[068] A Nighttime Probe into the Hidden Secrets, a Sudden Revelation of Martial Dao Intent

In the dead of night, the entire Azure Dragon Society had fallen silent.

Apart from the society members who patrolled at regular intervals, no one else was out and about in the middle of the night.

It was already the hour of the ox. Ning Xiu quietly handed the Startling Thunder Hammer over to Jin Rou to keep for him. The thing was too large, and far heavier than an ordinary weapon, making it unsuitable to carry while he investigated the Azure Dragon Society under cover of night.

Otherwise, if someone spotted it, wouldn't he be exposed on the spot?

Carrying the Corpse Slaying Saber, he went to the meeting place he had arranged with Pan Zhao earlier. There was no gray-haired old man here now; only a thin, middle-aged man in dark clothes stood waiting.

"You're here." The young man greeted Ning Xiu as soon as he appeared.

"Pan Zhao?"

"That's me. I was wearing a disguise earlier. This is what I really look like." Pan Zhao smiled.

Ning Xiu frowned. "Sorry for the trouble, but let me see your token again."

"Of course." Pan Zhao immediately took his copper leopard identity token from his robes and handed it to Ning Xiu. "Being this cautious when you're away from home is a good habit."

After Ning Xiu checked the token and returned it, Pan Zhao handed him a bundle. "Change into these clothes before we set out. The hour of the ox is when people are at their most exhausted, but we still need to be careful not to draw attention."

Ning Xiu took the bundle and opened it. Inside was a set of clothes worn by Azure Dragon Society members, along with a black mask. They were just right for a disguise.

"I took these from the Azure