Jin Feng Grows Suspicious, The General's Soft Words, Two Hearts United, Affection Deepens

Ding Longxiang was surprised. "Li Xian? That name sounds familiar. Where have I heard it before?" Zhao Yingqiong stiffened all over, cold sweat pouring from her. Hearing Li Xian's real name revealed, she felt certain their plan had been exposed. Her heart sank in an instant. She wondered what chances they had of joining forces to kill Jin Feng, then breaking free and fleeing to save their lives. But with each deeper step into the Flower Cage Sect, they had stepped farther into the abyss. Restraints piled upon restraints; Flower Cords wound around her body, biting into her flesh. After the Scattering Vines and Leaves Palm had struck her, the bindings had grown still more complicated. Three golden bracelets locked her neck, waist, and wrists. Her black robe could not be removed, nor her boots undone. Even with Li Xian's help, after breaking the golden bracelets, she feared it would take another six to ten hours to free her. Wolves and tigers prowled all around them here. If they came to blows, where would they find that much time?

Her expression had already betrayed something, but the Smiling Face Like a Flower concealed it. She dared not say much. Li Xian said calmly, "My real name is indeed Li Xian.

"I originally took the name Hua Wucuo to evade pursuit. The elders grew used to calling me that, so I never brought it up again." Ding Longxiang said, "Ah! I remember now. The Gold-Seeking Guard's Central Lang General is also called Li Xian. You two actually have the same name!"

Jin Feng watched Ding Longxiang. The surprise in her voice suggested that she had not known Li Xian's real name.

Li Xian asked in surprise, "Really? How curious. I knew nothing of that. Is this other Li Xian very formidable?"