"Another Mutated Being was killed? Again?"

Xiao Mu's expression shifted as he listened to Zhao Jingyan's tone, which suggested that such incidents were common in Twilight Forest Village.

Looking toward Zhao Jingyan, his gaze swept across Zhu Ping and Li Gujian, only to find both of them quite composed, seeming accustomed to murders in Twilight Forest Village.

He asked curiously, "Brother Zhao, what exactly is going on?"

Zhao Jingyan appeared to be used to such situations as well, saying nonchalantly, "Brother Mu, it's your first time in our Twilight Forest Village, so it's no wonder you're unaware. In our village, such killings of Mutated Beings happen quite frequently."

"Who the murderer is remains unclear, but in all the deceased Mutated Beings, each person's body was intact while their Divine Sense and will were completely destroyed."

"A soul attack?"

Xiao Mu used another term he found online.

"That's one way to put it."

Zhao Jingyan answered Xiao Mu's question with a smile. Though both terms essentially meant the same, true Mutated Beings rarely used the latter.

In the eyes of Mutated Beings, what is called the soul is actually their own Divine Sense.

Directly attacking a person's Divine Sense through the body without damaging the body, could the murderer be using a Divine Spirit Illusion?

Beyond using a Divine Spirit Illusion, Xiao Mu could not think of any other method that could directly attack the Divine Sense without harming the body.

It was unexpected that apart from Qing Jie Thunder God, there were other Divine Spirit Cultivators in Twilight Forest Village. Did this Divine Spirit Cultivator have any connection to Qing Jie Thunder God?

Xiao Mu subconsciously felt that this murderous Divine Spirit Cultivator must have a close connection to Qing Jie Thunder God, otherwise, why would such a small village have so many Divine Spirit Cultivators?

"This strange method of killing has occurred many times in my Twilight Forest Village, and some experts have already organized a search for the murderer, hoping we can find them sooner, otherwise if this continues, I'm afraid no one would dare to stay in Twilight Forest Village."

Zhao Jingyan suddenly sighed and expressed his concern for the future of Twilight Forest Village, indicating he was not entirely indifferent to the mysterious killings.

"Brother Zhao, don't worry, the murderer won't escape. They'll surely be found soon."

Xiao Mu tried to reassure Zhao Jingyan, but internally he was contemplating his next steps.

Unexpectedly, there were so many Divine Spirit Cultivators in Twilight Forest Village; maybe he should seek an opportunity to explore the Destruction Thunder Pit.

The Destruction Thunder Pit left by Qing Jie Thunder God involves the usage of Divine Spirit methods; by exploring, he might unveil secrets related to Cultivation.

Zhao Jingyan's house was not too far from the entrance of the village. Being a Mutated Being, and in this village where land was as cheap as dirt, his courtyard was very large, at least two or three thousand square meters, with three villa-like houses built in it.

Zhao Jingyan opened the courtyard gate, and a woman about his age appeared at the doorway.

Xiao Mu took the opportunity to observe the woman—her plain appearance combined with her delicate attire added quite a bit of charm to her.

She was an ordinary person with no energy fluctuations. Xiao Mu noticed that there was a clear Incense Cloud above her head, a characteristic of long-term worship of Divine Spirits.

The woman recognized Zhu Ping and Li Gujian, smiling, "Brother Zhu, Little Brother Li, welcome to our home. Old Zhao said he'd go to meet you early in the morning, and finally he brought you here."

"Good to see you, sister-in-law, it's been a long time!" Zhu Ping was quite composed.

Li Gujian, however, joked around, saying, "Sister-in-law is getting younger and prettier every time I see her."

"Brother Mu, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Tian Zhen; Tian Zhen is a normal person and not a Mutated Being."

"Tian Zhen, this is my newly made friend, Mu Huaqing, Brother Mu. Like Brother Zhu and Xiao Li, he will be staying with us."

"Hello, Sister-in-law!"

Xiao Mu waved courteously to Tian Zhen, well aware from his extensive experiences that some ordinary people don't not mutate because they don't want to, but because their constitution doesn't allow it.

As Zhao Jingyan's wife, Tian Zhen clearly belonged to the type who couldn't become a Mutated Being.

"Hello, Brother Mu. Since you are Old Zhao's friend, feel free to make yourself at home, and if there's anything you want or need to eat, just tell your sister-in-law."

Tian Zhen spoke generously and warmly.

"Thank you, Sister-in-law!"

Xiao Mu sincerely thanked her, feeling a strong fondness for Tian Zhen.

"Old Zhao, there's something I need to tell you. Tian Ling is having some difficulty in Breaking Through to the True Realm, and I want you to give her some guidance; let her stay with us for a few days."

After the pleasantries with Xiao Mu, Tian Zhen spoke again to Zhao Jingyan.

"Haha! This niece of mine, always thinking I'm slow in Cultivation. Let her come, I'll give her good guidance."

Zhao Jingyan laughed heartily, looking forward to Tian Ling's arrival.

"Old Zhao, my niece is your niece too."

Tian Zhen's tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Understood."

Zhao Jingyan waved his hand, "Xiao Zhen, please arrange another place for Brother Mu to stay."

"Why not let Brother Mu stay with Brother Zhu and Little Brother Li in the same building? What do you think?"

Tian Zhen thought for a moment, glanced at Zhao Jingyan, then smiled at Xiao Mu.

"That's fine, see to the arrangements. Brother Mu, like us, is a Mutated Being and wouldn't mind the living or dining conditions; what matters most is the peace and absence of disturbance."

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