Chapter 108: The Whereabouts of the Demon Man

After Nie Feng and the other two left Xiewang Dong, they immediately returned to Duanqing Ju.

Qin Shuang relayed the method of Xiehuang to everyone at Duanqing Ju.

Now that a method existed, the most urgent task was to find Duan Fengyun.

After Duan Fengyun returned to Zhongyuan, he had been silent, and no one knew where he was.

Just as everyone was at their wits' end, Ding Ning, who had gone out to the market, returned.

Ding Ning happily said to everyone:

"Everyone, while I was on the street, I accidentally heard news of Junior Brother Duan."

Upon hearing this, Youruo hurriedly grabbed Ding Ning and said:

"Ding Ning, tell me quickly, where is he?"

Ding Ning stroked Youruo's hand and said:

"Youruo, don't worry, you mustn't disturb the fetal Qi and affect the baby in your belly!"

I heard people on the street say that a man in red has appeared in the Jianghu.

The man in red wears red clothes, holds a red weapon, and challenges various sects and factions in the Jianghu.

Every sect he challenges is left with no one alive, and people in the Jianghu call him the Red Devil; now, the name of the Red Devil makes people tremble with fear.

A red weapon—in the current martial arts world, besides Junior Brother Duan's Jue Sword, I really cannot think of any other weapon."

Qin Shuang nodded and said:

"Ding Ning is right.

In the Jianghu, besides the Jue Sword in Junior Brother Duan's hand, there is only the Fire Scale Sword, but the Fire Scale Sword was completely shattered back when Junior Brother Duan opened the edge for the Jue Sword.

Therefore, this Red Devil must undoubtedly be Junior Brother Duan."

Nie Feng said:

"Ding Ning, do you know which sects Junior Brother Duan has already challenged?"

As Ding Ning spoke, Zhu Huang took out a map and marked it.

"Huashan, Kongtong, Wudang!"

Immediately, the three major sects that Duan Fengyun had already finished challenging were clearly marked on the map, and a large circle had been drawn on the map at the place closest to these three major sects.

Qin Shuang said:

"It seems that Junior Brother Duan's next target should be the Jinlong Hui!

Junior Brother Feng, Junior Brother Yun, there is no time to lose, we will go to the Jinlong Hui immediately."

Bu Jingyun asked:

"Shuang, aren't you getting married in a few days?

You should stay home and properly handle the wedding; it is enough for Junior Brother Feng and me to go."

Qin Shuang glanced at Ding Ning and said:

"Ding Ning and I have already discussed it; Junior Brother Duan is our matchmaker.

If the matchmaker is not there, our wedding ceremony will not be complete; we must wait for Junior Brother Duan to return to preside over the wedding."

Ding Ning nodded and said:

"Yes, we must wait for Junior Brother Duan to return."

Duan Shuai was about to kneel, but was pulled up by the quick-reacting Nie Feng.

Duan Shuai said:

"I entrust my boy to the three of you."

Nie Feng said:

"Uncle, please rest assured.

Please, everyone, rest assured, we will definitely bring Junior Brother Duan back safely."

Since the method to save Duan Fengyun was found and his whereabouts were confirmed, Nie Feng and the other two, whose seats had barely warmed, had to head out again.

Fortunately, the Jinlong Hui was not very far from Duanqing Ju, and with the three of them galloping at full speed, they soon arrived at the Jinlong Hui.

The guards looked at the three who had arrived in a rush and asked:

"Who are you?"

Nie Feng said:

"I am Nie Feng, and these are Bu Jingyun and Qin Shuang.

We have important matters to discuss with your leader, Wang, please report it."

Hearing that they had important business with their leader, the guard hurried inside to report.

Soon the guard returned, and under the guard's guidance, the three arrived at the Huiting of the Jinlong Hui and met the leader of the Jinlong Hui, Wang Jinlong.

