Chapter 1287, Zhong Sanxiao's Betrayal
Night draped the city, and countless household lights glimmered.
Lu Feng, once again disguised as Lin Liyun, walked along the bustling main street at the heart of Jinwan City. Following Night Feather Hall's designated contact signals, he got in touch with Iron Puppet and the others. Seeing that Ghost Performer's injuries had improved, the unease in his heart lessened somewhat.
After briefly recounting what had been found inside Thief Spear Wu Yiqiu's storage artifact, Lu Feng ordered Iron Puppet to lead Phantom Hand Ghost Blade and the others to investigate those towns under suspicion, while leaving Blazing Enchantress and Ghost Performer behind.
He left Ghost Performer behind because her temperament leaned toward hatred of evil. Once Sun Pingzeng's private estate was confirmed, she might not be able to resist attempting an assassination. For now, he could only keep her out of it.
As for Blazing Enchantress, the Qin Family Banquet was imminent. Lu Feng intended to arrange a meeting between her and Qin Family's Qin Bu'er. Whether father and daughter would acknowledge one another then would depend on Blazing Enchantress's own choice.
After parting with the Night Feather Hall Crowd at the entrance to a shadowy alley, Lu Feng casually bought some of Lin Xiaowan's favorite sweets from a small street shop. Only after packing two large bundles did he return to the Lin Family.
He had thought that, as the Young Master, his return would be met with a lively welcome...
But before he even drew near, he saw from afar that the gates of the Lin Residence stood wide open, while the lanterns hanging on either side were crooked and askew.
Lu Feng vaguely sensed that something was wrong. As he approached, he was aghast to see that the heavy, solid gates of