Li Chonglou's first thought was that Wutong also possessed heavenly eye penetration abilities, otherwise it would be difficult to explain how he could discover Yu Ke's unique meridians in the vast crowd.
However, to his surprise, Wutong's answer was completely irrelevant.
"By looking at her features. Although the cultivation technique was improved by me, senior also summarized the training results. Anyone with strong meridians in that area will have physical differences from ordinary people."
Li Chonglou looked at Wutong with anticipation, but the guy didn't say any more.
"As for what those characteristics are, I'm afraid I can't say more."
Li Chonglou withdrew his gaze with a hint of disappointment, followed by confirmation of the meridian's location.
Since this point also needed to be compared with Yu Ke, Wutong did not dare to play any tricks. After stating the location, Li Chonglou secretly kept it in mind.
"Alright, if there are no other issues, you can go confirm it. Although the Yu family is not involved with the organization, the problem is not simple. At least the Zhang and Wu families have joined."
Wutong said this intending to remind Li Chonglou not to delay any further, but when he mentioned the Wu family, Li Chonglou's eyes twitched uncontrollably.
The Wu family! This was the first time he had heard of it since coming to Shangjing!
However, as it was of great importance, Li Chonglou dared not reveal too much abnormality and even his inquiries seemed exceptionally cautious.
"The Zhang family? Which ones are from the Zhang family?"
Wutong indeed showed interest: "What, you know people from the Zhang family?"
Li Chonglou shook his head: "No, but my company plans to cooperate with them and has been looking for an opportunity."
Wutong said "oh" and then pointed out that the outsider cooperating with Fourth Master was indeed from the Zhang family.
This meant that those following Second Master were from the Wu family?
Li Chonglou secretly noted this down and then immediately changed the subject.
"I have another question. The aura on your body is very similar to that of a friend of mine. If I guessed correctly, you also came out from there."
Wutong, who had maintained his usual calm demeanor, suddenly changed his expression upon hearing this. He even instinctively took a step back, staring at Li Chonglou with vigilance.
"You know someone who came out from there?"
His reaction was beyond Li Chonglou's expectations. After all, whether it was Du Tian or that beast mixed with the leper, neither had ever reacted this way when their identities were revealed to others!
So, Li Chonglou couldn't help but ask out of curiosity: "Is there some hidden reason for this? Why are you reacting so strongly?"
Wutong asked vigilantly: "Didn't your friend tell you?"
Li Chonglou frowned and shook his head. He had been deliberately projecting his aura, so Wutong had not detected his sealing power, as the previous investigation was before he left Shangjing.
Therefore, Wutong did not doubt the friend Li Chonglou mentioned. However, after Li Chonglou shook his head, his face showed a conflicted hesitation.
Seeing this, Li Chonglou frowned and said, "If it's not convenient to say, then forget it."
He originally wanted to use this to inquire if the place Wutong went to was the same one he knew, but seeing such a reaction, he had already dismissed the idea.
Unexpectedly, Wutong suddenly spoke.
"Never mind, consider it as a gesture of goodwill for taking Xiao Ke away. You are also her friend, and Xiao Ke's boss."
Li Chonglou's eyes narrowed slightly, waiting for what came next.
"Both I and your friend possess cursed power. It will seal your original strength. The method to break it is not fixed, but killing is the fastest and most common."
"Especially between each other."
The phrase "between each other" caused Li Chonglou's pupils to contract sharply. This was not the first time he had encountered someone with cursed power, but this explanation was something he had never heard before!
Even the souls in the soul bottle had never mentioned it!
Li Chonglou subconsciously asked in the soul bottle: "Is what he said true? Can unsealing be achieved by slaughtering people with cursed power?"
To Li Chonglou's surprise, the soul bottle suddenly fell silent.
Before he could ask more, Wutong continued: "In the future, unless it's someone you trust, try not to mention this matter, otherwise you will harm your friend."
Li Chonglou said solemnly: "From what you're saying, people bearing cursed power are not uncommon?"
Wutong nodded: "The forbidden area opens once every thirty years. In my batch alone, there were no less than a hundred people. I estimate that in China alone, the number is in the hundreds."
Li Chonglou was still in shock, and Wutong dropped another bombshell: "Moreover, there is more than one forbidden area, and their opening times are not synchronized. This number is likely to be underestimated."
"More than one? Do you know where they are?"
Wutong frowned: "What, you want to go too? I advise you not to have such thoughts. Cultivation is hard-earned, and not everyone has the perseverance to start from scratch."
"If you plan to use the method I just mentioned, it's even more impossible. Since this news spread, everyone has gone into hiding."
"Even if there are a thousand of them, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack in China. I am also..."
Wutong suddenly stopped midway, as if realizing he had said something wrong.
Li Chonglou seized the opportunity to ask: "Can you tell me the addresses you know."
"Are you really going?"
Li Chonglou revealed a slight smile: "It's good to understand, not necessarily to go."
Wutong pondered for a long time, then finally sighed and told him all the places he knew.
Li Chonglou had not expected such a gain from this trip. These three addresses alone made the journey worthwhile.
And there was also information about the meridian's location.
After Wutong's guidance and confirmation, the two returned to Yu Ke's side. With Yu Ke's consent, Li Chonglou also reached out to examine her abdomen.
"It really is!"
Upon examination, Li Chonglou could clearly detect an exceptionally powerful meridian within Yu Ke.
This strength was not tempered by internal energy, meaning it was innate. Li Chonglou suddenly became curious about the characteristic Wutong had mentioned.
What exactly was that characteristic that allowed him to identify Yu Ke's uniqueness in the crowd?
However, since Wutong didn't want to say, Li Chonglou wouldn't ask further. But before parting, he still pulled Yu Ke aside and gave her some earnest advice.
"Xiao Ke, have you really thought it through?"
"Brother Li, I've made up my mind. Since I can't help with family matters anyway, I might as well go out and try my luck."
Yu Ke clenched her fists. When she mentioned the word "family," there was no flicker of emotion in her eyes, as if she had completely lost hope in that word.
Li Chonglou sighed and didn't say much more in the end.
"Alright, I'll take her now. I've given you my contact information. We'll talk if anything comes up later. I'm afraid the people from the Wu family might find out."
Yu Ke waved goodbye to Li Chonglou, and then disappeared with Wutong at the end of the corridor.
"It seems this incident has really dealt a significant blow to Xiao Ke."