Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 231 - 186 The Ghost Taoist has arrived!

Chapter 231: Chapter 186 The Ghost Taoist has arrived!

But regardless of the outcome, it can’t be unrelated to the cultivator from Mount Longhu named Li Ping’an right before their eyes!

According to my conjecture, since this Li Ping’an represents the Orthodox Zhengyi Master Sect of Mount Longhu, and is a cultivator from Mount Longhu, he must also be proficient in Mount Longhu’s Thunder Magic Talisman and the Five Thunder Righteous Method.

So this Li Ping’an is definitely the person who fought a great battle with Pei Yuanjing last night, or he is the voyeur who witnessed the whole process!

"If we capture him now, it will surely alert the enemy, so let’s see what this guy is capable of first. If he’s impressive, then he must be the one who fought with Pei Yuanjing!"

After a calm analysis, Mu Qiang Baoshan became even more interested in the masked cultivator from Mount Longhu Li Ping’an!

So no matter what, this cultivator from Mount Longhu, Li Ping’an, cannot slip through his fingers!

The key to cracking the case relies solely on him!

Just then, a Night Traveler hurried in, quietly approached Mu Qiang Baoshan from behind, and whispered:

"Brother Mu Qiang, there’s a clue about the person who caused the disturbance at Buddha Bone Temple and killed Master Yongxin!"

"Oh?"

Mu Qiang Baoshan did not expect his luck to be so good today, and with the cases given to him by Elder Yang Kun, the Chief of the Night Traveler’s Bureau, both making progress, he immediately asked smilingly:

"What clue? Tell me quickly!"

The Night Traveler continued to whisper:

"Remember a few days ago, someone caused a disturbance at Buddha Bone Temple, destroyed the Future Buddha Hall, and killed Master Yongxin?"

"After the Future Buddha Hall in Buddha Bone Temple was destroyed, the monks inside were trapped under the rubble, and dozens were crushed to death at that time. However, just now, people from Buddha Bone Temple reported that among the monks buried under the ruins of the Future Buddha Hall, a few had miraculously survived."

"At the time, the people from Buddha Bone Temple thought that all the monks inside were dead. However, when clearing the debris today, they found those few monks who had miraculously survived."

"After I got the news, I immediately went to investigate. Those monks from Buddha Bone Temple who survived under the Future Buddha Hall, although they don’t remember how the disturber destroyed the hall, they do remember what the person who caused the disturbance at Buddha Bone Temple looked like."

"Based on their descriptions, I drew a portrait of the person who caused the disturbance at Buddha Bone Temple. Although it may not be identical, it’s very close to the actual appearance!"

Mu Qiang Baoshan questioned:

"How can you be sure that the portrait you drew is the actual appearance of the person who caused the disturbance at Buddha Bone Temple?"

The Night Traveler replied proudly:

"After I finished the portrait, I was afraid it was incorrect, so I specifically showed it to those monks who had survived, and they said it looked almost exactly like the person who caused the disturbance at Buddha Bone Temple!"

"Good! Well done! Quickly bring the portrait for me to see!"

The Night Traveler pulled out a scroll of paper from his sleeve, and Mu Qiang Baoshan took it, unrolled it, and was instantly stunned:

"Isn’t this the Gang Leader of the Five-Finger Mountain Axe Gang, Li Ping’an?"

"Who? Who did you say?"

The Night Traveler, not having heard clearly, immediately asked again.

"You may go and continue the investigation!"

Although Mu Qiang Baoshan recognized at a glance that the portrait was of Li Ping’an, the Gang Leader of the Five-Finger Mountain Axe Gang, due to the gravity of the situation, he became somewhat hesitant and thus dismissed his subordinate, planning to confirm with Zixia, since after all, Zixia was Supreme Treasure’s master, and while anyone else could be mistaken, Zixia absolutely would not!

"Yes."

Once the Night Traveler left, Mu Qiang Baoshan immediately stood up, walked over to Zixia, and asked quietly from behind:

"Fellow Zixia, you have become even more beautiful since we parted at Five Fingers Mountain."

Zixia replied with a smile:

"What are you saying, brother? I see you have appeared here for a while, but suddenly you are speaking to me, it must be that you have some business with me, right?"

"Indeed, you are as astute as ever."

After flattering her, Mu Qiang Baoshan immediately turned around, opened the portrait, and asked in a low voice, avoiding others:

"Fellow Zixia, who do you think this portrait resembles?"

Zixia only took one glance and replied without a second thought:

"Hmm? Why do you have a portrait of my disciple Li Ping’an?"

"Oh, it’s nothing. I was just missing him lately, so I drew his portrait."

After hearing this, Zixia did not take much notice. But once Mu Qiang Baoshan was fully confirmed that the portrait was indeed that of his lifesaver Li Ping’an, a storm of emotions surged within him:

Li Ping’an, you’ve actually come to Chang’an without a care, killing people and destroying temples in the royal monastery, even alarming the Emperor. You truly have extreme audacity!

You caused such a disturbance at Buddha Bone Temple, and you left the job half-finished, leaving behind several witnesses. Even if you are my lifesaver, I can’t save you now!

With a heavy heart, Mu Qiang Baoshan sat back in his chair, and after much consideration, decided he still needed to repay the debt of gratitude to Li Ping’an. He immediately used his mana to burn the portrait of Li Ping’an to ash!

The portrait was destroyed, but there were still witnesses left, and now he somewhat regretted not having instructed the Night Traveler who he had sent away not to report the matter to Elder Yang Kun of the Night Traveler’s Bureau!

...

One incense stick of time passed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen!"

The Observatory Master of Moyun Temple, Immortal Fei He, announced to all those present:

"Thank you for coming from afar to Chang’an to participate in the Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master and to join this grand occasion!"

"Due to the unprecedented number of participants in this Grand Ritual, though we have divided them into four groups: Group A, B, C, and D, due to the number of participants, there is one person in Group D who has been given a bye in the preliminaries!"

The cultivators asked in unison:

"Immortal Fei He, what do you mean by that?"

The Observatory Master of Moyun Temple, Immortal Fei He, immediately explained:

"It means that because of the number of participants, one person has no opponent in the one-on-one matches and will advance directly to the top eight of Group D!"

"Who is it! Who is it!"