Xu Gensheng chuckled, "The Yellow River is so vast. If it relied solely on the corpse salvagers, it would take ages. It's better to rely on ourselves than others."
Hearing this, Zhou Jingmin understood that Old Xu had an idea and said happily, "Old Xu, what method have you thought of?"
Xu Gensheng smiled without answering and got up to walk outside.
Seeing Xu Gensheng get up and leave, Hu Ting and Wu Shanping said nothing.
But they knew Old Xu had come up with a plan.
The Yan Huo Sect had three elders, plus Elder Xu, an honorary elder, making a total of four elders.
Among these four, Elder Xu never involved himself in sect affairs.
But at critical junctures, Elder Xu always found a way to resolve issues.
Seeing Elder Xu get up and leave, Zhou Fu inquired, "Elder Xu, do you have a solution?"
Xu Gensheng shook his head, took out his pipe, and said with a smile, "No, I'm just going out for a smoke."
Hearing Elder Xu say this, Zhou Fu's previously happy face fell again.
Xu Gensheng said nothing, bid farewell to everyone, and walked out.
Seeing this, Zhou Jingmin also got up and followed him out, saying, "I'll go out for a smoke too."
Hu Ting and Wu Shanping were bewildered.
Having known Old Zhou for so long, they had never seen him smoke.
Zhou Fu was also full of doubt but said nothing.
Xu Gensheng walked out of the door and went to a secluded spot.
Zhou Jingmin, following behind, caught up and asked, "Old Xu, have you thought of a way?"
Xu Gensheng shook his head and signaled Zhou Jingmin to keep quiet.
Zhou Jingmin immediately understood what he meant and walked over, whispering, "Old Xu, there's no one else here, so tell me quickly, what's the plan?"
Xu Gensheng didn't answer but looked back at the people inside the door and said, "Walls have ears, be careful someone might overhear."
Zhou Jingmin looked confused, "The Corpse Salvagers Sect isn't outsiders."
Xu Gensheng shook his head, "No, I've never trusted outsiders."
Hearing Xu Gensheng say this, Zhou Jingmin nodded in agreement, "Old Xu, you're right."
One's heart is hidden behind one's belly. Even brothers betray each other, let alone outsiders.
Zhou Jingmin couldn't help but ask, "Old Xu, what is the method you're talking about?"
Xu Gensheng narrowed his eyes and said, "Go find Elder Guan."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jingmin was a little surprised, "You mean the foremost divine fortune teller in the martial world today, Guan Feng, Elder Guan?"
Xu Gensheng nodded, "That's right. Instead of searching aimlessly like this, it's better to ask Elder Guan for a divination."
"Right, how did I not think of that."
Zhou Jingmin slapped his forehead, but then he became troubled, "Elder Guan's personality is unpredictable, and it might be difficult to ask him for a divination."
It was rumored that Elder Guan was reclusive and disliked interacting with people.
Once, the Hao Tian Fist sect tried to ask him for a divination, but Elder Guan refused.
Xu Gensheng smiled faintly, "That's not difficult. The Sect Leader had some dealings with Elder Guan before. If we ask him now, he shouldn't refuse."
Hearing this, Zhou Jingmin was overjoyed.
With Elder Guan's abilities, he would surely know the Sect Leader's current situation.
"This matter requires a personal visit. I'll leave now."
Elder Xu said, preparing to go to Elder Guan's residence.
"I'll go with you." Zhou Jingmin also intended to accompany him to invite Elder Guan.
Xu Gensheng shook his head and refused, "No, you must stay."
Zhou Jingmin was a bit confused, "Why? Staying here now is meaningless."
Given the speed of their Corpse Salvagers Sect, it was unknown how long it would take to get results relying on them alone.
Xu Gensheng's expression turned serious, "You can know a person's face but not their heart. The Sect Leader has many enemies. If those enemies find out, it will surely be detrimental to the Sect Leader. Later, do not tell anyone about my whereabouts, including the First Elder and the Second Elder."
Zhou Jingmin looked confused but still nodded in agreement, "I understand."
Xu Gensheng nodded, preparing to leave immediately, "I'll go find Elder Guan for a divination now. I'll call you if I get any results."
Zhou Jingmin nodded, "Everything depends on you now."
Xu Gensheng nodded, a smile appearing on his face, "Don't worry, I'm leaving now."
After bidding farewell, Xu Gensheng left directly by boat.
Watching Xu Gensheng's receding figure, Zhou Jingmin sighed with emotion, "At this time, we still have to rely on Old Xu."
On the boat, Xu Gensheng picked up his pipe and smoked, gazing at the river scenery, recalling the phone call he had made to Yu Shuntian not long ago.
As soon as he learned that Yu Daochen was missing, Xu Gensheng had called Yu Shuntian to ask what to do.
But he didn't expect Yu Shuntian to be so calm upon hearing the news.
Although Yu Shuntian didn't say it explicitly, Xu Gensheng could sense it.
Yu Shuntian seemed to have already known that something like this would happen.
However, just in case, Xu Gensheng still planned to go to Elder Guan to inquire about the outcome.
The Yan Huo Sect was currently at a critical stage of development and could not afford any mistakes.
Moreover, Yu Daochen had too many enemies.
The Shen Ming Sect hiding in the shadows, the Corpse Herder Huang Yong, the Miao Jiang Chen family, the Yan Shu Sect, and those smaller sects.
Which one of them didn't wish for Yu Daochen to perish without a burial place?
At this time, it was even more crucial not to let any wind leak out.
Yu Daochen had been missing for three days and three nights without any news.
There were only two possibilities in this situation.
Either he was unconscious, or he was severely injured and recuperating somewhere.
But no matter which situation it was, it was very unfavorable for him.
Xu Gensheng slowly exhaled a puff of smoke and sighed, "The martial world today is turbulent, changing day by day. I wonder what will happen next."
Returning to the hall, Zhou Jingmin sat down in his previous spot.
Hu Ting and Wu Shanping looked at Zhou Jingmin, who had returned.
The three exchanged glances, and all tacitly understood, remaining silent.
The Sect Leader of the Corpse Salvagers Sect, seeing that Xu Gensheng had not returned, inquired, "May I ask why Elder Xu has not returned?"
Zhou Jingmin put on a smile and fabricated a reason, "There was something at the sect, Elder Xu had to return to handle it."
The Sect Leader of the Corpse Salvagers Sect did not ask further, merely nodding, "So that's how it is."
Zhou Fu, standing nearby, was somewhat puzzled and sensed something was amiss.
Elder Xu never involved himself in sect affairs; usually, the Second Elder Wu Shanping handled them.
In a certain rural area.
Inside a simple wooden house.
Yu Shuntian sat opposite a white-haired old man.
Yu Shuntian picked up his teacup and took a sip, then looked at Guan Feng opposite him and said, "Elder Guan, it seems my grandson's tribulation has arrived."
Ten years ago, Yu Shuntian had sought out Guan Feng to divine for his grandson.
Yu Daochen had a special destiny, and even Guan Feng dared not pry too deeply.
The only thing he could divine was that Yu Daochen was fated to face this tribulation.
Even for this divination, Guan Feng had lost three years of his lifespan.
Yu Shuntian continued to inquire, "Elder Guan, is there really no danger for my grandson in this tribulation?"