He arrived near the Nine Treasure Merchant Association, its entrance bustling with people and a constant stream of carriages.
As one of the wealthiest merchant associations on the Douluo Continent, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's merchant association had branches throughout the three great empires. Mu Feng stood beneath a large tree across the street.
He was pondering how to find Ning Tian when a familiar figure suddenly caught his eye at the association's entrance. A red-haired girl stood there, chattering with several people about something he could not hear.
It was Ning Tian's personal guard, Wu Feng-the very girl Mu Feng had put firmly in her place.
With so many people around and eyes everywhere, Mu Feng did not approach rashly. He waited until their conversation ended and Wu Feng left the association, heading back toward the academy, before following her.
Once they reached a less crowded street, Mu Feng hurried forward and lightly tapped her shoulder. Wu Feng frowned and looked at the person beside her. Mu Feng had disguised himself so well that even Wu Feng, who hated him to the marrow of her bones, failed to recognize him.
"Who are you?"
"Long time no see."
At that familiar voice, Wu Feng froze. As realization dawned, her pupils contracted sharply. Just as she was about to cry out, Mu Feng swiftly clamped a hand over her mouth and dragged her into a narrow alley.
Realizing the person before her was Mu Feng, Wu Feng struggled with all her might. But against Mu Feng as he was now, she was like a little chick, utterly at his mercy.
Only after checking that no one was around did Mu Feng release her. Despite his status as a fugitive wanted by Shrek Academy, the hot-tempered Wu Feng still stiffened her