Chapter 1012 - 97: Mu Tianyin’s Desperate Escape

Chapter 1012: Chapter 97: Mu Tianyin’s Desperate Escape

"Shall we tell them?" Yin Chen asked.

He meant Wuhua God Emperor and Chu Nian, naturally.

Mu Qingge slowly shook her head, silently putting away the God-piercing Mirror. "Chu Nian has already deployed people to monitor them in secret, just waiting for their move. We don’t need to involve ourselves right now."

Yin Chen nodded.

Then, Mu Qingge turned her gaze to him and said, "However, I need you to do something for me."

"What is it?" Yin Chen asked.

Mu Qingge took out a bottle from her bosom and handed it to Yin Chen. "Inside is a kind of balm. Smell it in front of the nose, it can stimulate a comatose person to wake up."

Upon hearing this, Yin Chen understood.

He took the bottle, and his figure suddenly vanished.

But, in the next moment, he reappeared, only his expression seemed somewhat stiff, standing motionless.

Mu Qingge glanced at him, her lips curving slightly.

She knew this was Yin Chen’s Blinding Technique, meant to confuse those secretly observing.

Mu Qingge gently shook her sleeve, walking gracefully towards the bed. She sat cross-legged, appearing to be resting to anyone watching.

An incense stick later, the motionless ’Yin Chen’ suddenly flinched, his expression returning to liveliness.

Mu Qingge slowly raised her eyes, looking at him.

Yin Chen walked towards her, reporting, "I’ve already given them the scent; they’ll wake soon."

Mu Qingge subtly nodded, "Mm, hopefully they’ll catch up to this grand play."

After a pause, Mu Qingge looked at Yin Chen and asked, "Within a thousand miles, you can ultimately trace Mu Tianyin’s aura, can’t you?"

Yin Chen nodded.

He understood Mu Qingge’s intention was to prevent Mu Tianyin from slipping away again.

In the Wuhua Domain, settling private grievances became difficult, but once outside, opportunities would arise.

"But we can’t leave in haste," Yin Chen reminded.

After all, if Mu Tianyin just escaped and they bid farewell hastily, it would surely arouse the suspicions of Wuhua God Emperor. Yet if they linger in the Wuhua Domain, Mu Tianyin might escape beyond the thousand-mile limit.

Beyond this limit, the Four Seas Divine Land is vast and boundless; where would they find Mu Tianyin then?

"I can’t go, but you can." Mu Qingge looked at him.

Yin Chen furrowed his brows slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his blood-red eyes. "Qingge wants me to leave first and secretly track Mu Tianyin?" Instantly, he understood Mu Qingge’s intention.

Mu Qingge nodded slightly.

"No matter his means, he can’t escape the Wuhua Domain in one go. Most likely, he’ll first flee into Wuhua City, then out of it. Wuhua Domain borders Xinghai. Once he leaves Wuhua Domain, he will surely head straight for Xinghai." Mu Qingge suddenly stopped and narrowed her eyes.

Yin Chen saw she was pondering, so he did not speak to disturb her.

"Hmph." In the slits of Mu Qingge’s eyes, a sharp light flickered. Her lips curved into a cold smile. "Facing such setbacks, he fled in disgrace, there’s only one place he can go."

Yin Chen’s eyes darkened, surprised, "West Divine Land!"

Mu Qingge slowly nodded, "Mu Clan originally hailed from West Divine Land, and according to investigations from the Demon Clan, the remaining Mu Clan members have been frequently active there over the years. This indicates their lair is in West Divine Land. Mu Tianyin, fleeing disgracefully, to avoid pursuit by the Divine Clan, can only retreat to the safest place. So, you leave first and wait for him in West Divine Land. Once I’ve handled matters here, I’ll hurry to meet you."

Pursuit within Xinghai is arduous.

But once Mu Tianyin sets foot in West Divine Land, he’ll fall into Yin Chen’s grasp.

With Yin Chen personally following, this time she’ll certainly find Mu Tianyin’s lair! Old and new grudges, all to be settled!

Mu Qingge’s gaze turned icy, her smile on her lips insufferably cold. ’I’ve grown a bit impatient.’"

...

Late into the night, Chu Nian hurriedly led people to the palace where guests were held in soft detention.

The people who were unconscious had already awakened. She visited them and received vital information from their mouths. Combining this with the information she already possessed, she was absolutely certain about who the ’real culprit’ was!

But when she arrived at the place, she found it empty.

Chu Nian’s phoenix-like autumn eyes sharpened, her exquisite face turning stern. "Order a thorough search immediately, leave no corner unchecked, and guard all exits tightly."

"Understood!"

Disciples of Wuhua Domain promptly obeyed and took action.

Chu Nian turned towards the Divine Emperor Palace. She needed to see her father, explain everything, and clear Mu Qingge of suspicion. Then, she also desired to ask her father to let Mu Qingge act alongside her to capture the culprit!

Tonight, Wuhua Palace was destined to be restless and uneasy.

The sound of hurried footsteps outside, intermingling lights, and stern orders spreading constantly heightened the tense atmosphere in Wuhua Palace.

Mu Qingge stood with her hands behind her back in the room, silently watching the flickering lights outside as people rushed by.

Before long, the sound of armor clinking reached her. Mu Qingge looked towards the source and saw Chu Nian clad in war attire. In this form, Chu Nian seemed less gentle and approachable, more valiant and charming.

"Qingge, come with me." Chu Nian said directly.

Mu Qingge nodded slightly. She spoke to her, "It seems the other side has moved. Your timing is perfect; could you give me a token for entry and exit, and let Yin Chen leave first?"

"Has something happened?" Chu Nian paused, asking in bewilderment.

Mu Qingge nodded slightly, "Yin Chen needs to handle an extremely important matter and is already running out of time. The time spent coming to the Wuhua Domain exceeded expectations. Rest assured, I will stay until everything is resolved."

Chu Nian smiled charmingly, "You’re staying to help, not as a hostage." With that, she took out a token and tossed it to Yin Chen. She said to him, "With this token, you can enter and exit Wuhua Domain at any time."

Yin Chen pressed his lips together and nodded, storing the token carefully.

Afterward, Chu Nian looked at Mu Qingge again and said, "Qingge, would you join me in apprehending the suspect?"

"Made a move?" Though she already knew, Mu Qingge still exhibited a gleeful expression.

Chu Nian smiled and nodded. "I’ve already dispatched people to search Wuhua Palace with great fanfare. Now you and I will head to the exit. No matter where he hides, the exit is the inevitable path for departure."

"What if he has some tool for evasion?" Mu Qingge contemplated and reminded.

Chu Nian, however, smiled lightly, her demeanor relaxed as she said, "Before coming, I already visited my father. He has activated the Forbidden Technique. Now, in Wuhua Palace, any kind of forbidden technique can’t be opened. If he plans to use array restrictions to escape, he’ll have to head towards the exit."

Mu Qingge’s lips curled into a smile, her eyes gleaming with amusement, "Then we’re catching a turtle in a jar."