Chapter 782: Solving the Thousand Face Master
Feng Qing nodded, and then asked casually: "Has anything strange happened in the town recently?"
The vendor's eyes flickered, and then he whispered: "Strange things? Well, a few nights ago, I saw a few men in black hurriedly coming back from outside the town. They looked very nervous."
Feng Qing's heart moved, and he realized that this clue might be related to the clues found by Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
He decided to tell them this information.
Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing met in a teahouse in the town, and they exchanged the information they found.
The three of them thought that these men in black were likely related to the Thousand Face Master, and they seemed to be carrying out some secret activities somewhere outside the town.
"It seems that we need to go outside the town to investigate." Luo Chen said in a deep voice.
Qing Shuang nodded: "Yes, but we have to be careful so as not to alert the snake."
Feng Qing made a suggestion: "We can sneak out of the town at night, so that it is not easy to be discovered."
The three decided to act according to Feng Qing's suggestion.
After night fell, they quietly left the town and headed for the dense forest outside the town.
They walked carefully through the woods, trying not to make any noise.
Deep in the dense forest, they found an abandoned manor.
The manor's buildings were dilapidated, but a faint ominous breath could be felt coming from it.
"Something seems wrong here." Luo Chen whispered.
Qingshuang and Fengqing also looked around vigilantly.
They knew that this might be the hiding place of the Qianmian disciples.
The three approached the manor cautiously, trying to find a way to enter.
Suddenly, they heard a low conversation coming from the manor.
Luo Chen signaled Qingshuang and Fengqing to stop, and then he quietly approached the direction of the sound.
Through a broken window, he saw several men in black sitting around a table, one of whom was whispering something.
"... We must speed up, the master can't wait any longer." The man in black said.
Another man in black nodded: "Yes, we have collected enough materials and can start the next plan."
Luo Chen was shocked. He knew that these men in black were planning some kind of conspiracy.
He decided to return to meet Qingshuang and Fengqing, and then make a detailed action plan.
After returning to Qingshuang and Fengqing, Luo Chen told them the conversation he heard.
The three decided not to rush into action, but to find out the layout of the manor and the specific number of men in black first.
They spent a whole night carefully observing every corner of the manor.
They found that there were not only men in black in the manor, but also some imprisoned townspeople, who were obviously used as tools for some experiments by the men in black.
"We must rescue these townspeople." Qingshuang said firmly.
Luo Chen and Fengqing also nodded in agreement.
They decided to wait until dark before sneaking into the manor and launching a rescue operation.
As night fell, Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Fengqing sneaked into the manor quietly.
They used shadows and fog to successfully avoid the patrol team of the men in black.
They found the imprisoned townspeople and carefully rescued them.
During the rescue process, they inevitably clashed with the men in black.
The battle broke out in the manor, and Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing relied on tacit cooperation to engage in a fierce confrontation with the men in black.
During the battle, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were like two lightning bolts, shuttling between the men in black. Their swordsmanship was sharp and precise, and every swing was accompanied by the screams of the men in black.
Feng Qing assisted by using talisman paper to create various spell effects to interfere with the actions of the men in black.
After a fierce battle, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally subdued all the men in black.
They rescued all the townspeople and found some clues about the Thousand Faces Master in the manor.
"It seems that the Thousand Faces Master's plan is even bigger than we thought." Luo Chen looked at the clues in his hand and said solemnly.
Qingshuang nodded: "Yes, we must bring this information back to Tianji Pavilion as soon as possible so that the elders can make a decision."
Fengqing also agreed: "Let's go back to the town first, meet up with Elder Hetu, and then decide on the next course of action."
The three of them took the rescued townspeople and the clues they found, and quietly left the manor under the cover of night.
After they returned to the town, they immediately found Elder Hetu and reported in detail what happened in the manor and the clues they found.
After listening to their report, Elder Hetu said solemnly: "This information is very important. I will send someone to send it to Tianji Pavilion immediately. At the same time, I will strengthen the town's vigilance to prevent the disciples of the Thousand Faces Master from making trouble again."
