Mengqi remained unmoved. He was not dazzled by the number of people going in and out of the tent. Although everyone had the possibility of bringing information to Wolf King and leaving, he was not in a hurry to choose the most cowardly and suspicious person to tag along.
This was because he was certain that Wolf King had aroused public indignation in the prairie. Although the noble shamans might not care too much about it, Agula, a victim of neither high nor low status, and the young experts who were panicking because of Wolf King would be able to tear Narisu to shreds if they joined forces. Therefore, if he did not want to become the target of public criticism, he would definitely leave the communication with Wolf King to his trusted subordinates. He might even do it himself.
Of course, this was all based on the premise that Narisu was indeed gathering information for Wolf King.
Mengqi waited patiently like a seasoned hunter. There was not the slightest hint of impatience in his heart. The people who entered the tent and those who left in a hurry all appeared clearly in his mind and disappeared without a trace. They were all ordinary subordinates of Narisu, none of whom could be considered his trusted subordinates.
The winter was gloomy and sunless. After an hour, fewer people came and went. The snow piled on top of the tent, making Mengqi feel cold all over.
Suddenly, a figure leaped into Mengqi's line of sight. He was draped in a wolf fur coat and walked out with his head lowered. He exhaled a breath of cold air and walked toward Old Wuen's tent, seemingly planning to have a drink.
According to Agula and Te Mu 'er's information, this was Narisu's trusted subordinate, nicknamed' Missing Ear '. In his early years, he had offended an expert and had both of his ears cut off.
Mengqi looked at the top of the tent next to him and happened to meet Te Mu 'er's gaze. He nodded slightly, indicating for Te Mu' er to follow him while he continued to wait.
Grassland warriors were considered hunters in their early years. Te Mu 'er slid down the tent soundlessly and followed Missing Ear from afar.
After a while, Mengqi's gaze froze because Narisu had quietly left the tent from the back. If it were not for his distinctive braid, Mengqi would not have recognized him.
True Qi circulated and melted the accumulated snow. Mengqi slid down from the top of the tent like a normal snowflake, following in Narisu's footsteps.
On that day, Rasu first went to the area where the smaller tribes gathered. He picked some horses and then went to the most disorderly tent area, which was full of people who had died of livestock and had no choice but to sell themselves as slaves or sell their flesh to survive.
"Since Narisu behaved so strangely after receiving unfavorable news about the Wolf King, I'm afraid it really has something to do with me …" Mengqi followed from afar, changing his appearance and accessories from time to time as he paid attention to everyone who came into contact with Narisu.
As he walked, Narisu returned to his own tent.
He purposely led us in circles. Is the person who sent us the message 'missing ears'? Or is it one of his henchmen who left the tent while I was following him? How were they supposed to find him?
Mengqi was shocked. Just as he was about to find Te Mu 'er and meet up with him, he suddenly had a thought and went back into hiding.
It was impossible for Narisu to guess that there were several people watching him. This trick of luring people away in waves would easily fail.
On the contrary, his sudden return to his tent would make people think that the mission had failed and that the person who sent the message had left long ago. They would then lower their guard and look for him everywhere!
After half a cup of tea's time, another person came out of what seemed like Narisu's tent.
He wore a wolf fur hat and a thick coat, making him look like an ordinary herdsman. However, there was an obvious feature on his face that could not be concealed — the dull left eye.
'One-Eye', another of Narisu's henchmen!
Mengqi was calm as he quietly followed 'One-Eye', following him through many turns.
After he thought that he had shaken off his possible pursuers, One-Eye suddenly sped up and headed toward the outskirts of Gegengol.
The white snow covered the grassland. His footsteps were shallow and deep. Even though One-Eye used all his skills, he could not avoid leaving behind some traces.
Mengqi followed him from a distance. All he needed to do was pass by the falling snowflakes before they obliterated his tracks.
Moreover, every time his toes touched the ground, he stepped on 'One-Eye's' faint footprints. Even if 'One-Eye' turned around or there was someone following him, they would ignore him because there were no traces.
Hunting down a person who was good at ambushing and escaping like the Wolf King could not be careless. Perhaps he would secretly follow everyone who passed him information for a while?
'He actually left Gegengol. I thought he would pass the information layer by layer or even use a sparrowhawk …' Mengqi frowned slightly. 'Could it be that the Wolf King is nearby?'
This made him even more vigilant. He did not let go of any traces along the way.
Suddenly, Mengqi sniffed and smelled an extremely faint scent of blood!
He abruptly sped up like a gust of wind, whistling forward along the relatively gentle slope.
The surface of the lake was still covered in pure white. The lake was vast, and a thick layer of ice had formed over it. It complemented the distant sky, and it really gave people a feeling of boundless blue sky and boundless wilderness. They involuntarily felt reverence towards the heavens.
There was a person lying beside the lake. It was none other than 'One-Eye'. The snow beside him was dyed scarlet red and had yet to freeze.
Meng Qi cautiously ran nearby and flipped the "one-eyed" over with the tip of his foot.
His face and right eye were still filled with disbelief. His throat had been crushed and turned into a bloody mess.
Other than that, there were no other wounds on his body.
"Wolf King!" This familiar feeling filled Mengqi with vigilance. His right hand was already tightly gripping the hilt of his saber. Every pattern on it was clearly reflected in his heart.
