"I can let you go, but I want you to use the power of the Yama Palace to help us find Daoist Moyun," Wang Changsheng said.
Murong Bing took out a snow-white Immortal Transmission Mirror, handed it to Wang Changsheng, and said, "I can help, but I can't guarantee I'll find Daoist Moyun. You must release Sister Mu. If anything happens to Sister Mu, I will certainly not be polite to you."
"How will you help us find Daoist Moyun?" Wang Changsheng asked.
"I will contact you using the Immortal Transmission Mirror if I have any news."
"How do we know you're not deceiving us? How about this: your friend comes with us first. Once Daoist Moyun is found, we will immediately release her," Wang Ruyan said.
"No, how do I know you won't kill her to silence her? I, Murong Bing, always keep my word. I swear on my inner demon that I will do my utmost to help you find Daoist Moyun. You must let Sister Mu leave first," Murong Bing said, her attitude resolute.
"Alright, we'll trust you for now." Wang Changsheng agreed. He hadn't expected Murong Bing to swear on her inner demon, which made her highly credible.
He formed a hand seal, and the binding force disappeared.
"Sister Mu, you should return to Jinxiao City first. Go quickly." Mu Yudie hesitated briefly, then transformed into a streak of light and flew back the way they came.
"Why are you looking for Daoist Moyun? Can you provide more information?" Murong Bing asked.
"All I know is that he stole something from the Green Crane Merchant Alliance. We heard he possesses a high-level Spirit Aperture cultivation method, and we're very interested in it. You just need to find him; we'll handle the rest. Of course, Fairy Murong, you could try to kill Daoist Moyun first. If you do, I guarantee your friend will join Daoist Moyun in the afterlife," Wang Changsheng said meaningfully.
He was concerned that Murong Bing might covet the Spirit Aperture cultivation method and kill Daoist Moyun, so he used Mu Yudie as leverage.
"Don't even think about harming Sister Mu. I keep my word, and I won't try to get the cultivation method myself. If I have any news, I'll inform you immediately. Let me warn you: if anything happens to Sister Mu, I will never let you off the hook," Murong Bing said seriously.
"We're not interested in her. Let's leave it at that! Someone is approaching from the southeast. Take care of yourself." After saying this, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan flew back the way they came.
Murong Bing's willow-like eyebrows furrowed. She felt very passive, not knowing the other party's background.
She cast aside her distracting thoughts, transformed into a streak of light, and departed the area.
Upon returning to Jinxiao City, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan strolled through the streets. After circling the city to confirm they weren't being followed, they returned to the Flying Immortal Tower.
"I didn't expect Murong Bing to value her friend so much, swearing on her inner demon," Wang Ruyan remarked.
Wang Changsheng nodded. "First, we need to find her friend's whereabouts. That way, Murong Bing will definitely help."
He could tell that Mu Yudie was Murong Bing's weakness. If they found Mu Yudie, they wouldn't have to worry about Murong Bing refusing to comply.
"Leave this matter to me! Husband, you should go back to refining artifacts," Wang Ruyan said.
After a brief chat, Wang Changsheng left the Flying Immortal Tower and returned to the Green Bamboo Pavilion.
He entered a secret room, flicked his sleeve, and the Green Lotus Creation Cauldron flew out and landed on the ground. Fortunately, the cauldron could restore refining materials; otherwise, interrupting the process would have ruined some of them.
Wang Changsheng cast a spell, and the Green Lotus Creation Cauldron immediately glowed with a brilliant green light. He opened his mouth and spewed out a jet of snow-blue flame, which settled at the base of the cauldron.
In a secluded courtyard with blue tiles, stood a two-story blue pavilion and a green stone pavilion.
Demon Lord Xuanfu and Mu Wanwan were sitting in the stone pavilion, deep in conversation.
"The trail has gone cold again. It seems Senior Sister Murong isn't here," Demon Lord Xuanfu sighed, his face filled with worry.
"We've already asked the Baixiao Tower to keep an eye out for any news of Sister Murong. If they find anything, they'll inform us. Let's try other intelligence organizations too! As long as she's in the Immortal Realm, we'll find her sooner or later," Mu Wanwan suggested.
They had traveled to many places, spending considerable wealth to hire powerful intelligence organizations to help them search for Murong Bing.
"That's all we can do," Demon Lord Xuanfu said, and the two left the area.
Spring turned to autumn, and three hundred years passed.
Jinxiao City, Green Bamboo Pavilion.
In a secret room, Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a blue futon, his entire body enveloped in a blue glow, his eyes slightly closed.
After a while, a blue glowing paper crane flew in, circling continuously around Wang Changsheng.
The blue glow around Wang Changsheng's body dissipated, and he opened his eyes.
He flicked his finger, and a blue light shot out, hitting the paper crane. Countless mysterious runes lit up on the paper crane's surface, and it spoke, "Master, Luo Shan contacted me. He said he has obtained the Golden Window Divine Crystal and wants pure seven-colored crystal cores."
"It's finally here," Wang Changsheng said, rising and walking out.
Wang Mengli stood at the entrance and briefly reported on the situation.
"Arrange to meet him at the Flying Immortal Tower for the transaction. Have him go there, and I'll have my wife handle the deal with him," Wang Changsheng instructed.
As it concerned the Golden Window Divine Crystal, it was better to have a Grand Unity Golden Immortal handle it. If Wang Mengli were deceived, the loss would be significant. Besides, it was an opportunity to display their strength and make Luo Shan wary.
Wang Mengli agreed, took out her Immortal Transmission Mirror, contacted Luo Shan, and informed him of the transaction location.
Wang Mengli put away her Immortal Transmission Mirror and said, "Master, he's heading to the Flying Immortal Tower now."
Wang Changsheng nodded, took out a blue Immortal Transmission Mirror, contacted Wang Ruyan, and explained the whole situation.
"It's a minor matter. I've already located Murong Bing's friend's whereabouts; we just need to wait for Murong Bing to contact us," Wang Ruyan said with a smile.
"Wife, be careful. Luo Shan's background is quite mysterious. He has extensive connections, even managing to acquire the Golden Window Divine Crystal," Wang Changsheng cautioned. Luo Shan's ability to obtain many rare refining materials indicated he was certainly no ordinary Grand Unity Golden Immortal. He must originate from a major power, possibly even an agent placed by such a power in Jinxiao City.
"I understand, don't worry! I'll meet up with you later after the transaction is complete," Wang Ruyan replied.
Putting away the Immortal Transmission Mirror, Wang Changsheng took out a snow-white one, cast a spell into it, and Murong Bing's face appeared on the mirror's surface.
"Fairy Murong, how are things? Do you have any news about Daoist Moyun?" Wang Changsheng asked.
"He is most likely in Jinxiao City, though his exact location is unknown. From what I've gathered, he had a falling out with his accomplices over an uneven distribution of spoils and was severely injured by them. He probably hasn't recovered quickly. If you follow this lead carefully, you might be able to find him."
"Is that all? I already knew that. Aren't there any other leads?" Wang Changsheng said with a frown.
"Our Yama Palace is an assassin organization, not an intelligence agency. Gathering information isn't our specialty. I've done my best to collect intelligence, and this is all I've found. If there are any other leads, I'll notify you."
"Alright then! I'll trouble you with it," Wang Changsheng agreed, putting away the Immortal Transmission Mirror.
"In Jinxiao City, huh! It won't be easy to find you," Wang Changsheng muttered to himself, then left the Green Bamboo Pavilion.
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