[Inside Yin Hai Hall, Han Qi was furious beyond measure, smashing everything he could see.]
[Even the once most cherished Ming Yu Platform was shattered to pieces.]
[The reason was simple: it was still because of this recent trip.]
[Originally, Han Qi had gone out for a top-grade Broken-Heart Grass.]
[Though it took a long time, it was not a wasted trip.]
[He found the Broken-Heart Grass as promised and successfully picked it.]
[Just as he was about to leave,]
[he unexpectedly ran into his mortal enemy, Duan Yanggu.]
[Duan Yanggu was also a Mysterious Ghost Realm ghost beast; their powers were evenly matched.]
[They had competed openly and covertly many times, with each side winning some.]
[But this time, Han Qi felt uneasy.]
[He had recently heard that Duan Yanggu had encountered a chance and advanced into mid-Mysterious Ghost Realm,]
[thus surpassing him in cultivation.]
[Han Qi naturally did not want to fight at this moment.]
[So he tried to sneak away quietly.]
[But the feeling of ruthlessly beating a fallen enemy was too satisfying!]
[Duan Yanggu, who barely managed to suppress Han Qi, would never miss this thrilling chance.]
[He immediately grabbed Han Qi and brutally beat him,]
[also successfully snatching the top-grade Broken-Heart Grass he just obtained.]
[Qi was enraged!]
(The legendary Zhao Yun skill: Yun’s fury—once activated, he becomes invincible, slaughtering all.
Similarly, Han Qi’s fury made him invincible too, but not through killing.)
[He immediately used secret techniques to escape.]
[Even after receiving a hit from the Ghost-Extermination Lotus, he bit his teeth silently, truly a model of toughness.]
[His hard-earned prize was stolen, and he was seriously injured.]
[Honestly, if he could endure this humiliation, even dung would be edible!]
[The first thing Han Qi did upon return was to prepare to retrieve his secret weapon.]
[He wanted to regain face and sever ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) Duan Yanggu’s dog head!]
[Of course, he was confident for a reason.]
[Recently, Han Qi had obtained the “Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Walk Map,” an immensely powerful, top-grade ghost immortal artifact.]
[With this treasure in hand,]
[even crossing realms to kill Duan Yanggu would not be difficult.]
[The “Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Walk Map” had always been stored in Yin Hai Hall for nurturing.]
[By now, it should have been successfully refined.]
[So Han Qi prepared to use the map for revenge.]
[Unexpectedly, upon arriving at the Ming Treasure Pavilion,]
[he found it completely empty.]
[The treasured “Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Walk Map” was gone without a trace.]
[This scene enraged Han Qi to the point of losing control, his soul and body destabilizing.]
[What is this? This must be an inside job!]
[The treasure he painstakingly obtained and nurtured for so long was stolen by a traitor within?]
[How could he possibly tolerate this?]
[He ordered his second disciple Zhou Boyi to gather all disciples of Yin Hai Hall and interrogate them one by one.]
[Soon, five disciples were called into the main hall.]
[After scanning them, Han Qi waved for second disciple Zhou Boyi and third disciple Sun Meier to stand behind him.]
[These two were obviously not suspects.]
[After all, during the trip, these two stayed close to him and had no chance to steal the map.]
[That left only the first, fourth, and fifth disciples as suspects.]
[Han Qi glanced at Ye Yu, then quickly looked away.]
[To him, the first disciple was a complete blockhead.]
[Useless at everything.]
[He had been holding two beginner ghost techniques for years and still hadn’t broken through to Foundation Establishment Realm.]
[Completely hopeless, even if the “Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Walk Map” was placed before Ye Yu,]
[he probably wouldn’t even know what it was.]
[So Ye Yu was cleared of suspicion.]
[That left the fourth disciple Miao Jinren and the fifth disciple He Jinjiao.]
[Han Qi said coldly, “Come, you two, tell me what you did while I was away traveling.
What proof do you have?”]
[Miao Jinren, taciturn by nature, mumbled, “Master, I was cultivating in the Comprehension Room.
He Jinjiao was with me.
Can we prove each other’s alibi?”]
[Hearing this, Han Qi looked at He Jinjiao, his expression softening slightly as he asked gently, “Fifth disciple, is this true?”]
[He Jinjiao was the most favored disciple in Yin Hai Hall.]
[Because of her sweet appearance, coquettish voice, and ability to act cute,]
[which was extremely effective against some lecherous male ghosts.]
[He Jinjiao nodded, “Yes, Master, senior brother and I were indeed cultivating in the Comprehension Room.
But because I missed Master too much, I went out twice during this period to see if you had returned.
Unfortunately, you hadn’t, which was very disappointing!”]
[Honestly, her coquettish voice gave Ye Yu goosebumps.]
[Ye Yu looked at He Jinjiao with disgust.]
[But Master Han Qi was definitely smitten, so no one could do anything.]
[He raised his hand to gently stroke He Jinjiao’s hair,]
[but thinking of the missing “Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Walk Map,” his mood plunged to rock bottom.]
[So he said coldly, “Enough.
Since you both have alibis, I’ll tell you directly!]
[The “Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Walk Map” was stolen from the Ming Treasure Pavilion.]
[There was no sign of intrusion in the Yin Hai Hall’s protective array.]
[This means the thief must be among the three of you.]
[Hand over the map now, and I will give you a chance to explain and receive leniency.]
[But if you all deny it, don’t blame me for showing no mercy and searching your souls!”]
[Hearing this, everyone’s face changed.]
[Soul search technique was extremely dangerous.]
[A slight mistake could turn one into an idiot, a soulless wandering ghost at best,]
[or cause the soul and body to scatter and vanish at worst.]
[This was like not caring about their lives at all!]
[He Jinjiao quietly glanced at second senior brother Zhou Boyi, who slightly shook his head.]
[Using mental voice, he said, “Stay calm, don’t lose your composure.
Han Qi’s reaction is exactly what we expected.
Just follow the plan.”]
[He Jinjiao slightly bowed her head in agreement.]
[Miao Jinren repeatedly waved his hands, “Master, no! The soul search is too dangerous!
I’m scared.”]
[Han Qi leaned close to him, speaking very seriously, “If you’re scared, then help me find the thief who stole the map!
If you find him, all is well; if not, you’ll have to accept your fate!”]
[“You have half an hour to think about who entered the Ming Ghost Pavilion.”]
[“Think quickly! Cough, cough, cough!”]
[After yelling loudly, Han Qi suddenly showed a pained expression.]
[Even his soul and body became much thinner, obviously due to the severity of his injuries.]
