Chapter 431: First Volume, Chapter 431: Shanyin Expert

First Volume, Chapter 431: Shanyin Expert

Wei Xiao suddenly understood: hunters often disguise themselves as their prey—this covert struggle, who was hunting whom, remained uncertain!

Wei Xiao already knew his fate, yet showed not the slightest fear.

He spoke calmly: "Next, you plan to torture me for information? If I reveal the mastermind behind it—whether ordering the Imperial Guard to illegally punish Xie Yun'er or assassinating Li Xiaolan—it's enough to bring that person down. Go ahead, let me see the methods of your Tianji Camp."

Seeing Wei Xiao's such awareness, Qin Feng felt no hostility whatsoever—only admiration.

He immediately smiled and shook his head: "If I intended to torture you, I would've started back in Beixi County. No need to wait until now."

At these words, Wei Xiao raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"

Qin Feng shrugged, dismissively: "If I wished, I could pry open your mouth with absolute certainty—there's no hard bone this world can't be cracked open. But you had countless chances to strike at me and Third Sister, yet you held back again and again. If I repaid your restraint with betrayal, wouldn't that be terribly unjust?"

"Relax. Stay here peacefully. I'll serve you fine wine and good food—never let you suffer."

"As for the mastermind—hah! Wei Xiao, you may be the Number One Under Heaven Killer, but you don't understand politics. Even if you accused him of the gravest crimes, you still couldn't bring him down!"

"Hah! I won't strike at that person myself—but I'll make him miserable. As long as you're in my hands, that person won't sleep or eat in peace!"

Wei Xiao narrowed his eyes, his gaze toward Qin Feng now complex—had he not seen it with his own eyes, who could believe that the brute who once rode a thousand li to save his mother had such deep cunning?!

No wonder Li Xiaolan hid beneath the Qin Family's protection.

Across Heaven, only the Qin Family could protect Li Xiaolan.

At that moment, Qin Feng suddenly, without warning, said: "Shall we now discuss my so-called wrong decision?"

Seeing Wei Xiao's complex expression, Qin Feng couldn't help laughing: "Defying that person isn't a wrong decision—it's a feud long planted. My response was only natural. As for your 'wrong decision,' you must mean something else, don't you?"

This time, Wei Xiao fully grasped Qin Feng's true power.

This man, though seemingly careless and lazy, was meticulous beyond measure—not a single detail escaped his notice.

Since his intentions were exposed, Wei Xiao didn't hesitate—he sneered: "Qin Feng, your decision just now saved your own life. Do you know that?"

"How so?" Qin Feng raised an eyebrow.

Wei Xiao's gaze brimmed with confidence: "Ever since you captured me, my contract with that person was officially terminated. If you harm me now, it becomes a personal grudge."

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Qin Feng heard a sound behind him.

He turned—and his heart sank halfway.

The prison guards, who had been guarding the prison, had been silently slaughtered—yet the guard standing behind Qin Feng had a sword plunged through his chest.

Blood dripped steadily from the blade's tip.

At the same time, the guard's mouth was clamped shut by a black hand.

Puchī…

The sword was withdrawn—the guard collapsed. The hidden black hand gradually revealed itself, nearly identical to Wei Xiao's original disguise.

Dressed entirely in black, wearing a white mask that revealed only two eyes, coldly fixed on Qin Feng.

The Tianji Camp prison, guarded by dozens of jailers, was as open to this man as an empty field.

Under Qin Feng's stunned gaze, the masked figure ignored him entirely, stepped to Wei Xiao's side, swung several swords—and severed every iron chain binding him.

Wei Xiao regained freedom, rubbed his aching wrists, and watched Qin Feng with keen interest.

"Along the way, escorted by Tianji Camp Guards, that ferocious Tiger Wolf Elite Troops was extremely difficult to handle—even a Shanyin Expert dared not act. But now, inside Jingdu, guarded by ordinary jailers, breaking a prisoner out became child's play."

Wei Xiao clapped Qin Feng on the shoulder—the roles had reversed; he now held full control: "Since you didn't torture me, I won't kill you."

"Still, I must do that person one final favor."

Saying this, Wei Xiao bowed to the masked figure, gave Qin Feng a "we'll meet again" smile, and vanished from his sight.

The masked figure did not leave—he stepped to Qin Feng, raised his sword scabbard, and smashed it hard against Qin Feng's neck.

Qin Feng saw darkness—and knew nothing more.

He didn't know how long he'd been unconscious—when he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unfamiliar cave.

Qin Feng rubbed his aching neck, slowly rose—and saw the masked figure standing at the cave entrance.

"If I'm not mistaken, you're the legendary Shanyin Expert?"

Qin Feng clearly remembered: Wei Xiao had bowed to the masked figure.

Though directly exposed, the masked figure showed no reaction—still standing with hands behind his back, guarding the entrance, ignoring Qin Feng entirely.

"How long was I unconscious?"

"Can you even speak?"

"Could you be mute?"

The masked figure ignored Qin Feng's barrage of questions.

Recalling Wei Xiao's final words, plus his father's petition to the Emperor to appoint the Grand Commandant, Qin Feng felt these two events were connected.

After all, with his disappearance, Jingdu must be in chaos—the selection of the Grand Commandant has been suspended.

Clearly, that person didn't want the Qin Family to take the Grand Commandant position.

Qin Feng exhaled slowly. Though he knew the masked figure wouldn't answer, he spoke anyway: "If I'm right, this place must be Tanlong Mountain."

"After all, within Jingdu's borders, there are only a few such large mountains. And this cave faces south, directly toward open land—there's no doubt it's Tanlong Mountain. Since even I know where we are, the Brocade Guard must have already traced us. Your delaying mission is done—leave now. Let's never cross paths again."

The masked figure finally reacted—slightly turned his head, his sharp gaze piercing through Qin Feng like daggers.

Seeing the figure still wouldn't leave, Qin Feng chuckled: "You don't seriously think you can escape alive, facing a siege by Tianji Camp Guards, do you?"

The masked figure slowly exhaled—he too understood: no matter how strong one man was, surrounded by Elite Troops, death was the only outcome.

After a moment of thought, the masked figure vanished from Qin Feng's sight.

Just half an incense stick later, the Brocade Guard arrived with fully armed Tianji Camp Guards.

Confirming Qin Feng was unharmed, the Brocade Guard sighed in relief and shouted: "Tanlong Mountain is surrounded by Brocade Guard—capture that criminal!"