Oh no! I, the weakling, have become the villain!

Chapter 357 Investigating the Rumors

After discussing it, the two of them settled the matter.

The next day, as agreed beforehand, Han Yi went directly to investigate the rumors.

Xu Yao was mainly worried about the Tianxing tribe.

The high shaman also learned of this matter at this time, which is why he said to Xu Yao, "I knew about the Tianxing tribe before."

"But I've never been very familiar with them, and most importantly, the news about the Tianxing tribe is getting increasingly bizarre."

"Although I don't know the exact situation, since Han Yi has said this, we can wait and see."

Xu Yao said, "I'm not entirely clear on the details of Han Yi's investigation into this matter."

"But I always feel that we received this news at this time, and to be honest, I always suspect that there is something wrong with it."

"But it doesn't matter. We'll know everything once Han Yi arrives," Xu Yao said.

Not long after, Han Yi also returned from outside.

Upon seeing Han Yi return, Xu Yao asked curiously, "So, is there any news about this matter?"

"Why would news about the Tianxing Tribe suddenly appear here? Is someone deliberately trying to lure us into a trap?" Xu Yao asked.

Han Yi shook his head directly: "No, I had the people at the intelligence station check this information as well."

"The last message I received was that the information about the Tianxing tribe was previously released by Mingchen."

“Mingchen is currently being held in the Ming family dungeon. We can go and ask him,” Han Yi said.

Upon hearing Han Yi's words, Xu Yao pondered carefully what Ming Chen's purpose was in releasing this information.

It's really hard to say. It seems that the only way to find out the truth of this matter is to ask Mingchen in person.

Thinking of this, Xu Yao said, "In that case, it wouldn't be good for us to go to the Ming family openly, especially considering what happened before."

"You two wait for me in this inn. I'll sneak into the Ming family dungeon tonight and then find Ming Chen to get the truth out of him."

“After all, the matter of the Tianxing Tribe is quite important. If we can find out something, it will be better for our next move,” Xu Yao said.

Upon hearing Xu Yao's response, the two immediately replied, "Alright, we'll wait for you here."

"We'll tell you the details when you get back."

After the three finished their discussion, Xu Yao went to the inn to make preparations.

As night fell, Xu Yao quietly set off and headed forward.

After arriving near the Ming family's residence, Xu Yao was somewhat moved, as Lin Qian had previously intended to marry her daughter to him.

However, Xu Yao did not agree. He was joking; if he agreed, he would be the one left holding the bag.

Xu Yao wouldn't do something like that; he's not stupid.

After Xu Yao quietly reached the edge of the Ming family's residence, he searched the surrounding area for a long time based on his memory.

After searching for a long time, Xu Yao finally found a tunnel, the entrance of which led to the dungeon.

With this tunnel, Xu Yao could find Ming Chen without anyone noticing.

Xu Yao could, of course, go to Ming Yunya and then openly enter the dungeon.

However, Xu Yao was unwilling, mainly because he didn't want to owe anyone a favor.

After all, it seems that there was some unpleasantness between the two parties regarding Lin Qian's previous situation.

Therefore, Xu Yao felt it was unnecessary.

Along the way, Xu Yao carefully entered the dungeon.

After avoiding several dungeon guards, Xu Yao finally met Ming Chen.

Xu Yao also said, "Mingchen."

"Xu Yao, what happened to you...?"

"Mingchen, if you keep talking loudly and expose me, I'll make sure you die."

"You don't want to die so soon, do you?" Xu Yao said.

Seeing Xu Yao speak like this, Ming Chen finally said, "Then tell me, what do you want with me?"

"I came to find you for one thing: I want to know about the Tianxing Tribe."

"Tianxing Tribe, why do you ask about this? And how do you know about the Tianxing Tribe?"

Seeing Mingchen say this, Xu Yao smiled and said, "It seems you really know about the Tianxing Tribe. Alright, I won't say any more."

“Tell me, what exactly is the situation with this Tianxing tribe, and what is the origin of this Tianxing tribe?” Xu Yao said.

After hearing Xu Yao's words, Ming Chen said, "Asking me is useless; I don't know much about the Tianxing Tribe either."

“You don’t know that you’ve already released this information? We’ve been investigating the Tianxing tribe all the way here.”

"You say you don't know? Isn't that a joke? Besides, I'm very clear about this, and you should know that yourself."

"Mingchen, if you tell me the truth, then I can let you go. Otherwise, you know what I'm capable of."

"My greatest strength isn't my cultivation level, but my use of medicine, you know? If I were to use medicine, things might not be so simple."

“I will guarantee you will suffer terribly, you should know that,” Xu Yao said.

Mingchen was naturally aware of this matter; in fact, he himself knew it.

Xu Yao is probably not lying; he knows a thing or two about the methods used by the business van operators.

If I really do as Xu Yao says, then what if Xu Yao gives me some kind of drug that I don't even know about?

Wouldn't I have died unjustly?

Thinking of this, Mingchen said, "There's no point in you telling me all this."

"To tell you the truth, I didn't spread this information; someone above me ordered me to do it," Mingchen said.

"Who is it?" Xu Yao asked.

“Xu Yao, what benefits do I get from telling you?” Mingchen said.

Xu Yao hadn't expected this guy to try and bargain with him here.

Xu Yao didn't waste any words, but simply said, "There's no benefit for you to tell me, but I can tell you."

"If you don't tell me, there will be many bad things waiting for you. Mingchen, you need to understand your own situation."

"If you tell me, I might ask Ming Yunya to release you later, as a way of repaying a favor to you."

"But if you don't tell me, I'll make you wish you were dead." After saying that, Xu Yao took out a packet of medicine powder.

Seeing Xu Yao like this, Ming Chen said directly, "Fine, fine, you're good. I'm no match for you."

Xu Yaocai said with a smile, "It's good that you know. Now tell me."

Mingchen directly stated, "This person's name is Qian Zong, and he's currently at the Yunqing Temple nearby."