Wang Jinlong had long heard of the reputation of Nie Feng and the others, and he cupped his hands and said:

"Hero Qin, Hero Bu, Hero Nie, greetings to the three heroes!

I wonder what business brings the three heroes to my Jinlong Hui."

Qin Shuang said:

"Leader Wang, to tell you the truth, we have come this time to save your sect!"

Wang Jinlong was confused, and just as he was about to ask, the guard who had just gone out ran in as if facing a great enemy and said:

"Lea... der, that... Red Devil is here!"

After the guard went out, he saw someone rushing toward the sect again, and just as he was about to step forward to ask, he saw the person wearing red clothes and holding a red weapon, and he instantly lost control of his bladder.

The Red Devil was already notorious, and seeing the Red Devil actually rushing toward his sect, the guard was scared out of his wits.

"Oh, that Red Devil actually dares to come to my Jinlong Hui to cause trouble; today I shall rid the martial arts world of this scourge."

Wang Jinlong picked up the Jin Long Blade at his side and rushed out, with Nie Feng and the other two following closely behind.

When Nie Feng and the others reached the door, they saw that the person currently notorious in the martial arts world was indeed their junior fellow apprentice, Duan Fengyun.

Wang Jinlong did not recognize Duan Fengyun; he held the Jin Long Blade and said to Duan Fengyun:

"Red-clothed demon, you dare to come to my Jinlong Association.

I, Wang Jinlong, will eliminate you, this scourge, for the martial arts world today."

Just as Wang Jinlong was about to make a move, he was held back by Qin Shuang at his side.

Wang Jinlong looked at Qin Shuang in confusion, and Qin Shuang explained:

"Leader Wang, to tell you the truth.

This red-clothed demon is our junior fellow apprentice, Duan Fengyun.

He accidentally fell into the Demonic Path, and we came to your association today specifically to stop him.

Please, Leader Wang, do not interfere; leave this place to us."

Wang Jinlong said in disbelief:

"I never expected that the currently notorious red-clothed demon would be the former Leader Duan.

Hero Qin, Hero Nie, Hero Bu, since this is your family matter, I will not interfere.

I hope you can pull Leader Duan back to the Righteous Path."

Qin Shuang replied:

"Thank you, Leader Wang, for your great understanding."

Wang Jinlong took his subordinates, closed the door, and returned to the Huiting, leaving the battlefield to the four fellow apprentices.

Demon Person Duan Fengyun looked at the three of them and mocked:

"I intended to spare you, but I didn't expect you three to seek your own deaths; then don't blame me for being heartless under my sword."

Nie Feng asked:

"Junior Brother Duan, what exactly happened in the Eight-Headed Serpent cave?

Why did you suddenly sink into the Demonic Path!"

After observing Demon Person Duan Fengyun, Bu Jingyun's expression suddenly changed drastically.

He pulled on Qin Shuang and Nie Feng and said:

"Look at Junior Brother Duan's brow!"

Qin Shuang and Nie Feng cast their eyes toward Duan Fengyun's brow, and both of their expressions changed as well.

Demon Person Duan Fengyun's brow did not have the Demon Eye where the Demonic Essence resided, as Xiehuang had said.

Demon Person Duan Fengyun's brow was completely smooth; without the Demon Eye, what could they do to pull Duan Fengyun back?

The three of them recalled in their minds what Duan Fengyun had said to them before he learned the Demonic Blade:

"Three senior brothers, if one day I sink into the Demonic Path and cannot extricate myself, I hope you can take action and kill me.

I do not wish for the demonized me to commit any acts that would anger both heaven and man; I beg you."

Bu Jingyun said:

"Regardless of all that, let us first subdue Junior Brother Duan, then take him to Xiewang Dong to find Senior Xiehuang and see if Senior Xiehuang has any way."

The three of them took out their respective weapons and stood in a standoff against Demon Person Duan Fengyun; the battle between the four fellow apprentices was about to begin.