Luochen, Qingshuang and Fengqing nodded. They knew that the fight with the Thousand Faces Master and his disciples was far from over.
They needed more support, more wisdom and courage to completely eradicate this evil existence.
In the following days, Luochen, Qingshuang and Fengqing continued to help the townspeople in the town while waiting for further instructions from Tianji Pavilion.
On the other side of the town, a mysterious figure was watching all this quietly.
He wore a mask on his face, with a myriad of patterns painted on it.
He was the Thousand Faces Master, a magic master who was good at transformation.
He looked at the actions of Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes.
"It seems that it's time for you to have a taste of my true skills." Thousand-faced Master said in a low voice, then turned around and disappeared into the night.
The night was dark and the lights in the town were gradually becoming scarce. Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing were sitting around in the residence of Elder He Tu, discussing the next plan.
Elder He Tu frowned. He knew the dangers of the Thousand Face Masters and the challenges they faced.
"You have done a good job." Elder He Tu said slowly, "But the power of the Thousand Faces Master is far more complicated than we imagined. I have sent people to send the information to Tianji Pavilion, but Tianji Pavilion's support is the fastest It will take several days to arrive. During this period, we must remain vigilant and not let the Thousand Faces Master's conspiracy succeed."
Luo Chen pondered for a moment, and then said: "We can't sit still and wait for death. We must take the initiative. Maybe we can use these clues to find the hiding place of the Thousand Faces Master."
Qingshuang nodded in agreement: "Luo Chen is right, we can't let the Thousand Face Master have a chance to breathe, and maybe some of the townspeople we rescued know some useful information."
Feng Qing proposed another angle: "We can also spread the news in the town to see if anyone has seen similar men in black or suspicious activities, so that we may be able to collect more clues."
After hearing this, Elder He Tu nodded: "Okay, then follow your plan, but remember safety first and don't act alone."
After Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing accepted the order, they went their separate ways.
Luochen began to inquire about the news in the town, Qingshuang talked with the rescued townspeople, and Fengqing posted notices in the town, hoping to attract more people's attention.
Luochen asked around in the town and found that the townspeople were panicked by the appearance of the man in black, but did not dare to say anything for fear of retaliation.
He patiently comforted everyone, and finally, with Luo Chen's encouragement, an old man revealed that he had seen several men in black wandering around an abandoned mine outside the town.
Qingshuang learned from the townspeople that some people's livestock had disappeared inexplicably recently, and they had heard strange noises before they disappeared.
Qing Shuang realized that this might be related to Thousand Face Master's plan, so he decided to go to the abandoned mine to investigate in person.
After Fengqing posted notices in the town, he sat quietly in the teahouse and observed the people passing by.
He noticed a man in plain clothes who paused for a long time in front of the notice, seeming to be very interested in the content above.
Feng Qing approached quietly and tried to talk to the man.
"Brother, are you interested in the content on the notice?" Feng Qing asked tentatively.
The man turned his head, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes: "I'm just curious, there is indeed some instability in the town recently."
Feng Qing smiled slightly: "Yes, that's why we need everyone's help. If you know something, you might as well tell me, maybe it can help us solve the problem."
The man hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "Actually, I have seen a few men in black operating near the abandoned mines outside the town. They seemed to be digging for something."
Feng Qing's heart moved, and he realized that this might be consistent with the information Luo Chen got from the old man.
He thanked the man and quickly went to find Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
The three met again to summarize the information they had obtained.
They decided to go to the abandoned mine immediately to see if they could find any clues about the Thousand Faces Master.
In the darkness, they quietly approached the mine.
The entrance to the mine was obscured by weeds and vines, making it look particularly eerie.
Luo Chen took the lead, carefully removing the obstruction and leading Qing Shuang and Feng Qing into the mine.
The interior of the mine was damp and dark, with only the faint light from the torches in their hands.
They went deep into the mine and found some strange symbols and patterns that seemed to be traces of an ancient ritual.
