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"Then let's go find Xue Zhuyong first," Lu Qingshan said.

Zang Xiaojian vigorously nodded and grabbed Qin Yitian's hand, excitedly explaining, "Sister Yitian, we need to hurry and find someone first. I'll explain the details on the way."

Qin Yitian nodded, "It seems very urgent, so let's not delay any further. Let's set off immediately."

Lu Qingshan and Zang Xiaojian didn't waste any more time, using Sword Control Technique to rush towards Jiaolong City, while Qin Yitian turned into a streak of red Escaping Light, keeping up with the two without being any slower, though it was unclear what Escape Technique she used.

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The Sea God Sect had already been overthrown, and given the urgent situation, the two did not hesitate any longer. They directly controlled their swords into the city, quickly arriving at Xue Zhuyong's wood carving shop.

On the way, Zang Xiaojian also told Qin Yitian all about her and Lu Qingshan's quest for the Life-bound Sword and everything they had encountered since arriving on the island, clarifying the current situation for her.

The three landed in front of the wood carving shop. Upon touching down, Zang Xiaojian was the first to rush into the shop.

Inside the wood carving shop, Xue Zhuyong was as usual, never leaving hold of his liquor jug, surrounded by the smell of alcohol, sweeping a disinterested glance over the first-time visitors Lu Qingshan and Zang Xiaojian, showing no change in expression.

Zang Xiaojian said hurriedly, "Mr. Xue, why are you still drinking at a time like this?"

Xue Zhuyong picked up his liquor jug and guzzled another big gulp, not even glancing at Zang Xiaojian, indifferently replied, "Is there ever a time when one can or cannot drink?"

It was then that Zang Xiaojian remembered Xue Zhuyong was not aware of the current situation and quickly explained, "The Jiao Clan that destroyed the Mo Family is now led by the Jiaolong Demon King, preparing to ascend to Jiaolong Island…"

"What concern is the Jiao Beast's ascent to the island to me?" Xue Zhuyong muttered gruffly.

Zang Xiaojian, incredulous at Xue Zhuyong's indifference, furrowed her brow and said, "These Jiao Beasts are the same demons that destroyed your Mo Family. Don't you want to avenge the deep-seated hatred of your family being ruined?"

"I am just a wood carving shopkeeper. What does the destruction of the Mo Family have to do with me, and why should I seek revenge for them?" Xue Zhuyong rarely made eye contact with Zang Xiaojian, asking back very seriously, word by word.

"But this sword is clearly..." Zang Xiaojian pointed to the Three-feet Edge hanging on the wall, momentarily at a loss for words, "how can you have no connection with the Mo Family?"

Since entering the wood carving shop, Qin Yitian had remained silent, only eyeing the wood carvings displayed around.

With Zang Xiaojian's pointing at the Three-feet Edge, Qin Yitian's gaze finally followed the direction of her hand, observing the sword hanging on the wall for several moments before asking Lu Qingshan, "Is that the Sword Artifact you wanted to find as your Life-bound Sword?"

Lu Qingshan was startled, not understanding why Qin Yitian would suddenly ask this, but he instinctively nodded in agreement.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Qin Yitian seemed to disdain the Three-feet Edge, her expression a mix of snobbery and pride as she quietly scoffed, "It's just so-so…"

Xue Zhuyong's expression turned stern, possibly because Zang Xiaojian's words had evoked some unpleasant memories. He stretched out his left hand and with a gentle gesture, the Three-feet Edge flew into his hand and he stored it back into his Storage Ring.

"If you want to buy wood carvings, feel free to look around, but if you're only here to discuss these trifling matters, I'm afraid this shop does not welcome that," Xue Zhuyong said coldly.

"We apologize for the intrusion," Lu Qingshan said apologetically to Xue Zhuyong.
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Zang Xiaojian wanted to argue further but was abruptly pulled away by Lu Qingshan, leaving the wood carving shop.

"He is clearly the Mo Family Head, why does he simply refuse to acknowledge it," Zang Xiaojian puffed her cheeks, unable to understand the reason, angrily saying, "Could it be because he fears the Jiaolong Demon King and does not dare to oppose him?"

"That's not the reason; it should be because the downfall of the Mo Family is not as straightforward as it seems on the surface," Lu Qingshan said very seriously, "but the true story behind all this still lacks a key piece of information."

On his first visit to the woodcarving shop, he had already sensed something odd about Xue Zhuyong's situation, and the response given by Mrs. Mo at that time undoubtedly confirmed his suspicions.

However, the conjectures he had made up to now were all unfounded unless there was a compelling lead to point him in the right direction.

"The wood carvings in the shop are not simple," Qin Yitian suddenly spoke up.

