"

Ke Xing's words were very logical and made sense, especially considering the opponent's strength—a top-tier figure in the realm of the Great Realm.

Looking across the entire Cangwu region, only a handful of people are stronger than him. If something happens to them or they suffer an accident, then there's no need to say much else; just report it to your master.

Lu Feng nodded in agreement, and then shared his opinion: "Since the other party only dares to pick people in crowded places like buildings, they must not want to be exposed too early."

Besides, I used to be from the outer city. If my ancestral bones hadn't been discovered, no one would have known I died by Willow Lake. I have people under my command who can search the entire outer city; they should be able to find some clues!

Ke Xing nodded: "Junior brother, don't expose this matter too early. In the early stages, we will just watch from the shadows and wait for the other side to make a mistake. Once they do, it will be time for us to finish them off."

The two talked for a long time, until it got late, before they finished discussing most of the situations they would encounter later.

For example, if ambushed, how to escape, and if you have definite clues, how to quickly report to your master.

In short, everything is based on one's own safety.

After eating the dinner brought by the servants, Lu Feng, led by a maid from the Ke family, moved into a small courtyard and stayed there until dawn the next day.