Chapter 294: 152 Integration of News

“We were practicing…”

Yu Xiaoyu, quick-witted, recounted the events of the previous night in detail and brought him to the courtyard where the battle had taken place.

Seeing the saber qi and traces left on the ground, Zhang Xuan deduced the dangers of the situation, his expression darkening.

To openly attack his student, Mo Baiye and Mo Hong were indeed audacious.

But… had he not discreetly sent a message to inform the other party of his “identity and origins”? Why would they still dare to make a move against him?

“Young Master, they revealed their identities and left such obvious traces, clearly aiming to provoke you into rushing over for a rescue. Perhaps… Mo Baiye has already prepared a Sky and Earth Net, waiting for you to enter!”

Seeing his iron-blue complexion, Sun Qiang hurriedly spoke up.

“I know!” Zhang Xuan nodded.

He didn’t need the other to tell him; Mo Baiye must have been prepared. Otherwise, he could have simply kidnapped the person quietly without being so brazen.

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“In this one night, have you checked where Mo Baiye and Mo Hong have gone?”

He knew Sun Qiang’s capability in handling matters, even if unable to contact him, he definitely wouldn’t have been idling around.

“The people I sent just returned and said that both of them had been at Heaven Mandate Hall these past two days…” Sun Qiang said.

Zhang Xuan looked over, puzzled.

Sun Qiang explained, “After the collapse of Heaven Mandate Hall, people were employed for reconstruction; presently, all Vice Hall Masters and Elders are gathering at the temporary headquarters in the eastern part of the city… Not only is Mo Baiye the leader of the Mo Blade Sect, but he is also a Vice Hall Master of the Zhou Yi Dynasty’s Heaven Mandate Hall, and Mo Hong is an elder. These two days, due to the events of Divine Domain Flowing Colors, numerous powerhouses are assembling at Heaven Mandate Hall, preparing to enter Zhilan Valley afterwards to seize opportunities and capture Empyrean Kong shi!”

Zhang Xuan suddenly understood.

Even the Fu Family, such a clan, had made advance preparations, so naturally, Heaven Mandate Hall wouldn’t be lagging behind.

After all, the so-called Divine Domain Flowing Colors were likely provoked by the Mandate Chaos Master. If not handled well, Shi Yunjing, the Hall Master, might even be dismissed.

Since it was an activity involving the entire Heaven Mandate Hall, as a Vice Hall Master and Elder, they surely could not be absent.

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Xuan asked, “Heaven Mandate Hall, bustling with people, naturally wouldn’t keep the severely injured Liu Mingyue with them. Have you found out where she might possibly be confined?”

Sun Qiang shook his head, “I couldn’t determine that, but according to what I know, there are only two places: first, the Mo Blade Sect headquarters in the west of the city; second, Mo Baiye’s residence in the city center. These two places are under his control, secured tightly like iron plates, making them difficult to investigate. If someone were to be kidnapped and held, it would likely be in one of these two places…”

“Your guess is good; both places are probably not where she is!”

Just then, a faint voice sounded as Min Jiangtao walked through the door and approached: “Lord Zhang!”

Zhang Xuan looked over, his brow furrowing: “Not there? You knew that my disciple was captured?”

Feeling an immense pressure assault him like a tsunami, sweat beaded on Min Jiangtao’s forehead, his complexion turning pale as he hurriedly bowed, “Lord Zhang, yes, Butler Sun informed me and asked for my help in searching…”

Zhang Xuan turned to Sun Qiang, seeing him nod hurriedly, “Young Master, I really couldn’t find them, so I sought his help!”

Zhang Xuan then retracted the Giant Wave Formation within him, “Why do you say Liu Mingyue isn’t in those two places?”

“Yesterday afternoon, I received a command from my teacher to handle a matter for the Mo Blade Sect. By the time I returned, it was already late. By then, Miss Liu had already been captured. I infiltrated the Mo Blade Sect and Mo Residence overnight and even asked around. Neither Mo Hong nor my teacher had returned…”

Quickly, Min Jiangtao explained everything.

It seemed Mo Baiye was aware of his current good relationship with Zhang Xuan and had intentionally sent him away before making a move.

Zhang Xuan remained silent but his thoughts flickered.

Actually, without needing his search, Mo Baiye wouldn’t keep her there.

Through Min Jiangtao and Qian Yuhuan of the Wanxiang Sect, he had subtly informed the other party that his identity was “noble.” For Mo Baiye to brazenly hide Liu Mingyue in those two places, if discovered, he wouldn’t even need to act himself; just contacting Heaven Mandate Hall would be enough trouble for him.

He must have hidden her somewhere unaffiliated with him on the surface.

That way, even if his “backing power” found out, they couldn’t pin the crime on him.

After all, he had an alibi of being at Heaven Mandate Hall.

“Do you know of any other places he could hide people?” Zhang Xuan looked at him again.

“To speak of hiding, the Zhou Yi Dynasty is vast, anywhere is possible, but for him, I do know one place…” Min Jiangtao pondered for a moment, then spoke.

Zhang Xuan looked over.

Min Jiangtao continued, “Everyone knows the teacher has married seven concubines, enjoying the blessings of many, but it’s not just that, he also has a lover, just not far from here in Lieyi Lane. This lover was once the top performer of the Cui Xiang Building but offended someone and nearly was killed. Saved by the teacher thereafter, after he bought her freedom, he secretly provided for her. I helped with buying supplies before, so I know.”

Zhang Xuan frowned, “Lieyi Lane?”

Sun Qiang hurriedly explained, “Reporting to young master, it’s indeed very close, less than five hundred meters away from here…”

“Since he has already married seven concubines, marrying one more wouldn’t seem a big issue, why secretly provide for her?” Zhang Xuan asked.

It wasn’t a monogamous system, and given his high status and identity, there was no need for secrecy.

“The specific reason, I’m not sure, it must relate to the teacher’s identity. Taking a brothel woman home could greatly impact his reputation…”

Min Jiangtao said.

Zhang Xuan nodded.

As a Vice Hall Master of Heaven Mandate Hall, a founder of fragments of the heavens, marrying a prostitute… would indeed be criticized.

“What cultivation level does this concubine possess?” Zhang Xuan continued.

Min Jiangtao thought for a moment, “Not too high, probably only Source Pool 6-dan or 7-dan… But, there is a nanny who is in charge and quite strong, reaching Galaxy 2-dan! The reason I think Miss Liu might be taken there is that the residence is very spacious and discreet. Not to speak of bringing one person there, even ten or twenty, no one would find them in a short time.”

“Mo Baiye’s lover outside, a place you just happened to visit… and it’s quite spacious, suitable for hiding people…”

Zhang Xuan processed everything said in his mind, suddenly his eyes narrowed, a chilling glint passing through: “Min Jiangtao, leading me into a trap, do you wish to die?”

Boom!

As the words ended, a fierce killing aura surged down.

“Zhang… Lord Zhang…”

Feeling the wrath before him, Min Jiangtao trembled, his face instantly turning ashen.