Looking at Lin Feng’s puzzled expression, wondering why Su Liqian would seek him out, he stood up and took a few steps before continuing:

"Our Yunzhou Marquis’s residence has always been on good terms with Phoenix Cliff, which is considered to be part of our territory. Now that the various sects are in crisis, our Yunzhou Marquis’s residence must lend a hand in dealing with Phoenix Cliff’s affairs."

Liu Qian explained the situation thoroughly, detailing the reasons with clarity and honesty. Phoenix Cliff is within our Yunzhou territory, and assisting them is akin to helping ourselves. Moreover, the Six Great Sects suffered great losses in the battle outside Peace City overnight, reaching a critical point of life and death. As the ruler of Yunzhou, it is our duty to assist the righteous sects of the Mortal World.

After hearing Liu Qian’s introduction, Lin Feng quickly asked: "Do you know if Su Liqian mentioned where she was going next?"

Liu Qian held up his folding fan, pressing its tip against his forehead as he pondered seriously. Liu Qian carefully thought through the whole process in his mind, then suddenly seemed to recall something, happily tapping his palm with the fan and saying: "Yes, she did mention a place she intended to go."

"Which place?" The brisk woman seemed interested in Su Liqian’s whereabouts, and promptly asked Liu Qian.

Facing the puzzled expressions of the crowd, Liu Qian simply said the name of a place: "Taoxuan Heavenly Sect." After finishing, he smiled leisurely.

Only then did Lin Feng fully understand the situation. It seemed Su Liqian hadn’t been kidnapped, but instead, for some reason, was unable to appear publicly, hence her absence.

Fortunately, she had arrived in Biyao City, which became the focus of various forces. As a result, many spies were planted there, allowing the burly uncle’s people to track Su Liqian’s movements.

However, Lin Feng was unaware that his rush to find Su Liqian and bring her back to Peace City had inadvertently pulled him into a larger conspiracy.

Lin Feng was somewhat confused but kept silent, carefully pondering the situation to see if he could glean any useful information for finding Su Liqian.

The brisk woman commented astutely: "Strange, why would Su Liqian go to Taoxuan Heavenly Sect?"

The woman’s remark made Liu Qian think further, considering his position as the heir of the Marquis of Yunzhou, endowed with exceptional intellect and wisdom, it was natural for him to uncover clues in this matter.

Although he was merely speculating.

Liu Qian addressed the group: "Consider whether Taoxuan Heavenly Sect possesses any treasures worth stealing, and Su Liqian’s purpose is to alert them. Now that Lord Chang Xuan of Taoxuan Heavenly Sect has passed away, his soul roams beyond the nine heavens, the sect might be in chaos, making it a prime opportunity to seize the sect’s treasure. If I were the black-clad assailants, I wouldn’t miss this chance...

Lin Feng recalled the earlier pursuit of Su Liqian by black-clad figures in the canyon was for the Heavenly Wood Bell she held. Now, Su Liqian had entrusted Liu Qian to pass along the Heavenly Wood Bell. Yet, before the handover, the black-clad assassin came to seize it again. How did the sect get wind of the news, and why did they arrive so precisely...

Lin Feng dared not ponder further, as the more he thought about it, the deeper the waters seemed. Until more clarity emerged, he refrained from delving deeper into more sophisticated layers; instead, he chose to calmly face the upcoming events.

After discussions among the group, the brisk woman decided to lead the Phoenix Cliff members alongside Lin Feng to explore Taoxuan Heavenly Sect. For even with all their skills, safely returning the sect’s treasures was beyond their means, so it was better to accompany Lin Feng for security. If they captured the mastermind, everyone could find peace of mind.

Liu Qian also opted to join Lin Feng in heading to Taoxuan Heavenly Sect, for he was already involved and couldn’t leave it be. Su Liqian vanished under his watch, so he felt responsible to assist Phoenix Cliff and Lin Feng in locating her.

After settling their plans, they agreed to depart for Taoxuan Heavenly Sect’s location the next day.

From Liu Qian’s perspective, capturing the black-clad assassins and uncovering their origins would unveil the truth.

At dawn, Lin Feng was already wide awake, sitting up from his bed.

At this moment, the shop assistant knocked on the door.

From the doorway, the shop assistant called into the room: "Esteemed guest, Young Master wanted me to prepare breakfast early. Now, I’m bringing it to your room."

Lin Feng, already dressed, went to open the door.

He saw the shop assistant’s cart holding dining boxes filled with steaming breakfast. Indeed, it was a top-tier inn within Biyao City, with such lavish morning meals.

While the shop assistant was setting breakfast in the room, Qian Hua, already hungry, arrived at Lin Feng’s room, unable to resist.

Thus, the shop assistant placed both room’s breakfasts together, filling the table with exquisite meals, making Qian Hua completely forget the previous day’s events. The priority now was to enjoy a good meal.