Qi Refining Level 4, Transformation of Spiritual Consciousness!

Qinghe Town, Baihu Office, Main Hall.

Han Xiaotian, the centurion, sat upright with a gloomy expression.

Immediately, Commander Zhao Beichen approached, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Commander!"

Han Xiaotian asked, "Are you aware that Commander Yin, Junior Commander Xiang Chen, and ten Demon-Suppressing Guards have gone missing?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Beichen's expression changed, and he said, "Sir, I've heard about it. I thought Commander Yin was just delayed by something, but I didn't expect him to have gone missing."

Han Xiaotian stared at Zhao Beichen and asked, "Do you know what they were doing before they disappeared?"

Zhao Beichen showed no sign of guilt as he clasped his hands and said, "This subordinate was unaware!"

Han Xiaotian said in a deep voice, "Since you don't know, then I'll tell you. Yin Xun took Xiang Chen to capture Lu Ze. He said he found evidence that Lu Ze had murdered Li Feng, Yuan Yong, and two others from the Qinghe branch of the Green Snake Gang. Then, they disappeared! So, do you know what this means?"

In reality, Lu Ze was still somewhat presumptuous. Although his killing of Yin Xun and the others went unnoticed, the Demon Suppression Guards could deduce his final whereabouts through Yin Xun's investigation activities before his death.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Beichen's expression also turned solemn. "This means that Lu Ze must have a junior Grandmaster at the Qi Condensation Realm as his backer!"

Han Xiaotian said, "That's right! Moreover, Lu Ze was once bullied by Li Feng and Yuan Yong, and his own sister was almost sold into a brothel. It can be roughly deduced that the Green Snake Gang was also destroyed by Lu Ze or the people behind him! It's all because of that old grudge! This shows that Lu Ze is an extremely vengeful person. But all of this is speculation, without evidence, so I need you to investigate him."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Beichen's expression changed. If Lu Ze was a vicious and ruthless person, he feared that if he rashly went to test him, he would be silenced.

But since his boss had spoken, he couldn't refuse. Besides, based on his understanding, Lu Ze was a loyal and righteous person and shouldn't do anything reckless.

Meanwhile, Lu Ze had already begun his return journey.

His strength at the third level of the Qi Refining Realm and the early stage of the Innate Realm was not enough for him to roam the wilderness freely.

It's best to be cautious and focus on converting your source points into strength first.

Moreover, his storage bag was already full.

A quarter of an hour later, Lu Ze used his lightness skill to quickly return to Qinghe Town.

As a master of the Innate Realm, one can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and one's true energy is inexhaustible. Therefore, one can use lightness skills to their fullest extent, and as a common means of traveling, the efficiency is significantly improved.

Not long after, Lu Ze returned home.

Zhao Yueling, as if she were a wife, quickly came over to greet him and even prepared bathwater for him.

Lu Ze was somewhat moved by his senior sister's gentle yet beautiful and sexy appearance. However, he knew that now was not the time to indulge in such pleasures.

He still has several crises to resolve and his strength is not yet at the top in Yunhe County, so it's not time to relax.

Then, Lu Ze sparred with Zhao Yueling for half an hour, practicing the lightness skill of the Thunderclap Nine Transformations, and then passed the Black Tiger Soul Blade to her.

Zhao Yueling's Black Tiger Saber Technique was already highly mastered. With this foundation, it was not difficult for her to learn the Black Tiger Fierce Soul Saber, and she quickly reached the proficient level. She should be able to achieve minor mastery in a few days.

Immediately, Lu Ze returned to his bedroom, took out a high-grade essence pill, and used 100 source points to upgrade it to a first-grade high-grade Azure Spirit Pill.

He had already considered it: martial arts guarantees the lower limit of one's strength, while cultivating immortality can highlight the upper limit of one's strength!

As long as he improves his Qi cultivation and upgrades the Azure Spirit Sword to a first-grade high-quality flying sword, his strength will increase significantly!

