Chapter 1794: Chapter 1794: Storm over Fengman House (31)

In the forest five miles from the Wuyue Clan.

Chuzheng sat on a rock, holding a stick, poking at the fire now and then.

After some time, someone emerged from the Dark.

"Tower Master."

Xi Nan plopped down opposite Chuzheng: "Why did we have to go through all this trouble to kidnap someone in the wilderness?"

Kidnapping is one thing, but in the end, we sent her back.

What is Tower Master thinking?

"Being a good person."

"???

What are you saying?

Xi Nan was completely baffled, not understanding anything his Tower Master was saying.

"All settled?"

"Of course, if I take action, it has to go smoothly!" Xi Nan thumped his chest: "I personally saw that woman get captured by them."

Though he didn’t understand what Tower Master was doing, he’s sure she’s right!

"But... there were so many people here." Xi Nan thought of those he last saw, still a bit intrigued.

Chuzheng tossed away the stick, stood up, and dusted off imaginary dirt: "Let’s go."

Been out so long, wonder how the Good Person Card is doing.

Better hurry back.

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On the way back, Chuzheng happened to find the base mentioned by the previous Wuyue Clan members; there was only one person at the base.

But the person did know quite a bit.

They slaughtered the Man Clan because the Man’s clan deceived them and wanted to incite rebellion against the clan.

According to this person, the Man Family is nothing like the exterior shows; they’re really just a bunch of despicable people.

They kindly saved an injured person from the Man Family, yet in return, this person not only tricked them into surrendering their belongings but also greedily wanted their holy relic.

According to that person, the Wuyue Clan isn’t ambitious, not wishing to meddle in the affairs of the martial world, but cannot tolerate being deceived.

Xi Nan frowned: "Tower Master, is the Man Family really as he says?"

Chuzheng replied ambiguously: "Who knows."

Chuzheng pulled out a portrait of Yan Ya: "Have you seen this person?"

The person scrutinized it: "Seen... seen him."

"Where is he?"

"He’s probably dead." The person said: "We encountered him that day, fought with him, and he fell into the river."

Falling from such a height, with the river rapid and turbulent, a normal person would likely die.

Chuzheng: "..." Headache.

-

Fengman Building.

"Finally back."

Upon seeing the sign for Fengman Building, Xi Nan immediately rushed inside.

Chuzheng stopped him with a pull.

"Tower Master?"

Chuzheng’s gaze swept around: "Something’s not right."

Xi Nan quickly scanned his surroundings, feeling... too quiet.

Chuzheng jumped off the carriage, glanced at the Fengman Building sign, and headed to the entrance.

"Tower Master!" Xi Nan was shocked; knowing something’s amiss yet still going inside, isn’t that seeking trouble?

Yet Chuzheng didn’t stop, walked to the entrance in a few steps, and forcibly pushed open the main door of Fengman Building.

Usually, opening the door would reveal people, but today there wasn’t a single soul.

Xi Nan surveyed the surroundings cautiously, finding no one and spotting no danger.

Chuzheng walked towards Man Yue’s courtyard, not yet passing through the corridor, when suddenly many people emerged around, staring at them fiercely.

These people were all wearing black capes with hoods, clearly of Wuyue Clan style.

Xi Nan cursed under his breath; how did these people get in! Where is everyone else from Fengman Building? Where’s Xin Yu? Protectors!!

"Landlord Fong."

Chuzheng looked toward the source of the voice, a man stood there, his expression inscrutable as he looked at her.

Chuzheng asked with a calm face: "Where are my people?"

The man: "Landlord Fong need not worry; your people are all fine."

"What do you want?" I just helped you capture the runaway Saintess, and now you’re here showing off? That’s excessive!

"Landlord Fong, please come with us, our Clan Leader wishes to meet you."

Clan Leader?

So impressive, the Clan Leader personally came.

"I need to ensure my people are safe."

The man hesitated, then said: "Follow me. Alone."

"Tower Master..."

Xi Nan was unwilling.

"You all stay here."

"Tower Master, who knows what they’re planning; you can’t just go." Xi Nan said nervously.

"What’s there to fear." If we fight, who knows who’ll suffer.

Chuzheng left Xi Nan behind, following the man.

Soon they arrived at a room, all the Fengman Building people were inside, including Man Yue.

Man Yue was tied up in a corner, head down, expression unseen, surrounded by lots of Lou Zhong who kept their distance, forming a vacuum zone around him.

All Lou Zhong were there, including Xin Yu and the protectors; confirming no one had an issue, Chuzheng pointed at Man Yue to get him.

"Bring him out."

"Landlord Fong, we won’t..."

Before the man finished speaking, his vision blurred, a hand grabbed his neck, slammed him against the adjacent wall.

The girl gripping him spoke word by word: "Release him."

The man struggled to breathe; he hadn’t seen her move...

Facing Chuzheng’s gaze, the man inexplicably felt fear.

Breathing became increasingly difficult; the man spoke with difficulty: "Release... release him."

Chuzheng watched the nearby people bring Man Yue out, released the man, and took Man Yue: "Are you okay?"

Man Yue wasn’t hurt; once untied, he stretched his hand and embraced Chuzheng: "Aren’t you saving them?"

"They’re alright." People, after all, need to weather storms.

The young man suddenly leaned over, kissed Chuzheng on the cheek.

Chuzheng: "???"

Why did I win his affection this time?

The Good Person Card is truly hard to guess.

The man rubbed his strangled neck, observing the interaction between the two, expression odd: "Landlord Fong, now that we’ve released the person, please come to see our Clan Leader." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

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Fengman Building’s reception hall, the Wuyue Clan’s Clan Leader sat at the head, sipping tea.

Chuzheng entered with Man Yue, the Clan Leader’s gaze instantly fell upon her, sharp and authoritative.

Chuzheng met his gaze without arrogance or humility, eventually ignoring him, placing Man Yue on a chair beside.

Chuzheng’s attitude left the Clan Leader a bit surprised.

She’s not curious nor angry, not even slightly stirred...

"You and your mother, are quite different." The Clan Leader said wistfully.

"My mother?"

The original character resembled Feng Hanyuan more, not knowing much about her mother.

Seems Qi Peier complained to this Clan Leader, so he’s aware now...

Chuzheng had guessed this before, so it’s not very surprising.

"Yes." The Clan Leader seemed lost in memories: "She and I grew up together, back then she was the most beautiful girl in my clan, also most mischievous..."

"If you want to talk about her, it’s not necessary." Chuzheng stood beside Man Yue, tone cold: "Just get to the point."

Clan Leader: "..."

Is there anyone as blunt?

The Clan Leader’s face gradually darkened: "Your mother escaped privately, but she’s deceased now, so today, I came to take you back."