What do you mean by saying that the corpses I sew are all ominous creatures?

"You have a deep connection with that ancient tomb, or rather, with the person who left the seal back then."

If you can go, with your understanding and control of that special evil energy, we might be able to find the key to breaking or strengthening that seal when facing it.

If you go, you will definitely be a great help.

Moreover, you've formed your Demon Core, making you incredibly powerful. With you by our side, the team's overall combat strength will be greatly enhanced.

After Zhang Xuanqing finished speaking, he sat there quietly, waiting for my reply.

Silence fell over the private room once again.

I leaned back in the bamboo chair, my gaze slightly lowered, looking at the clear tea in the teacup, my mind racing with thoughts.

To go or not to go?

This doesn't seem like a difficult choice to make.

I, Chen Yang, have never been one to sit at home and wait for trouble to come knocking on my door.

Looking back on my experiences in Jiangcheng during this period, from Su Wen'an at the beginning, to the underground palace in the ancient town, and then to the Hundred Ghosts Sealing the Gate in Jinxiuyuan.

The Shadow Sect, the Guardians of the Cauldron, and the Black Serpent Cult—these forces, like sharks that have smelled blood, surged toward Jiangcheng wave after wave.

Although I always managed to escape danger in the end, the feeling of being led by the nose was really awful.

I don't want to be a passive, defensive target anymore.

The ancient tomb in western Hunan that Zhang Xuanqing mentioned, the seal that exudes the same evil aura as mine.

All these clues clearly point to Grandpa.

There's also the Sang family, whose entire clan was wiped out, and the Sang family orphan who suddenly reappeared thirty years later.

These things all seem to have an inexplicable connection to the Heavenly Garment Strategy that I possess.

Grandpa said in a dream that there is a cause and effect behind this skill.

And now, this cause and effect has begun to reveal the tip of the iceberg.

If I choose to stay in Jiangcheng and pretend I know nothing, it would be like burying my head in the sand.

Now that the mysterious organization has begun its operation, it will definitely not give up easily.

When they break the seal on the ancient tomb and are free to attack, or if they find out I possess the Heavenly Robe Strategy and launch another large-scale attack on Jiangcheng...

At that time, I will be in the open, while the enemy will be in the shadows.

The situation will only become more passive and dangerous than it is now.

Rather than sit back and wait for death, it is better to take the initiative.

Get involved early, go to that ancient tomb yourself, and meet that orphan of the Sang family.

Only by taking the initiative into our own hands, figuring out what Grandpa left behind in western Hunan, and understanding the true origins of "Tianyi Ce" can we truly understand the situation.

Only then can I gain the upper hand in this impending storm.

Moreover, with my current strength at the Fiend Core Realm, coupled with my increasingly proficient Qi control techniques...

As long as you don't encounter those old monsters, you should have no problem protecting yourself.

Moreover, this time it was a special team organized by the government.

Going in with the General Administration's team meant not only access to intelligence and logistical support.

More importantly, I can use the official power to investigate the private affairs of my Chen family.

This deal is a win-win situation no matter how you look at it.

Based on Zhang Xuanqing's description, it's almost certain that the things there are related to his grandfather.

As the descendant of the Chen family's lineage of corpse sewing, and as my grandfather's only grandson, I have an inescapable responsibility.

Once I understood this, the slight hesitation in my heart vanished instantly.

The mysterious, cool aura hovering between my eyebrows slowly circulated, making my mind incredibly clear.

I looked up at Zhang Xuanqing, who was staring at me expectantly, and a gentle smile appeared on my lips.

"You flatter me, Daoist Master."

My tone was gentle, but my voice was firm.

"Since the seal in that ancient tomb and the evil energy on my body are from the same source, I cannot stand idly by and do nothing about this matter."

Moreover, I have a problem: I don't like waiting for trouble to come knocking on my door.

I paused for a moment, then picked up the teacup in front of me.

"I'll accompany you on a trip to western Hunan."

Upon hearing my agreement, a smile appeared on Zhang Xuanqing's face.

At the same time, his clear eyes sparkled with undisguised admiration.

"Good! Brother Chen is indeed straightforward and responsible!"

Zhang Xuanqing laughed loudly, picked up his teacup, and lightly clinked it against mine in mid-air.

"With your words, I feel much more at ease."

With Brother Chen's skill and abilities, our team for this trip to western Hunan has gained another great general.

I took a small sip of tea and smiled, saying, "You flatter me, Daoist Master."

The land of western Hunan has been mysterious since ancient times, and this is the first time I've ever experienced this before.

"At that time, we will need the Taoist priest and the senior members of the General Administration to take good care of us."

"That's natural."

Zhang Xuanqing put down his teacup, his expression turning serious again.

"This operation is no small matter. The General Administration is urgently mobilizing personnel and preparing various special equipment."

It will probably take several more days for all personnel and supplies to arrive.

"During this time, Brother Chen, you should rest well in the capital and adjust your condition."

I will let you know as soon as the departure time is confirmed.

"Okay, then I'll wait for your news at the guesthouse."

I nodded and agreed.

After the business was finished, the atmosphere in the private room immediately relaxed considerably.

Zhang Xuanqing poured me another cup of tea and began chatting with me about the customs and culture of the 100,000-mountain region of southern Xinjiang, as well as some strange and wonderful things he encountered when he traveled with his master.

I listened quietly, occasionally interjecting with a few words.

He also silently memorized some of the key information he mentioned about the terrain of southern Xinjiang and the distribution of poisonous insects and miasma.

Before we knew it, more than an hour had passed.

The water in the teapot has been changed three times, and the tea flavor has gradually faded.

Zhang Xuanqing glanced at the clock, stood up, and straightened his clothes.

"It's getting late. I need to go back to headquarters soon to have a meeting with some of the high-ranking officials in charge of this operation to discuss the specific route and contingency plans."

He looked at me and said.

"Important matters must be taken care of, Daoist Master, please go ahead and attend to your business."

I stood up as well, picked up the backpack from the chair next to me, and slung it over one shoulder.

After exchanging numbers, we walked out of the private room together.

After going downstairs, Zhang Xuanqing paid for the tea, and we walked out of the "Jingxinzhai" together.

The sun was still shining brightly at around 2 p.m., and it felt warm on my skin.

"Brother Chen, then we shall part ways here for now."

Go back and get some rest, and wait for my call.

Zhang Xuanqing stood at the entrance of the alley and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards me.

"Take care, Taoist priest." I smiled and nodded in return.

As I watched Zhang Xuanqing's tall figure gradually disappear around the corner of the street, the gentle smile on my face slowly faded.

I stood there, looked up at the sky above Beijing, and took a deep breath of air that smelled slightly of car exhaust.

Southern Xinjiang, ancient tombs in western Hunan, orphans of the Sang family, Tianyi Strategy.

These four words kept swirling and intertwining in my mind.