Chapter 58

Upon hearing that Lin Yushao might have died under the martial art known as Doulv Palm, Yan Zhaoge felt a sense of clarity amidst the confusion.

Just as Yan Zhaoge knew that Yan Xu was aware of his practice of Doulv Palm, Yan Zhaoge also knew that this elder in charge of Dongtang was proficient in this martial art.

However, Yan Zhaoge felt that the old man should not be so deranged as to kill Lin Yushao himself just to frame him.

However, even if Yan Xu did not commit the murder, his involvement in the framing and spreading of rumors could not be ignored.

Lin Yushao's body was discovered by Yan Xu's men and is now under their custody, making it easy for them to tamper with the evidence.

If it wasn't Yan Xu and his men, then who could have killed Lin Yushao?

Unexpectedly, a person flashed through Yan Zhaoge's mind.

"It shouldn't be that, right..." Yan Zhaoge slightly narrowed his eyes, his gaze turning cold.

"You said you would give me a severe beating and then hand me over to the sect, but if you are this deranged, I'll save myself the trouble and send you straight to the cycle of rebirth."

Soon, Ah Hu returned. Upon meeting, Yan Zhaoge immediately asked, "Did you find that kid Ye Jing?"

Ah Hu rubbed his large hands somewhat embarrassedly, "Master, I did my best. I chased each of the underground rivers nearby for hundreds or even thousands of miles."

"That kid didn't leave the river at all, just got washed away in the underground river. By the time I found some traces, it was already too late."

"He must have already left the Luliao Mountains. With such a vast world, it's hard for me to find him."

Yan Zhaoge did not blame Ah Hu but waved his hand, "If you couldn't find him, you couldn't. The collapse of the cold pond and the extensive underground rivers are not your fault."

"But don't stop, keep looking."

Hearing the news about Lin Yushao and the rumors, Ah Hu clicked his tongue, feeling uneasy as they had known each other for some time: "Who could have done such a thing to Miss Lin?"

The two walked back to the crowd.

Ah Hu looked curiously at Feng Yunsheng.

Feng Yunsheng waved at him openly, and Ah Hu, taken aback, waved back.

Ah Hu looked at Yan Zhaoge and smiled foolishly, "But speaking of Master getting close to Miss Sikuong... Master, you didn't have any thoughts, did you?"

"Before entering the Luliao Mountains, I didn't see you having any interest in Miss Sikuong."

"But to be honest, Miss Sikuong is really beautiful. Master, have you considered... taking her?"

Yan Zhaoge gave him a glare.

"Also, Master, where did you find such a beautiful girl?" Ah Hu sneaked up to Yan Zhaoge, glancing at Feng Yunsheng, and asked in a low voice, "Have you taken her yet?"

Yan Zhaoge rolled his eyes and gave Ah Hu a tap on the back of the head.

Feng Yunsheng, holding her little black dog Rou Rou, turned her head and said seriously, "I haven't been taken yet, I'm still a maiden."

"Cough, cough..." Ah Hu, who had just been hit by Yan Zhaoge, was choked by his own saliva and started coughing wildly.

Yan Zhaoge's lips twitched, "A maiden discussing such things with a man so calmly and enthusiastically?"

Feng Yunsheng stroked Rou Rou's fur, unconcerned, "What else? Blushing and getting flustered when teased by a man, leading to further advances, and either running away or chopping him with a knife?"

"Or pretending not to hear, remaining calm, and letting people talk, enduring insults silently?"

Yan Zhaoge looked at her, and Feng Yunsheng nodded, "In the two years since I left the sect, I've been to many places and seen many people and things."

"Small hermits hide in the wilderness, middle hermits in the city. To avoid being pursued by Xiao Sheng and others, I've stayed in deep forests and hidden in the city."

Yan Zhaoge shook his head and laughed, while Ah Hu looked at Feng Yunsheng, grinning and giving her a thumbs up.

Feng Yunsheng smiled and gave Ah Hu a thumbs up back.

"As for how I was rescued by your Master, it's a touching story of a hero saving a beauty."

"Master Yan showed great prowess, beating up two of the Chongyang Four Heroes of the Dari Holy Sect, and saved me, a weak woman."

Ah Hu was taken aback and turned to look at Yan Zhaoge, "Two? Besides Chao Yuanlong..."

"Xiao Sheng as well," Yan Zhaoge said indifferently, "Ask them for the details."

After hearing about Yan Zhaoge's battles with Chao Yuanlong and Xiao Sheng, and his advancement to the middle stage of the Outer Gang, Ah Hu looked at Yan Zhaoge with admiration.

"Master, you are truly amazing!"

"Less flattery. If you must, at least make it more sincere, not so fake."

As they spoke, they headed towards the capital of Dongtang.

However, halfway through, someone caught up from behind, and it was the elder in charge of Dongtang, Yan Xu.

He was not chasing after Yan Zhaoge to settle scores for losing face, but had also received a message from the elder of Dongzhou to meet in the capital of Dongtang.

Yan Xu looked at Yan Zhaoge and asked, "Why has the elder of Dongzhou come to Dongtang?"

Yan Zhaoge smiled faintly, "Why would Elder Yan ask me? I am also heading to the capital of Dongtang to meet with the elder of Dongzhou."

Yan Xu's gaze turned cold, and he sized up Yan Zhaoge, "The Dari Holy Sect has been restless lately, which is likely related to this matter."

"There are reports that even the sect's headquarters have been alarmed."

"What exactly have you gotten yourself into this time?"

Yan Zhaoge seemed oblivious to Yan Xu's cold gaze, "The elder of Dongzhou must have given you instructions. He must have his own considerations. If I speak out of turn, it might not be good."

In other words, what you need to know, the elder of Dongzhou has already told you.

What you don't need to know, don't come to me for information; I have no obligation to report to you.

Yan Xu looked at Yan Zhaoge coldly and nodded slowly, "Very well."

The elder of Dongzhou had only instructed him to maintain strict vigilance, prevent any actions by the Dari Holy Sect, and ensure the safety of Yan Zhaoge and his group. Everything else would be discussed in person when they arrived in the capital of Dongtang.

Particularly, the safety of Yan Zhaoge and his group was emphasized.

Thinking of this, Yan Xu's gaze fell on Feng Yunsheng.

The only change in Yan Zhaoge's entourage before and after entering the Luliao Mountains was her.

"After the matters with the elder of Dongzhou are settled, you will need to explain some other things as well," Yan Xu said finally.

Yan Zhaoge's expression remained unchanged, "Thank you for your concern, Elder Yan."

The group arrived at Jingyang, the capital of Dongtang, where the head elder of Dongzhou, responsible for the eastern region, had already arrived.

The elder of Dongzhou was waiting in the residence where Yan Xu had been stationed, ready to meet Yan Zhaoge and his group.

He was a tall, robust old man with silver hair, looking spirited and not at all aged.

The elder of Dongzhou's sharp gaze immediately fell on Feng Yunsheng as they entered.

After a careful look at Feng Yunsheng, his gaze returned to Yan Zhaoge and Yan Xu.

"Zhaoge, tell me the details of what happened," the elder of Dongzhou said. "The sect's headquarters have been greatly alarmed and are sending people over."

Yan Xu's eyes flickered upon hearing this.

If even the elder of Dongzhou cannot make the final decision, it must have alarmed the sect's headquarters?

What Yan Zhaoge has done this time is truly no small matter.