Chapter 1160: Chapter 1154: The Great Crisis

Mu Chen’s teeth-grinding demeanor appeared rather bizarre to those around him.

"Brother Mu?"

Nolan Zhuyun was puzzled.

Third Brother Mu was acting somewhat unusually today; normally, he would never show weakness in front of others.

"Mu San, do you truly not know who harmed the students of Gu Feng Academy?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Long Qingxuan questioned suspiciously.

When it comes to understanding ghosts, Fengdong ranks second, and even the Taichang Holy Institute wouldn’t dare claim first.

"If the Crown Prince doesn’t believe me, he can let me drink some Holy Water, perhaps some truth might be revealed."

Mu Chen spread his hands.

Long Qingxuan’s handsome face still bore a smile, showing no anger.

"Mu San loves to joke, why would a normal person need to drink Holy Water?"

"Since the questioning and investigation lead nowhere, let’s not waste each other’s time. The Crown Prince has already opened the matter; it’s related to ghosts, so let’s find the ghost. It has nothing to do with Qingtian Academy."

Upon hearing this, the Spirit Institute Director also breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly stepped forward to speak.

"This is unreasonable; how can this matter be left unresolved? Our four students, have they just been harmed for nothing?"

The supervisors of Gu Feng Academy expressed dissatisfaction.

"Everyone, I do have a suggestion. These students from Gu Feng Academy should remain at Qingtian Academy for now. Due to the special circumstances, please have Gu Feng Academy select another four students. Meanwhile, Qingtian Academy will conduct an investigation too. Honestly, once a ghost appears, it won’t leave things as they are, especially a ghost capable of devouring Essence Souls, which would definitely be a Ghost General or higher. It must be hiding somewhere within Qingtian Academy or Purple Cloud City."

Long Qingxuan spoke with certainty.

Devouring Essence Souls, and consuming four at once, is something even ordinary ghosts can’t achieve.

Throughout history, places with ghost appearances inevitably face calamities.

Ancient texts record that ghosts above the level of Ghost General can lightly massacre cities or severely destroy nations.

Since this ghost appeared in Purple Cloud City, Long Qingxuan, as the Crown Prince, has no choice but to be wary.

Upon hearing the ghost might still be around, the supervisors present turned pale.

Mu Chen’s lips moved slightly; this Long Qingxuan does have some skills, judging accurately.

But this lad is still too naive.

If he knew the entity was a Corpse King, would he still be so sure?

"Crown Prince, you must think of methods to find that ghost. Start by investigating from our Qingtian Academy; I’ll gather all the students first thing tomorrow morning!"

Governor Huang was exceedingly nervous.

He didn’t want his students to become foolish.

"Governor Huang, even if you didn’t say, that’s my intention too. Ghost General’s Ghost Energy is heavy; once it touches people or objects, it will definitely leave Ghost Energy behind. I only need to look to determine if the ghost exists within Qingtian Academy."

Long Qingxuan had similar intentions.

After all, his brother and some princes study at Qingtian Academy; finding the ghost’s whereabouts ensures their safety.

"Isn’t this a bit too alarmist? The students are currently undergoing the End of Year Assessment. If they learn ghosts are rampant, won’t it cause widespread panic?"

Mu Chen complained.

The Corpse King’s whereabouts were unknown to him.

But Xin Lin showed traces of Ghost Energy, though faint; Mu Chen had suspected earlier.

However, this doesn’t mean Mu Chen wants Long Qingxuan to trouble Xin Lin.

"I will proceed cautiously. Mu San, why do I feel you strongly oppose my ghost investigation?"

Long Qingxuan glanced at Mu Chen.