Novel Full Chapter 102: No Escape
Chapter 102: Chapter 102: No Escape
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Su Mo and his two companions, of course, set out to chase the black-clad figures.
Wei Ziyi using Zhan Ming as bait was originally intended to follow the vine to get the melon.
The most surprising thing to them during this period was that this ’fish’ hadn’t bitten the ’bait’, but instead had taken the ’bait’ away.
But this did not affect the final outcome.
Following the trail of the black-clad figures, they quickly left Luoxia City and headed north.
North of there is Tianyu City.
Tianyu City is a bit closer to Luoxia City than Jinyang City.
It was precisely for this reason that the Phoenix Alliance was initially a joint venture between Tianyu City and Luoxia City.
It was only later that Jinyang City and Zhongfu City joined the alliance.
Back then, when Su Mo escorted Li Yishu to Jinyang City, they travelled day and night on foot, and it took only about seven or eight days in total.
When Su Mo returned, it was when he encountered the matter concerning Yu Lingxin and made a detour to Jiming Post.
Otherwise, had he kept his promise to return to Uncle Fu in half a month, he would have been ahead of schedule.
At this moment, the black-clad figures had carried Zhan Ming away using their qinggong, while Su Mo and the other two followed closely behind. After running all night, they were more than halfway through the journey.
And that Zhan Ming…
Initially, two people were running wildly carrying him, but whatever he was trying to say, mumbling, he opened his mouth several times only to have his acupoint pressed by the impatient lead black-clad figure, followed by a cut on his neck, rendering him unconscious.
Later, he was carried alternately by several black-clad figures.
As dawn was breaking, the group suddenly stopped.
Two stayed back to keep watch, one carried Zhan Ming, and the other two entered a dense forest and soon came out with a carriage.
The carriage was not extravagant, modest and understated, built of quality wood, drawn by two horses that were not ordinary.
And printed on the curtain of the carriage was the character: Zuo!
Su Mo and the others watched from a distance; when they saw the character ’Zuo’, they exchanged glances.
In the direction of Tianyu City, the owner of the carriage surnamed Zuo.
The only person that came to mind was one person.
Vice City Lord of Tianyu City, the Sixth Alliance Leader of the Phoenix Alliance—Zuo Qiuyang!
“They used the Iron Palm, the well-known absolute skill of the Iron Palm Tian Xiangying from the escort under City Lord Hua, inside the City Lord Manor.
“Some say that Zhan Ming trapped the City Lord in injustice…
“Every word and phrase, including the martial arts, pins this mess on City Lord Hua’s head.
“And yet… out pops a Zuo Qiuyang.”
Wei Ziyi whispered, “It seems that the person behind the scenes has his own plans.”
Su Mo stared at the carriage and glanced at Wei Ziyi when he heard this, looking a bit puzzled.
Wei Ziyi was taken aback, “What’s wrong?”
“What’s your relationship with Hua Qianyu?”
Su Mo’s question was extraordinarily abrupt.
Even Yang Xiaoyun was taken aback, unconsciously looking at Su Mo, not understanding why he would say something so astonishing.
Wei Ziyi was caught off guard by the question and was momentarily at a loss for words, letting out a dry laugh: “Chief Su, I don’t quite understand the question.”
“Is that so?”
Su Mo smiled, “Then never mind, well, they’ve changed their clothes…”
The two leading the carriage had already changed out of their black clothing.
Upon recognizing them, Wei Ziyi narrowed her eyes slightly: “Tianyu City Lord’s top expert Miao Langjun Fang Yucheng! Famous for his vast knowledge and exceptional talent, it is said he can imitate any martial arts after just one glance, capturing seven or eight parts of its essence. Though the form is there without the essence, his skill is not to be underestimated. It seems that his reputation is well-deserved.”
Su Mo nodded slightly, watching the group depart on horseback, continuing the pursuit.
However, there was a sense of strong aversion regarding the task of running after a carriage.
The three of them had been running non-stop, and besides Su Mo whose Internal Strength was endless, Yang Xiaoyun and Wei Ziyi were running low on Inner Strength.
Thus, after another ten miles or so, Su Mo decisively grabbed Yang Xiaoyun’s hand and caught hold of Wei Ziyi’s wrist:
“My apologies.”
Before the two could react to what was happening, they felt a surge of rich Inner Strength flowing into them, and in an instant, their depleted energy was swept away, as they felt inexhaustibly reenergized!
