A False Accusation
This giant boulder was like a sponge, with many caves connected to each other like a maze.
Though Xia Fei had escaped into another tunnel, he soon realized that it was not a simple task to get out of this place. Many of the tunnels were dead ends, and he had no idea where they led to.
Helpless, Xia Fei could only wander around the interior of the boulder, hoping to find a way out.
Actually, it was not necessarily a good thing even if he managed to escape the boulder area, for who knew how many Assassins or cruel white-faced apes were waiting for him in the forest.
The tunnel in front of him suddenly narrowed, only able to fit half a person. Xia Fei hurriedly used Celestial Moon to forcefully expand the tunnel, completely ignoring the loud noise it would make when it broke through the boulder and attracting Darkshadow.
Though Celestial Moon was powerful, it required a lot of precious mental energy. Forcing his way in was not a solution, and sooner or later, his mental energy would run out.
All of a sudden, a gust of cold wind assaulted Xia Fei from behind.
Xia Fei did not hesitate at all. His figure inconceivably turned around and met the attack with the Lifeseeker Bone Spear in his left hand.
* Bang! *
The sound of metal clashing rang out as Darkshadow's bone spear clashed with Xia Fei's bone spear, creating a series of sparks.
Xia Fei only felt his arm go numb as he hurriedly took two steps back.
Darkshadow did not expect Xia Fei's reaction speed to be so fast, able to swing his spear in the blink of an eye. Furthermore, he had not struck a vital spot, and he did not use much strength, either, so he ended up in quite a sorry state from Xia Fei's attack.
Stopping, Darkshadow sternly said, "Sly Thrust! Breath Control! How did you learn these ultimate techniques? "
Darkshadow had long suspected that Xia Fei was able to hide in the cave without being discovered because he had some kind of concealment technique similar to Breath Control. Now that he had tracked Xia Fei all the way here, he finally realized that Xia Fei's concealment technique was the ultimate technique of the Assassin Sect, Breath Control.
And Xia Fei's inconceivable turn just now was an advanced ultimate technique of the Assassin Sect, Sly Thrust.
The Assassin Sect was very strict, and only those who had been in the sect for more than thirty years and received the appreciation of a teacher would have the opportunity to learn these two ultimate techniques.
Xia Fei, an outsider whom he had never met before, actually possessed the high-rank martial arts technique of his sect. How could Darkshadow not be shocked?
He secretly made up his mind that he would never let Xia Fei go. He must capture him and interrogate him to get the truth out of him.
Phantom felt his scalp go numb. Xia Fei's martial technique had been recognized by his sect uncle. Not only Xia Fei, but even he would be in big trouble, and he might even implicate his master, Moonshadow. After all, these martial techniques were all imparted to Xia Fei by Phantoms own initiative, without the approval of the sect.
Of course, Xia Fei would not mention Phantoms name. His expression was serious as he retorted, I was the one who wanted to ask you! This is my family's ultimate technique, how could you possibly know it!? Furthermore, I saw that you were using my family's legacy to hide yourself just now! Say it! How did you steal my family's ultimate technique!? "
Sly Thrust, Breath Control … These were clearly martial arts techniques exclusive to the Assassins, yet Xia Fei claimed that they were their family's secret arts and that Darkshadow had secretly learned them.
Coupled with Xia Fei's decent acting skills and his furious expression, those who were not in the know would have a hard time telling who was telling the truth and who was lying.
Darkshadow was stunned. As one of the three founding elders of the sect, it was not that Darkshadow had not seen the world, but he had never seen Pigsy making a false accusation before, so he was momentarily at a loss as to what to do.
Darkshadow's old face turned red, and his smile was no longer there. He angrily said, "Who stole your family's ultimate technique? Sly Thrust and Breath Control are clearly our … our sect's ultimate technique! You're just making slanderous accusations! "
Xia Fei laughed heartily. "Now that you have the upper hand, of course you won't admit it. Fine, you stole my family's ultimate technique, but in the end, you're saying that I stole it and even tried to silence me! Today, I've finally understood that there's always a way to frame someone! I'm afraid that even in hell, my dead ancestors will not let you thieves go! "
Xia Fei acted subtly, his expression filled with grief and indignation as if he had been greatly wronged.
Darkshadow anxiously stomped his feet. "I didn't steal it! I didn't steal it! There's no need to steal our sect's ultimate technique! "
Xia Fei coldly harrumphed. "Fine. Since you claim that you didn't steal it, then show me the evidence!"
Darkshadow was completely dumbfounded. Xia Fei had first pinned a crime on him and then demanded him to show him the evidence. What the heck was this? It would be strange if Darkshadow could produce any evidence.
With Xia Fei's provocation, Darkshadow's mind was in a complete mess. All he could think of was how to prove that he did not steal it, but he did not realize that Xia Fei was basically setting him up, forcing him step by step into it.
Phantom had a helpless look on his face. This was not the first time he had seen Xia Feis pestering endlessly. Xia Feis character was just like that. Whenever he was being unreasonable, he would always find a way to force someone to their death.
His second sect senior might be a sinister Stealth Ability User, but the old man had always been kind. Otherwise, he would not have given Xia Fei the time to explain.
