That night, the Meng Family experts searched three locations in succession according to Zhen Cheng's guidance. At last, they found Luo Peng and Gan Mingfeng's hiding place, killed Luo Peng, and detained Gan Mingfeng, thus completing the mission satisfactorily.
However, Luo Peng's desperate strike before his death severely wounded Gan Mingfeng, the Seven Star Tower traitor. Had Lü Yue not arrived in time with spiritual medicine on hand, he might well have died outright.
It was not until the following morning that the group returned to Meng Family Manor. Meng Zhao was no longer there, having gone to the Yangwu Army to handle military affairs. He did not return until noon.
After hearing Meng Chuan and Lü Yue's report, Meng Zhao was somewhat curious as well. It was one thing that this concerned the Seven Star Tower and required the man's testimony, but Gan Mingfeng had actually boasted that he possessed a secret of great benefit to him. That naturally drew attention.
Thus, after lunch, he went to the room where Gan Mingfeng was recuperating under confinement, with Meng Chuan and Lü Yue following behind him, intending to interrogate him properly.
Gan Mingfeng's condition had improved considerably by then. He gathered his qi and nursed his wounds. Though he could not regain his full strength in a short time, he could at least live safely and would not simply breathe his last.
Upon seeing Meng Zhao, he immediately lowered his posture. Coughing, he rose and bowed to Meng Zhao, his brows and eyes filled with flattery. He clearly harbored hopes of staying alive; otherwise, why would someone driven into a corner put on such a fawning, submissive act?
Meng Zhao did not care. Attitudes could change, and they could be true or false. Only what was truly useful to him