Chapter 327: Inquiry

In the cave, amidst a chaotic scene, parts of the array formations were destroyed. Some array disks from books were twisted into pieces by spiritual power, several new pits were added to the walls, and several jars of blood were spilled all over the ground.

The Third Boss’s shoulders were pierced by long spears, pinning him to the wall, and his hands and feet were bound by silver shackles.

These were special shackles from the Dao Soldier Department, second-grade spiritual tools that also had a Spirit Locking Array drawn on them, specifically used to restrain criminals.

Commander Yang was a disciple of a prestigious family, and also commanded Dao Soldiers. Having experienced a hundred battles, his personal strength and combat experience were not something the Third Boss could compare to.

The only skill the Third Boss was proficient in was array formations.

But now, with Mo Hua’s help, his array formations were completely useless, so it was naturally impossible for him to be Commander Yang’s opponent.

After fighting for more than ten rounds, he was taken down by Commander Yang.

Mo Hua walked into the cave.

When the Third Boss saw him, his eyes suddenly widened, and he exclaimed in shock, "It's you?!"

Mo Hua nodded, "It's me!"

The Third Boss struggled to get up, but Commander Yang slapped him down, rendering him unable to move.

In pain, the Third Boss gave up struggling and said with disbelief, "You really... are an array master?"

"You guessed it?" Mo Hua didn't deny it.

The Third Boss’s eyelids trembled, and a chill ran down his spine.

He had thought through everything clearly.

Exactly who had infiltrated the Black Mountain Stronghold, who had broken his array formations, who had destroyed his visualization map...

Indeed, everything had been done by this little brat!

But in his heart, he still felt it was inconceivable, "How is that possible? How do you have such strong divine sense?"

Just a Qi Refining realm cultivator, yet his divine sense was comparable to that of a Foundation Building cultivator.

This far exceeded his understanding of cultivation.

Mo Hua smiled slightly and didn't answer.

He didn't want to reveal his background.

If the Third Boss wanted to guess, then let him keep guessing.

The Third Boss’s expression changed several times, and finally, seemingly unwilling, he asked again, "You really solved my array formations?"

"More or less," Mo Hua said casually.

Who knew these words would make the Third Boss’s face turn ashen, and he became completely disheartened.

Strong divine sense might just be this little brat's good talent, but being able to solve his array formations meant his array formation attainment far surpassed his own.

A little cultivator in his teens, whose array formation attainment far surpassed his own...

The Third Boss’s Dao Heart even began to show cracks...

This was simply impossible!

Even if such a person existed in this world, it should be a heaven's pride from those Daoist sects, ancient sects, or noble families, how could it be such a remote small place, such a low-born little rogue cultivator?

The Third Boss looked at Mo Hua, first with disbelief, then turning to despondency, followed by full of jealousy and resentment.

"You, this little brat who stumbled upon good luck..."

He hadn't finished scolding when Mo Hua pulled out the Thousand Jun Rod and hit him in the face with it.

Mo Hua coldly snorted, "It seems you haven't understood your situation yet."

Commander Yang also frowned and pushed the long spear deeper, the violent spiritual power on the spear eroding the Third Boss’s physical body.

The pain from the wound made the Third Boss sober up a little.

He suddenly realized that the little brat in front of him was not easy to deal with.

This little brat could brazenly infiltrate the Black Mountain Stronghold, and even after being discovered by him, could still deal with him without changing color, using a plan to deceive him, and conveniently killing several evil cultivators...

This courage and scheming ability were absolutely not ordinary.

This little brat, even if not an old demon possessing a body, was a very intelligent little monster, almost demonic.

Offending him now was indeed not wise.

The Third Boss suppressed the many jealous emotions in his heart and forced himself to calm down.

Seeing the Third Boss being sensible, Mo Hua no longer beat him.

Of course, his physical body was weak, even if he swung the Thousand Jun Rod until his own arm was dislocated, it wouldn't cause much injury to the Third Boss, it was just to express dissatisfaction.

Mo Hua asked about the matters he cared about:

"You didn't tell your Stronghold Master about my matters?"

"No."

"Why?" Mo Hua was a bit puzzled.

The Third Boss wasn't too willing to say.

Mo Hua again coldly snorted, "Don't want face even when it's given!"

After saying that, he again swung the Thousand Jun Rod, preparing to hit the Third Boss’s face. Not to injure him, just wanting to humiliate him a bit.

The Third Boss gritted his teeth and said, "I'll tell you!"

He didn't want to be humiliated by a little cultivator in his teens.

Mo Hua put away the Thousand Jun Rod, "Speak."

The Third Boss hesitated slightly and said, "I discovered that the Black Mountain Stronghold's array formation had been tampered with, and suspected it was you who did it, but I didn't dare to confirm it. After all, solving an array is not something a general array master can learn."

"You are too young to possibly have this kind of array formation attainment."

