Chapter 414: The Head Worth Three Hundred Thousand Taels

In the gloomy dungeon, candlelight flickered, casting mottled shadows.

The faint charcoal fire illuminated various torture instruments along the walls.

The red spots on every instrument revealed the suffering of those who had been subjected to them.

Leng Feng looked at the "flesh" before him, covered in scars and barely resembling a human, and breathed a sigh of relief.

This person was an important figure brought in by Cheng Sect Master in the middle of the night.

It would not do if nothing could be questioned out of them.

Fortunately, the skills he had learned before had not been forgotten.

He had finally managed to ask some things out.

And this also allowed Leng Feng to have a better understanding of the situation at Heimu Prefecture.

"The situation is urgent."

Leng Feng sighed slightly.

After administering some medicinal herbs to the other party to keep them alive, Leng Feng hurried off to report to Cheng Feng.

"Reporting to Sect Master, this person's background, origins, and objectives have all been questioned out."

Leng Feng respectfully presented the intelligence in his hands with both hands.

Looking at the intelligence in his hand,

Cheng Feng frowned slightly.

After carefully deliberating for a while, he said: "Has Black Ear managed to scout out any news about the Liehuo Fawang?"

Leng Feng had a draft in his mind and said unhurriedly: "There are some rumors on the streets that are hard to distinguish as true or false.

It is rumored that the Red Lotus Sect's Liehuo Fawang has already been seriously injured...

And a figure suspected to be him has appeared in South City.

The government also has a very high bounty for the Liehuo Fawang.

Three hundred thousand taels of silver for his head."

After Leng Feng finished his report, he stood quietly to the side, waiting for further instructions from Cheng Feng.

Cheng Feng originally had nothing on his mind; coming out at night was purely to vent some anger.

He never expected to encounter the Blood Shadow Sword, which he had once seen before.

When he heard the figure of three hundred thousand taels for a head, he could not help but gasp.

Are these Martial Dao expert rebels worth so much?

His own wallet has been with him for so long, yet it is not worth as much as someone else's head.

Cheng Feng tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, his eyes deep, seemingly contemplating some major decision.

The content of the intelligence on the table was not small.

The information revealed by this envoy was quite extensive, and it basically matched the intelligence obtained from Liu Zheng.

But whether or not to take subsequent action concerned the future direction of Cheng Feng.

After a while, he slowly raised his head and looked at Leng Feng with eyes like torches: "Are you certain these rumors are not groundless?"

Leng Feng nodded, his tone firm: "Although the rumors are mixed, several key pieces of information highly coincide with the timing of Wang Ji's appearance. Coupled with the news that the Liehuo Fawang is seriously injured circulating through multiple channels, this subordinate believes that this matter is by no means accidental."

Cheng Feng tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, his eyes flickering under the candlelight, clearly deep in thought about the intelligence brought by Leng Feng.

Before Liu Zheng died, he also said that the Liehuo Fawang had been seriously injured.

Anyone capable of reaching the Hua Gang Realm must also be a person of the same level.

Added to the fact that Wang Ji was in hot pursuit,

The Liehuo Fawang's strength at the Hua Gang Realm must be compromised.

At most, he would be at the True Qi Realm.

At the same time, it can be deduced that Wang Ji might have Martial Artists of the Hua Gang Realm protecting her.

Analyzing and refining the intelligence,

Cheng Feng spoke slowly: "The Liehuo Fawang is seriously injured, and Wang Ji is in hot pursuit; there must be a hidden story behind this.

This is to be determined.

If the analysis is correct, either the Liehuo Fawang has something that Wang Ji is determined to obtain,

or Wang Ji is acting under orders and must capture the Liehuo Fawang."

Leng Feng pondered for a moment and suggested: "Sect Master, this subordinate suggests that we secretly follow Wang Ji to see what she will do next. At the same time, we can send people to South City to investigate and see if we can find the tracks of the Liehuo Fawang. By doing both, we might be able to uncover this mystery faster."

