Chapter 261: The Last Straw (1/2)

“According to what Mistress said, we should be safe?” Ying Lan inquired.

Bai Luochu thought deeply for a moment before replying, “There is no need to hurry. Why don’t we sit back and wait. It might just be a diversion. If the elder suddenly kills his way back, all our efforts will be ruined.”

“Mistress is right.” Ying Lan responded.

“For the next few days, I will be concocting medicines in the residence. If the Phoenix King Valley Elder has truly left, it will be time for me to head over to where the Green Flame Eagle is hiding. Back then, it suffered severe injuries and shouldn’t be able to move about freely. If there is no news of the elder after several days, I will make a trip to the Falling Cloud Mountain Range.”

Bai Luochu spoke of her arrangements and Ying Lan didn’t raise any objections. With no reason to stay, Bai Luochu entered the tunnel and made her way back to the general’s residence.

As for the reason behind the Phoenix King Valley Elder’s departure, everything started two days ago.

“You useless fools! It has been two weeks, but none of you found anything... You didn’t even catch a single suspicious person for me! Tell me, what use do I have for all of you?!”

Looking at the disciples from the various factions, the Phoenix King Valley Elder was enraged.

Initially, the disciples conducted the investigation without a word as they revered the Phoenix King Valley. As time went by and with the elder raining curses on them non-stop, the grievance in their heart accumulated. They were close to their breaking point.

“Elder, you can’t blame us for not producing results!” The one who spoke was the same man who reported to the Phoenix King Valley Elder in the past.

The Phoenix King Valley Elder’s eyes opened wide in response. It was as though he couldn’t believe the words which left the man’s mouth. “What did you say? Aren’t you getting awfully smug? Are you very capable now? How dare you talk back to me!”

His reasoning turned the Phoenix King Valley Elder into a mute as the elder didn’t know how to retort. After all, he was right.