Zhang Tian acted without hesitation, placing his hand directly on Scorpion Brother's dantian qi hai acupoint. He knew this was a test left by Mu Feng.
His internal energy spun madly, attempting to draw out the spiritual energy.
The moment his internal energy touched that surge of spiritual energy, it felt like being pricked by needles. He immediately retracted his hand, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.
His strength had long surpassed legendary realms, yet facing that spiritual energy, he felt as if it were an unyielding nail.
Any touch would inflict immense harm upon him.
A sense of fear gnawed at him.
He vaguely sensed that Mu Feng's cultivation realm was far beyond his ability to resist. If Mu Feng were to employ some hidden method and come looking for him personally, he would undoubtedly perish.
This place was dangerous; he couldn't stay.
As the thought crossed his mind, a forced smile flickered across Zhang Tian's face. "From now on, you don't need to follow me anymore. Your mission is complete."
With those words, he stood up and walked towards the exit.
Scorpion Brother was momentarily stunned, unable to react. Confusion clearly showed in his eyes. "Brother Tian, you're abandoning us?"
"Mu Feng said earlier that only you could help me resolve the trouble on my body."
"If you don't help me, the pain might continue forever. That would be more agonizing than death."
Zhang Tian turned his head, a cold sneer in his eyes. "Since you find living more painful than dying."
"Then I shall fulfill your wish now and send you directly to death."
A sharp short blade appeared in his hand, and he plunged it directly towards Scorpion Brother's head.
Scorpion Brother's pupils dilated. He hadn't expected the other party to try and kill him, especially after he had served Zhang Tian so diligently.
How could he be on the verge of death in such a short span of time?
Just as this thought crossed his mind, a fierce gust of wind suddenly struck.
Zhang Tian immediately braced himself for defense, simultaneously stepping back a few paces to evade the attack. His gaze swept towards the entrance, his pupils constricting violently.
He knew a master had arrived.
Mu Feng slowly walked into the hall, a faint smile gracing his lips. "So, it was you causing me trouble?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tian forced a strained smile. "Would you believe me if I said it wasn't?"
"This matter has nothing to do with me. He was the one who wanted to cause you trouble, and he was the one coveting what you possess."
"I was merely caught in the crossfire."
Zhang Tian immediately shifted all blame onto Scorpion Brother.
Scorpion Brother, who had already been on the brink of death, was still emotionally turbulent. Hearing Zhang Tian's words, he became furious.
"You bastard! You were just trying to kill me!"
"And now you want me to take the fall for you?"
"My brothers can all testify. If you don't believe me, ask them. It was this guy who ordered us to find you."
He absolutely refused to be this scumbag's pawn now.
There was no chance of survival in Zhang Tian's hands; he would kill without hesitation.
Even though he had caused trouble for Mu Feng, Mu Feng had spared his life, instructing him to return to Zhang Tian.
However, Zhang Tian was an enemy of his, his boss. Yet now, he wasn't even given a chance to explain.
A cold curve formed on Mu Feng's lips. "Your subordinates have already betrayed you. Do you have anything else to say to me?"
As he spoke, he continued to advance, a hint of mockery in his smile.
"Stop quibbling."
"These people don't have the guts to lie to me."
"Besides, that surge of spiritual energy earlier, you must have felt it. Its circulation within their meridians caused them unbearable pain. Do you think they would continue to lie now?"
Mu Feng's voice held a playful, even scornful tone.
Zhang Tian's strength might be considered superhuman among ordinary people.
But he had merely broken through the Xiantian realm, barely entering the Zongshi realm.
This was not a matter of deep-seated revenge. Those who sought him out would have been at least Mid-Zongshi or higher, otherwise, they wouldn't have had the courage to confront him.
Mu Feng was rather curious about the animosity between Zhang Tian and himself.
He had never seen this man before.
Zhang Tian's expression stiffened slightly, but he still spoke with forced bravado. "Mu Feng, we have no prior grievances. I had no reason to seek you out. This is all a misunderstanding."
"He was the one who coveted your possessions. This matter… it was him…"
He still attempted to explain, but Mu Feng took a step forward, instantly appearing before him and grabbing him by the throat.
Zhang Tian tried to resist, but before he could even move, Mu Feng had already choked off his airway. The pupils in his eyes constricted sharply. He had never imagined that a person's strength could be so immense as to disregard his cultivation realm.
His eyes filled with terror. "Wh-what is your strength?"
He couldn't comprehend how Mu Feng, at such a young age, had cultivated to his current level.
With just a single reach, he felt the threat of death envelop him.
Mu Feng's face held a faint smile, and his voice was calm. "You are not worthy of knowing my realm. Now, answer my questions honestly, and perhaps you might have a sliver of a chance."
"Otherwise, even if you die at my hands today, no one will come to your aid."
"It's likely your subordinates would be ecstatic to see you dead and would promptly dispose of your body. They want you gone more than anything."
Scorpion Brother's complexion shifted constantly, his eyes filled with longing. He genuinely wished Mu Feng would kill Zhang Tian, because once Zhang Tian recovered, he would surely not spare him.
After all, what he had just said was tantamount to betraying Zhang Tian, and the man was ruthless; killing him would be a mere thought away.
Zhang Tian felt the hand gripping his throat tightening, severely hindering his breathing.
Fear began to spread within him, his expression contorting.
He wanted to speak, but the hand held him fast, preventing any sound from escaping.
In that moment, he was truly terrified.