Chapter 102: No Escape

Chapter 102: No Escape

Of course, Su Mo and the other two went after those black-clothed men.

Wei Ziyi had used Zhan Ming as bait with the intention of following the trail.

What surprised them most was that this "fish" did not take the "bait" but instead carried it away.

However, this did not affect the final outcome.

Following the tracks of these black-clothed men, they soon left Sunset City and headed north.

To the north lay Heavenly Feather City.

Heavenly Feather City was closer to Sunset City than Jinyang City.

It was precisely because of this proximity that Fallen Phoenix Alliance initially formed an alliance between Heavenly Feather City and Sunset City.

Later on, Jinyang City and Central Mansion City joined in.

When Su Mo escorted Li Yishu to Jinyang City, the two traveled day and night on foot, taking about seven or eight days.

On his return journey, Su Mo encountered Yu Lingxin and made a detour to Ji Mingyi.

Otherwise, he would have returned ahead of the promised half-month period to Uncle Fu.

At this moment, the black-clothed men were carrying Zhan Ming and running swiftly with their light skills. Su Mo and the others followed closely behind, running for an entire night, covering more than half the distance.

As for Zhan Ming...

Initially, two people supported him while running, but when he tried to say something, mumbling several times, the leading black-clothed man, annoyed, sealed his acupoints and knocked him unconscious by slicing his neck.

After that, several black-clothed men took turns carrying him.

Just as dawn broke, this group suddenly stopped.

Two people stood guard, one carried Zhan Ming, and the other two entered the dense forest, emerging shortly with a carriage.

The carriage was not too luxurious, understated and refined, built from high-quality wood, and pulled by two exceptional horses.

On the curtain of the carriage was a single character: Zuo!

Su Mo and the others watched from afar. When the character 'Zuo' came into view, they exchanged glances.

The direction of Heavenly Feather City, and the owner of the carriage surnamed Zuo.

The only person they could think of was one individual.

The Deputy City Lord of Heavenly Feather City, the Sixth Alliance Leader of Fallen Phoenix Alliance—Zuo Qiuyang!

"They used the renowned technique Iron Palm of Tie Xiangying, a top expert under the Flower City Lord, within the city lord's mansion.

"Some say Zhan Ming implicated the city lord...

"Every word, including the martial arts, pointed the blame at the Flower City Lord.

"But... Zuo Qiuyang appeared."

Wei Ziyi whispered, "It seems the mastermind behind this is none other than him."

Su Mo stared at the carriage, and upon hearing this, couldn't help but glance at Wei Ziyi with a peculiar look.

Wei Ziyi was taken aback. "What's wrong?"

"What's your relationship with Hua Qianyu?"

Su Mo's question was abrupt.

Yang Xiaoyun was stunned, looking at Su Mo, wondering why he asked such a surprising question again.

Caught off guard by the question, Wei Ziyi stuttered, laughing dryly, "Chief Su, I don't understand what you mean."

"Is that so?"

Su Mo smiled. "Never mind then. Ah, they've changed clothes..."

The two drivers had already changed out of their black clothes.

After recognizing them, Wei Ziyi narrowed her eyes. "The top expert under Zuo Qiuyang, the Elegant Gentleman Fang Yucheng! It's said that he has an excellent memory and can mimic any martial art after just one glance. Though lacking substance, he is not to be underestimated. Indeed, his reputation is well-deserved."

Su Mo nodded slightly, watching as the group rode away. The three of them continued their pursuit.

However, chasing a carriage on foot was something they all despised deeply.

They had been running non-stop, and while Su Mo's internal energy seemed inexhaustible, Yang Xiaoyun and Wei Ziyi's internal energy was running low.

Thus, after running another ten miles, Su Mo grabbed Yang Xiaoyun's hand with one hand and Wei Ziyi's wrist with the other:

"I apologize."

Before they could react, a warm internal energy flowed into them, instantly replenishing their depleted strength, making them feel invigorated and endless.

Yang Xiaoyun was almost accustomed to Su Mo's astonishing internal energy.

Wei Ziyi, however, drew a sharp breath.

After all, they had been running all night, and both she and Yang Xiaoyun had depleted their internal energy. Su Mo couldn't possibly be in much better shape.

Who would have thought that after running all night, he still had such abundant energy?

In the Profound Theory Valley, he transferred his breath to Liu Suifeng for two hours without breaking a sweat, which had already amazed many experts at the time.

But looking at him now, they still underestimated him.

The depth of his internal martial arts and the height of his skills could only be described as unfathomable!

With Su Mo's help, the three of them chased the carriage and indeed reached Heavenly Feather City before nightfall.

The carriage then meandered through the city streets and finally stopped at the back door of a large mansion.

The back door opened, and someone was already there to receive them.

The three men in black did not change their clothes but carried Zhan Ming directly out of the carriage.

After entering, the guard looked around cautiously before closing the door.

Fang Yucheng drove the carriage back to the front entrance and entered the mansion through the main gate.

Su Mo and the others had already leaped onto the roof.

As night deepened, Su Mo led Yang Xiaoyun and Wei Ziyi across the rooftops, landing silently each time.

Although there were many skilled individuals within the mansion and the guards were vigilant, it was difficult for them to detect the trio's presence.

They followed Zhan Ming and the three men in black, along with those who received them, into the depths of the mansion.

Finally, they paused on the roof of a hall.

With a casual flick, Su Mo lifted a tile, revealing the dimly lit interior. The three men in black stood on either side, while Zhan Ming was placed in a chair, still unconscious.

The person inside the mansion bowed before another individual and spoke softly.

This person sat upright, eyes lowered, showing no discernible expression.

After a moment, he raised his head, revealing an ordinary yet deeply inscrutable face.

It was none other than the Deputy Governor of Heavenly Feather City and the Sixth Leader of the Fallen Phoenix Alliance... Zuo Qiuyang!

He stood up and walked over to Zhan Ming.

His gaze was somewhat complex as he gently shook his head and unblocked Zhan Ming's acupoints.

Zhan Ming slowly opened his eyes and, upon seeing the person before him, showed a hint of fear, whispering:

"Senior Brother..."

The three people on the roof exchanged glances.

Zuo Qiuyang was actually Zhan Ming's senior brother?

This was unheard of!

No wonder these people infiltrated the governor's residence to rescue rather than kill.

Their first entry was a test, leading to the letter urging Wei Ziyi and the others to return quickly.

Su Mo and the others rushed back overnight, and since they were not too far from Sunset City when they received the letter, they managed to return within three days.

They arrived just in time to witness this rescue mission.

While rescuing Zhan Ming, they continued to frame Huaqianyu, making it seem like they were sent by her to save him.

Furthermore, after leaving Sunset City, they headed north directly, which was highly misleading given their previous actions.

However, if they felt the situation was untenable, would they have killed him to cover their tracks?

It was hard to say.

Zuo Qiuyang now looked at Zhan Ming and said sternly:

"Why did you run? Do you realize that by running, you endangered your own life!"

"Senior Brother... I didn't run! I didn't!"

Zhan Ming exclaimed loudly, "That day, after receiving the news, I stayed by Huaqianyu's side as planned. As long as I didn't speak, she couldn't explain herself, and I would have a chance to live.

"I understood the risks involved.

"But... But that day, when she sent someone to find me, halfway there, I was suddenly struck from behind and lost consciousness. When I woke up, I was in Sunset City, facing Wei Ruhan!"

Upon hearing this, Zuo Qiuyang's face stiffened, and a chill ran through him:

"You mean to say, Huaqianyu's people took you to see Wei Ruhan?"