Chapter 442

Jiang Feng followed Ma Dongyang, and soon the two arrived at Ma Jian's room door.

The room was tastefully furnished, Ma Jian was leaning against the bed, his complexion still as pale as ever, without a trace of blood.

His gaze, however, had become much clearer; he was no longer as frantic as before.

Seeing Jiang Feng walk in, Ma Jian forced a hint of a happy smile onto his face.

"Jiang Ge! It's really great to see you again!"

By his bedside, Duanmu Hongjie was also standing.

Seeing Jiang Feng, Duanmu Hongjie hurriedly said.

"Yes, this time we really owe it to Jiang Ge! If he hadn't arrived in time, Old Ma, you would probably have really been killed by that Ma Cheng!"

Whenever Duanmu Hongjie mentioned Ma Cheng, his tone turned angry.

"I never expected that guy Ma Cheng to be so vicious! He could even strike his own older brother—he's hardly human!"

Hearing Duanmu Hongjie's words, Ma Jian's smile vanished instantly, replaced by deep sorrow.

"I still can't believe that I, Ma Jian, almost died at the hands of my own younger brother."

He raised his head, looked at Jiang Feng, his eyes full of confusion; after thinking a moment, he couldn't help but speak.

"Jiang Ge, can you tell me why he would use the heart-linking Gu to harm me?"

"I heard from my father that he is not only a disciple of the Gu Wang Sect but also a martial arts expert. Logically, with his strength, killing me would require no effort at all; why would he resort to such vicious means as the heart-linking Gu?"

Jiang Feng pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.

"If I'm not mistaken, he didn't use direct means to kill you but chose the heart-linking Gu because you are brothers."

Both Ma Jian and Duanmu Hongjie were stunned, their faces full of doubt.

What the hell kind of reasoning is this?

Jiang Feng nodded and continued explaining.

"For members of the Gu Wang Sect, relatives, especially those connected by blood, are the best materials for refining puppets. The heart-linking Gu, a particularly special Gu technique, requires the caster's own refined blood to nurture. As long as he uses his own refined blood to continuously nurture the heart-linking Gu inside you for several years, you will completely become a thoughtless puppet that utterly obeys his commands."

"Moreover, after becoming a Gu puppet, your strength will become very strong due to the nourishment of the Gu insects; then you will become the sharpest weapon in his hands."

Jiang Feng's words caused Ma Jian's complexion to suddenly change.

"As it turns out... it's actually like this!"

The smile on Ma Jian's face grew increasingly grim.

"To become a thoughtless Gu puppet, only knowing to obey his orders... this younger brother of his really doesn't want to leave him any chance to live!"

Just thinking that he had almost become a soulless monster, Ma Jian felt a chill run down his spine.

He couldn't imagine how terrible his fate—and even the entire Ma family's fate—would have been if it weren't for Jiang Feng!

Ma Jian took a deep breath, trying to calm his excited emotions.

He looked at Jiang Feng, his eyes becoming extremely solemn.

"Jiang Ge, I heard from my father—was that kid rescued by his master?"

Seeing Jiang Feng nod, a hint of fierceness flashed in Ma Jian's eyes.

He fell silent for a moment, looking at Jiang Feng, and spoke very seriously.

"Jiang Ge, may I ask you for a favor?"

As soon as he said that, Jiang Feng's expression turned strange.

"Are you trying to get me to let him go? After all, you're brothers."

If that were the case, Ma Jian would also disappoint him.

But unexpectedly, Ma Jian shook his head.

"No! Jiang Ge, what I'm asking you for is that you must not let him go! Absolutely not let him go!"

"Jiang Ge, I know he has a villa in Chu City. After being rescued this time, he might be hiding there."

"Jiang Ge, I can show you the way and help you find that place!"

Hearing Ma Jian's words, Jiang Feng looked at him in a new light.

Before, in his view, Ma Jian was just a spoiled young master.

Who would have thought that after this incident, he would also become decisive and ruthless!

However, Jiang Feng was actually pleased to see his change.

"Alright. The Gu Wang Sect poses enormous danger and cannot be left unchecked. In that case, let's go to Chu City together—but how is your health?"

"Jiang Ge, I'm fine! Moreover, I want to see him receive the punishment he deserves with my own eyes, to vindicate myself!"

Seeing Ma Jian's attitude so resolute, Jiang Feng stopped trying to persuade him.

Thus he turned his head to look at Ma Dongyang.

"Ma family head, then we'll set off for Chu City first. On the Ma family's side, we still need you to stay and hold the fort."

"I will prepare some medicine for you to handle the aftermath; those disciples harmed by Gu poison will be fine as long as they take it according to the prescription."

Ma Dongyang nodded, his face full of gratitude.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang! I'll handle things on the Ma family's side. You must be careful on the road, especially that villa in Chu City, which may very well be hiding other members of the Gu Wang Sect..."

Duanmu Hongjie stepped forward.

"Jiang Ge, Old Ma, I'll go with you too! More people, more strength! If we encounter any danger, I can also lend a hand!"

Jiang Feng did not refuse and nodded.

"Alright, let's go together."

The three of them headed toward the gate of the Ma family mansion.

Ma Dongyang saw them to the door and gave them another reminder.

"Mr. Jiang, Xiao Jian, Hong Jie, be sure to stay safe on the road! If anything happens, keep in touch with me at any time!"

"Ma family head, don't worry!"

Jiang Feng and Duanmu Hongjie also said.

The carriage sped all the way, heading toward Chu City.

After about two hours of driving, the carriage arrived at the outskirts of Chu City.

Chu City is a mountain city, and Jiangnan's highest peak, Wangyue Mountain, lies in the outskirts of Chu City.

Jiang Feng's carriage had just arrived in Chu City; looking at the not-so-distant Wangyue Mountain, the corner of his mouth curled into a hint of a cold arc.

"Looks like this time I've found the right place."