Cheng Feng shook his head and said softly: "No, we haven't established a firm foothold yet; there is no need to sacrifice our brothers for silver.

Wang Ji's side is heavily guarded, and there must be high-level Martial Dao experts protecting her. It is unnecessary to rashly alert the enemy.

As for South City, we can send Black Ear to investigate.

See if there can be any gains."

After speaking, Cheng Feng stood up, walked to Leng Feng, and patted his shoulder: "Leng Feng, this matter is of great importance; you must go all out. If there are any discoveries, report to me immediately."

Leng Feng bowed respectfully: "This subordinate understands and will certainly do his utmost, not failing the Sect Master's trust."

A deal worth three hundred thousand taels of silver.

No one wants to miss it.

But some people do not have the ability.

Those who have the ability would not offend a Martial Dao expert with a strong background and influence for three hundred thousand taels.

Cheng Feng was a bit impulsive at first,

but slowly he calmed down.

As of now,

Tonight, I will still return directly to Qingxi.

Only after arranging the matters in Qingxi can I be at ease.

Without further thought, he took action immediately.

Cheng Feng traveled at high speed; in the night, his figure was like a black shadow, swiftly shuttling along the road back to the Cheng Mansion.

Although his mind was filled with myriad thoughts, at this moment he had cast all distractions to the back of his mind, thinking only of returning to Qingxi as quickly as possible to properly handle the matters at hand.

Upon returning to the mansion, it was already late at night.

Zhao Wei and Cai'er had already arranged for the others to go to sleep.

Even though they had just been active, their bodies drenched in sweat, sticky and unbearable, and sleepiness was setting in.

Yet the two of them still forced themselves to stay up and had not rested, evidently waiting for him.

As soon as Cheng Feng entered the door, the two of them came up to greet him, their eyes full of concern.

"Master, you're back! Why did you go out just now?" Zhao Wei spoke first, her voice soft.

Cai'er also looked at him with a hint of worry.

Cheng Feng shook his head slightly, signaling the two to sit down first, and then slowly told them everything that happened tonight in full detail.

As things stood, the inner courtyard of the home still relied on them to manage.

What they should know, naturally, could not be hidden.

Zhao Wei and Cai'er listened with trepidation, especially when they heard about the deal involving three hundred thousand taels of silver and the potential crisis hidden behind it; both of their faces turned somewhat pale.

True Qi Realm Martial Artist, Gang-Transforming Realm Martial Artist.

These were all legendary-level figures.

Now, Master was involved in these matters?

"Master, this... this is too dangerous!!" Cai'er's voice trembled slightly; she gripped Cheng Feng's hand tightly, her eyes full of gratitude and worry.

Cheng Feng smiled slightly and patted Cai'er's shoulder gently: "Rest assured, I have my own sense of proportion. Although this time was somewhat perilous, it was not without gains.

At the very least, I have already learned the other party's background, and next, I can deal with it in a targeted manner.

At the very least, I have more than enough to protect myself."

After speaking, he took out a letter he had prepared long ago and handed it to Zhao Wei: "This is a letter for everyone; it explains the arrangements for later.

After they wake up tomorrow, you can arrange everything as usual.

If there are any objections, you can show it to them.

Please put more effort into the two elders.

How to coax the two elders into accepting it is up to you two.

As for the servants, gather everyone early tomorrow morning.

Except for necessary purchases, it is strictly forbidden to discuss this matter.

So as to avoid them spreading it indiscriminately and causing unnecessary trouble."

Zhao Wei took the letter and nodded solemnly: "Master, rest assured. Cai'er and I will definitely handle things well. You... you must also be careful!"

Cheng Feng nodded, a warm current surging in his heart. With thoughtful people by his side, he felt as if he had infinite strength.

No matter what difficulties and challenges he might encounter in the future, as long as they were there, he had the confidence to overcome them one by one.

Having arranged the matters of Heimu Prefecture to a sufficient degree,

Cheng Feng headed straight for a deserted large courtyard.

He had to go back now; he could not care about anything else.