The atmosphere in Mist Rain Village grew tense as various forces converged upon it.

Especially after the identity of the elder from the Dragon Tiger Guard was exposed, it became a powder keg ready to explode!

Many villagers, having lived for decades, had never witnessed such a scene.

Some children began to wail, their parents hastily covering their mouths in fright.

"It's time to get down to business."

Shi Hongzhang said calmly.

Dugu Di nodded and raised his voice, "People of Mist Rain Village, listen up. We are here to capture four fugitives! All four are using aliases, but they are quite young. Has anyone new arrived in the village recently?"

Dugu Di's voice was loud and clear, his words reaching every corner of Mist Rain Village with ease.

As soon as he finished, numerous villagers began to whisper among themselves.

Four young strangers?

A few days ago, Madam Lu did bring back three strangers.

Many villagers turned their eyes towards the Lu Family's direction.

Dugu Di said, "There's no need to be afraid. If you can identify these people, you may be excused from the charge of harboring fugitives."

The villagers were shocked by these words.

The implication was clear: if they couldn't identify these individuals, they might be implicated as well!

Immediately, someone stood out and pointed towards the Lu Family's hut, saying, "A few days ago, Madam Lu brought three young people back. Please, check if they are among the fugitives."

"That's right."

A villager quickly responded, "I noticed early on that those three young people seemed suspicious, carrying weapons and not looking like good folk."

"It's the Lu Family harboring fugitives, not us. Please, don't wrong the innocent."

Other villagers chimed in, speaking excitedly.

Despite living alongside the Lu Family for years and knowing they were good people, the pressure to dissociate themselves was overwhelming, and everyone was eager to distance themselves.

"The people you're looking for are me; it has nothing to do with anyone else!"

At this moment, a voice rang out.

Changsun Ming, holding a long spear, stepped forward.

Yuwen Heigou and Chen Tang exchanged glances and followed him outside.

As Lu Qing was about to step out, Madam Lu pulled her back, gently shaking her head.

"Senior Brother!"

A young girl, upon seeing Changsun Ming, cried out and dismounted her horse with agility, running towards them.

As she approached, the girl was both surprised and delighted, asking, "Senior Brother, why are you here? What does this have to do with you?"

Changsun Ming replied, "Haitang, they are looking for me."

"How could it be..."

The girl started to say, but then thought of something and cautiously asked, "Is Changsun Jingren actually you, Senior Brother?"

Changsun Ming nodded slightly.

"Then who is Murong Haitang?"

The girl asked another question, her eyes darting between Chen Tang and Yuwen Heigou.

She had indeed heard that a man had used Murong Haitang's name!

The tense atmosphere in Mist Rain Village began to ease due to the girl's interruption.

Raindrops started to fall from the sky.

A faint mist gradually enveloped the area.

"Changsun Ming?"

Dugu Di also recognized Changsun Ming's identity and furrowed his brow slightly.

Meanwhile, Ying Liquan's eyes were fixed on Yuwen Heigou, a puzzled expression on his face.

Why is he here?

Ying Liquan did not immediately step forward to acknowledge, preferring to watch the situation unfold.

Yuwen Dong and Sun Gu were also surprised to see Yuwen Heigou.

"We'll discuss this later."

Changsun Ming first reassured Murong Haitang, then clasped his hands in salute towards Dugu Di, saying, "Uncle Dugu, there seems to be a misunderstanding; things aren't as rumored."

"Oh?"

Dugu Di raised an eyebrow slightly.

Changsun Ming recounted everything they encountered in Wushan Village and the Profound Celestial Temple in detail.

Naturally, he skipped over the part where Madam Lu got involved.

"Utter nonsense!"

The white-robed Mystic Master sneered, "How could Warlock Meng Qi be the Ghost Mother? Even if you're from the Changsun Family, you can't spout such lies and nonsense!"

Shi Hongzhang asked, "So you're saying, it's the warlock Meng Qi, the one you and the Nanxia Jade Flute Fairy teamed up to kill?"

This question had a trap hidden within.

If Changsun Ming admitted, their relationship with the people of Nanxia would be irreparably drawn.

"What Jade Flute Fairy? We don't even know her; we just happened to arrive on the scene."

Though young, Changsun Ming wasn't deceived.

The white-robed Mystic Master coldly said, "Regardless of whether you know her or not, you all must return with us to Bingzhou City. Only after the Cyan Dragon Bureau's interrogation will things become clear!"

Changsun Ming furrowed his brow deeply.

Entering the Cyan Dragon Bureau and undergoing interrogation by the Cyan Dragon Guard would mean, even if they survived, they would be deeply harmed.

Though he had the status of the Changsun Family which might save him, what about Yuwen Heigou and the others?

"Whether Meng Qi is the Ghost Mother, you know that yourselves!"

Just then, a voice with a hint of sarcasm came from the village entrance.

Another group of people arrived, led by none other than the head of the Changsun Clan, Changsun Jing.

"Father!"

Changsun Ming's face lit up with joy upon seeing the newcomer.

With his father leading the way, they were certainly safe from danger.

Various factions in Mist Rain Village followed the sound, and seeing it was Changsun Jing himself, were momentarily stunned.

Shi Hongzhang, Ying Liquan, and Dugu Di all greeted him.

Even Yuwen Dong on horseback cupped his hands in acknowledgment.

Sun Gu remained unmoved, his small eyes fixed on Lu Qing in the Lu Family's hut, a smile at the corner of his mouth.

Shi Hongzhang and the others exchanged glances.

With Changsun Jing personally stepping forward, they knew they couldn't touch Changsun Ming.

Indeed, even if they took Changsun Ming away, there was no way to interrogate him.

On one hand, they needed to give face to the Changsun Clan.

More importantly, they were wary of Changsun Ming's master.

Qian Country's First War God, Murong Daoye!

"Ming'er, come here!"

Changsun Jing said in a commanding tone to Changsun Ming.

"Father, and my friends here as well."

Changsun Ming quickly said, "This truly isn't our fault; it's all because of..."

"Silence!"

Changsun Jing cut him off abruptly, scolding, "Are you not aware of the chaos here? Come home with me!"

Seeing Yuwen Dong and Sun Gu present, he realized that something monumental was about to happen in Mist Rain Village!

This wasn't merely about the Ghost Mother.

He only wanted to take Changsun Ming away swiftly, to avoid getting entangled in the mess.

Changsun Ming's stubborn temper flared up, and he stiffly retorted, "Father, if they don't come with me, I won't go with you either!"

"Hmph! You little brat, talking to me like this, it's not up to you!"

Before he finished speaking, Changsun Jing's figure leaped from his horse, appearing beside Changsun Ming in the blink of an eye, reaching out to seize him, powerful Innate True Qi enveloping the area.

Changsun Ming felt suffocated, utterly immobilized!

Changsun Jing tapped several points on Changsun Ming's body, sealing his acupoints, and dragged him back.

The entire process took less than three breaths!

Changsun Ming was swiftly taken back by Changsun Jing.

"Mm, mm, mm!"

Changsun Ming's face turned crimson as he struggled to speak, unable to utter a word, his strength entirely drained.

"Ah."

Yuwen Heigou sighed softly, "As for the matter of the Ghost Mother, let's leave it at that."

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