Shao Pingbo actually had Misty Pavilion backing him. This sudden news made his heart pound in terror. Shao Pingbo's abilities, coupled with Misty Pavilion's power—the consequences were enough to send a chill through him.
He had never known before. If he had not faked his death, he might well have walked straight into Shao Pingbo's net.
Yun Ji said, "Though Misty Pavilion has come looking, this is only Jia Tongueless's personal judgment. It may not be so."
Niu Youdao stared at the message and slowly shook his head. "Jia Wuqun's capabilities are beyond question. His judgment would not be unfounded. Judging by the information sent over, it is highly likely."
Yun Ji said, "Who is this Yuan Cong, to actually dare kill Misty Pavilion's people outright?"
Niu Youdao did not answer. "Come. We're going to see Jia Wuqun and the others."
Yun Ji asked, "We're not going to the Myriad Beasts Sect?"
Niu Youdao said, "Misty Pavilion sent people to find them, and they killed them. This is no small matter. Even Jia Wuqun was frightened into hiding. I must personally confirm and get to the bottom of this. I need to interrogate the captured man myself. We'll split up—you go to the Song Kingdom!"
Before leaving, Niu Youdao urgently sent word to Yuan Gang, telling him to arrange for Yun Ji to meet Zi Pingxiu as soon as possible. The moment anything seemed amiss, Zi Pingxiu was to be eliminated at once.
Using Yun Ji was to ensure nothing could possibly go wrong!
There was no helping it. Misty Pavilion's people had gone looking for Jia Wuqun. With Jia Wuqun missing, they would certainly go looking for Zi Pingxiu. If Zi Pingxiu could not withstand the fright and spilled the secret of Southern Prefecture, every force he had built