Hell’s Ear noted in his investigation report that the area he surveyed showed no signs of recent human activity.
The most evident traces were decades old, far too distant in time.
He also mentioned that the radiation magnetic field in the mountains was severe.
Even the animals in the deep mountains avoided this area, which explained why Old Zhang, the hunter, always had to travel far to hunt.
In other words, it was unlikely that the Red Buddha Society had a hidden stronghold here.
Even if they were cultivators, such harsh natural conditions would be intolerable for most.
Moreover, with so many mountains around the capital, there was no reason for them to cling to this specific location.
Xu Fei found Hell’s Ear’s report reasonable and decided there was no need to pursue this area further.
Based on his speculation, there might have been unusual human activity here, and the Red Buddha Society could have once used this place as a secret base.
Even without high-tech methods, their lived experience over time would have shown this place was unsuitable for long-term stay.
Thus, they likely withdrew.
Even Duanmu Qing’s family and Old Zhang, who had detailed information, confirmed that sightings of suspicious people in the area were from the past.
Xu Fei decisively abandoned this lead, recalling the glowing map in his mind.
This map had always existed in Xu Fei’s thoughts.
Initially, he couldn’t discern its meaning, but as the glow faded, revealing the map’s true form, Xu Fei understood.
It was nothing less than a bona fide treasure map!
“Drop this lead for now, help me find this instead!”
Xu Fei initially struggled to describe the glowing map in his mind to others.
Fortunately, Hell’s Ear, a tech genius, quickly produced a modified drawing board, allowing Xu Fei to sketch the map from memory.
Once Xu Fei finished, Hell’s Ear examined it, took a photo, uploaded it, and began searching, actually finding information related to the map.
“Found it, Major General, this is a very ancient map, lost to time until now!”
Based on Hell’s Ear’s search, Xu Fei reviewed the details.
It turned out to be part of an ancient map, and it was inverted, no wonder Xu Fei hadn’t recognized it.
Given China’s ancient history and brilliant civilization, spanning thousands of years, it was normal for map styles to evolve.
Though the full ancient map was no longer verifiable, Hell’s Ear had located the part corresponding to the glowing map.
It pointed to Jinmen City, not far from the capital!
“Excellent, save all the data you found immediately, and bring the team with me!”
Xu Fei prepared to set out at once to follow this lead, but when Bai Zhan moved to join, Xu Fei stopped him.
“Major General, if I’m not coming with you, what do I do?”
“Don’t be daft, of course you’re keeping an eye on the Red Buddha Society in the capital! Hell’s Ear and I can handle the investigation here!”
Relieved by the order, Bai Zhan nodded.
