Chapter 2147: Friends' Pact

Mu Lian Sheng took charge of everything, handled the guide business, and warmly invited Ye Liuyun and the others to stay here.

After the earlier questioning, Ye Liuyun also learned that Mu Changtian basically knows nothing about the situation.

But Mu Lian Sheng's enthusiasm aroused his suspicion.

He simultaneously performed Soul Search on Mu Changtian to learn his movements after arriving here, while dealing with Mu Lian Sheng.

"We have too many people, so it's inconvenient to stay at your place.

Let's first find a restaurant to sit and talk!"

Soon, Ye Liuyun learned the true situation.

"So Mu Lian Sheng knows I placed a Slave Seal on his father.

His current enthusiasm must be to secure me, then let that Red Eye Holy Lord deal with me!"

Ye Liuyun examined Mu Lian Sheng again, noticed he carried a treasure that defends against Spiritual Soul Attacks, further confirming his suspicion.

Thus, regardless of Mu Lian Sheng's persuasion, Ye Liuyun refused to go back to Chengzhu Fu with him.

He also had Mu Changtian rebuke Mu Lian Sheng for feigned sincerity and meddling.

Mu Lian Sheng, helpless, followed Ye Liuyun and the others to a restaurant, booked a private room, and discussed the situation of Jinghun City together.

To show his greater knowledge of the place, Mu Lian Sheng spoke without holding back.

During the chat, he added: "Recently we killed members of the Spirit Clan, our City Lord's son, and also captured a Spirit Clan with a blue eye.

Both fought using illusion techniques, but ultimately our Holy Lord's skill prevailed! That kid is still stuck in the Illusion Realm cast by our Holy Lord!"

Ye Liuyun, hearing this, recalled Mo Shaowen: "Spirit Clan, blue eye—shouldn't be such a coincidence, right?"

"A blue eye of the Spirit Clan?

What is that person's name?"

Ye Liuyun pretended not to care and asked.

"I think it's something like Mo... something Wen!"

Mu Lian Sheng really didn't care much about the Spirit Clan's name.

"Oh!"

Ye Liuyun gave a casual assent and then chatted with Mu Lian Sheng about Soul Crossing Mountain again.

But in his mind he was basically certain it must be Mo Shaowen.

After all, given the unusual eye color, he hadn't heard of a second Spirit Clan member with that.

He was now considering whether to intervene to save Mo Shaowen.

If he acted, he might offend the local Chengzhu Fu.

Once his identity is exposed, he could attract a hunt.

He thought back to his agreement with Mo Shaowen: when meeting in the Central Region, they could be friends.

So he finally decided to step in and help him.

"Let him be. Since it's a trial, we have to take some risk and spar with the local Martial Cultivators."

Thinking that, Ye Liuyun changed his mind and prepared to breach Chengzhu Fu.

Taking advantage of Mu Lian Sheng mentioning Soul Crossing Mountain and the strong Spiritual Soul Power of the local Martial Cultivators, Ye Liuyun immediately told everyone to wear the treasure that defends against Spiritual Soul Attacks.

Finally, Ye Liuyun pretended to be swayed by Mu Lian Sheng and agreed to go back to Chengzhu Fu with him to stay first.

"He really does seem insincere, with ill intent!"

Feng Hong Xiu sent a Transmission Voice to remind Ye Liuyun.

"What 'seems'? He's definitely ill-intentioned! He already knows I placed a Slave Seal on his father, wants to lure me back so that the Red Eye Holy Lord he mentioned can deal with me!"

Ye Liuyun told Feng Hong Xiu.

"Then you still want to take the risk?"

Feng Hong Xiu asked back, puzzled.

"Because I intend to rescue the Spirit Clan Martial Cultivator they captured!"

Ye Liuyun told her.

Feng Hong Xiu was even more stunned: "Rescuing a Spirit Clan person?"

She couldn't grasp Ye Liuyun's motive, but she didn't press further.

She knew asking more would annoy Ye Liuyun, so she just waited to see.