"These symbols..." Qingshuang whispered, "I have seen them in the ancient books of Tianji Pavilion. They are related to summoning evil spirits."
When Luo Chen and Feng Qing heard this, their hearts sank.
If the Thousand Faces Master is really summoning evil spirits, then the matter is far more serious than they imagined.
They continued deeper into the mine, and suddenly, a low chanting sound came from the front.
The three people immediately extinguished their torches and quietly approached the source of the sound.
Deep in the mine, they saw a circle composed of men in black. In the center of the circle was an ancient altar with various strange items placed on it.
The Master of Thousand Faces stood in front of the altar, holding a shabby book in his hand and chanting something in a low voice.
Luo Chen, Qing Shuang and Feng Qing looked at each other and knew that now was the time to act.
They must prevent the Thousand Faces Master from completing the ritual, otherwise the entire town and even the wider area will face a huge disaster.
Luo Chen pulled out his long sword, Qing Shuang followed closely, and Feng Qing began to prepare the talisman.
The three of them launched an attack in tacit understanding, aiming directly at the Thousand Faces Master.
Thousand Faces Master noticed their arrival, a flash of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
He waved his hands, and the men in black around him immediately rushed towards Luochen and the others, trying to block their offensive.
The battle broke out again, and the mines echoed with the sounds of metal collisions and spell explosions.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were like two sharp swords, thrusting straight into the formation of the men in black, while Feng Qing was constantly casting spells from behind to support his companions.
Seeing this, the Thousand Faces Master knew that he had to complete the ritual as soon as possible.
He increased the speed of his chanting, and the items on the altar began to emit strange lights.
Seeing this, Luo Chen knew that he could not delay any longer. He shouted loudly, burst out with powerful strength, and slashed at the Thousand Faces Master with a sword.
Qingshuang followed closely behind, and the sword light was like water, directly hitting the vitals of the Thousand Faces Master.
Under the attack of the two, the Thousand Faces Master finally revealed a flaw.
Feng Qing saw the opportunity and immediately cast a powerful talisman paper, and a powerful energy wave rushed towards the Thousand Faces Master.
The Thousand Faces Master's figure shook under the impact of the energy wave. He tried to stabilize his body, but Luo Chen and Qingshuang's attacks followed him like a shadow, not giving him any chance to breathe.
The Thousand Faces Master's chanting was interrupted, and the light on the altar gradually dimmed. He knew that he was doomed.
"You...you won't succeed!" The Thousand Faces Master roared, but his voice was full of despair.
Luo Chen's sword was pointed at the throat of the Thousand Faces Master, Qing Shuang pointed the sword at his heart, and Feng Qing blocked his retreat with talisman paper.
"It's over, Thousand Faces Master." Luo Chen said coldly.
"Do you think you can stop me like this? The power behind me is much stronger than you think!" Although the Thousand Faces Master was subdued, there was still a hint of madness in his eyes.
"We don't need to know what the power behind you is, we just need to know that you failed." Qing Shuang replied, her voice firm and calm.
Feng Qing stepped forward and snatched the tattered book from the Thousand Faces Master.
"What is this?" he asked.
The Thousand Faces Master sneered, "The book records the secret of summoning evil spirits. You ruined my plan, but one day, someone else will find it and complete my unfinished business."
Luo Chen frowned, and he realized that the book could not fall into the hands of others.
"We have to hand this book over to the Tianji Pavilion and let them deal with it."
The three tied up the Thousand Faces Master and prepared to take him back to the town to hand him over to Elder He Tu.
On the way back, Luo Chen couldn't help thinking about the Thousand Faces Master's words.
What exactly is the power behind him? Is there a bigger conspiracy brewing?
Back in the town, Elder He Tu was relieved to see that they had successfully subdued the Thousand Faces Master.
"Well done, you not only saved the town, but also prevented a possible disaster."
Luo Chen handed the worn book to Elder He Tu.
"This book records the secret of summoning evil spirits. We think it should be handled by the Tianji Pavilion."
Elder He Tu took the book and looked through it carefully.
