Si Qing let out a weak sigh.
Just then, a series of knocks sounded from outside.
Si Qing walked over and opened the door.
Outside were several high priests of the demon race.
"Apologies for the disturbance, we are here to investigate the case of the flower demon," the high priest said as he led his people inside, standing at the doorway to bow to them both. "You two are not locals of the demon race, so you may not be aware, but the flower demon entering the inn is a very serious matter for us. Therefore, we must investigate thoroughly. If the flower demon entered your room, it could potentially affect your cultivation."
The high priest seemed to have anticipated that his uninvited entry into their room would cause annoyance, so he explained his purpose before Qi Yu and Si Qing could speak. "The reason we say it could affect your cultivation is mainly because fox spirits and flower demons are among the races that absorb the most yang energy and cultivation within our demon race."
"These two races often practice dual cultivation, so if their yang energy or cultivation is taken, one could potentially lose their merit and their Tao. This is no small matter."
"Especially in terms of damaging yang energy, this can also have a very serious impact on you."
As the high priest spoke, he took out a notebook, seemingly intending to show them past precedents.
Qi Yu quickly moved aside. "It's alright, it's alright. We already know about the matter. Please come in and test."
She put on an innocent and harmless expression, waiting for the high priests of the Yang clan to finish their inspection.
Qi Nian stood by the side during this time.
Before the high priests of the demon race entered, Qi Yu had already set up a spell in the room.
So, after the high priests separately inspected Qi Yu's and Si Qing's rooms and confirmed there was no trace of the flower demon, they went to investigate the next room.
Qi Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
She had initially thought that if they found nothing, they might dismiss it as a misunderstanding and quickly move on.
Who would have thought that this group of demon priests would be so diligent? After failing to find any trace, they actually decided to investigate all the flower demons near the Bird's Nest Inn, inquiring about their whereabouts last night.
Qi Yu's face darkened.
Si Qing covered his forehead.
Qi Yu looked at Qi Nian and couldn't help but ask, "How do you plan to investigate the movements of every flower demon? Do you intend to capture every flower demon, regardless of what they were doing, as long as they live nearby, and then interrogate them one by one about who they met and where they went last night?"
Qi Nian nodded. "Besides that, we also need to investigate the source of the aura within those flower demons. If we detect any unfamiliar or unaccounted-for traces, they will be detained. This is because flower demons unconsciously absorb the aura emanating from people close to them. Therefore, by tracing these residual wisps of information, we can find them."
Qi Yu held her forehead, feeling a headache coming on.
Qi Nian's actions were for the protection of the entire demon race and were well-founded.
It seemed inconvenient for her to stop him.
However, if she didn't stop him, it was likely that soon her aura would be detected on a small peony flower demon in the pleasure house.
Qi Yu pursed her lips.
Even if she used the convenience of the Heavenly Dao to secretly retrieve the aura from the Namudan flower demon, it would still take time for her to find that peony flower demon.
No, a clone spell might also work.
Qi Yu leaned against the wall, her expression blank, her mind frantically contemplating. If she used a clone spell to retrieve that wisp of aura from the peony flower demon, it seemed feasible.
As long as this matter was handled cleanly, no one would know she had been to the pleasure house.
With this thought, Qi Yu's mind moved, and a clone of herself disguised as a man immediately appeared outside the inn.
Qi Yu controlled the clone and sent it to the pleasure house she had visited last night, instructing it to quickly find the peony flower demon and retrieve the aura.
Then, she outwardly joined the discussion. "So that's how it is. Let's continue to the spider demon's place later to see the progress on the clothing. A few finished pieces should be ready by now. By the time we finish looking, the inn should be able to finish their investigation."
Si Qing glanced at Qi Yu.
He had initially thought that his elder sister would be very nervous after hearing Senior Sister Qi Nian's words.
He never expected her to be so calm now.
Seeing Qi Nian nod and walk forward with the others, he sneakily approached Qi Yu and wrote a few words on the Yan Zhen mirror:
"Sister, aren't you worried they'll find out about you?"
Actually, it wouldn't matter if they found out. What was wrong with the Heavenly Dao visiting a pleasure house?
At most, it would be a little embarrassing!
Qi Yu raised her eyebrows, her eyes responding, "Don't worry, I've already handled everything."
Although Si Qing didn't know what Qi Yu had done, he couldn't help but give her a thumbs-up.
But just then, several loud bangs suddenly echoed from downstairs.
Immediately after, the floorboards caved in.