Moreover, his swordsmanship talent seems to be quite good, and improving the Azure Cloud Sword Technique shouldn't be difficult.

Of course, it's also possible to enhance one's comprehension with elixirs.

Therefore, for the next period of time, he will mainly focus on improving his cultivation strength!

Immediately, Lu Ze took the Qingling Pill and began to refine it through his internal energy.

Half an hour later, he had completely converted the medicinal power of the Qingling Pill, and his Qingmu Changchun Gong broke through the fourth level by 11%, raising his cultivation to the fourth level of the Qi Refining Realm.

At this moment, he took out another high-grade essence pill, consumed 100 source points, and strengthened it into a first-grade high-quality spirit-nourishing pill.

Lu Ze took the top-grade Nourishing Spirit Pill and began cultivating the Everlasting Green Wood Diagram to refine the medicinal power of the Nourishing Spirit Pill.

Half an hour later, the medicinal power of the Supreme Nourishing Spirit Pill was completely refined, and Lu Ze's Everlasting Green Wood Diagram condensed from a phantom of green wood into a substantial true form of green wood, and his spiritual power transformed into a higher quality spiritual power.

If mental power is acquired true energy, then spiritual awareness is innate true energy, on the same level as the divine will power of a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm. After its quality is transformed, its detection range is greatly improved. Spiritual awareness can cover a radius of 100 meters or explore a straight-line distance of 1,000 meters, and can also interfere with the enemy's soul.

Moreover, after his spiritual consciousness undergoes transformation, his spiritual cultivation greatly increases, his efficiency in condensing spiritual power will improve, and he can further refine and purify his spiritual power.

At this moment, Lu Ze still had more than 200 Source Points. After thinking for a moment, he took out a high-grade Essence Pill, consumed 100 Source Points, and strengthened it into a first-grade high-grade Wisdom Pill to enhance his comprehension.

He planned to take it when he went to the wilderness to practice his sword techniques, so that the effect would be more significant.

Immediately, Lu Ze took out the top-grade mortal-level Pixiu robe and the top-grade mortal-level silver armor, placed them together, and prepared to fuse and enhance them.

Just then, a servant came to report: "Young Master, Zhao Beichen, the Commander of the Demon Suppression Guard, has come to pay a visit!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze's heart stirred, and he put the Pixiu robe and silver armor into his Qiankun bag.

He roughly understood the other party's purpose: the disappearance of more than a dozen Demon-Suppressing Guards, including a captain and a lieutenant, would definitely attract an investigation. He was the most likely suspect.

However, given his current strength, this matter is still under control, and he already has a solution.

Immediately, Lu Ze came out to greet him, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "Greetings, Commander!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Beichen smiled and said, "Brother Lu, you're too kind. If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Zhao from now on!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze understood Zhao Beichen's attitude and then led him into the hall for tea.

Zhao Yueling poured Zhao Beichen a cup of tea and then left.

Zhao Beichen took a sip of tea and said, "Brother Lu, to be honest, it was Commander Han who asked me to investigate you, saying you might be involved in the disappearance of Commander Yin. Isn't that a joke? I know Brother Lu's character best; this is utter nonsense. I'm here just to give you a heads-up, and I'll be leaving in a bit."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze smiled and said, "Brother Zhao, don't worry, I'll have my master speak to Lord Han about this!"

Zhao Beichen was stunned when he heard this. How could Lin Feihu, a Blood Exchange Realm Grand Martial Master, talk to Han Baihu, who held a high position and great power?

Then it suddenly dawned on him that Lu Ze must have another hidden master. He remembered that Lu Ze knew internal energy cultivation techniques, while Lin Feihu didn't understand them, so it must have been his true master at the Qi Condensation Realm who taught him.

Shortly after, Zhao Beichen took his leave.

Meanwhile, Lu Ze was preparing to create his first alias, a hidden master named Qingyunzi!

With this disguise, he can enjoy the benefits of being a strong person, avoid a lot of trouble, and not attract any fear.