“I…” Li Xi seemed to want to say something, but Feng Monian raised his hand to interrupt her.
“Someone is following us.” He raised his hand to signal Li Xi to be quiet.
Li Xi's heart tightened, and she subconsciously looked back, but did not find any suspicious figures.
"Are you sure?" she couldn't help but ask, her voice a little tense.
Feng Monian didn't answer, but suddenly grabbed her hand and quickly led her through the bustling crowd.
His steps were steady and powerful, clearly the result of special training. Li Xi followed his footsteps, her heart involuntarily racing.
They crossed several streets, with Feng Monian remaining vigilant throughout. He observed the pedestrians around him, seemingly searching for something.
Li Xi could feel that his palms were slightly sweaty, but he did not let go of her hand.
Finally, Feng Monian stopped. He led Li Xi into a dark alley, where almost no one passed by.
“We need to find a safe place.” His voice was somewhat low.
Li Xi nodded, but didn't speak. She felt a little flustered, unsure of what would happen next.
Feng Monian led her to an abandoned warehouse. He carefully checked the surroundings and only went inside after confirming that no one was following them.
The warehouse smelled damp, as if no one had been there for a long time. Feng Monian found a relatively clean spot and had Li Xi sit down.
Feng Monian was silent for a moment before speaking, "Have you ever heard of the Red Lotus Sect?"
Li Xi froze upon hearing "Red Lotus Sect," a flicker of surprise crossing her eyes. "You mean that elusive Red Lotus Sect?"
Feng Monian nodded slowly, his eyes deep. "Yes, it's that sect that uses the red lotus as its symbol and operates with mysterious movements. Have you had any contact with them?"
Li Xi took a deep breath, trying to calm her agitation. "I've heard of the Red Lotus Sect's reputation before, but I've always kept my distance and never had any contact with them. Aren't they banned by the imperial court? Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"
Feng Monian said in a deep voice, "I've received information that members of the Red Lotus Sect have been making moves in the martial world recently. They're looking for the young lady who survived the Xuanming Sect incident. It's said that they were responsible for that tragedy."
Li Xi frowned deeply. "You mean the massacre of the Xuanming Sect back then was related to the Red Lotus Sect?"
Feng Monian didn't answer directly, but continued, "The Red Lotus Sect has always been a mysterious entity. They are elusive and ruthless, yet they have their own beliefs and rules. They have been searching for a legendary treasure, and I suspect this treasure is related to the Xuanming Sect."
Hearing this, Li Xi's heart raced. "What does that have to do with the people who are following us?"
Feng Monian pondered for a moment, "They approached Yinxian Manor earlier, hoping we would join forces with them, but I sent someone else to impersonate us and deal with them. Logically, they shouldn't know about this yet. I think their target is you."
Li Xi found it strange, so she asked, "Why are they following me?"
Feng Monian gave her a deep look, as if he was considering something.
"Perhaps you have something they want. That group of people will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, so you should be careful."
Li Xi felt a chill run down her spine; perhaps her previous capture of Uncle Zhao had aroused their suspicion.
For more than a decade, the imperial court has been unable to eliminate them; they possess formidable strength and an unparalleled intelligence network.
The Red Lotus Cult's purpose remains unknown, but their methods are extremely cruel.
Feng Monian didn't want her to get into danger, so there were some things he had to make clear to her.
"This organization has been searching for a legendary treasure, which is said to be able to overturn the entire world if found."
Li Xi fell silent. This blood feud was irreconcilable, but their methods were endless, and in recent days, her master had not been able to extract any useful information from Zhao Kuang.
Perhaps, in their eyes, he was just an insignificant person.
Feng Monian looked at her, and Li Xi's expression turned solemn. He continued, "The Red Lotus Sect, they are not simple."
Li Xi's heart tightened. She knew that the Red Lotus Sect was not simple, but she didn't know that there were even deeper secrets behind it.
“They are backed by a much larger force.”
Feng Monian slowly uttered these words, and Li Xi's eyes widened immediately. There was an even greater force behind him? What could it be?
"Do you know of a legend that has always circulated in the martial arts world?"
Li Xi shook her head. She had been staying at the mortuary and knew very little about the affairs of the martial arts world.
"Legend has it that whoever obtains the Phoenix Seeks Its Mate will rule the world." "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate?"
"Yes, Phoenix Seeking Phoenix, this is a supreme treasure of the martial world, obtaining it can overturn the entire world."
Li Xi's expression changed slightly. Overturn the entire world? Wouldn't that coincide with the tragic scene she saw in her dream ten years later?
How did you find out about this?
Li Xi calmed down and stared at Feng Monian with her eyes.
Feng Monian's lips curled slightly. "Have you forgotten what I do?"
That makes sense; he's the master of Yinxian Manor, so it's natural that he's well-informed. But does the Phoenix Seeking Phoenix truly exist, or is it just a legend?
“I’m not sure if the Phoenix Seeks Its Mate really exists.” Feng Monian raised an eyebrow. “Regardless of whether it exists or not, the Red Lotus Sect must be eradicated.”
Li Xi nodded, "I know."
There were some things she had to do, not for any other reason than the deep-seated hatred she harbored for her family.
Seeing that she seemed a little angry, Feng Monian continued, "Actually, this time when I came to Kyoto, I not only wanted to find you to open a hot pot restaurant together, but also to cooperate with your Hidden Sect."
"How did you know about me and the Hidden Sect..." Li Xi didn't finish her sentence before remembering that this was the master of the Hidden Sage Manor, so it was perfectly reasonable for him to know anything.
Feng Monian smiled faintly and said, "Although the Hidden Sect is hidden, some things are not without clues. In my early years, I wandered the martial world and heard some legends about the Hidden Sect. Later, by chance, I also had several contacts with members of the Hidden Sect. I deeply admire their style of doing things and their skills, so I have always hoped to establish a cooperative relationship with the Hidden Sect."
Li Xi was somewhat surprised, not expecting Feng Monian to know so much about the Hidden Sect. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "So, what kind of cooperation do you want with our Hidden Sect?"
Feng Monian was silent for a moment, then said, "I would like to ask the Hidden Sect to assist me in investigating some matters. In recent years, I have noticed that there is a force in the capital secretly manipulating things, and this force seems to be connected with many conflicts in the martial arts world. I want to find out the true identity of this force and their purpose."
Li Xi frowned upon hearing this, knowing that the force Feng Monian mentioned might be related to what her master was investigating.
She secretly pondered that perhaps she could leverage Feng Monian's resources and strength.
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