“You’d better explain yourself!”
Luo Xing grabbed the madam by the collar, eyes wide with rage, and roared, “What do you mean, Er Ya is gone?!”
He had seen her just the day before yesterday!
He had even prepared several protective talismans for Er Ya!
How long had it been, and they were telling him she was missing?!
The commotion quickly attracted the attention of those nearby. Several thugs from Zhenyue Tower approached with menacing expressions.
Daring to cause trouble at Zhenyue Tower?
Tired of living…
Boom!
But before they could get close, Hong An’s eyes flickered. The aura of the Nascent Soul Realm burst forth, and the thugs were blasted away before they even had time to react.
In an instant, the entire place fell silent…
Oh… Oh—oh!
So they’re cultivators!
Alas!
You should have said so earlier!
Look at the mess this has caused…
After learning Hong An’s identity, those who had wanted to watch the show or teach the two a lesson all lowered their heads, looked at the ceiling, or stared at the pillars as they retreated.
Such was the “privilege” of cultivators.
Even if they were looking for trouble, it must have been because Zhenyue Tower had somehow offended the two Immortals.
“I… I’ll talk… I’ll talk…” the madam pleaded, tears and snot streaming down her face.
According to her, early yesterday morning, Er Ya had gone missing from Zhenyue Tower. They couldn’t find her anywhere. Even the personal maid attending to her said she didn’t know when Er Ya had disappeared.
When she learned this, the madam had been frantic.
After all, Er Ya had become a designated “girl” of a certain Immortal, who had even given her a Spirit Stone to take good care of her.
And now look?!
She was taking care of her, and then the person just vanished!
After hearing the madam’s account, Luo Xing shoved her aside and rushed out of Zhenyue Tower.
“Hey?! Junior Brother! Luo Junior Brother!”
Luo Xing and Hong An rushed out of Zhenyue Tower one after the other. Hong An caught up and blocked his way.
“Junior Brother! What are you…”
“Looking for someone!”
Luo Xing said tersely, his gaze quickly sweeping the quiet, pitch-black surroundings. “Now I’m certain. Er Ya indeed has talent for cultivation!”
Zhenyue Tower was the largest brothel in the Imperial Capital of Tianyan. Its security was such that no ordinary mortal could sneak in.
Furthermore, under Luo Xing’s protection, Er Ya lived more comfortably at Zhenyue Tower than a noble lady. So she had no reason to run away.
Coupled with the fact that Luo Xing had always suspected Er Ya might have cultivation talent…
Combining these points, Er Ya had most likely been taken by the person who had been abducting people across the Kingdom of Tianyan!
The more Luo Xing thought about it, the more regretful he became.
If he had known this would happen, he might as well have let Zhao Chengyun take Er Ya away!
Or brought her straight to the Cheng Mansion!
He had clearly prepared several protective talismans for Er Ya, and those talismans didn’t even require spiritual energy to activate—just throw them and they’d work. How could she still…
“Looking for someone?” Hong An frowned. “Junior Brother, it’s been a whole day and night. I’m afraid…”
Speaking of which, why was his junior brother so concerned about a little girl from a brothel?
Was it simply because Er Ya had cultivation talent?
Hong An naturally didn’t understand.
And Luo Xing… also didn’t understand.
He was certain that he didn’t have any special feelings for Er Ya. This could be affirmed.
But the problem was, after learning of Er Ya’s disappearance, there seemed to be a voice in his heart telling him—
‘Find her.’
‘You must find her.’
‘You want to find her.’
Luo Xing didn’t understand what kind of emotion this was. He could only attribute it to the few traces of kindness he had brought from the modern world acting up…
He couldn’t turn a blind eye to beautiful things.
Just like how, even knowing Ye Li’s terror, he still did his utmost to save Luo Han…
Although he had saved Luo Han now, he had ended up trapping himself…
“Senior Brother, let’s split up and search.”
Luo Xing didn’t answer Hong An’s doubts. “Now is the perfect chance to get to the bottom of this whole affair!”
Seeing how tense Luo Xing was, Hong An hesitated but eventually decided to let him do as he pleased.
“Alright! I’ll do as you say. Let’s head back first…”
“No!” Luo Xing shook his head. “I’ll go to the Imperial Palace to find the Third Prince. Let him help too!”
Meanwhile, Hong An and Luo Han and the others would split up to search.
If the other party was a cultivator, they must have left some traces!
“Well… fine!” Hong An finally agreed to Luo Xing’s suggestion. “But once you go to the Imperial Palace, be sure to be careful in everything!”
After all, they had just discussed today that this matter might be related to Crown Prince Zhao Chengze…
“Alright!” Luo Xing gathered his energy and dashed toward the Imperial Palace. “Senior Brother! Contact me through the communication jade talisman!”
“Alright!” Hong An responded.
He did not mention that he had gone to the brothel with Luo Xing. He only said that a little girl had gone missing today, and Luo Xing suspected she might have cultivation aptitude.
Hong An quickly returned to the Cheng family and explained the situation in detail.
So the group immediately split up to take action.
Cheng Yan and Jiang Ru searched for traces within the city. Luo Han and Dai Zifu took a flying boat to search the outskirts of the Imperial Capital. Meanwhile, Hong An used his divine sense to scan for any possible clues.
On the other side, Luo Xing had also charged straight into the Imperial Palace.
Technically, at this hour, the palace curfew was in effect, and those without proper status were not allowed entry or exit.
But…
After all, Luo Xing was a cultivator…
The guards at the palace gate saw it was Luo Xing and simply let him pass without even asking any questions.
However, after entering the Imperial Palace, Luo Xing did not go directly to find Zhao Chengyun. Instead, relying on his memory, he came to Moonfall Palace.
That Zhao Chengzhou definitely knew something.
Earlier, he had planned to investigate the Crown Prince first and then slowly pry information out of him.
But under these circumstances, Luo Xing could no longer afford to waste time!
Luo Xing prayed inwardly at this moment.
Praying that the poor girl Er Ya would be alright…
Luo Xing could burst straight into the heavily guarded Imperial Palace, let alone Moonfall Palace, which had no maids or guards at all.
At this moment, he moved as if into an empty land.
“Im… Immortal?”
Zhao Chengzhou heard the commotion. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Luo Xing. “It’s so late, what are you…”
“Tell me everything you know!”
Without further ado, Luo Xing grabbed him by the collar and dragged him out.
“You must know why I’m here! You must know something about what I’m investigating! Talk!”
He had no more time to break through Zhao Chengzhou’s psychological defenses.
If he could, he would even break through Zhao Chengzhou’s physical defenses…
But Zhao Chengzhou, as usual, turned his face away and gritted his teeth, saying:
“I… I don’t know.”
“I don’t know what the Immortal is talking about…”
Suppressing the urge to rip off his skull, Luo Xing roared in anger:
“What benefits did you get to be so loyal?! Huh?!”
He was now increasingly certain that this guy definitely knew some hidden secrets.
But due to some unknown factors, he absolutely refused to tell Luo Xing.
It made Luo Xing so furious…
“Zhao Chengzhou!”
Luo Xing ultimately restrained the impulse to draw his sword and split this stubborn mule in half, gritting his teeth and scolding:
“You—”
“Cough… cough… Zhou’er… Who’s there… cough, cough, cough…”
The violent coughing from inside the room made Zhao Chengzhou’s expression change drastically. He struggled and shouted toward the inner room:
“Mother! Mother, what’s wrong?!”
“Zhou… Zhou’er… cough, cough, cough…”
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