CHAPTER 178: CHAPTER 145: TREAT THIS BAI LUQIU AS A FURNACE DING TO GRANT YOU [SEEKING SUBSCRIPTION]

"Mu, do you actually have a plan?"

As soon as Mu Yunqing spoke, it seemed as though everyone else had found their pillar of strength. After all, it was already clear that a direct assault was not going to work. Even Xu An and Shi Yan could do nothing in the face of the Sect Protection Array. Mu Yunqing was resourceful, and perhaps he had a way to save Bai Luqiu.

However, Mu Yunqing merely shook his head. His expression swiftly turned to one of extreme anger as he said, "Damn it, I never expected that Wang would be an undercover spy from the Wonderous Palace!"

What plan could he possibly have?

He had spoken out only to let everyone know who the traitor had been.

Everyone immediately felt some disappointment, but they quickly reacted and asked, "Wang... Which Wang? Mu, do you know who that person was just now?"

"Ah, that person..." Mu Yunqing revealed a hesitant look, as if he had more to say but stopped short.

"Mu, who is this person!"

"Mu, speak quickly."

"Yes, Mu, is there something taboo about this person’s identity?"

The more reticent Mu Yunqing was, the more anxious everyone became.

"Yun Qing, who is this child?" Even Xu An and Shi Yan turned their gazes towards him.

Since Wen Zhixing joined the Righteous Sun Sect, he had kept such a low profile that hardly anyone recognized him.

"Alas, this person’s name is Wang Shouzhen... He is... he is my junior brother..." Mu Yunqing finally said, feigning reluctance.

"Junior brother... What!"

"Mu’s junior brother, doesn’t that mean... that he is..."

"This person... this person is none other than the disciple of the Sect Master!"

At this revelation, everyone was dumbstruck. The vast majority had no knowledge of this matter. They were completely unaware that Liu Qingxuan had taken on another disciple. Of course, that wasn’t the key issue. The real problem was that this new disciple turned out to be an undercover spy from the Wonderous Palace who had kidnapped Bai Luqiu right under their noses. How could anyone accept this?

"This..."

"How could this be?"

"No way! Could the Sect Master possibly have been mistaken about someone?"

When they heard that this "Wang Shouzhen" was a new disciple taken in by Liu Qingxuan, the others also looked suspicious. With the Sect Master’s abilities, it seemed impossible that he could be wrong about someone.

"So it was him?" Xu An and Shi Yan were both startled. They, too, had not expected that the person from before was Liu Qingxuan’s disciple. The two exchanged glances. Like the other disciples, they felt something was amiss.

Could this... have been a scheme by Liu Qingxuan? But... why involve Bai Luqiu?

Everyone was in a fog of confusion.

"Fellow junior brothers, the most pressing matter is to return to the sect first. I will go and ask our Master for clarity. Surely, Master will make his own decision," Mu Yunqing declared, not caring what the others thought, nor intending to explain further.

As long as they knew Wang Shouzhen was Liu Qingxuan’s disciple, that would be enough for him. The more he could denigrate Wang Shouzhen, the happier he would be. He was well aware that Liu Qingxuan would soon leave the Righteous Sun Sect.

Liu Qingxuan had mentioned more than once his intention to travel, stating that the sect would thereafter be handed over to the younger generation.

Now, he was once again Liu Qingxuan’s sole disciple. Whether Liu Qingxuan was willing or not, the Nine-Turns Sun Sutra could only fall into his hands.

"Let’s go! Remaining here is useless and might even complicate matters further." Mu Yunqing surveyed his surroundings and then promptly leapt into the air to depart.

"Let’s go," Xu An and Shi Yan likewise said, their figures turning into streaks of light as they fled.

Although the Righteous Sun Sect disciples were somewhat unwilling, at this moment they were truly powerless and could only retreat helplessly.

「Meanwhile, within the Wonderous Palace.」

Wen Zhixing had already been brought to a secret chamber by Si Nanyan.

"Thank you, Palace Master," Wen Zhixing said, still carrying Bai Luqiu as he bowed in gratitude.

The next moment, Feng Ruoli’s silhouette also slowly emerged. The battle had seemed long in the telling, but in reality, it had all happened in an instant. As powerhouses at the Divine Communication Realm, every move could determine life or death.

"Are you all right?" Si Nanyan turned to look at Feng Ruoli.

"It’s nothing serious, just a minor injury." Feng Ruoli’s complexion was slightly pale; the consecutive battles had truly worn her out. If it weren’t for her Inborn Divine Ability, Selfless Blood Body, she truly might not have been able to hold on.

Both the Selfless Blood Body and the Life Defying Blood Body were, in essence, life-preserving Divine Abilities, yet they also had many differences. One allowed the user to transform into a blood body, granting nearly indestructible capabilities. The other condensed a blood body that could be sacrificed to save the user’s life in a mortal crisis. It was difficult to say which was superior, but both were rare and formidable Divine Abilities.

Seeing that Feng Ruoli was relatively fine, Si Nanyan relaxed and then turned towards Wen Zhixing, saying, "Wang Shouzhen, put her down."

"Yes," Wen Zhixing immediately responded in a low voice. Then he at once tore open his black robe to reveal Bai Luqiu, who was thoroughly tied up.

"Eh?" Both women were taken aback upon seeing Bai Luqiu’s current state.

What kind of binding technique was this... It was so... erotic... Quite... an eye-opener...

"Where did you... learn... this technique..." Si Nanyan took a quick glance, committing the binding method to memory.

She would have to try it herself next time. It seemed rather interesting.

"In answer to the Palace Master’s question, I learned it at Baihua Tower in Five Peak County," Wen Zhixing casually lied.

"Baihua Tower, is it? I see." Si Nanyan nodded in understanding. Then, her spiritual sense flowed out from between her eyebrows, beginning to scan Bai Luqiu’s body. Her main purpose was to confirm Bai Luqiu’s identity and to check if her divine soul was still present.