Pine Creek Town had been sealed off after the first Jadestar Arrow was fired. No one could easily enter or leave. But when Senior Brother Ji led a group of people to Zhuang Yong's residence, Zhuang Yong was nowhere to be found.
The Imperial Courtyard disciples searched around. Senior Brother Ji stood in the middle of the simple courtyard, a little absent-minded.
He and Zhuang Yong had known each other for quite some time, and Senior Brother Ji had already done this for three consecutive years before the Seven Stars Examination in exchange for some benefits from Zhuang Yong to help him bring some newcomers here to buy goods. In his eyes, Zhuang Yong was just an unremarkable small merchant. Not to mention a first-class merchant like the Precious Treasure Pavilion, he wasn't even considered outstanding among the small merchants on this street in Pine Creek Town.
Fortunately, he had some foresight and some brains. He saw that although the profits of the academy's newcomers weren't big, it was easy to do. So he put more and more effort into this aspect.
As a result, Senior Brother Ji, the butler of the Northern Mountain New Courtyard that not many people cared about, suddenly became the person that Zhuang Yong was most willing to curry favor with. Over time, the two of them had a relationship.
Senior Brother Ji said that he was not familiar with Zhuang Yong, but it was a bit against his heart. For so many years, Zhuang Yong had deliberately made friends with him. How could their relationship be weak?
But now, Senior Brother Ji really wished that he had never met this guy.
He watched anxiously as the people from the Imperial Courtyard rummaged through the small courtyard, hoping that they would be able to find something. Otherwise, wouldn't all of Zhuang Yong's problems fall into his hands?
But as one disciple after another came back to report, Senior Brother Ji's forehead began to sweat. He didn't dare to look. He subconsciously felt that Deng Wenjun and Sun Xiao must be watching him very sternly.
"Senior Brothers, I really didn't know that there was a problem with this guy!" Senior Brother Ji's knees went soft and he almost knelt down. He didn't wait for anyone to ask and took the initiative to defend himself.
"I believe you. But your actions still led to consequences. "Deng Wenjun said. On the way here, he had received a secret report from the Phantom Messenger and roughly understood the relationship between Senior Brother Ji and Zhuang Yong.
"Yes … yes …" Senior Brother Ji didn't dare to explain much. He was already satisfied as long as he didn't have anything to do with the Dark Academy.
"The people from Tian Xuan Peak will come find you later." Deng Wenjun said.
"I understand. I understand. "Senior Brother Ji wiped the sweat off his forehead. He knew that he wouldn't have a good time this time, but at least he didn't get hit by Zhuang Yong. In the end, he would have to take responsibility for his negligence. Senior Brother Ji wouldn't be dissatisfied with this.
"No traces were left behind. It can be seen that they left calmly. I'm afraid they won't be able to find anything outside. " Deng Wenjun said somewhat pessimistically. She then turned to look at Deng Xiao, "Inform Alioth Peak to pay more attention these few days."
"Yes." Sun Xiao nodded.
Yao Guang guarded the mountain gate. To normal people, perhaps there was only one entrance to the Big Dou Mountain. But to cultivators of all walks of life, the Big Dou Mountain was so big, where couldn't they go? Hence, there was the Alioth Peak's Seven Elements Relief. That was the true barrier that protected the entire North Style Academy.
"Let's take a look around the town." Deng Wenjun did not give up so quickly. After saying that, she led them out of the small courtyard. When Senior Brother Ji heard that Deng Wenjun trusted him, he heaved a sigh of relief. Right now, he was in the mood to look around and ponder. In the end, he saw that Lu Ping was also involved in this matter, and might even be more involved than him. However, he looked as if nothing had happened. He couldn't help but vent his anger. If it wasn't for this guy putting aside so many decent things and choosing to buy some Illumination Pearl, there wouldn't be so much trouble right now.
But right now, Senior Brother Ji couldn't flare up. Just as he was sulking, Lu Ping suddenly asked, "Senior Brother Deng, can I buy another Illumination Pearl when I'm free?"
"Why are you still buying Illumination Pearls!" Senior Brother Ji immediately flared up. In the end, he immediately realized that he had lost his composure. He hurriedly smiled at Deng Wenjun and the others, "Senior Brother Deng, this kid is too immature. Let me talk to him."
Deng Wenjun shook her head. She looked at Lu Ping and said, "There's no need to buy it here. I'll get one for you later."
"How much is it?" Lu Ping asked.
Deng Wenjun couldn't help but be at a loss for words. He hesitated for a second before answering, "It's for you. There's no need for money. "
"Many thanks." Lu Ping nodded.
The serious and tense situation wasn't disrupted by Lu Ping's seemingly troublesome interlude. Deng Wenjun's group walked around the town and received several reports from various places. As Deng Wenjun expected, they didn't find any clues.
Zhuang Yong's whereabouts.
A youth with a suitcase. Also nothing.
"Let's go back." Deng Wenjun only said these three words, and the operation initiated by the two Jadelight Arrows came to an awkward end just like that. Sun Xiao seemed a bit vexed, but Deng Wenjun's expression was normal. Seeing that the people from the Imperial Gate Courtyard were a bit depressed, she actually comforted them.
"Keep your spirits up. People say that you can only be a thief for a thousand days, but not guard against thieves for a thousand days. But our Alkaid Peak just happens to be guarding against thieves for a thousand days. Until the end of the Big Dipper Conference, we must tighten our vigilance and keep in contact with Alioth Peak. Who the other party is and what their goal is, it's fine if we don't know! But as long as they break the rules and try to break into the North Style Academy, they must first go through our Alkaid Peak. "Deng Wenjun looked like a scholar. Her words were powerful and bold. Sun Xiao and the other students from the Imperial Gate Courtyard became spirited when they heard this. They said "yes" in unison.
Deng Wenjun nodded, then looked at senior brother Ji, "Before the matter at Merak Peak is settled, senior brother Ji will have to pay more attention to the Northern Mountains New Academy."
"Of course." Senior brother Ji hurriedly agreed, but he was terrified by how Deng Wenjun addressed him, "Senior brother Deng, why are you calling me senior brother too? You can call me Ji Yefu or Yefu. "
Deng Wenjun smiled and nodded, but didn't say anything else. Finally, she looked at Lu Ping, "Come with me to get the Illuminating Pearl."
"Okay." Lu Ping nodded.
They returned to the academy and entered the mountain gate. Lu Ping's miscellaneous belongings were also returned to him. Then, he followed Deng Wenjun to the Alkaid Peak. Deng Wenjun really did give him the Illuminating Pearl, but didn't say anything else. Lu Ping thanked him and left. He walked along the mountain road towards the Seven Stars Valley's Northern Mountains New Academy.
After tossing and turning for a while, the already late sky had completely darkened. The Illuminating Pearl that Lu Ping had just received was immediately put to use, brightly illuminating the road ahead in the darkness.
When he returned to the five courtyards, everyone had already returned to their rooms. Lu Ping returned to his room and was tidying up the day's harvest. Ying Xiao heard the commotion and came over to visit.
"How was it? Did they make things difficult for you?" Ying Xiao asked after entering the room.
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