Jing Feng’s face darkened. Could the news have been passed by other demonized individuals?
Jiang Ye tensed, ready to draw his weapon at any moment. "What should we do? Should we capture her?"
However, they weren't clear about their master's next move. If they acted rashly and disrupted the plan, it would be problematic.
Zhong Zi watched the flying carrier pigeon and frowned. "Perhaps this is a trap."
Hearing this, Jing Feng looked at him, puzzled. "Why?"
It was much more practical and discreet for demonized individuals to communicate using communication jade pendants.
Yet, Luo Qianqian used carrier pigeons to send messages to each other? Wasn't she afraid of the pigeons being intercepted and the messages on the paper being leaked?
More importantly, why was Luo Qianqian receiving the message at the main entrance of the Howling Dragon Academy?
In such a wide and bustling area, people would frequently pass by, but she seemed completely unfazed.
In an instant, a flash of inspiration struck Jiang Ye's mind. "Could the message on the paper be related to Luo Qianqian being the King!"
Luo Qianqian was doing this deliberately! She might have known that Bai Ran, with her intelligence, could very likely find the Howling Dragon Academy!
Because she understood that Bai Ran's people must be hidden in the shadows, she intentionally created a loophole, wanting Jing Feng and the others to intercept the letter!
To conceal the true King, the content of the letter must be related to Luo Qianqian being the King!
Jing Feng's expression turned grim, and his fists slowly clenched. "A charade put on to make us mistakenly believe Luo Qianqian is the true King!"
But then, Jiang Ye seemed to realize something, and a chill ran down his spine.
He trembled and spoke, "But why would Luo Qianqian choose to receive the message here...?"
Her choosing to receive a message at the main entrance of the Howling Dragon Academy, didn't that imply...
Luo Qianqian knew where Jing Feng and the others were hiding...?
Jing Feng gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his neck. "Perhaps we've been exposed."
From when, and from where, had they been completely exposed under the eyes of the demonized individuals?
Excluding any traitors within their ranks, only one reason remained...
Jing Feng’s whole body trembled slightly. "There's a demonized individual... who has been watching us..."
" *Clap—clap—clap* " came clear, crisp applause.
Zhong Zi looked up abruptly and saw Wang Yu on a tree branch higher than them, smiling gently at them.
"Not good!" The three immediately leaped from the tree, and Luo Qianqian had also appeared behind them at some point.
Wang Yu landed steadily in front of the three, a smile on her face. "You didn't fall for it?"
She had thought these men, without their master, were just thoughtless fools. She had underestimated them...
Zhong Zi's expression was serious. When had this person appeared... He hadn't sensed any trace of her aura...
Luo Qianqian walked casually behind the group. "Looking at your expressions, it's truly laughable."
Her cold and mocking tone instantly ignited a spark of anger in Jing Feng.
He stared at Luo Qianqian and gritted his teeth, shouting, "Dongfang Wuji trusts you so much! And yet you've been deceiving him all along!"
"Hmph," she snorted, arrogantly rubbing her fingertips. "Isn't it all for this face of mine? Without this face, why would he treat me like that?"
Jiang Ye remained expressionless throughout. Wang Yu's spiritual energy fluctuations were not obvious, suggesting her strength might not be that high, and she was merely adept at concealment.
Although Luo Qianqian's strength was considerable, she was undoubtedly weaker than Zhong Zi. Therefore, with their combined cultivation, they should be able to escape.
But the biggest problem was... they had been discovered...
Their whereabouts were exposed, which meant their young master must have also been discovered by Wang Yu upon entering the academy...
The three exchanged a glance and decided to change their plan: capture or kill these two on the spot.
"You want to kill us?" Wang Yu scoffed, her eyes full of disdain and mockery.
She snapped her fingers, and suddenly, countless students from the Howling Dragon Academy swarmed out, surrounding them.
How could this be! These students were all demonized individuals!
Through his gray eyes, Zhong Zi could see the color of their souls directly.
"You probably don't know yet, my real name is Jiu Zai, not Luo Qianqian."
Luo Qianqian walked slowly with her hands behind her back. "I have recovered my strength and no longer need to fawn over Dongfang Wuji like a dog."
She stopped and smiled at the three. "And my ability is to awaken the inner demons deep within people's hearts, turning them into demonized individuals."
Awakening inner demons! Turning people into demonized individuals!
Jing Feng's face turned pale. This meant! Jiu Zai could continuously create demonized individuals!
Zhong Zi and Jiang Ye were equally incredulous. This ability was too troublesome...!
Jiu Zai spread her palms and pointed at Wang Yu. "And her ability is complete concealment of aura. I'm sure you've experienced it."
Wang Yu stepped forward and stood beside Jiu Zai, who was Luo Qianqian. "I have been observing you since you entered the academy."
"Then why did you choose to appear at this moment!" Jiang Ye took a deep breath, anger surging within him.
Originally, there were only Wang Yu and Jiu Zai. They could still suppress them, but now...
With so many demonized individuals created by Jiu Zai also present... things had become tricky...
"What else could it be?" Jiu Zai shrugged. "Naturally, it was to lure you out."
In an instant, Zhong Zi understood! Their target was to turn the three of them into demonized individuals as well!
Zhong Zi waved his hand, spiritual energy gathering in his palm. "Quickly find the master! I'll hold them here!!!"
Jiang Ye was the first to react, pulling Jing Feng with all his might to escape. "Let's go inform the master!"
Jing Feng's body trembled. He watched with his own eyes as the demonized crowd engulfed Zhong Zi. "Zhong Zi—!!!"
Damn it! Damn it! Damn it all!!!
He closed his eyes in pain, then the two of them flew at full speed towards the Howling Dragon Academy.
Meanwhile, Long Jinhan's communication jade pendant grew intensely hot. He slowly input spiritual energy and heard Jing Feng's choked voice.
"Your Exalted One! We've been discovered!"
His voice was too shaky, stammering so much that he couldn't form coherent sentences. Thus, a frantic Jiang Ye snatched the communication jade pendant.
"Demon Lord! We are rushing to the master now! Please go to the academy entrance and save Zhong Zi first!!!"
A cold glint appeared in Long Jinhan's dark eyes. He tore through space with his large hand and rushed to the main entrance of the Howling Dragon Academy.
Along the way, Jing Feng's eyes were red-rimmed. Zhong Zi! You must be alright!
It was my fault before! I shouldn't have disliked you so much! As long as you're okay, scold me, hit me, I'll accept it all!!!
The door was suddenly pushed open, and Bai Ran, who was cultivating, snapped back to attention.
Jing Feng's shoulders trembled, and he was on the verge of tears. "Miss Bai! We've been discovered!"
Jiang Ye, standing beside him, also lowered his head, his palms gripping so tightly that blood trickled out.
One person was missing... Bai Ran narrowed her eyes slightly. "Where is Zhong Zi?"
In brief, Jiang Ye's explanation took about a minute or two.