Gu Sheng pondered for a moment before asking the third question.
"Have you heard of Shen Qingtan?"
"Shen Qingtan?"
Bai Lingtong frowned in thought, then shook his head.
"To the lord, I have never heard of this person. If she is a disciple of the Inner Courtyard of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy, with my current information network, I fear I am not yet qualified to investigate..."
Gu Sheng was not surprised by this answer, nodded slightly, and prepared to dismiss Bai Lingtong. Just then, Bai Lingtong suddenly slapped his forehead.
"Wait! Now that you mention it, something did come to mind!"
"In the southernmost part of Huang City, at Yinghuan Village, a secret realm has emerged, possibly related to a Transformed Demon."
In Linyin Pavilion, Bai Lingtong lowered his voice.
He lightly tapped his fingers on the table, producing a crisp sound, while his gaze remained fixed on Gu Sheng’s face, observing his reaction.
Gu Sheng frowned slightly, unconsciously stroking the edge of the teacup with his fingers.
"A Transformed Demon? Are you sure?"
"Almost certain."
Bai Lingtong pulled out a jade scroll emitting a green glow from his bosom.
"It’s said that the secret realm is shrouded by an Ancient Maze, and the entire Yinghuan Village is covered by the array. In the past few days, many martial artists have gone to explore, but no one has been able to break the array and enter."
Gu Sheng’s eyes gleamed; he put down the teacup, leaning his body slightly forward.
"The exact location?"
Bai Lingtong’s lips curled into a smile as he pulled out a yellowed sheepskin map from his sleeve.
"I knew you’d be interested. But..."
He paused, his voice dropping even lower.
"The news has already spread, and various sects have sent people over. You need to be extra careful."
Gu Sheng took the map, pointing lightly with his fingertip at the location of Yinghuan Village on the map.
"I just happen to be going out for some training, so I might as well check it out on the way."
"Gu."
Bai Lingtong suddenly spoke seriously.
"It is said the maze is very eerie; those who enter will see their worst fears, and many have already suffered mental breakdowns."
Gu Sheng put away the map, a confident smile playing on his lips.
"Fear? That’s the last thing I, Gu Sheng, am afraid of."
Leaving Linyin Pavilion, Gu Sheng headed straight for the transmission array in the city. The passersby on the street moved hastily, the air tinged with tension, clearly stirred by the news of the secret realm.
"Gu, are we heading to Yinghuan Village?"
Ye Jianjia, who had been silently following, suddenly spoke up, her voice as melodious as a clear spring.
Gu Sheng didn’t stop, just nodded slightly.
"Yes."
Ye Jianjia looked curious.
"I heard a secret realm related to a Transformed Demon has appeared there?"
"News travels fast."
Gu Sheng chuckled softly.
"But before that, we have to go somewhere else first."
Ye Jianjia blinked, full of questions, but ultimately did not ask further.
She knew Gu Sheng’s character; he would naturally tell her what needed to be said.
Meanwhile, at the entrance of Yinghuan Village in the southernmost part of Huang City, hundreds of martial artists had already gathered.
They were dressed differently, from various sects, yet all wore anxious expressions, pacing back and forth at the village entrance.

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