Emerging from Wanbao Palace, Mo Chen looked around in bewilderment and couldn't help but complain, "Where on earth did Gu Liyan take Xiao Feng? She didn't leave me a single clue!"
Just as Mo Chen was hesitating, Jin Wu, who came out of the alley, was slightly taken aback when he saw Mo Chen in the crowd. He then stepped forward and said, "Lord Mo Chen, it's been a few days. I wonder if you still remember me?"
Mo Chen turned his head and looked at Jin Wu with a wary expression, asking, "It's you!? What do you want?"
Jinwu smiled slightly and said in a friendly manner, "Brother, don't be nervous. Our Lord Leng specially sent me to wait for you here every day. Fortunately, you arrived as promised. We have finally waited for you."
"Who made any agreement with a bunch of petty thieves like you? Besides, I'm not your brother!" Mo Chen sneered. "Get out of my way! Otherwise, I might make my move!"
"It's understandable that you have some doubts about me because of the previous misunderstanding, but I was indeed entrusted to wait for you here. I think you have no agreement with us, but you should remember the agreement with the Ancient Sage King, right?" Jinwu said with a smile.
Mo Chen's gaze sharpened, and he grabbed Jin Wu by the collar, saying, "What have you done to Gu Liyan? If you dare to harm even a hair on his head, I will never let you off!"
With his hands clasped in surrender and an innocent expression, Jinwu said, "We consider the Ancient Sage King an ally, so how could we possibly harm him?"
"Huh?" Hearing Jinwu's words, Mo Chen looked at Jinwu with surprise and slowly released his hand. "You mean... Gu Liyan and the guy with the fan have become allies?"
“Yes, there was a misunderstanding before, but the two Holy Lords have already communicated and resolved the conflict. Moreover, Holy Lord Leng even helped Holy Lord Gu heal his injuries!” Jinwu said with a smile.
Mo Chen still doubted, "Are you telling the truth?"
Jinwu said, "Of course it's true! You'll know once you come with me to Lord Leng's residence!"
Mo Chen let out a breath. "Then lead the way!"
"plz follow me……"
The two arrived at Leng Shaohan's residence, only to find that the same formation used by Gu Liyan and the others had been set up at the entrance.
“This is an array set up by Gu Liyan…” Mo Chen said upon seeing the familiar array.
“Yes, the Ancient Sage and our Cold Sage have become close friends after several conversations. As allies, they have a very good relationship,” Jinwu said with a smile.
Mo Chen frowned slightly, feeling somewhat uneasy, but he simply nodded and said nothing.
Stepping into the courtyard, a cool breeze fills the air, making one feel refreshed and exceptionally comfortable.
"The atmosphere here is completely different from outside. What is this?" Mo Chen asked in confusion.
“It’s the domain of Lord Leng Shengjun…” Jinwu began, then stopped speaking. “Please follow me, Your Excellency.”
In the spacious back garden of the mansion, Wu Wenfeng sat comfortably on the lawn, exclaiming, "Life should be like this! It's so enjoyable!"
Mo Chen, who had just entered the back garden, heard Wu Wenfeng's words from afar and immediately spoke with a dark expression:
"Since you like this place so much, then you should stay here for the rest of your life!"
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Wu Wenfeng jumped to his feet, turned around, and excitedly ran forward, exclaiming, "Big brother! You're finally here! I've missed you so much!"
Wu Wenfeng stretched out his arms, intending to hug him, but Mo Chen dodged away with a look of disgust, frowning as he looked at Wu Wenfeng, "What did you put on yourself? Why do you smell so good?!"
Wu Wenfeng's expression turned cold, but he immediately spoke excitedly, "Brother, you don't know this, but I'm using something called soap. Brother Leng gave it to me! That stuff makes bathing incredibly comfortable. You should try it!"
Mo Chen rolled his eyes. "I don't need his stuff!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a scream suddenly came from a nearby courtyard. Mo Chen's heart tightened. The shrill scream was clearly Gu Liyan's painful cry!
She turned angrily to Jinwu and asked, "Didn't you say Gu Liyan would be alright? Why is this happening?"
Jinwu calmly said, "Please don't be anxious, Your Excellency. It must be that Lord Leng is helping Lord Gu break through. Although the process is painful, please rest assured."
As soon as he finished speaking, screams of agony followed one after another. Wu Wenfeng shrank to the side in fright and said, "Well, Brother Leng has indeed been helping Brother Gu heal these past few days, and we hear Brother Gu in pain every day. But today, the screams seem even more miserable."
Upon hearing this, Mo Chen immediately said to Jin Wu, "Take me to them right away!"
“This…” Jinwu looked up and met Mo Chen’s anxious gaze, then nodded helplessly. “Alright, please come this way.”
...
Gu Liyan was bound by iron chains, making him unable to move at all, while countless needles made of ice were stuck into the top of his head.
At this moment, Gu Liyan's face was deathly pale, his brows were furrowed and he was covered in sweat, as if he was enduring inhuman pain.
Opposite Gu Liyan was Leng Shaohan, who was also covered in cold sweat. At this moment, Leng Shaohan solemnly wiped the sweat from his forehead, and seeing that Gu Liyan was also covered in sweat, he wiped the beads of sweat that were sliding down Gu Liyan's face.
Gu Liyan licked his dry lips, slowly opened his eyes, and asked in a hoarse and weak voice, "Is it... over?"
Leng Shaohan shook his head. "I'm sorry, I have to tell you the truth. I have ten ice needles in my Ten-Needle Technique. Actually, we're only about to start the first one."
Gu Liyan's face was pale, and she said with some uncertainty, "The first injection hurts this much? I... I don't know if I can get through it..."
"Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you." Leng Shaohan said firmly, and with a wave of his hand, nearly a hundred more ice crystal needles appeared in front of him. "Take a deep breath and grit your teeth, I'm going to continue."
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