Anyway, she believed there was nothing Ye Liuyun couldn't handle.

Thus, Ye Liuyun and the others followed Mu Lian Sheng to Chengzhu Fu and settled in Mu Lian Sheng's residence.

Mu Lian Sheng lived in a small Side Courtyard, not large, with only three rooms.

Ye Liuyun arranged the other Martial Cultivators to stay together; he and Feng Hong Xiu shared a room, while Mu Changtian temporarily stayed with Mu Lian Sheng.

Feng Hong Xiu felt a bit shy seeing Ye Liuyun's arrangement.

"Then you all rest first; I'll arrange the drinks and dishes, and we can eat and chat!"

Mu Lian Sheng immediately found an excuse to leave, intending to find the Red Eye Holy Lord Zhao Tiangang.

"Keep it simple, and don't waste money!"

Ye Liuyun deliberately said.

"Don't worry, I'll handle the arrangements!"

Mu Lian Sheng gave a short reply and hurried away.

Ye Liuyun immediately pulled Feng Hong Xiu back to the room, and the other Martial Cultivators also temporarily returned to rest.

"We'll stay together tonight?"

After entering the room, Feng Hong Xiu, her face slightly flushed, asked Ye Liuyun.

"Tonight?"

Ye Liuyun immediately used Feng Hong Xiu's Slave Seal to discern what she was thinking.

He promptly, awkwardly explained, "I estimate Mu Lian Sheng won't let us wait until tonight before making a move.

I keep you by my side because I'm afraid you'll be in danger, making it easier for me to protect you."

"Oh, then I must have misunderstood!"

Feng Hong Xiu could only awkwardly say.

Ye Liuyun didn't know what to say, so he released his Divine Sense, surveyed the layout of Chengzhu Fu, and searched for Mo Shaowen's whereabouts.

Ye Liuyun's Divine Sense followed Mu Lian Sheng and soon located Zhao Tiangang's residence.

He also discovered Mo Shaowen.

"So it's him!"

Ye Liuyun confirmed his identity.

However, Mo Shaowen seemed to be deliberately tormented by Zhao Tiangang.

Mo Shaowen's condition was poor; he was bound to a wooden stake, his whole body convulsing nonstop, apparently just as Mu Lian Sheng said, trapped in some Illusion Realm and undergoing some pain.

"If you act later, you will be responsible for taking down Mu Lian Sheng."

Ye Liuyun told Feng Hong Xiu.

He watched Mu Lian Sheng walk into Zhao Tiangang's room, assuming Zhao Tiangang was at home.

He immediately notified the others, pulling them all into the Space World, even Mu Changtian, into the Space World.

Soon, Mu Lian Sheng emerged from the room accompanied by a middle-aged man.

The man wore brocade robes and jade gowns, was at the late stage of the Eightfold realm, and had a pair of blood‑red pupils.

After stepping out, he looked toward Mo Shaowen, his pupils suddenly turning even more crimson; Mo Shaowen convulsed violently and immediately fell unconscious.

Then he followed Mu Lian Sheng, hurrying back here.

"He is indeed confident, not even bringing a single guard!"

Ye Liuyun thought to himself.

But Ye Liuyun still knew his strength surpassed Mo Shaowen's.

He glanced at the defensive Spiritual Soul Attack artifact Feng Hong Xiu wore and asked, "I wonder if this thing can block illusion techniques?"

"Give it a try! If you find I've fallen under an illusion, immediately pull me into your Space World."

Feng Hong Xiu said.

"Hmm!" Ye Liuyun also nodded, walked with Feng Hong Xiu into the courtyard, released a hidden duplicate to stand ready, awaiting Zhao Tiangang and Mu Lian Sheng's arrival.

From afar, Zhao Tiangang and Mu Lian Sheng also spotted Ye Liuyun and Feng Hong Xiu standing in the courtyard.

"This woman is really impressive!"

After seeing Feng Hong Xiu, Zhao Tiangang sent a Transmission Voice to Mu Lian Sheng, the words possibly bearing hidden meaning.