Chapter 470: Chapter 304: Tang Feng’s Death, Jingchun Captured, Gathering at Flying Dragon City, Reunion with Nianjun!!_4

He immediately said, "Alright, you write a letter to the authorities. I will wait here for the government to arrive. I will explain the intricacies myself. It won’t implicate you."

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Meanwhile, on the other side.

Li Xian had fled far away, not seeing any pursuers following, feeling secretly relieved. Ever since meeting Ji Hui, Wang Long, and Jing Chun Daoist, Li Xian had an uneasy feeling and went to ask Tang Feng, "Elder Tang, how should these people be dealt with?"

Tang Feng pondered, "In the past, I would surely find a way to capture such delicate flowers delivered to my door. But... perhaps it’s better not to cause troubles now."

Li Xian knew that although Ji Hui was arrogant and proud, she could be considered righteous. So he did not persuade Tang Feng to deal with the three of them. He thought Tang Feng hid himself well and was indeed a merchant. Although there had been a fight before, he didn’t reveal any martial arts skills, perhaps not showing any flaws.

If they were mere passersby, parting ways like this could not be better. So he joined the crowd in eating and drinking. After having enough, he returned to his room to rest. He knew well the perils of the Jianghu, and being in the Flower Cage, he must be extremely cautious. "Rooting Hair" served as a scout, helping him avoid enemies ahead.

Thus, upon arriving at each place, he would observe the surroundings, searching for a spot to place his hair strands.

He thought, "If there is truly an unexpected incident, I need enough time to prepare." Carefully selecting locations, he placed hair strands at three key points. Then he returned to bed to internalize impurities and accumulate skill level.

It indeed proved useful. At midnight, he suddenly saw his master’s three figures, moving lightly, seemed to approach the nearby rooms. Li Xian immediately felt something was wrong: "Damn, they must have discovered the Flower Thief’s identity!" Observing through the hair strands, he felt even more urgency: within a short time, the three of them had entered and exited several rooms, and several people were likely already killed.

Li Xian forced himself to remain calm, aware of the danger he was in, and coolly weighed the pros and cons. Since Jing Chun Daoist could uncover the Flower Cage Sect’s identity, she must have had past interactions with the Flower Cage Sect, or even be very familiar with it. Moreover, she didn’t kill Tang Feng but targeted regular disciples, aimed at avoiding array entrapments.

Li Xian knew that even if he shouted and gathered everyone to resist, it would likely fail. Having drunk alcohol, everyone was in a daze and unable to form an array quickly. If any sound was made, Jing Chun Daoist would certainly kill him first.

At this time, he could only plan for his own escape, unable to take care of others. Using his Heavy Pupils, he observed the scene outside the window, devising an escape route. Outside the window was a flower bush, but it was a blaze of colors, making it quite conspicuous. Escaping through the flower bush was clearly not a good strategy.

Li Xian suddenly thought, "This white snow, isn’t it my shield?" He immediately exhaled clear breath. Using Pure Gang Qi Clothing, he wrapped himself, cloaking himself in white clothes.

Then he executed the essence of "Clear Wind Leg," silently pushing open the window. Using the hair strands to keep track of the three’s movements, he seized the right moment and leaped into the snow. He immediately displayed "Pure Gang Qi Clothing," covering the white snow, wrapping himself tightly.

Perfectly hidden within the snow.

Slowly crawling away, escaping the inn. Once certain he was far enough, he employed "Seven Stars Step" and activated "Light Technique," quickly fleeing. Quietly avoiding danger, keeping himself safe.

Li Xian sighed, "I wonder what happened to Elder Tang, alas, he’s likely in trouble. Walking in the Jianghu, grievances and vendettas... there’s truly no way."

He walked for several hours. The sky gradually brightened, the night had passed. Li Xian thought of "Nangong Liuli," as he eventually needed to return to the Flower Cage Sect. This journey turned into a solo one, and he still needed to go to Flying Dragon City to investigate the whereabouts of "Dew of Dawn."

He proceeded as usual, changing into coarse cloth garments. He disheveled his hair. He traveled like this for a day.

The next day at noon, Li Xian suddenly heard several footsteps, turning his head, he saw the five members of the "Five Element Bloom Array."

Li Xian called out, "Jin Yi!" The five of them looked over, exclaiming with joy, "Brother Hua! You’re alive!"

Li Xian said, "Of course I’m alive, and what about you?" These five had no names, respectively referred to as "Jin Yi," "Huo Er," "Tu San," "Shui Si," "Mu Wu." Elder Tang had erased their names for their diligent array practice, their names and titles all related to the array.

Jin Yi said, "The five of us were practicing the array outside the inn. We practiced until dawn. Suddenly we were drawn by a troop of soldiers. We followed them back to the inn, only to find Elder Tang... all the other disciples had died! We dared not make a sound."

Li Xian asked, "Soldiers?"

Jin Yi said, "Oh, it was the ’Flying Feathers Junior General, Yang Xin Spear’ from Flying Dragon City. He brought iron chains and carriages, taking away the three who killed Elder Tang and the others, imprisoning them."

Li Xian asked, "Oh?" Huo Er said, "They didn’t resist, which is strange, could it be that Flying Dragon City might actually help us get justice?"

Li Xian laughed, "So many strange things, this Flying Dragon City is quite interesting. What do you five plan to do? Return to the Water Altar or elsewhere?"

The five exchanged a glance, and in unison they said, "Brother Hua, we... we five wish to follow you." Li Xian frankly said, "If you wish to follow me, you must listen to my commands entirely, causing no trouble for me. Otherwise, I’ll abandon you."

The five glanced at each other and said, "Alright! We’ll do as Brother Hua says." Li Xian observed their expressions; they seemed honest and simple, diligently practicing martial arts and array formation, more than a hundred times more so than ordinary flower thieves, normally reticent. He felt no dislike toward them.

Li Xian immediately sought out some clothing, helping the five change their attire. By evening, they finally arrived at Flying Dragon City.

But seeing this city’s grand demeanor, like a dormant dragon. As they entered the city, they heard a storyteller in a tavern saying:

"Speaking of Flying Dragon City, the Dew of Dawn is apparent, the Human Yellow Essence Treasure looms nearby, testing the heroes of the world over and over again."

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"And then there’s Jieyou Tower, where enemies gather, countless old feuds blown away by the wind."

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The market was bustling.

Li Xian suddenly concealed himself. Having not gone far into the city yet, he encountered a familiar figure, the graceful silhouette in the purple dress was unmistakable.