Flames shot up into the sky. When Liu Wuxie arrived, the oil mill had been burned down to just a shell. Fortunately, it was evening and most of the workers had already gone home after finishing their shift.

  No casualties were caused, and the refined oil products inside burned out, with a minimum loss of 500,000 gold coins.

  The soaring flames illuminated half of the city of Canglang, the location of the oil factory was not in the city, but built on the outskirts. Many people rushed to help put out the fire.

  "Welcome, youre here!"

  Xu Yilin took a step forward and stood at the outer edge of the big fire. The flames had been brought under control and were no longer spreading.

  Fierce flames crackled and popped, a massive building came crashing down.

  "Father-in-law, the oil workshops safety measures have always been very good, how could it suddenly catch fire."

  Xus family guards and servants all came over to help put out the fire, the flames getting smaller and smaller, a large amount of charred wood, mixed with oil residue emitting a strange smell.

  A large crowd gathered from afar, coming in the dead of night to watch, covering their noses.

  "Our safety measures will absolutely not have any problems."

  The oil mill is not the main source of income for the Xu family, but it is also highly valued. Every day, Lan Zhi Shi must inspect it once. Suddenly catching fire is very unusual. The investigation team only left tonight.

  "Does Father-in-law mean someone intentionally set the fire?"

  Cast out the ghostly gaze technique, passing through layers of flames, arriving at the depths of the oil workshop. Immediately, his eyes narrowed, and many holes pierced by sharp objects appeared on the placed oil barrels, causing the oil to spill out, which would lead to a massive fire.

  "Its temporarily unclear, and well know once the investigation is clear."

  The loss of an oil mill is something the Xu family can bear, but if they dont find out whos behind it, next time it wont just be the oil mill, the armory and others will also become their targets.

  "Father-in-law, you immediately take people to the next oil factory and check it carefully."

  Liu Wuxie didnt say what he saw, and who was behind it all. At first, he suspected the Tian or Wan families, but that idea was quickly overturned.

  The Tian and Wan families are also involved in other industries, its really what they do, the Xu family can set fire to their shops as well. This approach will only lead to mutual destruction, and the suspicion between the two families is not that great.

  "Nothing wrong, then be careful!"

  Xu Yilin took his guards and rushed to another oil mill, leaving ten guards to protect Liu Wuxies safety.

  The flames disappeared, leaving a thick smoke that made everyones eyes water and unable to open them.

  "Who did you say set fire to Xus oil mill?"

  Distant whispers spread, the Xu family oil workshop has been built for decades, and there has never been an accident. Tonight is a bit too strange, such a big flame, absolutely not normal.

  "I heard that the Xu family offended the investigation team, could it be that the investigation team had someone do this?"

  Its surprising that someone suspected the head of the investigation team. They had just left Canglang City for a short time, and indeed there were suspicions.

  Taking out a handkerchief and covering his nose, Liu Wuxie walked step by step towards the ruins, hoping to find some clues.

  "Brother-in-law, dont go in, its dangerous inside."

  The house had not completely collapsed, and he suddenly went in. He might have been crushed to death. The guards behind him rushed out and told him not to go in.

  "Go around and check if theres anyone suspicious."

  Liu Wuxie waved his hand, telling them not to follow him. He stepped on the charred dry wood and entered the oil mill. There were still faint sparks coming out, and the thick smoke blocked his line of sight. With the help of Guī Tóng Shù (Ghost Pupil Technique), he could see everything clearly.

  After the upgrade of Ghost Eye Technique, the duration was longer. On the charred wall in front of him, a faint ripple appeared, and his line of sight passed through the wall.

  "Phasing ability!"

  Suddenly shocked, no time to think, the line of sight is getting farther and farther away. On the other side of the wall, there is a wild grass that grows as tall as a person. Normally, no one comes here. Under the wild grass, there is a drainage ditch.

  "Whoosh!"

  A black figure emerged from the weeds, wearing a black mask that obscured his face, and turned to speed away into the distance.

  Ordinary people cant see the oil workshop behind, surrounded by layers of big fire, along the weeds and a winding mountain road, you can enter the back mountain and circle back to Canglang City.

  "I knew it!"

  His body burst into a flash, transformed into a residual shadow, standing on the dilapidated rooftop, with terrifying heat waves coming from under his feet, his toes lightly touched, and he swiftly swept down to appear behind the house.

  Xu family guards had not yet reacted, Liu Wuxie had already disappeared without a trace.

  A dark shadow passes through the dense thicket, swooping towards the distant mountains, entering this mountain range, where the sky is high and birds fly freely, its hard to find his trail.

  The surroundings were pitch black, ordinary people would get lost quickly after entering. Relying on the Ghostly Eyes Technique, I could see every inch of the trees clearly, hanging far away in the dark shadows behind, more than 50 meters apart.

  After running for a while, the black shadow discovered someone was following behind and quickened its pace.

  He was fast, but Liu Wuxie was even faster, like a shooting star, his feet stuck to the ground, and with a burst of speed, he leaped out ten meters away.

  Its possible that he realized he couldnt shake off Liu Wuyi, the black shadow suddenly slowed down, and a cliff appeared in front of him. By going around this place, he could return to Canglang City.

  There was no way to go forward, the road back had been blocked by Liu Wuxie, step by step closing in. The black figure turned around, looking at Liu Wuxie, his eyes flashing with a hint of cruelty under the faint starlight.

  "Who are you and why have you been following me?"

  The dark figure spoke, coldly asking, a gleaming long knife appeared in his hand, emitting a faint glow, a good knife.

  "The fire in the oil workshop was lit by you!"

