Night fell, leaving the mountain forest in tranquility.
Chu Liang was walking alone on a small trail on the outskirts.
East Mountain was not big, but it had a steep terrain, few people ventured there even in normal times. The night wind was whistling, carrying with it a damp mist, most likely a sign of impending mountain rain.
In his hand, he held a jade talisman. The cinnabar red glow on the talisman guided him towards his intended direction, allowing him to gauge the approximate direction and distance. Unless a strong cultivator erased the Tailing Talisman on Lady Ming, she wouldn't be able to escape the talisman's lock.
Focused, he proceeded. When the moon was high in the sky, Chu Liang arrived at the entrance of a secluded cave dwelling.
The dwelling was hidden behind a steep mountain cliff. Without the guidance of the Tailing Jade Talisman, he would not have likely found it. No wonder Landlord Ming was unable to find it after searching extensively.
