Chapter 1589: 1279: They Arrived Long Ago

Chapter 1589: Chapter 1279: They Arrived Long Ago

Lu Chen, Xiao Xueying, and Cao Shiyun returned to their room and immediately said to the two women: “We shall head to Sky Wolf City tomorrow.”

Upon hearing Lu Chen mention going to Sky Wolf City, the two women were slightly taken aback. They also overheard the conversation between Lu Chen and those trade caravan guards. They assumed after hearing that, Lu Chen would choose to return, or stay in Jianning City to assess the situation.

Xiao Xueying said puzzledly, “Junior Brother Chen, the situation in Sky Wolf City is unclear. If we go there now, it might be dangerous.”

Cao Shiyun echoed, “What those caravan guards said makes sense. If the noble families of Sky Wolf City are not expanding their businesses southward, it indicates they might have already contemplated betraying the Mysterious Moon Palace.”

“Perhaps Sky Wolf City has already been taken over by the Chiyan Sect.”

Lu Chen replied with a smile, “Honored Master left me three protective jade scrolls. If anything happens, I’ll just use one of them.”

Hearing this, the two women paused for a moment. They figured, as a direct disciple of their Hall Master, surely he would have protective items.

Since there are protective items, it indeed justifies a visit.

Thinking about this, Xiao Xueying said, “Very well, let’s head to Sky Wolf City tomorrow.”

…

Sky Wolf City, City Lord’s Mansion.

Ding Qingfeng sat on a wooden chair, slapped the armrest, and coldly said, “Liu Family, Wang Family, what audacity, to leave Sky Wolf City without permission!!!”

At this moment, Ding Qingfeng wore a grim expression, filled with rage.

A few days ago, the Liu Family and Wang Family secretly took their kin and slipped away to the territory of the Chiyan Sect, concealing this from him, the City Lord.

He fully understood what these two families planned, fearing that the envoy would discover their close ties with the Chiyan Sect, thus making them an example for punishment, they defected ahead of time to seek protection.

Though they’ve fled, those left in Sky Wolf City will suffer the consequences.

If it were just minor families leaving for the Chiyan Sect’s territory, it wouldn’t matter.

But since the Liu Family and Wang Family were both supported by the Mysterious Moon Palace, with ties to it, and each had family members as disciples of the palace, it was different.

The Mysterious Moon Palace hadn’t yet had evidence of Sky Wolf City’s betrayal, but with the envoy arriving to witness two families already defecting to the Chiyan Sect, it was evident Sky Wolf City prepared to betray them.

The envoy could use these defections as a pretext to initiate a major cleanse of Sky Wolf City, and naturally, the City Lord would not escape being held accountable.

Considering this, Ding Qingfeng became furious, grabbed a teacup from the table, and smashed it on the ground, “You scoundrels!”

However, at this moment, a sudden voice echoed, “Who has provoked City Lord Ding, causing such anger?”

Upon hearing the voice, Ding Qingfeng froze; as a Mortal Immortal, anyone entering the City Lord’s Mansion silently must also be an Immortal, with a higher power than himself.

Ding Qingfeng immediately asked cautiously, “Who’s there?”

No sooner had his voice fallen, a figure appeared out of nowhere inside the room.

Upon recognizing the guest, Ding Qingfeng’s face changed dramatically, and he quickly knelt on the ground, “Greetings, Immortal!”

Ding Qingfeng hadn’t met Sikong Youpeng, but from the attire, it was clear that he hailed from the Chiyan Sect. Although he wasn’t sure about Sikong Youpeng’s status within the sect, the aura emanating from Sikong Youpeng conveyed that he wasn’t an ordinary person.

Ding Qingfeng couldn’t fathom why the Chiyan Sect would dispatch someone to Sky Wolf City at this time, could it be they were planning to take over the city?

Cautiously, Ding Qingfeng asked, “I wonder what brings the Immortal to Sky Wolf City? The little one will surely cooperate with the Immortal.”

Sikong Youpeng nonchalantly replied, “Not much, just looking for someone.”

Upon hearing Sikong Youpeng’s answer, Ding Qingfeng was taken aback, looking for someone? Who could it be?

Ding Qingfeng continued to ask, “Might I inquire who the Lord is seeking?”

Sikong Youpeng replied, “The envoy of the Mysterious Moon Palace.”

Hearing this, Ding Qingfeng’s heart filled with shock, the Chiyan Sect’s people were searching for the Mysterious Moon Palace’s envoy in Sky Wolf City?

Could it be they knew the envoy was the direct disciple of the Mysterious Moon Palace Hall Master and intended to cause trouble?

If any harm came to that envoy, sparking a war between the two Great Immortal Sects, he, as the humble City Lord, would likely be scapegoated.

Thinking of this, Ding Qingfeng cautiously probed further, “May I inquire what business the Immortal has with the Lord?”

Sikong Youpeng, without expression, said, “Don’t ask what shouldn’t be asked, just find him.”

Sikong Youpeng assumed that since the direct disciple of the Mysterious Moon Palace Hall Master was here to investigate Sky Wolf City, it wouldn’t be easy for him to return. Moreover, he wouldn’t reveal himself easily and might secretly investigate, planning to reveal himself after obtaining evidence of the noble families’ betrayal.

Therefore, it was crucial to locate him. Though a Golden Immortal, capable of extending Divine Sense far and wide, if an Immortal concealed his aura, disguising himself as a Mortal, he might not perceive his presence.

Furthermore, since the other was the Hall Master’s direct disciple, he surely possessed high-tier Immortal laws to conceal his aura.

The only option now was deploying all of Sky Wolf City’s resources to assist in the search. Given he was here to investigate whether Sky Wolf City betrayed the Mysterious Moon Palace, he would undoubtedly have contact with City Lord Ding Qingfeng and several noble families, leaving traces of his investigation.

Feeling the pressure emanating from Sikong Youpeng, Ding Qingfeng had no choice but to say, “Yes, Immortal, this little one will send people to search for the Lord.”

At this point, Ding Qingfeng suddenly recalled something and added, “However, Immortal, it seems that the Lord hasn’t yet arrived in Sky Wolf City.”

Sikong Youpeng responded, “They have already arrived.”

Upon hearing this, Ding Qingfeng was taken aback. Already arrived?

This meant the envoy was already investigating Sky Wolf City secretly?

Finished, they’re truly finished this time. Arriving undercover without revealing identity, this clearly indicated an awareness of Sky Wolf City’s situation, gathering evidence.

Fearful of what might come, Ding Qingfeng gathered himself after a revealing word from Sikong Youpeng, seeing his full realization and urgency to meet the demands without resistance.

Facing the dripping sweat of Ding Qingfeng’s nervousness, Sikong Youpeng said blandly, “Did you really think the Mysterious Moon Palace knew nothing of what transpired in Sky Wolf City? The hall master dispatched her direct disciple precisely to clear out you traitors.”

“Thus, if it’s real training, definitely not letting him simply stay a while in Sky Wolf City and then return.”

With Sikong Youpeng concluding, Ding Qingfeng realized that, indeed, if the envoy came for training, there would naturally be trials.

If the envoy had just stayed briefly in Sky Wolf City and left, what kind of training would that be?

So Sky Wolf City had become a whetstone for the Hall Master’s disciple?