Chapter 4079: News Of Taegong

Lin Mu’s expression remained unchanged even after hearing Ashy’s words. ’Taegong?’

’Yes! He’s wearing a mask, but I’m sure it’s him!’ Ashy answered.

’How certain?’ Lin Mu inquired.

’Very certain! I remember him from the recording before. His body and aura feel the same.’ Ashy was sure of it.

Lin Mu trusted Ashy’s judgment as the little nightingale had excellent perception. ’What is he doing?’

’He’s with some other people. They’re all wearing masks.’ She replied.

Lin Mu narrowed his eyes. ’Follow him.’

’Okay!’ Several breaths passed, then Ashy suddenly chirped in surprise. ’Ah! He used a teleportation talisman!’

Lin Mu’s heart stirred. ’Where did he go?’

’He disappeared! The others are moving too!’ Ashy replied.

Lin Mu immediately contacted the Yin Yang Twin Serpents. ’Xiao Yin, Xiao Yang, pay attention. Taegong has just been teleported out of the main branch. He may appear near one of your locations.’

The twins responded almost simultaneously.

’Understood, Master!’

’I’ll look for him!’

Lin Mu continued listening to the High Elder, who was now discussing the importance of preserving the stability of cursed energy during research. The explanation was quite detailed. And under different circumstances, Lin Mu might have found it interesting.

At present, however, he was far more concerned with the movements of Taegong.

’Anything?’ he asked.

Xiao Yin answered first. ’I don’t see anything different, Master.’

Lin Mu waited as another minute passed.

Then Xiao Yang suddenly spoke. ’Master! I see something!’

’What?’

’Six people just came out of one of the buildings. They’re all wearing masks!’

Lin Mu’s eyes sharpened. ’Are they moving together?’

’Yes. They’re heading toward the forest.’

’Can you identify Taegong?’

Xiao Yang examined them carefully. ’Their auras are concealed. I can’t tell which one he is.’

Lin Mu considered the situation. ’Keep watching.’

’Should I go after them?’ Xiao Yang asked eagerly.

’Wait.’ Lin Mu instructed and the white serpent immediately restrained himself.

Lin Mu then contacted Little Shrubby. ’Be ready to move. We have a possible sighting.’

’I’m ready, Master!’ the liger replied.

Xiao Yin spoke again. ’Should I join Xiao Yang too?’

’No. Stay where you are. They may be using decoys.’ Lin Mu had already begun to suspect that the Vault Division was employing a diversion.

Sending several masked cultivators through the same route would make it difficult for observers to identify Taegong. And if the other branches were involved, they might send additional groups to confuse anyone attempting to follow him.

The possibility was confirmed only a minute later.

’Master!’ Xiao Yin called.

’What happened?’ Lin Mu asked.

’Six masked people just left the buildings here too!’ The black snake replied.

Lin Mu smiled inwardly. ’As expected.’

The two groups were now moving through different regions of the Core Court, each consisting of six masked individuals.

Their concealed auras made identification difficult, and the distance between the branches meant that Lin Mu could not personally examine both groups without abandoning his current position.

’They’re certainly putting in some effort to hide him.’ Lin Mu thought.

The arrangement was rather elaborate for an elder who was supposedly occupied with studying cursed artifacts. Lin Mu wondered whether the High Elder standing before him was aware of the exact details.

Considering how smoothly the old man had been delaying the conversation, Lin Mu suspected that he knew at least part of the plan. However, there was still the question of which group contained Taegong.

’Master, I can sniff him out.’ Little Shrubby’s voice interrupted his thoughts.

Lin Mu raised his eyebrows slightly. ’You can?’

’Yes! I remember the scent he left on you.’ Shrubby assured.

Lin Mu’s smile widened.

He had nearly forgotten about Little Shrubby’s extraordinary sense of smell. The liger’s beastly instincts had always been exceptional, and his multiple bloodlines granted him abilities that ordinary Immortal Beasts could scarcely imagine.

Taegong had previously interacted with Lin Mu while he was disguised as Little Bull, and Little Shrubby had evidently remembered the man’s scent from the traces left behind.

’Excellent.’ Zhenyu’s smile became noticeably broader.

The Vault Division High Elder, who had been carefully explaining another procedural restriction, suddenly felt his heart tighten. ’Why is he smiling like that?’

The old man had been trying to determine whether Mengli Zhenyu was becoming impatient. Instead, the ancient body cultivator seemed increasingly pleased. And that was somehow even more troubling.

"Senior?" the High Elder asked cautiously.

Zhenyu looked toward him. "Hmm?"

"Is there something concerning my explanation that requires clarification?"

Zhenyu chuckled. "No, no. You’ve been very thorough."

The High Elder felt a faint sense of relief. "Then perhaps, Senior would be willing to..."

"Please, continue." Zhenyu gestured generously. "I’m listening."

The High Elder hesitated as he had already explained nearly every relevant regulation concerning restricted research. There was little more he could say without repeating himself.

Meanwhile, Lin Mu issued his instructions. ’Little Shrubby, find Taegong. Once you’re certain which group he’s with, capture him with the twins.’

’Understood, Master!’

’And make sure nobody discovers who did it.’

Little Shrubby nodded eagerly from his distant hiding place. ’I’ll be careful!’

Xiao Yang immediately spoke. ’Do we get rid of them permanently?’

There was a dangerous excitement in the white serpent’s voice.

Lin Mu shook his head slightly. ’Just knock them out. They’re worth more alive.’

If the masked cultivators were involved in protecting Taegong, they might possess valuable information. Even if they were merely following orders, they could reveal who had instructed them to participate in the transfer.

Killing them would waste that opportunity.

’Alright!’ Xiao Yang replied.

Xiao Yin also acknowledged the instruction. ’We’ll capture them.’

Lin Mu was satisfied.

His four companions had fought enemies far more dangerous than ordinary Vault Division personnel. Even if the masked cultivators possessed considerable strength, he trusted the beasts to handle them.

And with Little Shrubby’s speed, they would have a substantial advantage.

As such all he needed to do now was wait.

The confrontation outside the Vault Division entered an uneasy silence. The High Elder had finally exhausted most of his explanations, and Daoist Bone Ruler had begun examining the implications of the supposed research assignment.

The Wild Peak disciples whispered among themselves, wondering why their Interim Peak Head had become so patient. The Vault Division guards remained in their defensive positions, occasionally glancing toward their elders for instructions.

Several minutes passed and the silence gradually became uncomfortable.

High Elder Shatter Peak eventually approached Zhenyu. "Senior?"

Zhenyu turned toward him. "What is it, youngster?"

"Is everything alright?" High elder Shatter Peak glanced toward the Vault Division elders. "Should we be doing something?"

Zhenyu smiled. "Everything will be fine soon enough."

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