Chapter 2204 - 2193: Plotting Murder

Seeing that Mu Ruoyun didn’t react in his mind, Lin Zifeng finally felt at ease. It seemed that as long as he didn’t enter the Illusion Realm, Mu Ruoyun wouldn’t sense what he was thinking.

Walking out of the inner room, Lin Zifeng saw Dongka sitting on the wooden chair, his face heavy, and the tea he was holding was long cold.

With a light cough, Dongka was startled from his thoughts. Upon seeing Lin Zifeng, the worry in his eyes finally eased a bit.

"It’s good that you’re awake. Ziyue just told me that while we were unconscious, the Blood Shadow Dark Guard came to question us."

"Fortunately, Ziyue was clever enough not to reveal anything, but I think the Five Supreme Venerables are definitely on guard. They absolutely won’t allow any mishaps with such major events as the loss of the Thunder Shadow Stone and the Human Sacrifice."

Nodding in agreement, Lin Zifeng sat beside Dongka and asked in a deep voice, "What should we do now? The Transmission Array isn’t ready yet..."

Before he could finish, Lin Zifeng fell silent because Mu Ruoyun’s voice echoed in his mind again: "You want to return to the Demon Beast Forest, right? You don’t need the Transmission Array. I’ve just infused that Fragment with some Divine Power. You can use it to travel back and forth between here and the Demon Beast Forest."

Hearing such good news, Lin Zifeng finally felt relieved. Since the retreat was secured, there was no more worry.

Immediately, Lin Zifeng chuckled and said to the two, "I’ve solved the issue of the Transmission Array. Don’t worry, Dongka. I’ll definitely get your disciple out of here."

Though Dongka was a bit doubtful, seeing Lin Zifeng’s confident demeanor, he relaxed and took a sip of cold tea before continuing, "Just now, my men sent a message that Xiluo and his subordinates have started packing up. They might be preparing to enter the Human Sacrifice Tower ahead of time."

"Oh?" Raising his sharp eyebrows, Lin Zifeng recalled the incident where Xiluo humiliated him in the Book Pavilion, and a surge of hatred rushed to his heart.

Just right, taking advantage of this Human Sacrifice event, Xiluo, let’s settle our grievances once and for all.

Seeing Lin Zifeng clenching his fists tightly, Dongka could easily guess what he was thinking and said solemnly, "Lin Zifeng, I know Xiluo offended you. I won’t stop you from killing him, but I hope you won’t let personal grudges interfere with the big picture..."

Nodding, Lin Zifeng calmed the ruthlessness in his heart, glanced at the two, and seeing the tension on Dongfang Ziyue’s cold and pretty face, he smiled and reassured, "Miss Dongfang, don’t worry. With me here, I won’t let you be a sacrifice."

Hearing the comfort in Lin Zifeng’s words, Dongfang Ziyue nodded, her face showing a rare light smile. "In that case, why don’t we set off for the Human Sacrifice Tower tonight?"

As soon as she spoke, the main hall fell into an unusual silence, and even the surrounding air seemed to have become heavier.

What must come, must come. Instead of avoiding it, it’s better to face it calmly. At this moment, determination rose in Dongfang Ziyue’s eyes.

After a long silence, Lin Zifeng slowly spoke. Though it was just one word, it sounded as steady as a mountain to Dongfang Ziyue.

"Go!"

Before the words finished, Lin Zifeng was about to walk out of the cave, but unexpectedly, Dongka suddenly stood up, grabbed the corner of Lin Zifeng’s clothes, and said heroically, "In that case, how can I, as a master, not be assured? I will go with you."

"No!"

Before Lin Zifeng could speak, Dongfang Ziyue suddenly interrupted.

Dongfang Ziyue had always been very grateful to Dongka. Because of this, she didn’t want to drag Dongka into this.

After all, this journey to the Human Sacrifice Tower was extremely dangerous. If Dongka were to suffer misfortune, Dongfang Ziyue would feel guilty for a lifetime.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Dongka’s eyes widened suddenly, and he scolded with a hint of rebuke in his tone, "What? Now that you’ve grown up, you even dare to defy your master’s words!?"

Dongka’s words pierced into the softest part of Dongfang Ziyue’s heart like steel needles.

Since she could remember, although her master treated her harshly on the surface, he doted on her deeply in his heart. Every time she made a mistake, though her master would sternly teach her, he never once laid a hand on her.

And now, as she faced being sacrificed, her master disregarded the power and status of their clan, risking his life to get her through this...

At this moment, tears welled up in Dongfang Ziyue’s eyes, and her pretty face was full of gratitude. She threw herself into Dongka’s white-robed embrace, sobbing, "Master, thank you..."

Lin Zifeng, witnessing this scene, couldn’t help but feel a touch of emotion. It was the first time he had seen Dongfang Ziyue cry like a child seeking comfort in parental arms.

With light steps, Lin Zifeng stood outside the main hall. After a long while, hearing Dongfang Ziyue’s sobbing cease, he chuckled lightly, "Alright, don’t make it seem like a farewell between life and death. It’s so ominous. You might not mind, Miss Dongfang, but I don’t want to die here."

"Pfft!"

Seeing Lin Zifeng’s feigned anger with underlying concern, Dongfang Ziyue burst into laughter, wiped her red swollen eyes, and freed herself from Dongka’s embrace.

At this moment, Dongka and Lin Zifeng locked eyes. With fists clasped, Lin Zifeng earnestly said, "Lord Dongka, you are the most straightforward and upright person I, Lin Zifeng, have met in my life. After this matter is settled, if there’s another chance, let’s chat again."

Before Dongka could speak, Lin Zifeng changed the topic, saying solemnly, "I remember the Token Dongfang Ziyue carries can summon you, right? In the next few days while we’re gone, please keep a close watch on the other Lords. When I ran into Beiming, I always felt he was insidious and cunning, and might stab us in the back."

"If anything unexpected happens, it’s never too late to come when you receive our call."

After saying that, Lin Zifeng signaled to Dongfang Ziyue beside him, and then walked out of the cave.

Although reluctant to part, Dongfang Ziyue hardened her heart, bowed deeply to Dongka, and turned to follow Lin Zifeng’s steps.

Their silhouettes, stretched long and thin by the bright moonlight, moved silently. Even the pensive Lin Zifeng did not notice the figure on a distant peak.

In a dark red robe, with graying temples fluttering in the night wind, his face was gloomy, eyes full of murderous intent as he gazed at Lin Zifeng. Isn’t this person Beiming, the head of the Four Lords?

"Nantong, they’re on the move. Remember, once Xiluo is dead, notify me. Then, we will decide whether to kill or spare them!"

Beiming’s words carried undeniable authority, and Nantong beside him was startled, hastily bowing and saying, "Nantong accepts the order. Rest assured, Lord Beiming!"

Their conspiracy, though grand in the night, was unbeknownst to Lin Zifeng a thousand meters away, who was unaware that the snake seeking his life had finally bared its fangs!