"But later, I thought about how strong your divine sense was, and I felt it was very likely you."

"Then you didn't tell your Stronghold Master?" Mo Hua asked.

The Third Boss coldly laughed, "If I told him and let you fall into the Stronghold Master's hands, then all the secrets of your body would belong to the Stronghold Master..."

"But if I didn't tell him and let me catch you, I could then pry into the secret of your divine sense, force you to tell me the method of solving arrays, and use this to strengthen my divine sense and improve my array formation level by leaps and bounds."

"If it were you, how would you choose?" The Third Boss counter-asked.

Mo Hua touched his chin.

What he said seemed to make sense...

People act for their own benefit, let alone evil cultivators like the Third Boss.

"Furthermore, there is one more point..." The Third Boss looked at Mo Hua, his gaze slightly narrowed, and said, "I was afraid you would throw in your lot with the Stronghold Master."

Mo Hua was startled, "Throw in my lot with the Stronghold Master?"

The Third Boss coldly said, "I have seen your array-solving technique, and honestly, it made me feel ashamed and fearful."

"At such a young age, you already possess such powerful divine sense and such profound array formation attainment."

"If the Stronghold Master knew, he would definitely invite you to join the Black Mountain Stronghold. If you were unwilling, he would also find ways, threaten and entice you, to make you an evil cultivator of the Black Mountain Stronghold."

"And once you join the Black Mountain Stronghold, there are only two array masters in the Black Mountain Stronghold. The principle that one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers, I believe you should understand."

"Moreover, you are so young, with limitless potential in array formations in the future. Even if you wanted to kill me, the Stronghold Master would probably personally do it for you."

"It's not that exaggerated, is it?"

Mo Hua was a bit shocked. He didn't even know he was that important...

The Third Boss coldly laughed, "I have followed the Stronghold Master for many years, and I know exactly what kind of person he is. As long as you have talent, you can basically get whatever you want, but if you are useless, he will discard you like worn shoes."

Mo Hua nodded slightly.

This also conformed to his impression of the Qian family's old ancestor.

As the Third Boss spoke, he suddenly came back to his senses, and his expression suddenly changed. He asked:

"Wait, how do you know the Black Mountain Stronghold has a Stronghold Master?"

Mo Hua was slightly startled, a little speechless for a moment.

This Third Boss, his reaction was too slow...

But looking at him, he probably didn't know that the Qian family's old ancestor's identity had been exposed, nor did he know that the Qian family's old ancestor had been surrounded and killed by Dao Soldiers and heavily injured in his escape.

In other words, he had been hiding here and hadn't contacted the Qian family's old ancestor.

"Your Stronghold Master has already been killed!" Mo Hua bluffed him a bit.

The Third Boss seemed to be struck by lightning. Afterwards, his mood calmed down, and he sneered, "Impossible."

"Why?" Mo Hua asked strangely.

The Third Boss coldly laughed, but was unwilling to answer.

"What are these evil arrays you drew used for?" Mo Hua asked again.

The Third Boss closed his eyes and remained silent. Even when Commander Yang stabbed the long spear deeper and urged his spiritual power, twisting his wound, the Third Boss only endured the pain and didn't say a word.

It seemed these matters involved secrets, and the Third Boss wouldn't easily reveal them.

Commander Yang said, "Take him back and lock him in the Dao Prison. Interrogate him strictly."

Mo Hua nodded. Looking at the situation, that was the only option.

Commander Yang pulled out the long spear and prepared to escort the Third Boss back to Tongxian City. Before leaving, the Third Boss suddenly asked:

"How exactly is the Stronghold Master?"

Mo Hua thought for a moment, and didn't hide anything from him, just truthfully said:

"His identity was exposed, he was surrounded and killed, and escaped heavily injured. It's estimated he won't be able to cause any more trouble."

The Third Boss showed a disappointed expression.

He was probably still thinking that the Qian family's old ancestor could find him again, regroup, rise again, and rebuild a Black Mountain Stronghold.

How could there be such a good thing?

Mo Hua coldly snorted in his heart.

The Third Boss was escorted away by Commander Yang, with a face of dejection. But as he turned, the corner of his mouth slightly curved upwards, revealing a trace of a strange, cold smile.

This hint of a smile was very hidden. If Mo Hua hadn't had keen divine sense, he wouldn't have detected it.

This old schemer, the Third Boss, what was he smiling about?

Mo Hua frowned.

He checked the items in the cave again from beginning to end, and found nothing special.

The Third Boss’s storage bag, he and Commander Yang had already searched it before, only containing some spirit stones, some blood ink, some Human Longevity Pills, and one incomplete visualization map.

The visualization map was missing the green-faced little ghost that was illusionized into a Dao boy—because that little ghost was eaten by Mo Hua.

Among all the items, the only one that made Mo Hua care, and was somewhat special, was the evil array drawn by the Third Boss.

What was this evil array... used for?