In the study, Uncle Wu handed a stack of information to Tang Jiao and said respectfully, "Girl, this is the list of missing persons during this period."

"Ah."

Tang Jiao put it on the table and picked it up one by one to look through it.

The information is very detailed. The age, height, address, family status of the missing person, where he disappeared, and his usual hobbies are clearly recorded.

A total of twenty-six people are missing, twelve men, all of whom are strong, and fourteen women, all of whom have been prostitutes in brothels since childhood.

There were more people than she thought. No wonder the government paid so much attention to it.

Zi Xiang stood beside her, with a serious look on her face: "Master, the Western Region is more chaotic than the capital, and there may be something there. My subordinates look at it, and they act a bit like a vixen, specializing in catching strong men and women."

"Not necessarily." Tang Jiao looked at the names above and frowned slightly: "More than twenty people were arrested one after another within a month. It is impossible that there are no witnesses."

Uncle Wu shook his head and said firmly: "No, the government has been offering large rewards for witnesses of the disappearance, but there has been no result. All the family members of the missing person claimed that the other person was arrested when he was alone at home, or was arrested at night and slept next to him. My wife didn’t even notice.”

It's normal for three or five people to go unnoticed, but it's absolutely damning if there are twenty or more people to go unnoticed.

Uncle Wu saw her solemn expression and said softly: "Many people outside think it is ghosts causing trouble, and they have asked Taoist priests to open altars to perform rituals, but people still keep disappearing."

Tang Jiao grasped the key point in his words: "You said, there are still people missing?"

"Exactly, a brothel girl just disappeared a few days ago, and the case was just reported yesterday. She was originally twenty-five, but now she is twenty-six."

Tang Jiao put down the information and looked at Fifth Uncle: "Are there any strange cults in Cangzhou? Or, are there any murderous demons or the like?"

"No." Uncle Wu has been here several times and is very familiar with the situation: "The murderous maniac has never appeared. There is a Taoist temple, but it is very small. There is also a temple dedicated to the Buddha, which is not big. After the incident, The government has conducted strict inspections of Taoist temples and monasteries, but nothing can be found."

Tang Jiao vaguely felt that she had missed some important information, but she couldn't remember it.

At this time, a guard came in and saluted Tang Jiao respectfully: "Mrs. Prince, Vice President Wu is here and said he brought news about the master."

Tang Jiao stood up suddenly and strode out, followed by Zi Xiang and Uncle Wu who were behind her.

In the main hall, Tang Jiao came out and saw Wu Zaigui waiting in the hall with a serious face, with steaming hot tea beside him.

Seeing her, Wu Zaigui stood up and bowed: "Mrs. Crown Prince."

"Vice President Wu, there is no need to be polite. I heard that you have news about my father?"

Wu Zaigui nodded: "My people found out that there was a group of people in Death Valley during this period. I wonder if they are that group of thieves."

"Death Valley?" Uncle Wu's face changed slightly when he heard what he said: "How could there be anyone there?"

Tang Jiao looked at Uncle Wu in confusion: "Why can't there be someone there?"

Uncle Wu said: "Young lady, you don't know. There are poisonous scorpions, even more poisonous snakes, and poisonous weeds in Death Valley. Back then, a group of businessmen accidentally broke into it, and no one survived. The most terrifying thing is not these, but that there are fires in the valley every night. A purple mist that will suffocate those who inhale it and turn it into corpse water.”

So awesome!

Tang Jiao didn't expect that there would be such a weird place here.

Wu Zaigui stroked his beard and said meaningfully: "Death Valley is very big, with lush woods and poisonous substances. Back then, a good friend of mine, who was young and frivolous, sneaked into it. When his family found him, half of his body had melted into blood. . Thinking about that scene now, I still have nightmares. The reason why I came here was firstly that I suspected that the kidnappers were inside, and secondly that I was afraid that they were just putting out a pretense to confuse us. Madam Prince must not go there or enter inside. .”

Tang Jiao's face was full of confusion: "You said there is a group of people in Death Valley, so how do they survive there?"

Uncle Wu hurriedly said: "The mouth of Death Valley is still safe, but you cannot enter the deep valley."

Outside the valley, there is no danger.

Tang Jiao looked at Wu Zaigui and said in a polite tone: "Thank you, Vice President Wu, for reminding me. I will find a way to confirm it."

Wu Zaigui looked at her with worry in his tone: "Your father and I have known each other for many years. I have been worried about him since he disappeared. I hope he will be safe and sound."

Standing up, Wu Zaigui looked at Tang Jiao: "I have sent people to investigate. You can stay here safely. I have other things to be busy with, so I will go back home first."

"Okay, Fifth Uncle, help me see Vice President Wu off."

Fifth Uncle nodded and personally sent Wu Zaigui out of the Tang Mansion.

Tang Jiao returned to the room and asked Zi Xiang to stay outside. She attached her spiritual consciousness to Ling Yuan and left Cangzhou City for Death Valley.

Death Valley is actually easy to find. Along the way to the west, you can see jungles and barren mountains everywhere, and from time to time you can see groups of wolves hunting.

Soon, Lingyuan saw more and more animal bones and looked up at a mist-filled valley ahead.

The purple mist told Tang Jiao that there was Death Valley inside.

Lingyuan sniffed and found no toxic gas in the air, and slowly flew into the valley.

There are many dwarf thorns on the outskirts of the valley. There are bones of people and animals scattered under the thorns, which makes people's hair stand on end.

Lingyuan flew extremely slowly. When it approached the purple mist area, a strong odor made it retreat a few meters away, and it did not dare to move forward.

Tang Jiao knew that this was the poisonous purple mist.

It looked like she was going to take action herself.

After hearing her instructions, Lingyuan stopped flying in, turned around and flew out of the valley, back to Cangzhou City.

Less than half an hour later, Tang Jiao used teleportation to appear outside Cangzhou City, and then slowly flew towards Death Valley.

With her current spiritual power, she cannot teleport very far. It seems that she really needs to study the Shukuchi technique taught by her master.

Arriving above Death Valley, Tang Jiao stood tall in the wind, looking down at the valley below.

In order not to get close to Ziwu, Tang Jiao flew high, carried the wind, and headed towards the depths of the valley.

The valley was huge, and the thick purple mist obscured the lush woods below, making it difficult to see what was inside.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and his consciousness instantly turned into a stream of light that rushed into the purple mist and landed in the black forest.

Below the purple mist, besides trees, there were only occasional stones piled together. Poisonous scorpions were scurrying among the stones, and all kinds of poisonous snakes were hovering on the stones, trees, and grass, making people's bones tremble at the sight.

Tang Jiao's consciousness was like a gust of wind, and she wandered around Death Valley in the blink of an eye, finding nothing.

After confirming that there was nothing unusual, her consciousness returned to her original form, and Tang Jiao slowly opened her eyes.

Apparently, the person Wu Zaigui mentioned was not here.

Maybe the other party heard something and fled long ago.

Tang Jiao didn't stay any longer, turned around and flew back to Cangzhou City.

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