Xia Fei had crudely grasped Darkshadow's weakness, forcing him to turn red with just a few words. This was completely the way a street thug would do, so how could his second sect senior not be able to withstand it?
"I … I don't have any evidence! But these are indeed the ultimate techniques of my sect, not yours at all, "Darkshadow weakly retorted.
Xia Fei suddenly felt that Darkshadow was quite interesting, so he became even more aggressive. "Fine, since you're saying that these aren't the ultimate techniques of my family, then show me the evidence!"
Darkshadow felt dizzy, and it was fortunate that he had not fainted. He could not prove that Sly Thrust and Breath Control were not the ultimate techniques of Xia Fei's family.
He felt extremely wronged, yet Darkshadow could not find any evidence to prove that he was innocent.
It was very difficult for someone like him to get out of a dead end, and he was so anxious that he could only scratch the wall in frustration.
All of a sudden, Darkshadow seemed to realize something and loudly asked, "You claim that these are the ultimate techniques of your family, but what evidence do you have?"
With that said, Darkshadow let out a sigh of relief, thinking that he had finally found a way to counterattack. However, he had no idea that Xia Fei had already prepared a script and was waiting for him.
"Hmph! I know Sly Thrust and Breath Control; that's the evidence! "Xia Fei sternly said." Let me ask you: Did you teach these techniques to me? "
"No." Darkshadow shook his head.
"Were they taught by someone else under your sect?"
"That shouldn't be the case. Without the approval of the elders, martial skills will not be taught to outsiders. You are clearly not one of my disciples, so it is impossible for anyone to teach you the two great skills, Crafty Thrust and Breath Control." Darkshadow said.
Xia Fei laughed heartily. "Then that settles it. Since my martial arts weren't taught by you, how did I learn them?"
"This …" Darkshadow was at a loss for words, unable to refute.
"What is this? This clearly means that Sly Thrust and Breath Control are the ultimate techniques of my family, and they were secretly stolen by you! "Xia Fei said unreasonably.
The more Xia Fei forced Darkshadow into a dead end, the more Phantom wanted to find a hole to hide in.
He had never imagined that his kindness of imparting the Undying Jade Scripture to Xia Fei would turn out to be a weapon that Xia Fei was using to torture his second sect uncle. Furthermore, he had no way of coming forward to clarify everything and could only watch as Xia Fei continued to act so rudely.
Darkshadow was, after all, older and more knowledgeable. Though he had been forced into a corner by Xia Fei for a while, he very quickly discovered something unusual about the situation.
No matter what, Xia Fei's mastery of Breath Control and Sly Thrust could not be faked. Furthermore, he claimed that the martial arts technique was passed down by his ancestors, so it could be seen that Xia Fei and the Assassin Sect were closely related.
Right now, it was only a misunderstanding that had led to both sides exchanging harsh words. As for the real reason, he needed to investigate it thoroughly.
The more Darkshadow thought about it, the more he felt that something was amiss. He made up his mind to catch Xia Fei and get to the bottom of this matter. Otherwise, it would be a disaster if he were to be accused of theft for no reason.
Actually, this was just a tactic Xia Fei used to stall for time and find an opportunity. He had no intention of explaining anything to Darkshadow and the Assassin Sect. It was better for him to find the six-leaf rain lotus and leave this place as soon as possible.
There was a slight hesitation in Darkshadow's eyes, revealing an inconspicuous flaw. Xia Fei immediately controlled Celestial Moon to feint an attack before quickly escaping without any hesitation.
"Don't run! I won't kill you. No matter what, you need to explain this matter clearly to me! Just who stole whose martial arts technique? "Darkshadow shouted as he hurriedly chased after Xia Fei.
Phantom was stunned. This muddle-headed second sect senior of his had actually taken Xia Fei's lie seriously and seemed like he would not give up until he got to the bottom of the matter.
Xia Fei's figure was like a bolt of lightning as he desperately ran through the cave.
Unfortunately, the more anxious he was to escape, the harder it was for him to find the right path. Furthermore, he had no idea what technique this old man Darkshadow was using to suddenly appear out of nowhere and launch a sneak attack. It was only because he had doubts in his mind that Darkshadow did not use too much force, and Xia Fei managed to dodge every time.
"This won't do! I must calm down! Calm down! "Xia Fei silently warned himself.
Activating his Breath Control technique once more, Xia Fei ran for his life as he quickly regained his composure.
His mind gradually cleared up, and every tiny sound around him became incredibly clear.
All of a sudden, Xia Fei's keen senses picked up the sound of a waterfall falling into a lake in the distance.
"The exit!" Xia Fei was slightly startled as he followed the sound.
A few moments later, Xia Fei finally made it out of the maze-like cave, but what appeared in front of Xia Fei was not an exit but a giant rocky lake!
This lake was located in the center of the giant boulder. The lake was dark and bottomless, with countless caves leading to this place. Many of these caves even had water flowing through them, forming a waterfall.
"Dont run! You better tell me everything clearly! "
Darkshadow's confused and angry voice came from afar once more. Xia Fei gritted his teeth and lightly tapped his combat suit with his finger. An air duct suddenly extended out.
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