After hearing Chu Kuangren's words, the Desolate Origin Palace Master remained composed, but Zhang Xuan beside him lacked his self-control. Panic appeared on his face, and Chu Kuangren saw it all.
There really was something fishy about the Desolate Origin Palace.
Chu Kuangren thought to himself.
"That disciple of mine is a woman named Shang Qingxue. The man beside me is her ancestor, a Saint King. He has been separated from Shang Qingxue for many years, and his only wish is to see this descendant again. If anything has happened to her, he will never let the matter rest..."
As Chu Kuangren spoke, he studied everyone's expressions. The blood gradually drained from Zhang Xuan's face until he was deathly pale, and his body began trembling uncontrollably...
Chu Kuangren caught every one of those subtle movements.
"So... where is she?!"
Chu Kuangren suddenly thundered.
His voice boomed like thunder, making the entire palace tremble.
Zhang Xuan nearly fainted from fright.
The Desolate Origin Palace Master's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "I won't hide it from you, Sect Leader Chu. Your disciple is indeed here in my Desolate Origin Palace. There has simply been a little misunderstanding. Please allow me to explain..."
"Hear your explanation, or hear your excuses?!"
Chu Kuangren's voice was icy. "Take me to her!"
"Sect Leader Chu, this way, please."
At this point, the Desolate Origin Palace Master no longer clung to any hope of getting lucky. He led Chu Kuangren and the White-Robed General toward the Secluded Pavilion.
The Secluded Pavilion was where the Desolate Origin Palace confined disciples who had committed offenses. Countless restrictions were laid over it, blocking probes by Spirit Thought.
That also explained why Chu Kuangren had failed to find Shang Qingxue when he searched with his Spirit Thought earlier.
The Secluded