Zang Xiaojian, who had been filled with righteous indignation, was distracted by Qin Yitian's interruption, suddenly also remembering the words she hadn't finished earlier due to Mo Yan's sudden arrival, "Sister Yitian, can you also see the images hidden within the wood carvings?"

As Lu Qingshan previously hadn't considered it significant, he was suddenly taken aback, his voice no longer calm, "What did you say? There are images hidden within the wood carvings? What images?"

Seeing Lu Qingshan's surprise, Zang Xiaojian was somewhat confused, "Yes, those wood carvings all contain some images, seemingly the moments of contact between Xue Zhuyong and the subjects of the carvings.

On the Sea Demon wood carving I purchased, I could see the scene of Mr. Xue fighting and slaying the Sea Demon, and he was quite seriously injured in that battle!"

"I saw that you were always so focused on wood carvings, and I thought it was because you could also see the images on the wood carvings, that's why you reacted like that," he said.

The wood carvings in Xue Zhuyong's shop were undoubtedly not ordinary, but to Lu Qingshan, their uniqueness stemmed only from the intent Xue Zhuyong captured within them.

But according to Zang Xiaojian, were there other secrets in the wood carvings? Then why couldn't he feel those images, and only Zang Xiaojian could see them?

Qin Yitian saw the confusion in Lu Qingshan and took the initiative to explain, "When the carver was crafting the wood carving, he used the power of intent and some special techniques to hide some images within the wood carving, so those who do not grasp the intent cannot perceive these images."

So that was it.

Lu Qingshan was relieved.

Zang Xiaojian was a cultivator who had mastered the Wind Sword Intent at the Foundation Establishment Stage, which was why he could see the images within the wood carving.

In that case, did Qin Yitian also master a kind of intent?

Lu Qingshan couldn't help but take another look at Qin Yitian, but now was not the time to delve into these matters. He quickly took out the wood carving of the Jiaolong Demon King that he had purchased earlier from his Storage Ring and handed it to Zang Xiaojian, saying very solemnly, "Can you see what images are contained in this wood carving?"

Zang Xiaojian took the Jiaolong wood carving, closed his eyes slightly, released his Divine Sense, and at the same time, a profound and mysterious force of Heaven and Earth arose out of nowhere—this was the power of intent that Zang Xiaojian had mastered.

A moment later, Zang Xiaojian opened his eyes, his expression full of confusion and bewilderment, "These images...are a bit strange?"

Lu Qingshan's eyes flashed, and he pressed on, "What's the situation?"

"I saw the shopkeeper Xue stand guard outside the Dragon Pool several times, slaughtering Jiao Beasts, and he had also fought the Jiaolong Demon King multiple times.

But each fight didn't last long, not too long after he would escape using a Magic Artifact, almost like he was intentionally provoking the Jiaolong Demon King.

In the last image, it seemed like shopkeeper Xue was coldly watching as the Jiaolong Demon King led the Jiao Clan in slaughtering the Human Race...and those humans seemed to all be from the Mo Family?"

"Is that so?" Lu Qingshan muttered thoughtfully, "I see...it really is so..."

The next moment, a sharp light flashed in Lu Qingshan's eyes, and he suddenly said, "Let's go."

"Where to?" Zang Xiaojian was utterly confused, still trying to grasp the situation.

"To uncover the true story hidden behind the Jiao Clan's overturning of the Mo Family years ago."

"Ah?" Zang Xiaojian was shocked, but seeing Lu Qingshan moving out, he quickly followed.

Qin Yitian did not speak but silently followed Lu Qingshan's pace. However, her gaze fell on Lu Qingshan's back with a flicker of brilliance, and a trace of a smile curled up at the corner of her mouth.

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Lady Mo opened the door and saw Lu Qingshan and the others standing at the doorway, surprised she said, "Are you looking for Yan'er for something? But Yan'er is not at home now..."

"Lady Mo, we are here to find you," Lu Qingshan interrupted Lady Mo, speaking solemnly.

"Me?"

"The fall of the Mo Family at Dragon Spring years ago to the hands of the Jiao Clan was not due to the Jiao Clan's sudden whim, but originated from a long-planned conspiracy,

If I'm not mistaken, the person who planned this was your former Family Head, Xue Zhuyong," Lu Qingshan revealed his conjecture straightforwardly.

Zang Xiaojian's mouth fell open in astonishment, shocked by Lu Qingshan's revelation.

That the Mo Family Head had long plotted the family's downfall was unbelievable.

Zang Xiaojian found it hard to believe such preposterous assertions, but since they were spoken by Lu Qingshan, she could not help but believe them.

Moreover, the next moment, Lady Mo's reaction immediately confirmed what Lu Qingshan had said.

"How did you come to know about this?" Lady Mo's pupils contracted, staring at Lu Qingshan's handsome face, shocked she asked.