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Chapter 1433: Qingcang Disappears

"Qingcang, where do you think you’re running off to?"

Granny Hua roared in anger.

The Elf Clan loathed Qingcang to the core; how could they simply watch him escape?

Led by the Elf Clan Leader, the clansmen pursued Qingcang.

On the other side, Qin Yi could clearly feel the resistance of the Elf Divine Tree weakening.

The blood-colored glow on the Elf Divine Tree was diminishing.

In about ten minutes, the blood-colored glow completely vanished, replaced by a vibrant green radiance.

The Blood Flood Dragon also released its grip, leaving several deep holes on the tree trunk, marked by its fangs.

"What a guy, this Qingcang sure has skills. The Yin Blood Poison he used on those hundred people is potent, even I nearly couldn’t withstand it."

"Master, I’m afraid I’ll need some time in deep sleep."

Qin Yi nodded slightly, "You’ve worked hard."

The Blood Flood Dragon transformed into the Big Halberd, hiding its form.

"Thank you, young friend!"

An indistinct divine thought emanated from the Elf Divine Tree. This was spiritual power that only Qin Yi could hear.

"Divine Tree Elder, how are you? Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Thank you, young friend. You’ve already helped me tremendously. With the Holy Spring, I can manage from here."

"Then, Elder, rest easy. Leave the Elf Clan matters to me."

The branches and leaves of the Elf Divine Tree trembled, causing dried corpses to fall to the ground in a chilling display.

Qin Yi looked up at Yin Qianqian, "Take care of everyone. I’ll go check things out."

Yin Qianqian nodded.

Qin Yi’s figure flickered as he pursued in the direction Qingcang fled.

Moments later, Qin Yi encountered the returning Elf Clan Leader and others.

"Where’s Qingcang?"

Granny Hua spoke with a grim expression, "That thief got away."

"Got away? Did he leave the Elf Clan?"

Granny Hua replied, "Not sure yet. We lost track of him just ahead. I’ve already dispatched a team for a grid search."

Qin Yi unleashed his divine thought, sweeping over a kilometer radius, but found no trace of Qingcang.

"We absolutely cannot let this person leave the Elf Clan alive."

"Having infiltrated the Elf Clan for a century, he knows too much about us. Retaliation will be disastrous."

The Elf Clan Leader nodded, "Indeed, I’ve already instructed Hua Chen to seal off the exits from the Elf Clan. With his severe injuries, he must be hiding somewhere, yet to leave."

"As long as he remains here, escape is impossible."

Granny Hua spoke indignantly.

Qin Yi, however, wasn’t as optimistic, "Don’t forget, Qingcang knows the Disguise Technique. If he turns into an Elf General and mingles among them, finding him will be difficult."

With nearly a thousand Elf Generals, distinguishing one person among them is not easy.

Granny Hua nodded, "As expected, Young Master Qin has thought it through. I’ll immediately instruct everyone to be vigilant, and report any anomalies immediately."

Qin Yi nodded slightly.

The Elf Clan Leader asked, "Young Master Qin, how is the Elf Divine Tree?"

"Rest assured, it’s recovering. However, it is weakened and will need time to heal."

The Elf Clan Leader sighed heavily in relief.

Then, she bowed deeply to Qin Yi.

Seeing this, Granny Hua and the others followed suit, bowing together with the Elf Clan Leader.

Qin Yi raised his hand, an invisible force supporting everyone.

"Young Master Qin, on behalf of the Elf Clan, I thank you. If not for you, the tragedy from a century ago might have repeated."

"Your tremendous kindness to the Elf Clan is unforgettable."

Qin Yi smiled and said, "There’s no need for thanks. My encounter with Little Leaf is a fate. My purpose here was to ensure her safety. Saving the Elf Clan means saving Little Leaf."

"Little Leaf is indeed blessed, meeting Young Master Qin is her great fortune."

Qin Yi smiled faintly, not commenting further.

Meeting Little Leaf was also a blessing for him; he cherished this little one. These past few days, Little Leaf let him enjoy a father’s bliss.

As they chatted, they returned.

Qin Yi pointed at the corpses beneath the Elf Divine Tree, "Could I trouble you to have someone clean this up?"

"That beast caused so many innocent lives to be lost."

Granny Hua’s face was full of resentment, her eyes filled with killing intent.

The Fourth Elder and Eighth Elder stared blankly, kneeling there as if in a stupor.

The Elf Clan Leader looked at them, anger rising in her heart, "Look closely, this is the result of your actions."

The Fourth Elder and Eighth Elder couldn’t hide their shame.

"Leader, we’ve wronged our people, shamed our ancestors. We accept any punishment without complaint."

"Guards, lock them up. Once Qingcang is captured, we’ll deal with them."

The Elf Clan Leader was pained. Qingcang, a century ago, caused immense death and harm to the Elf Clan, severely depleting them. Unexpectedly, a century later, he once again inflicted heavy casualties, costing the lives of three elders.

Luckily, Qin Yi was here this time, or the loss would have been far greater.

"Everyone, form squads of five and search for him. Even if you must dig three feet into the ground, find Qingcang for me."

The Elf Clan Leader was increasingly enraged, speaking in a loud voice.

All the elves dispersed, conducting a thorough search, determined to find Qingcang.

"Clan Leader, there’s not much else we can do, so we’ll head back first."

"If anything comes up needing our assistance, send someone to inform me."

Qin Yi said, looking at the Elf Clan Leader.

The Elf Clan Leader nodded slightly, "Young Master Qin, words cannot express our gratitude!"

Qin Yi smiled, leading Yun Mengyao and the others back to their residence.

"Big brother, you were amazing just now. You drove away the bad guys."

Little Leaf clung to Qin Yi’s chest, her large eyes filled with admiration.

Qin Yi laughed heartily, his vanity greatly satisfied.

"Where do you think Qingcang might be hiding?" Qin Yi asked.

Yin Qianqian and the others thought for a moment, then shook their heads.

Yun Mengyao said, "If it were me, I’d certainly be planning an escape."

"The entrance to the Elf Clan has been sealed by Hua Chen. Attempting to flee now would be walking into a trap."

"Qingcang is definitely still within the Elf Clan territory. However, this place is vast, and Qingcang knows it well. Finding him will be difficult."

Yun Mengyao glared at him, "Don’t concern yourself with this. The Elf Clan’s search is thorough; he’ll be found. You’re naturally overworked."

Qin Yi smiled. Truthfully, since he began his cultivation, he hadn’t had a moment of rest.

Qin Yi and his companions returned to their quarters.

By evening, with darkness approaching, there was still no news of Qingcang.

Qin Yi frowned, "With nightfall, finding him will be harder. Overnight, Qingcang’s injuries might recover. Being of considerable cultivation strength, the Elf Clan could face another severe trial."

"Please, just rest for a bit. You’re not familiar with the Elf Clan and can’t do much. Let your mind have a brief respite," Yun Mengyao said, slightly exasperated.