I Have a Compass for Opportunity

With the token, Liou Yuan easily entered an area controlled by the Five Extremes Mountain on the eastern side of Yu Heng City, a place called Yu Yan Villa.

The person receiving Liou Yuan was an elder at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer.

The elder was dressed in a dark blue robe, the fabric wasn’t luxurious, yet it was neat and appropriate.

His hair was already completely white, but meticulously groomed, tied at the back with a simple wooden hairpin.

A black cloth belt was tied around his waist with a small black iron token hanging from it—the token of an outer disciple, engraved with the character ’Jiang’.

Elder outer disciples are generally sent downhill by Five Extremes Mountain to various places, having little hope of breaking through Foundation Establishment.

Those with high cultivation or significant contributions to the sect receive substantial official positions.

The Jiang disciple before him was the manager of this Yu Yan Villa.

Under normal circumstances, a visit from a fellow disciple shouldn’t warrant his personal reception, but Liou Yuan’s identity was unusual.

After the Spirit Ascension Platform event, Liou Yuan’s name not only became famous within Five Extremes Mountain, but outer sect disciples also heard early on, and given his Foundation Establishment background, he certainly couldn’t be neglected.

"Zhai Yuzhu is hard to find; the spies I’ve placed all around Yu Heng City haven’t reported any information on her in over half a year."

Jiang Qingwen made a gesture as an invitation for Liou Yuan to enjoy the tea, and he also took a sip from his cup casually.

While speaking, he explained, "That woman is very cunning, she might have left Qingyou Prefecture long ago."

"That indeed makes things difficult." Liou Yuan had high hopes in the intelligence from Yu Yan Villa, but hearing Jiang Qingwen’s response, he immediately felt a headache.

The troublesome part of capturing a fugitive is finding the whereabouts of said criminal.

The Disciplinary Hall gave ample time precisely for considering this aspect.

Jiang Qingwen valued Liou Yuan’s visit highly; without information on Zhai Yuzhu’s whereabouts, he intended to provide other intelligence for Liou Yuan. Looking at the vibrant face of the young man before him, he earnestly reminded, "Zhai Yuzhu’s cultivation technique is quite peculiar; though her strength is said to be at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, I wouldn’t dare say I could easily defeat her."

"Mr. Liou, trust my word and for safety’s sake, return to Five Extremes Mountain to find someone to assist."

"First, to have an extra set of eyes watching for you, second, to lend a hand, the odds of success are greater."

However, Liou Yuan took on this task to pass the Disciplinary Hall’s assessment, and there was no reason to involve outsiders.

Moreover, Liou Yuan now had no fear of Zhai Yuzhu, so outwardly he nodded in agreement with Jiang Qingwen’s words, while continuing to inquire about Zhai Yuzhu’s intelligence.

"May I ask Brother Jiang, where was the specific location of Zhai Yuzhu’s last appearance? I’d like to take a look."

Since local sect members stationed in Yu Heng City couldn’t help, he decided to inspect personally.

"That place has long been surrounded by Yanluo Sect people."

"It’s not convenient to go now."

Jiang Qingwen explained with a smile, "After all, it’s not only us at Five Extremes Mountain hunting for her; Yanluo Sect hates her deeply."

"Several groups of Yanluo Sect disciples have already come over these days to track her movements."

At this, Jiang Qingwen recalled something, his cloudy eyes flickering with shrewdness.

"Mr. Liou might consider following Yanluo Sect people; Zhai Yuzhu is ultimately their betrayer, and their intelligence might be more accurate."

"Then, like a mantis stalking a cicada, you could be the oriole."

Jiang Qingwen’s words greatly appealed to Liou Yuan; upon hearing this hint, the latter’s eyes brightened, his lips curled with cunning, and he responded, "Brother Jiang’s words truly speak to my heart."