The Wolf King was really nearby!
But why did he kill 'One-Eye'? Could he have sensed danger approaching? Mengqi gripped the hilt of his saber tightly, trembling slightly. While he was filled with fighting spirit, he also had deep questions.
Based on the distance he was following, it was unlikely that the Wolf King had discovered him!
Could it be that his spiritual sense for danger was so strong?
At this moment, Mengqi smelled an extremely faint fragrance, like musk or orchids, lingering for a long time.
He drew his saber with a clang and gently picked out a sachet from 'One-Eye's' bosom. It was exquisitely made and exuded a rich fragrance.
"It looks like a special spice? A gift from 'One-Eye's' lover? " Mengqi was startled at first, but then he suddenly realized that he had also been stained with this fragrance. Moreover, it hadn't faded for a long time!
If Mengqi hadn't long since reached the realm of 'Spotless', he probably wouldn't have discovered the oddity of this fragrance.
He suddenly understood why the Wolf King wanted to kill 'One-Eye'. For the Wolf King, who was good at concealing his aura, being stained with this fragrance was equivalent to exposing himself!
In his heart, he probably thought that 'One-Eye' had betrayed him and used this fragrance to 'assassinate' him!
Did 'One-Eye' do it on purpose or not?
The fragrance was specially made. Whether it was intentional or not, the person who gave him the sachet had ulterior motives!
This was a pleasant surprise for Mengqi. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, distinguishing the fragrance from the wind.
The wisps of fragrance passed through the nostrils and were clearly separated. Mengqi suddenly opened his eyes and leaped to the west, where there was an extremely faint residual fragrance.
He no longer cared about the traces left behind. He fully unleashed his Body Movements and ran with all his might, following the fragrance!
Although the specialty of 'Facing the Wind in the Void' was to make a turn in mid-air, it didn't mean that it wasn't good at long-distance raids. Therefore, Mengqi's figure floated like a god and was not slow at all. If this was his shortcoming, how could Xuan Bei have escaped all the way to the Central Plains?
The fragrance was getting fainter and fainter. Wolf King seemed to be trying to get rid of it, but the feeling of Mengqi and his Qi dynamic was getting clearer and clearer. It seemed that when he closed his eyes, a fleeing figure would appear in his' sight '.
He had to catch up with him before the fragrance completely disappeared!
The snow was still falling, covering many traces. Wolf King was like a ghost. He didn't leave any traces that Mengqi could discover in a hurry. It was as if he was chasing the air. If it weren't for the little fragrance and the feeling of Qi dynamic, Mengqi would even suspect that he was chasing in the wrong direction.
A cold wind blew, and the last trace of fragrance drifted away. Mengqi could only continue to trace with his vague intuition.
A string of footprints was left in the snow. The strange thing was, only Mengqi's!
In Mengqi's mind, the tall and thin figure kept walking, revealing a faint killing intent. If it weren't for the fear of an ambush, he would have already turned back to kill.
To temper his mind and overcome his anxiety, Mengqi seemed to be more and more determined and calm as he chased. He was like the most Daoist hunter.
The snowflakes were squinting, but they were getting closer and closer. Mengqi's hand that was holding the sword relaxed slightly. He followed the rhythm of the blowing wind and was about to draw the sword along with the Qi dynamic.
Suddenly, as if night had fallen, the Qi dynamic was severed. Mengqi's intuition told him that Wolf King's figure was no longer there!
"There's such a move? Why didn't he use it earlier? "Mengqi was on full alert to prevent a surprise attack from Wolf King.
He examined the traces and had to slow down. If he didn't look carefully, he wouldn't be able to find any traces left by Wolf King.
He chased for a while longer. At this speed, the traces in front of him had long since disappeared.
Mengqi exhaled. He could only admit that he had lost track of Wolf King.
In this regard, Wolf King indeed had a unique talent and ability.
"The move to sever the Qi dynamic probably requires a certain price. Otherwise, Wolf King would've used it after getting rid of the fragrance." Mengqi identified his location and searched for the path back to Gegengol.
The sky was blue, the grassland was boundless, and the snow was pure white. The surroundings were almost the same. Mengqi almost didn't know where he was. Fortunately, he had a good sense of direction. Combining all kinds of knowledge, his mind slowly outlined the approximate route he had taken after leaving Gegengol. First, he went north, then west and south …
"Eh, as long as I head east, I'll reach Gegengol!" Mengqi was shocked. He had chased Wolf King in a big circle?
"No." He suddenly narrowed his eyes. "It was Wolf King who led me in a big circle. Could it be that he doesn't want to leave Gegengol?"
If Wolf King didn't have such thoughts, going northwest and deep into the grassland would've been the best choice. Why would he go in a big circle?
"He wants revenge … Does he think that Narisu betrayed him?" Mengqi's pupils shrank. He dared not be negligent and headed east with his sword.
When he was about to enter the tent area of Gegengol, Mengqi saw Te Mu 'er.
The moment he saw Mengqi, he hurriedly went up to him. "Did you find anything?"
"He's nearby, but I lost him," Mengqi said calmly.
Te Mu 'er sighed. "Cunning prey can always escape, but hunters can't lose heart. As long as you have enough patience and calmness, you'll definitely be able to catch him."
"Yes." Mengqi nodded lightly.
This was a form of training for his martial will and spirit.
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