Chapter 1048 - 1034: Demon Identification Stone

Su Muyao listened to these words and was shocked, somewhat incredulous: "The Baili Family is gone?"

The Baili Family is a well-known Longevity Family on the Fusang Continent and one of its top powers.

According to the Demon Clan female, Chen Ji, in the Fusang Forest, the reason families like the Baili Family have abundant reserves and achieve longevity is related to the Demon Clan.

They possess some of the Demon Clan’s Secret Techniques.

It’s not just because of the Divine Stones.

She remembers when they came out of the Taixu Secret Realm and were dispersed to different places, Teng Lixuan was taken by the Baili Family.

If Teng Lixuan didn’t have some skills and wasn’t a Plant-type Beastman, he wouldn’t have been able to escape the Baili Family.

Moreover, the Baili Family deliberately marked many places as their territory to seize areas related to the Divine Domain Fragments and acquire Divine Stones.

Back then, the Baili Family even sent people to hunt them.

However, it was through the mysterious Forbidden Land in the Baili Family’s hinterland that she found the entrance to the Divine Domain Fragments.

At that time, the Baili Family still wanted to kill them.

Unexpectedly, before she could exact revenge, the Baili Family was gone.

It turned out to be Cui Liyi’s doing.

Was it to avenge his wife?

The young lady of the Cui Family was her previous life’s incarnation as Su Qingluo.

Later, when she first came to Fusang Forest without memories, she was treated as the young lady in the Cui Family for a while.

Thinking of this, Su Muyao’s expression became somewhat complicated.

The several Water Beastmen spoke: "Indeed, they’re gone."

"Although the Fierce Beastmen in Chaos City are terrifying, they wiped out the Baili Family and avenged everyone."

"Yes, the Baili Family acted especially pretentious. Their family’s females would seize attractive males, not knowing how many lives they’ve ruined."

"I despise the Baili Family the most. My wife’s elder brother was killed by them."

"Even though so, ordinary beastmen dared not do anything, lest they be killed."

"Now the Baili Family’s territories have been cleared; many beastmen can set up tribes and live there, no longer oppressed by the Baili Family."

"I’ve also heard that the reason they’re a Longevity Family is they’ve used unscrupulous methods."

"When the Baili Family’s mountain exploded, there were many bones underground, very horrifying..."

As they mentioned this, their faces turned pale.

But these are acknowledged facts now; people can discuss them freely.

If it were before, ordinary beastmen wouldn’t dare mention the Baili Family.

They feared the Baili Family greatly.

Even with grudges against the Baili Family, they wouldn’t dare seek vengeance.

Now they can speak of these matters, and everyone’s hearts feel lighter.

Even with apprehension towards the Cui Family, their gratitude for the Cui Family’s decisive action is evident.

Su Muyao’s mind stirred upon hearing this.

She recalled Chen Ji’s explanation about how Longevity Families on the Fusang Continent used Demon Clan Secret Techniques to maintain their power and status.

This implies that there are likely Demon Clan beastmen on the Fusang Continent, possibly hidden within the Longevity Families.

Thinking this, Su Muyao’s expression hardened; she looked toward Di Fu Yuan.

Di Fu Yuan’s eyes, like peach blossoms, also showed a cold, serious glow.

As he gazed at Su Muyao, he understood her thoughts, nodding at her.

Apparently, Di Fu Yuan shared Su Muyao’s thoughts.

Teng Lixuan’s expression soured at the thought of the Baili Family.

Having been captured by the Baili Family, he naturally knew how aggressive and ruthless they were.

Noncompliance meant extermination.

Such tactics could only be thwarted by the Cui Family.

It was young master Cui Liyi’s prowess.

Seeing Su Muyao’s expression, Teng Lixuan seemed to guess something, saying, "Miss Su, young master Cui might know that the Baili Family intended to hunt you."

Su Muyao’s feelings towards Cui Liyi were indeed complex.

She didn’t know how to face him.

In her past life as Su Qingluo, the removal of her Immortal Phoenix Bone was linked to Cui Liyi, but also due to the Destructive Black Lotus’s consciousness overtaking his body.

As the beastmen discussed these matters, they couldn’t help but converse.

"Will young master Cui deal with other Longevity Families?"

"I doubt it; I heard young master Cui eradicated the Baili Family because they intended to harm his wife."

"Other Longevity Families haven’t offended young master Cui."

"I heard young master Cui went to find his wife and isn’t on the Fusang Continent anymore."

"Is that true?"

Upon hearing this, Su Muyao’s eyelashes trembled. He’s not on the Fusang Continent?

Before she could ponder it, she heard them continue discussing, "I heard he’s gone to find his baby."

"What? Young master Cui has a baby?"

"Yes, it was born by his wife."

"That’s just hearsay; nobody knows for sure."

"Better not talk; let’s gather some Crystal Stones from the sea. Maybe we can live in Piaomiao City."

"Yes, Piaomiao City is safer."

"That’s because the Mist City Lord is strong, and nobody dares break the rules set."

Su Muyao’s expression shifted; she was indeed curious. The Mist City Lord was quite mysterious.

Managing a city so well indicates ability.

"Shh, I heard the Mist City Lord comes from a Longevity Family."

"What?"

"Don’t shout, keep it quiet."

"Why would someone from a Longevity Family become a City Lord? They should just cultivate, relying on family support instead of governing a city."

"That’s because the internal conflict within Longevity Families is fierce; maybe he was driven out..."

As they spoke, they began whispering.

Su Muyao’s skills allowed her to hear their conversation clearly.

She gathered quite a bit of information.

After listening for a while, she, Di Fu Yuan, and Teng Lixuan departed.

They headed straight to Piaomiao City.

Su Muyao owned a residence in Piaomiao City, so she possessed a Token for entry, allowing free movement in and out of the city.

However, upon reaching the city gates, they found them heavily guarded.

There was a long line at the gates, and City Guards were meticulously reviewing each entrant.

"Sir, we’re Piaomiao City residents who went to visit family for a month. Why must we be examined now?"

"Right, line up; everyone will be checked; if there’s no issue, you’ll naturally be let in."

"It’s been like this for over half a month; they say it’s to detect problematic beastmen."

"What do they mean by ’problematic beastmen’?"

"Look at the Magic Artifact in the City Guards’ hands. If beastmen have issues, it will reveal them, glowing black and emitting a foul smell."

Su Muyao glanced ahead, noticing the City Guard holding an object, each entrant needing to approach it.

The Magic Artifact had a base, and atop it was a peculiar stone that, though ordinary in appearance, could emit light, indicating its potency.

Di Fu Yuan naturally recognized the Magic Artifact and quietly whispered into Su Muyao’s ear: "That’s the Demon Identification Stone."