"..." Li Xiaoya and Zhang Hong exchanged glances at Lin Xuandao's fierce reaction, both sensing something amiss. Li Xiaoya hurriedly asked, "Senior Brother Lin, why such a strong reaction? Is there something else going on with Ma Weiqi?"
"Er, well... I can't really speak about that. If it were anything else, I could answer a question or two for you, Junior Brother Li." Realizing he had overreacted, Lin Xuandao hesitated, then admitted that this was not something he could discuss.
"Oh?" Li Xiaoya paused at his words. After a moment's thought, he tried a different approach. "Well, Senior Brother Lin, I understand if you can't talk about it. But I'd still like to ask: do you know where Ma Weiqi is now? I have something to discuss with him."
"Er..." Lin Xuandao suddenly gave him a long look, weighing the matter in his mind. This Li Xiaoya reached late Condensed Core in just a few decades, and he's the patriarch's Personal Disciple. It wouldn't be right to tell him nothing. Besides, this isn't exactly a closely guarded secret. There's nothing to gain by offending him. With that thought, he said, "All right. Since we're old acquaintances, Junior Brother Li, I'll tell you about this. I only ask that you keep it confidential."
"Oh, please go ahead, Senior Brother Lin." Li Xiaoya's interest stirred. Though he did not know why Lin Xuandao had suddenly become willing to speak, he promptly encouraged him.
Whoosh, whoosh! Lin Xuandao formed several hand seals in succession, and a light barrier immediately enclosed the three of them. Only then did he speak. "Actually, four years ago, the sect issued a Wanted Order for this Ma Weiqi you asked about to our open shops and hidden shops in the various Market Districts. We were told to watch