"Deep Bonds Between Master and Disciple"

Li Changqing found a rock and sat down. "I ask, you answer. Understood? If I catch the four of you exchanging glances, or if your answers differ, you can guess what happens."

The four Dou Wangs knelt on the ground, afraid to look at Li Changqing or anyone else. They could only stare at the dirt.

"Ask away, senior. If we know the answer, we won't lie to you."

Li Changqing nodded in satisfaction. "First question. Does Han Feng have any other residences besides this Courtyard? If so, where are they?"

"Yes, yes! Han Feng has three other residences!"

"That's right. Two are inside the city, and one is outside."

The four Dou Wangs spoke almost at once, terrified that if they answered too slowly, Li Changqing would kill them.

"You all know exactly where those three places are, don't you?"

"We do. I don't know what Han Feng is afraid of. This is his main residence, but every so often he goes to one of the other three, and his movements follow no pattern at all."

"When you entered the city, senior, Han Feng had just heard about you. He ran straight to another residence to hide, as if he was worried you meant him harm."

Li Changqing smiled at that. Han Feng truly was a cunning rabbit with three burrows.

His instincts were sharp, too. Li Changqing really did mean him harm. Fortunately, he and Xiao Yan had put on a show for Han Feng. Otherwise, the man might have escaped.

Li Changqing ordered, "I'll give you a chance to live. Go to every place Han Feng has stashed his possessions and bring me everything, valuable or not."

The four Dou Wangs repeatedly knocked their heads against the ground. "Thank you for your mercy, senior! We'll bring you