Yang Xiaoyun was almost getting used to Su Mo’s astonishing Inner Strength.
Wei Ziyi, however, gasped in shock.
They needed to know that the three people had been running all night; Wei Ziyi and Yang Xiaoyun had depleted their Inner Strength, and Su Mo wouldn’t have been in much of a better state.
Who would have thought that after a night of mad rushing, this person could still appear so lively and full of vigor?
Inside Xuanji Valley, he transferred energy to Liu Suifeng for two hours without a change in his facial color or breath; at that time, he had already left many masters awestruck, considering him a Heavenly Person.
However, looking at him now, they had still underestimated him.
His Inner Strength was profound, and his martial arts were highly accomplished; they could be described as unfathomably deep!
With Su Mo’s help, the three of them pursued the carriage and, sure enough, arrived at Tianyu City before nightfall.
The carriage meandered through the city and finally arrived at the back door of a large residence.
The back door was opened, and there were already people waiting to receive them.
The three black-clothed men in the carriage did not change their clothes, and carried Zhan Ming directly out of the carriage.
After they made their entrance, the gatekeeper looked around cautiously before finally closing the door.
Fang Yucheng drove the carriage around to the front gate, where he entered the residence through the main entrance.
Su Mo and his two companions had already leaped onto the roofs.
Night was gradually settling in, and Su Mo, leading Yang Xiaoyun and Wei Ziyi, moved silently across the rooftops without making a sound as they landed.
Although there were many experts within the residence and the security was tight, spotting their traces proved somewhat difficult.
They continued to follow the figures of Zhan Ming, the three black-clothed men, and the receiving party, entering deep into the mansion.
Eventually, they stopped atop the roof of a specific hall.
Casually lifting a roof tile, they saw that the hall’s lights had just been lit. The three black-clothed men were standing at the sides, with Zhan Ming placed on a chair, still unconscious.
The person who had received them in the house was now bowing before another, whispering something.
That person sat in front, with lowered eyebrows, exhibiting no discernible expression.
After a long while, they lifted their head, revealing a very ordinary but exceedingly profound face.
It was none other than the Deputy City Lord of Tianyu City, the Sixth Alliance Leader of the Luofeng Alliance… Zuo Qiuyang!
He stood up and walked over to Zhan Ming.
His eyes showed a hint of complexity as he shook his head slightly and flicked his fingers to release Zhan Ming’s acupoints.
Zhan Ming slowly opened his eyes, and upon seeing the person before him, a subtle fear crept in, and he whispered:
“Brother…”
The three people on the roof exchanged glances.
Zuo Qiuyang was actually the senior brother of Meteor Sword?
This was unheard of!
No wonder these people entered the City Lord Manor to rescue someone rather than to kill.
The first entry into the City Lord Manor was a probe, hence the letter prompting Wei Ziyi and the others to rush back as soon as possible.
Su Mo and company raced back overnight and, having received the letter when they were not too far from Luoxia City, they just managed to return within three days.
They happened upon their rescue mission.
While rescuing, these people didn’t forget to continue slinging mud at Hua Qianyu, misleading others to believe that they were sent by Hua Qianyu to save Zhan Ming.
Moreover, after leaving Luoxia City, they headed straight north. Considering their prior actions, it was indeed very misleading.
However, if at any point they felt their plan was no longer feasible, would they have killed to silence witnesses?
It’s hard to say for sure.
At this moment, Zuo Qiuyang was staring at Zhan Ming, his voice heavy as he spoke:
“Why did you run away? Do you realize that by fleeing, you have only doomed yourself!”
“Brother… I didn’t, I didn’t run!” Zhan Ming protested loudly: “That day, after receiving the message, I stayed by Hua Qianyu’s side as planned. As long as I didn’t speak up, she wouldn’t be able to clear her name, and I could keep living for another day.
“I understand the pros and cons.
“But… on that day, she sent someone to find me, and on the way to see her, someone suddenly struck my acupoint from behind, and I passed out, knowing nothing further until I opened my eyes and found myself in Luoxia City, with Wei Ruhan sitting in front of me!”
Upon hearing this, Zuo Qiuyang’s expression stiffened, and a chill surged in his heart:
“You’re saying Hua Qianyu’s people took you to see Wei Ruhan?”
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ps: Alright, I didn’t expect that QQ reading won’t refresh, I’m rewriting the book recommendation.
“I Can Cultivate a Hundred Times Faster”
Friends who are interested may check it out~