A day later, Wei Lingshu activated some men that he trusted to install all 36 Recording Crystals at sites that they had agreed on previously and waited for nightfall.

On this night, Gu Lingzhi and Rong Yuan did not return to the Sanhe Courtyard to rest. Instead, they stayed at Wei Lingshu’s manor to wait for news.

When the sky had finally brightened again, there came a loud and bone-chilling cry from a corner of the Spirit City.

The four of them looked at each other for a moment before rushing over to where the cry came from.

As usual, they investigated the crime scene before rushing over to the Recording Crystal that was placed at that particular site.

There were two Recording Crystals that had overlooked this place. After retrieving both of them, they returned back to Wei Lingshu’s manor.

When they entered the living room, Qiao Yeshu hurriedly prompted Gu Lingzhi to retrieve the footage. Gu Lingzhi did exactly as he said, not wanting to delay the matter any further. She directed some spiritual energy towards it, activating the Recording Crystal.

When...