Only then did Hu Xiaotian tell him about abducting Qiu Mubai. Ji Feihua said, "In that case, perhaps you offended someone, and they took their revenge on her."
Hu Xiaotian asked in confusion, "But I did it in secret. No one knew I was behind it."
"If you don't want anyone to know, don't do it in the first place. Since the Black Hu people managed to take Qiu Mubai from your secret prison, that proves your deeds weren't so secret."
Hu Xiaotian said, "The Black Hu people and the Sword Palace are mortal enemies who cannot share the same sky. They shouldn't be working together!"
Ji Feihua said softly, "If you can't figure it out, stop thinking about it. Either leave Qin Yutong to fend for herself, or go rescue her."
Hu Xiaotian said, "I'm afraid their real purpose in abducting Qin Yutong was to lure me into their trap!"
Ji Feihua chuckled. "Are you scared?"
Hu Xiaotian declared arrogantly, "Scared, my ass! If he dares touch one of my people, I'll burn the Sword Palace to the ground and settle every score, old and new!"
Ji Feihua raised an eyebrow. "Qin Yutong is one of your people?"
Embarrassment crossed Hu Xiaotian's face. "A friend. Don't read too much into it!"
Ji Feihua sighed softly. "I never concern myself with your private affairs. But the Sword Palace ruined our drinking session, and that has put me in quite a foul mood."
How could Hu Xiaotian fail to hear that he meant to accompany him to the Sword Palace? He was deeply touched. Ji Feihua was always like this: although he rarely revealed his feelings, he would stand beside him without hesitation at every critical moment. Hu Xiaotian nodded. "I've already sent Changming to investigate. Once we know what's going