The core of Duoyang Pavilion—
South Yang Hall…
Pavilion Master Wu Li Lan Shan, upon learning that Ming Zhi Tian had been captured, reprimanded Wu Li Qiang Luo, "You dare capture the Immortal Cultivation God Emperor? Take me there quickly!"
"Immortal Cultivation God Emperor?" Wu Li Qiang Luo and Wu Li Zhen remained noncommittal.
But Wu Li Lan Shan was undeniably about to erupt, so they had no choice but to take him.
Wu Li Qiang Luo and the others arrived at the dungeon, but Ming Zhi Tian was nowhere to be found in the cell. After repeated questioning, they finally learned that Ming Zhi Tian had been taken to the mine by Wu Li Hui.
The Mine—
This was Wu Li Hui's private place of torture, essentially a brutal tormentor who specialized in torturing people to death, a truly inhumane place.
Several figures instantly appeared. When Wu Li Qiang Luo brought Wu Li Lan Shan to Ming Zhi Tian, Ming Zhi Tian had already been subjected to a cruel ordeal, leaving him utterly devastated. He had never suffered such humiliation; it was comparable to the shame of being made to crawl between legs.
Upon seeing the arrivals, Wu Li Hui, recognizing the Pavilion Master and his own father, Wu Li Lan Shan, quickly pushed aside his subordinates and rushed to his front:
"Father, what are you doing here? You could have just sent someone to inform me…"
Wu Li Lan Shan ignored him completely and immediately went to Ming Zhi Tian's side, who lay in a pool of blood. "Immortal Cultivation God Emperor, are you alright?"
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"Immortal Cultivation God Emperor? The Immortal Cultivation God Emperor Ming Zhi Tian has arrived!"
It turned out that Ming Zhi Tian's name and deeds had long spread throughout the Four Seas and Five Pavilions, and all those in high positions were well aware of him. No wonder the female Pavilion Master of Misty Pavilion, Dong Fang Min Er, had asked Ming Zhi Tian, "Is the 'Book of Swords and Records' with you?"
Wu Li Lan Shan waved his hand gently. He took the gravely injured and dying Ming Zhi Tian and vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.
The hundred elite guards of the Pavilion Master who had arrived saw Wu Li Lan Shan depart and then also vanished from their positions, leaving only a stunned Wu Li Hui and Wu Li Qiang Luo and the others.
"Sister, what exactly is going on?" his younger brother Wu Li Hui couldn't help but ask.
Wu Li Qiang Luo was already upset, and upon seeing that Ming Zhi Tian was severely injured because of Wu Li Hui, she became furious, "How should I know?! Wu Li Hui, you better pray to the heavens that that fellow is alright, otherwise even I won't be able to protect you!"
"I!…" Wu Li Hui tried to say something.
"Hmph!" Wu Li Qiang Luo had already left with Wu Li Zhen.
Back in the core of Duoyang Pavilion, Wu Li Lan Shan quickly summoned the Divine Doctor to treat Ming Zhi Tian, whose body was a bloody mess.
Half a day passed…
The Divine Doctor began packing his medical tools. Wu Li Lan Shan hurriedly inquired, "Old Guo, how is it?"
The Divine Doctor nodded, wiping away cold sweat. "His life is saved, but his cultivation has dropped by two minor realms."
Wu Li Lan Shan breathed a sigh of relief. "Cultivation is a minor matter. It's good that his life is saved, it's good that his life is saved. Come, I'll escort you out."
The Divine Doctor waved his hand. "Pavilion Master, please stay. Quickly order someone to refine some Blood-Drawing Pills for him."
Wu Li Lan Shan nodded. "I will. Thank you for your trouble."
After ordering someone to take care of Ming Zhi Tian, Wu Li Lan Shan brought him the Blood-Drawing Pills. Once everything was settled, he closed the door and let Ming Zhi Tian rest.
In the main hall…
Wu Li Lan Shan slammed his hand on the table! Startled, Wu Li Qiang Luo, Wu Li Zhen, and Wu Li Hui all knelt down, not daring to lift their heads.
Wu Li Lan Shan glared at them. "Hui'er, how you normally play and fool around, I could turn a blind eye. But you!…"
Wu Li Hui quickly explained, "Father, you can't blame me entirely. It's all sister's fault. She's the one who brought the person here. How was I supposed to know that the Ming Zhi Tian in the dungeon was Ming Zhi Tian? Weren't they all death row inmates? It's not my fault."
"Wu Li Hui!" Wu Li Qiang Luo admired his skill in shifting blame. "Why don't you go die?"
"Enough!" Wu Li Lan Shan did not wish to see them argue. "Each of you will face the wall and reflect for a month. You may go!"
"I!"
"Father! I…"
Wu Li Lan Shan glared at them again. "If you don't comply immediately, do you want additional punishment?"
"No, no, no…" Frightened, they quickly retreated.
Wu Li Lan Shan said, "Wait. The mount must also be returned in its entirety."