Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
People from the Swift Wind Tower visited the inn every day, wanting to continue discussions on cooperation with Ye Zhenghao and the others.
However, each time they sent someone, they were turned away by Ye Zhenghao and his group.
Under the guise of needing rest, and citing the internal injuries caused by Yin Long's actions, they refused visitors.
But in Wan Mingxuan's view, it was undoubtedly because Wu Haodong had led people to intercept Yin Long, which had angered Ye Zhenghao and the others.
Wan Mingxuan was also quite frustrated by this. After all, Wu Haodong and the others had intercepted Yin Long because Wu Haodong was controlled by the Flying Cloud Pavilion. Why should he be implicated?
However, in the current situation, with no opportunity to clarify, Wan Mingxuan could only swallow his resentment for the time being.
...
Knock, knock, knock...
A faint knock came from the room. With a nod from Ye Zhenghao, a figure tiptoed in.
He went directly to Yi Feipeng and bowed respectfully, "Your subordinate Luo Qi greets you, sir. I have investigated the matter you assigned..."
As Luo Qi presented the investigation results, they had already sent people to search the address provided by Yi Feipeng, but they had not found Feng Xiang'er.
At the same time, they had also conducted secret searches in Swift Wind City and its surrounding areas, but they had found nothing...
Upon hearing this news, Yi Feipeng's expression turned solemn. It seemed Feng Xiang'er had been hidden by Wan Mingxuan.
Thinking this, he said, "Monitor every confidant of Wan Mingxuan. Since he has hidden the person, he will undoubtedly send some supplies regularly. Start with these people!"
"Yes!"
Luo Qi responded and withdrew, seeing that the other party had no further instructions.
On the other side, regarding Wan Mingxuan's confidants, Ye Cangtian hesitated.
Yan San, whom he had rescued earlier, was one of Wan Mingxuan's confidants and might be able to help.
However, saving a life only to use someone for personal gain, Ye Cangtian still found it difficult to accept.
Therefore, he had not contacted Yan San for the past two days, but instead asked Yi Feipeng's trusted aides to investigate the matter.
But now that Wan Mingxuan had hidden the person, if he didn't have some intelligence, finding Feng Xiang'er might take a long time.
Meanwhile, Wan Mingxuan sent people daily to inquire about his injuries and invite them to continue discussing cooperation.
Three days had already passed, and any longer might make Wan Mingxuan suspicious.
Thinking this, he looked at Yi Feipeng and said, "You wait for me in the room. I'm going out for a bit, perhaps someone will be willing to help us."
"Who..."
Yi Feipeng looked at him curiously, wanting to ask for more details, but as soon as he spoke, Ye Cangtian had already left the room.
Helpless, he could only give up.
...
At night, under a secluded pavilion in Swift Wind City.
Ye Cangtian faced the bright moon, feeling the evening breeze, and slowly puffed on his cigarette.
Before parting with Yan San last time, Yan San, to repay Ye Cangtian for saving his life, had given Ye Cangtian a secret signal for contact.
Now Ye Cangtian had given the signal and was waiting for Yan San to arrive.
Tap, tap, tap...
A faint sound of footsteps could be heard in the night breeze. A figure emerged from the shadowy corners and finally arrived in front of the pavilion.
"It's really you, Mr. Yin Long!"
The person who arrived was Yan San. When he clearly saw Yin Long's face, he was somewhat surprised.
After all, the other party was so powerful that he was merely an ant in their eyes. What help could he possibly offer?
So when he saw the contact signal earlier, he had been somewhat disbelieving.
"I'm sorry to bother you," Ye Cangtian said with a slight smile.
"No, no, no, sir saved my life. Without you, I would have long been a departed soul," Yan San waved his hands repeatedly. Then he asked, "Sir, may I know why you have summoned me today? Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Hmm."
Ye Cangtian acknowledged and continued, "This matter is of great importance. If Wan Mingxuan finds out, he will definitely not let you off. Do you have the courage to help me?"
"This..."
Yan San hesitated. If it were anything else, he would have agreed without hesitation.
But betraying Wan Mingxuan, he still lacked the courage.
Wan Mingxuan was a ruthless man. If he discovered his betrayal, he would undoubtedly kill him without mercy, and even implicate his family.
After a moment of hesitation, he looked at Ye Cangtian and said, "Mr. Yin Long, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you, it's just that I don't have the courage. I can't watch my family suffer a tragic death!"
"What if I can guarantee the safety of your entire family?" Ye Cangtian glanced at him and said.
Hearing this, Yan San quickly replied, "If you can truly guarantee the safety of my entire family, I will help you!"
In Yan San's view, if it weren't for Ye Cangtian, he would have already died. Therefore, taking a risk for Ye Cangtian was worth it, as a repayment for saving his life.
"Good, I will keep my promise."
Ye Cangtian said, looking at the other party, and continued, "Now I ask you, do you know if Wan Ming has hidden a woman named Feng Xiang'er?"
"I know."
Yan San nodded repeatedly and agreed.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian said lightly, "Can you take me to see her?"
"Yes."
Yan San agreed and then said, "I can take you to see, but you absolutely cannot take her away."
Yan San explained that there were guards there, and to take someone away, they would need Wan Mingxuan's token.
Even if they forcibly took Feng Xiang'er away, it would alert Wan Mingxuan, and soon they would be investigated.
And Yin Long's group only consisted of three people. If they were to directly confront Wan Mingxuan in Swift Wind City, they might not be their match...
"I want to take her away!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at him and continued, "As for other matters, you don't need to worry. I said I would protect your family's lives, and I will not go back on my word!"
"Alright."
Seeing Yin Long's undeniable gaze, Yan San finally nodded and then led Ye Cangtian out of the city.
Not long after, Ye Cangtian discovered something amiss.
The road was very familiar, heading towards the back of Swift Wind City, in the same direction as the secret realm where Feng Lingzi was located.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian asked.
Yan San did not hide anything and explained that Wan Mingxuan believed the most dangerous place was the safest, as it was like being under a lamp, yet it was dark.
Therefore, Wan Mingxuan had brought Feng Xiang'er to a secret realm not far from Feng Lingzi, thinking Feng Lingzi would not expect it.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian chuckled. This Wan Mingxuan was quite cunning.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian spoke again, "By the way, there's another question. Wan Mingxuan is colluding with the Five Poisons Sect. Do you know about this?"
"Huh?"
Hearing this, Yan San was stunned, then shook his head. "I'm sorry, Mr. Yin Long, I don't know about this matter yet, but if you want to know, I can help you inquire!"
Heh, this Wan Mingxuan is truly cautious.
He even kept such matters secret from his own confidants!
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian waved his hand and said, "Since you don't know, don't inquire. It's best to avoid causing trouble."
Upon hearing this, Yan San nodded and said, "Thank you for your consideration, sir!"
Thus, the two chatted as they walked.
Unknowingly, they arrived in the mountains and forests behind Swift Wind City. After walking for about another hour, they finally reached the entrance of a secret realm.
A team of guards stood before the secret realm, with several hidden sentinels in the surrounding darkness.
As they arrived, a guard captain walked up.
"Brother Yan San, it's you! It's not time for supplies yet, why have you come?"