Chapter 516: Chapter 516: The Underground Dungeon of the Mysterious Gate
Having been dispersed across different locations due to the recent expulsion, the group scattered throughout the vast forest, their faces once again adorned with disguises.
Even as they passed by a few people on their way out, none of them recognized Jiang Xiaobai and the others at first sight.
They effortlessly left the area and then began following Mo Feng.
Ao Cheng and the others had thought they could remove their disguises after escaping. However, they were stopped by Jiang Xiaobai.
They had Mo Feng’s guarantee, but who knew how the Xuanmen would react to them?
If they found out that Jiang Xiaobai and the others possessed so many treasures, it was hard to guarantee that no one in the Xuanmen would be tempted.
Thus, still in disguise, Jiang Xiaobai and the others secretly followed Mo Feng towards the Xuanmen branch.
Indeed, Mo Feng was incredibly cautious. Even when taking the teleportation array, he took a roundabout way that left people clueless about their destination.
After reaching a place several hundred thousand miles away from Qingxuan City, they started going in circles again. It took them two days to finally arrive at a mountain range.
This was the location of the Xuanmen branch.
However, only the members of Xuanmen knew the exact location and the way to enter it.
The way to enter left Jiang Xiaobai and the others astonished. Mo Feng took out a token, and with a slight touch of spirit power, a halo emanated from the token.
The halo led them to a small amber. The group then dived underwater, went through a series of complex procedures and opened a formation gate underwater with the token.
Afterwards, a cluster of buildings resembling an underground city appeared in view.
Seeing this scene, they all were dumbfounded.
“Good heavens, the Xuanmen is impressive! No wonder they’ve been able to confront the ancient clans for so long without being found. With such a tactic, who could detect them?”
Ao Cheng, looking at the brightly lit underground city, was astounded.
It was indeed shocking. Who could imagine that there was a mystery under the lake?
“This is just one of the places where Xuanmen’s branch maintains their livelihood. Due to the unique nature of the Xuanmen, they cannot expose themselves on a large scale. Thus, many members practice here, it’s hard for them to leave.”
Mo Feng smiled at Jiang Xiaobai and the others, “Come with me. I’ll arrange accommodations for you first. I have some Xuanmen matters to attend to. We’ll meet again later.”
After all, he was still the young master of the Xuanmen, he would fulfill his responsibilities before he left.
Jiang Xiaobai and the others understood this, causing Mo Yu to reveal a comforting smile.
Her little brother had indeed grown up.
Soon, the accommodations were arranged and Mo Feng carefully gave everyone some tokens. To move about Xuanmen, one must have these tokens, otherwise, they’d be treated as enemies!
After Mo Feng left, Jiang Xiaobai and the others glanced at the hollowed stone wall and many strange environments in the courtyard, sighing with wonder.
Before coming here, they could never have imagined a hideaway so concealed.
“A lesson well learned.”
Jiang Xiaobai chuckled and then invited everyone to start eating and drinking, sharing their progress and gains.
…
While they were peacefully eating and drinking in the Xuanmen, the Northern State was going through another round of chaos!
This disturbance was akin to the time the ancient clans were chasing Jiang Xiaobai in a frenzy. All forces were alarmed, everyone heard the same news.
Jiang Xiaobai had entered a secret place and stolen the treasures of the forces in the Holy City!
The city was in an uproar!
“Good heavens, Jiang Xiaobai really isn’t letting our Northern State off the hook!”
“He frustrated the ancient clans last time. Now, he’s vexed the forces of the Holy City. Why is this Jiang Xiaobai so good at stirring up trouble?”
“Wait and watch the spectacle. I suspect Jiang Xiaobai’s whereabouts will be found out soon, and then the Northern State will be in chaos again.”
Those in the know sneered at the spectacle, while many forces were ordered to search for Jiang Xiaobai’s trail.
After all, these were people from the Holy City. This could be their only chance to rise above the rest in one leap.
As long as they knew the whereabouts of Jiang Xiaobai and his group, they could develop a good relationship with the Holy City.
If they could capture Jiang Xiaobai, it would be a major accomplishment!
However, while some dared to search for Jiang Xiaobai, capturing him?
Quite unlikely!
Everyone vividly remembered how Jiang Xiaobai had destroyed the ancient clans.
The most they would do is search for intelligence and pass on the information to the Holy City, but they would dare not join in the hunt.
As a result, though the Heavenly Sword Sect, Xu Kong Gate, and Xuan Wu Gate had searched the entire Northern State, they only promised to help find the trail. However, once found, they wouldn’t get involved.
This left the Holy City forces gnashing their teeth.
“Damn it! Is Jiang Xiaobai so fierce in the Northern State that none of the forces dare to look for him.”
Ouyang Haohai gnashed his teeth in frustration, “No, from what I understand, Jiang Xiaobai has many tricks up his sleeve. We can’t just sit back and let him hide in a place we can’t find!”
“So what do you suggest? If we don’t complete the elders’ task, we will be punished when we go back!” a disciple of Xu Kong Gate cried.
Ouyang Haohai narrowed his eyes in thought, and a cold smile spread across his face.
“We can force Jiang Xiaobai out. Fortunately, I know how to do that.”
“Let’s go to the Dragon Valley!”
What Ouyang Haohai and the others thought of, others probably thought of as well.
Being the powers of the Holy City, investigating a person like Jiang Xiaobai was a piece of cake. They knew who was connected to Jiang Xiaobai.
Now, they have to find these people, use them, and force Jiang Xiaobai out!
Even when the Heavenly Sword Sect received the news, they sent more people over, causing other forces to send additional manpower as well.
For a time, the whole Northern State was on edge. No one dared to be reckless, fearing that they might accidentally provoke a master from the Holy City.
Deep inside the alleyways of a large city, there was a small, run-down shop that seemed to be forgotten by all.
A sign hanging above the shop read ‘Pawnshop’ in bold letters.
Inside the shop, a white-haired young man sat behind the counter in a leisurely manner, but there was a playful look in his eyes.
“You, just have to stir things up, don’t you?”
“The Holy City isn’t a place you should be provoking yet. I’m really afraid that if you get upset, we’ll all be out of the game.”
The white-haired young man couldn’t help but sigh.
At that moment, a few people walked into the shop.
“A pawnshop, right? I’m here to check on someone’s whereabouts.”
“Whom?”
“Jiang Xiaobai!”
Hearing this, the white-haired young man chuckled.
