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Immortal Patriarch: Strength in the Family's Vitality (Web Novel) - Chapter 1732: Task Hall, Sunset Forest
Chapter 1732: Task Hall, Sunset Forest
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Luo Chen and Mo Han hurried over, only to see that the dossier in Qing Shuang’s hand recorded some ancient rituals of the Tianyuan Empire, with those ancient texts seemingly narrating a forgotten history.“This ritual seems somewhat similar to that of the Blood Ghost Sect,” Luo Chen said, frowning as he carefully compared the patterns on the dossier, a foreboding feeling rising in his heart.
“That’s right,” Qing Shuang said, pointing to a unique symbol on the dossier, “Moreover, this ritual seems to be related to a mysterious power.”
“Could it be that the faction behind the Blood Ghost Sect is connected to the history of the Tianyuan Empire?” Mo Han speculated, feeling as if he was on the verge of the truth.
“It’s very possible,” Qing Shuang said, her gaze intense as if she saw a glimmer in the darkness, “We should continue to investigate thoroughly.”
For a while longer, the three searched the archives, but still didn’t find any more useful clues. Time ticked by, and a sense of anxiety permeated the air.
“It seems we’ll have to stop here for now,” Luo Chen said, closing the book in his hand, feeling a bit fatigued, “We should take these clues back to the Alliance and let the Alliance Hierarch and others analyze them together.”
The three left the archive and returned to their temporary residence.
“Though we didn’t find direct evidence in this investigation, at least we know that the force behind the Blood Ghost Sect might be related to the history of the Tianyuan Empire,” Qing Shuang said, sitting by the table, carefully studying the dossiers they retrieved from the archives.
“Yes, we should let the Alliance Hierarch know about this,” Mo Han said, walking to the window, looking out at the night, filled with worry in his heart.
“Still, I can’t shake the feeling that we’ve overlooked something,” Luo Chen said, his brow furrowed as if pondering something, always feeling something was amiss yet unable to pinpoint what.
“Overlooked something?” Qing Shuang asked, putting down the dossier and looking at Luo Chen.
“I can’t say,” Luo Chen shook his head, pacing back and forth in the room, “It’s just a feeling, a sense that something’s not right.”
“Maybe you’re overthinking it,” Mo Han said, walking over to Luo Chen and patting him on the shoulder.
“Maybe,” Luo Chen replied, but the unease in his heart did not dissipate, feeling trapped in a giant labyrinth with no escape.
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The next morning.
The three left the Tianyuan Empire and returned to the Loose Cultivator Alliance.
They reported their findings to the Alliance Hierarch, who after hearing their report, grew even more solemn, remaining silent for a long time before slowly saying, “It seems the situation is more complex than we imagined.”
“Alliance Hierarch, what should we do next?” Luo Chen asked, his voice carrying a hint of exhaustion.
The Alliance Hierarch furrowed his brow, slowly saying, “I understand, but this matter is not easy to handle. You all may leave for now…”
The three responded helplessly and left the Alliance Hierarch’s room.
Back at their residence, Luo Chen sat directly on a chair.
“Do we really have to be led by the nose?” Luo Chen said somewhat unwillingly, a trace of anger in his voice.
Qing Shuang walked over to him, gently patting his shoulder, speaking firmly, “We can’t give up. As long as we persevere, we will find the truth one day.”
“I hope so,” sighed Luo Chen, knowing Qing Shuang was right, they couldn’t give up, but the confusion in his heart persisted.
Silence fell over the room, the only sound being the rustling leaves from the breeze outside the window.
At this moment, Mo Han suddenly spoke, breaking the silence, “I have an idea.”
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at him simultaneously, a hint of expectation in their eyes, “What idea?”
Mo Han walked to the table, picked up a kettle and poured himself a cup of water, slowly saying, “Since we can’t find clues about the Blood Ghost Sect, let’s look for people who are against them.”
“People opposed to the Blood Ghost Sect?” Luo Chen was puzzled, unable to grasp Mo Han’s meaning immediately.
“Exactly,” Mo Han put down the cup, explaining, “The Blood Ghost Sect has committed many atrocities, there must be people who hate them deeply, maybe they know something we don’t.”
“That’s a good idea,” Qing Shuang nodded, a gleam of approval flashing in her eyes, “We should inquire and see if there are such people.”
“Alright, let’s do that,” Luo Chen said, hope rekindling in his eyes as if seeing a glimmer of light in the darkness.
The three agreed to start looking for those opposed to the Blood Ghost Sect.
They left the Loose Cultivator Alliance, traveling across the continent, braving the elements, all to gather information about the Blood Ghost Sect.
They visited town taverns, questioned travelers they met, and ventured into remote villages in hopes of finding useful clues.
However, they discovered that all information about the Blood Ghost Sect seemed to have been erased, with no one knowing of their existence.
Everyone they asked was unfamiliar with the name Blood Ghost Sect, as if this organization had never existed.
Even elders living in seclusion in the mountains claimed never to have heard of the Blood Ghost Sect.
Unable to proceed, they temporarily gave up on seeking further information on these matters.
Time passed like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, a month had gone by.
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Loose Cultivator Alliance, Task Hall.
Luo Chen stood silently in front of a task, eyes fixed on the content on the task board.
The task board displayed an array of tasks, ranging from hunting demonic beasts, gathering medicinal herbs, to escorting caravans.
Luo Chen’s gaze scanned through the tasks, finally resting on an inconspicuous corner.
There hung a piece of yellowed parchment with a simple task written on it: investigate the disturbances in Sunset Forest.
Sunset Forest, a woodland near the Loose Cultivator Alliance, reportedly had strange occurrences recently, with demonic beasts rampaging and people disappearing.
This task had been posted for a long time but remained unaccepted.
After gazing at the task for a long time, Luo Chen suddenly had an idea.
Perhaps he could start with this task, perhaps in Sunset Forest he could find some new clues.
Taking a deep breath, he walked to the task registration desk, saying to the disciple there, “I want to take this task to investigate the disturbances in Sunset Forest.”
The registering disciple looked up at Luo Chen, somewhat surprised, saying, “Are you sure you want to take this task? It’s been here for quite a while with no one accepting it.”
Luo Chen nodded, answering firmly, “I’m sure.”
The registering disciple said no more, simply recording Luo Chen’s task information and handing him a task voucher.
Luo Chen took the task voucher and left the Task Hall.
He didn’t notice that after he left, a strange smile appeared on the registering disciple’s face.
He seemed to be anticipating something, or perhaps mocking something.
Luo Chen returned to his residence and told Qing Shuang and Mo Han about his decision.
“You’re going to Sunset Forest?” Qing Shuang asked, worriedly, “It’s been unstable there recently, it’s too dangerous to go alone.”
“It’s alright, I’ll be careful,” Luo Chen replied, not wanting to miss any opportunity to uncover clues.
Mo Han also nodded, saying, “I’ll go with you, having another person means more safety.”
“Alright,” Luo Chen said, a look of gratitude in his eyes toward Mo Han.
It seemed he was grateful that Mo Han was willing to accompany him on this journey.
The three quickly packed up and left the Loose Cultivator Alliance, heading toward Sunset Forest.
