Chapter 568

[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.]