"Based on the information I have, as early as a year and a half ago, Qi Cultivators near Xiaohu City began disappearing without cause.

The number and frequency of disappearances weren't significant, so no one paid attention until the recent surge."Ha Gong analyzed with confidence.

"Similarly, a year and a half ago, Zhenling Sect investigated the murderer to no avail and temporarily ceased their large-scale search, opting instead to issue a high-reward bounty for clues on the killer. Comparing the timelines, the conclusion narrows significantly." Ha Gong spoke with extra assurance.

"You mean to say, the one who killed the Zhenling Sect elder and the one ambushing Qi Cultivators are the same person?" Yuan Ming's face was a picture of shock, as if he had stumbled upon some incredible secret.