  Liu Wuxie didnt respond, standing five steps away, with a cliff behind him. The black-clothed mans wings were difficult to fly, and he retracted his ghostly gaze technique, sizing Liu up from head to toe, judging from his physique and voice that this person was very unfamiliar.

  "Kid, you think you can interfere in other peoples business? Youre just a minor cultivator at the Innate Realm, and yet you dare to follow us. Are you tired of living?"

  The man in black clothes let out a loud, guffawing laugh, the willow-leaf curved knife in his hand making a whooshing sound as it suddenly chopped towards Liu Wuxie, saying he would fight without any hesitation or nonsense.

  He was well aware that Liu Wuxie could easily catch up with his pace. This person is not simple, and its better to take the initiative.

  The knife method was extremely sharp and unparalleled, directly threatening Liu Wuxies neck, ruthless, cunning, this kind of knife method is rarely seen in Canglang City.

  The four major families martial arts, Liu Wu Xie only knew a thing or two about them. Including the City Lords Manor, no one learned such an eerie knife technique.

  Compared to the Blood Rainbow Sword Technique, its far inferior. The Washing Spirit Realms fifth move is unleashed, with overlapping sword shadows and a massive impact that crashes down like a tidal wave, sweeping everything in its path.

  Tonight I went out, didnt have time to wear a sword, came alone, stepped on the seven stars, and avoided a fatal blow.

  The man in black was stunned, and under his killing blow, Liu Wuxie easily dodged, with a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

  "Not bad, a minor Innate Realm, yet you can dodge my Frost Needle Sword Technique, youre not simple!"

  The blade flashed, and the body suddenly rose into the air, forming a 180-degree rotation on the spot. The terrifying knife aura forced towards Liu Wuxies legs, worthy of being the Cold Stab Knife Method, releasing a cold and icy air, both legs as if frozen by ice.

  Without using his Ghost Eye technique, Liu Wuxie relied on his speed and control over the battle to try and kill his opponent as quickly as possible.

  Two figures flashed back and forth, Liu Wuxie constantly dodging the opponents Frostbite Knife Technique, which couldnt even touch his clothes, becoming increasingly shocked as they fought.

  "Who are you exactly? When did Canglang City produce such a freak? A congenital realm can actually rival the Washing Spirit Realm."

  The man in black showed a hint of panic, and judging from his voice, he should be between thirty to forty years old. Liu Wuxie couldnt find anyone like that in Canglang City.

  There is only one possibility, the other party may not be from Canglang City, but perhaps a master from another big city.

  "This sentence should be asked by me, what grudges does Xus family have with you that they want to set fire to the oil workshop."

  With his feet treading on the seven stars and eight trigrams, he cheated his way up, advancing instead of retreating. Only Liu Wuxie dared to do so. His right hand suddenly rose, a simple punch, yet there was no trajectory to be found.

  The great way is simple!

  Any martial skill, once in Liu Wuxies hands, would have an unexpected effect. This is the basic fist method, normally used to temper the body.

  The man in black was shocked, his body rapidly retreating. Every move and every style, Liu Wuxie could find the weakness of his moves. This punch seemed soft and powerless, but it made him lose his soul, and there was a hidden killing intent in the fist technique.

  Whats even more frightening is a simple punch, yet theres no way to crack it, this is the most frightening thing.

  Basic fist method, everyone understands the cultivation, can perform basic fist method to this extent, no one in the Great Yan Empire can do it.

  No wonder the man in black was terrified, his willow leaf knife cut out horizontally, protecting his chest. This is a two-loss win-win method, even if he was hit by Liu Wuxie, the long knife would still cut off Liu Wuxies hands.

  In terms of true energy application, he is far inferior to Liu Wuyi. The vast and boundless dan田 field, the true energy is like a raging beast, transforming fist strength into various forms, like a fierce tiger bursting out of its cage, emitting furious roars.

  The true energy of the Washing Spirit Realm is inferior to that of the Pre-Heavenly Realm. If this gets out, Im afraid no one will believe it.

  The man in black was like a ghost, his fist getting closer and closer.

  "You cant escape!"

  Liu Wuxie let out a scornful laugh and his body disappeared like a ghost, reappearing behind the black-clothed man. Two shadows appeared on the scene.

  "Not good!"

  The man in black was shocked. Liu Wuxies combat skills far exceeded his expectations, unable to dodge, his body continuously exploding backward, suddenly stopping and shooting forward.

  "Too slow!"

  The fist fell, like a fierce hammer, heavily smashing the black-clad mans back, his body stumbled, flew out, and crashed into a pile of broken stones.

  "Pffft!"

  Fresh blood flowed out of the corner of his mouth, and the mask fell off. Lin Qi guessed that he was about 34 or 35 years old, with a very unfamiliar face, which he saw for the first time.

  A surge of wild and untamed true energy burst into his body, causing his meridians to go haywire, leaving him panting for breath, and feeling utterly miserable.

  "Now you can tell me, who sent you!"

  Liu Wuxie walked step by step, his tone icy cold, "We must get to the bottom of this, who is secretly harming the Xu family."

  "Blah blah blah, if Im not mistaken, youre that useless son-in-law of the Xu family!"

  The black-clothed man suddenly realized who it was, and let out a mournful laugh. Rumors had circulated that the Xu familys waste product didnt understand how to cultivate, yet tonight he had burst forth with power comparable to that of a fifth-level Washing Spirit Realm cultivator.

  "Do you know me?"

  Liu Wuze was taken aback, this persons face was unfamiliar, he wasnt from Canglang City, how could he know him.

  "Its really you. I didnt expect the rumored trash to be so strong. I dont regret losing tonight. Youre not enough to kill me yet."

  The man in black suddenly shot up and flew away into the distance, unable to defeat Liu Wuxie, he chose to escape.