Chapter 54: Identity Revealed

Because of the midnight interruption, the five, who had already been exhausted from their journey, did not wake up until nearly noon the next day.

After tidying up, the five walked out of their rooms and arrived at the room where Mu Xuanqing and the others were being held, only to find them still fast asleep; this five-fold dose of Soul Bewitching Incense was truly remarkable.

Seeing this, the five went to have a brunch first; after a comfortable sleep and a hearty meal, their mental states were much improved.

Now that their personal matters were mostly resolved, it was time to deal with Mu Xuanqing and her group.

Duan Fengyun carried two large buckets of cold water into the room where Mu Xuanqing and the others were held and poured the water over them; the bone-chilling cold caused the unconscious group to slowly wake up.

Upon waking, Mu Xuanqing was still in a daze, her mind not yet having reacted.

When she looked at the face before her, her mind instantly cleared:

"Duan Fengyun, let me go."

Bu Jingyun, anxious for his wife, stopped Duan Fengyun from continuing his prank; he stared at the woman who looked exactly like Kong Ci and said:

"I don't care who you are or what your purpose is. Tell me Chuchu's whereabouts immediately, or bear the consequences yourself."

Mu Xuanqing seemed to have predicted that Bu Jingyun would not lay a hand on her, and she mocked:

"Bu Jingyun, go ahead and strike. Let's see if you can bring yourself to strike this face of mine."

Hearing this, the furious Bu Jingyun raised his palm, but looking at Mu Xuanqing's face, he still could not bring himself to strike.

But Duan Fengyun was different; he pulled out a piece of black cloth and covered Mu Xuanqing's face. Now that they could not see this face, they no longer had such reservations in their hearts.

Qin Shuang grabbed Feibo, who was still feigning unconsciousness nearby, patted his face, and said:

"Stop pretending; we know you are awake."

Feibo opened his eyes and smiled obsequiously: "The heroes have sharp eyes."

Duan Fengyun pinched the fat on Feibo's stomach and said: "Fatty, because of Mu Xuanqing's face, we cannot bring ourselves to strike. As for you, we have no such reservations. Speak, where is Chuchu? Otherwise, I will use your body fat to light a sky lantern."

Feibo, having been able to become a minor leader, had naturally seen his share of situations; regarding Duan Fengyun's intimidation, he replied:

"Hero Duan, I hope you can see the truth; this little one knows nothing at all."

Bu Jingyun snorted: "You won't shed tears until you see the coffin."

Duan Fengyun cut Feibo's finger, then drew the Fire Scale Sword, and threatened Feibo:

"Although this Fire Scale Sword of mine is famous throughout the martial arts world, few people know its other function. It can absorb blood; once you are cut by it, your blood will be drained dry by it."

Feibo watched as the blood from his finger dripped onto the Fire Scale Sword one drop after another; the Fire Scale Sword continuously evaporated Feibo's blood, emitting green smoke. Terrified by this eerie scene, Feibo immediately lost control of his bladder.

Duan Fengyun struck while the iron was hot and continued: "Feibo, confess quickly. Soon it won't just be your hand dripping blood; do you want to experience the feeling of having the blood in your body slowly evaporated by the Fire Scale Sword?"

Feibo could no longer withstand such intimidation from Duan Fengyun and immediately confessed his identity:

"Hero Duan, this little one is a squad leader under the Intelligence Hall of the Search God Palace. Miss Mu is my Hall Master. My status is low, and I truly do not know any other information. Heaven is my witness; if I have hidden anything, let me be struck by lightning and die a miserable death."

Having finally confirmed the identity of this group of mysterious people, Duan Fengyun walked to Mu Xuanqing's side again and said:

"Hall Master Mu, where is the Search God Palace? Lead the way."

Mu Xuanqing, with her face covered, stared fixedly at Feibo with her exposed eyes, filled with hatred for this traitor.

Seeing that Mu Xuanqing was still the type who would not shed tears until seeing the coffin, Bu Jingyun finally stopped worrying about her face being the same as Kong Ci's; he drew the Peerless Sword and prepared to hack at Mu Xuanqing.

Just as the Peerless Sword was about to strike, a pebble flew in from outside the door, deflecting the Peerless Sword.

Wuming smiled: "Sir, you have been hiding outside for so long; come out now."

After speaking, Wuming raised his hand and struck with a finger toward the place where the pebble had just flown from.

It turned out that the group had long since discovered someone outside the door, but could not locate them, so they signaled Bu Jingyun to act out this scene.

Now that Chuchu's whereabouts were unknown, how could Bu Jingyun possibly hack the only clue to death?

The person hiding in the corner outside the door was forced out by Wuming's strike; it was an old man in his fifties.

The old man laughed loudly at Wuming: "The Martial Arts Myth is indeed worthy of his reputation. I never thought that Bu Jingyun and his group could actually invite you to come out of seclusion."

Duan Fengyun replied: "Sir, you have been hiding outside for so long, aren't you tired? Come in and have a drink of water."

The old man said: "Thank you for the kind offer, Hero Duan, but I am afraid that if I come in, I won't be able to leave."

Nie Feng shouted: "You don't need to come in; you won't be able to leave anyway."

Before the words had faded, and before the old man could react, Duan Fengyun and Nie Feng had already reached the old man's side.

The old man's left shoulder was held by Duan Fengyun's Fire Scale Sword, and his feet were blocked by Nie Feng's Snow Drink Saber; the old man was instantly restrained by the two.

Since they had already captured him, Duan Fengyun would not be polite; he held his sword against the old man's neck and said:

"Old man, report your name quickly; my sword does not kill nobodies."

"Haha, the two heroes indeed have great martial arts; this old man's name is Zhao Wuji."

After saying this, the old man actually shrank his body and escaped from the restraint of Nie Feng and Duan Fengyun's weapons.

Zhao Wuji shouted loudly: "Girl Xuanqing, since Bu Jingyun and the others have all arrived, you should take them to the Search God Palace to see the Palace Master; the Palace Master has been waiting for them for a long time."

Zhao Wuji looked at Duan Fengyun and Nie Feng and smiled: "The two of you, this old man will take his leave first. I will return the favor of the restraint you two just showed me."

After Zhao Wuji finished speaking, he left directly. Having obtained the desired result, Duan Fengyun and the others did not pursue the old man.

Qin Shuang tore the black cloth off Mu Xuanqing's face, revealing her hateful expression, and Qin Shuang said:

"Hall Master Mu, since your Palace Master has already given the order, please lead the way."

Qin Shuang unsealed Mu Xuanqing's acupoints; since the Search God Palace had come to their door to kidnap Chuchu to threaten them, Qin Shuang was not afraid of Mu Xuanqing running away.

Mu Xuanqing slowly stood up from the ground, stared fiercely at Duan Fengyun, and then walked to Feibo.

Seeing this, Feibo hurriedly begged Mu Xuanqing for mercy; seeing that begging was useless, he turned to Duan Fengyun and the others for help.

But Duan Fengyun and the others hated nothing more than cowards who betrayed others; how could they possibly save Feibo?

Mu Xuanqing slapped Feibo on the head, and after a few wails, Feibo walked onto the road to the underworld.

"Miss Mu, you have killed your man; now you should take us to the Search God Palace, please lead the way."

Duan Fengyun said.

"Duan Fengyun, sooner or later, this lady will make you wish you were dead."

After Mu Xuanqing finished speaking, she turned and walked out of the room.

Seeing this, Duan Fengyun and the other four hurriedly followed her out.