Back then, when Meng Xuanzhao beat up Liu Feng and interrogated him about the Smoke Bandit's name, Liu Feng was beaten up badly, but he insisted that Fang Xing framed him. At that time, he did not think that Fang Xing had any connection with the Smoke Bandit. He only thought that Liu Feng wanted to frame Fang Xing even though he was about to die. Thus, he taught him a lesson in a fit of rage. However, Liu Feng was too weak and was beaten to death in just a few punches and kicks. Helpless, Meng Xuanzhao could only destroy Liu Feng's corpse and act as if he had never appeared.
After all, killing an outer disciple using underhanded methods to interrogate him to death was considered a minor incident in the Dao Sect. The Dao Sect might allow disciples to fight and kill each other, but they would not allow disciples with power to harm other disciples through their power. This was an unfair method of competition. Once the Dao Sect found out about it, they would definitely punish them heavily.
Therefore, Meng Xuanzhao's uncle felt that the matter had blown up a little and ordered him to stop investigating. Since he had fallen into someone else's hands, he should just admit it. If the matter blew up, there would be unnecessary trouble.
Helpless, Meng Xuanzhao could only leave it at that and forcefully suppress his anger.
He had almost forgotten about this matter, but now, with the news that Fang Xing had the Nine-serpent Golden Flame Sword, Meng Xuanzhao also began to connect the dots.
As for the Smoke Bandit's speculation, he only knew that the other party used a smoke pot that could release powerful smoke, but he had never seen the bandit use the Nine-serpent Golden Flame Sword. However, Hou Qing had seen it and said with certainty that the Smoke Bandit's flying sword was the Nine-serpent Golden Flame Sword that was stolen in the first Phantom Market. Since Meng Xuanzhao had no other way, he could only use this as a standard.
The Nine-serpent Golden Flame Sword, Liu Feng's insistence that it was Fang Xing who framed him before his death, and the speculation of the person who leaked the news that he had the Stone Essence Powder … All these factors made Meng Xuanzhao reconsider the suspicion on Fang Xing!
Could it be that Liu Feng was right? The real Smoke Bandit was really related to Fang Xing?
The one who had tipped off the Smoke Bandit to rob him was none other than Fang Xing?
At that time, the Smoke Bandit didn't mention anyone else's name but Liu Feng's. Was it also to help Fang Xing frame Liu Feng?
A series of questions made Meng Xuanzhao more and more suspicious of Fang Xing!
In his heart, he still didn't think that Fang Xing was the Bewitching Smoke Bandit, but felt that Fang Xing was very likely to know the Bewitching Smoke Bandit.
Therefore, he quickly made a decision to capture Fang Xing and interrogate him!
However, although he had the support of his uncle in the outer sect, he didn't have the guts to directly arrest someone in the outer sect. So, he just sent someone to invite Fang Xing to drink. After he deceived him, what he did next was his own business.
In any case, he had already killed Liu Feng. In order to find that hateful Smoke Bandit, he did not care if there was another Fang Xing.
"Meng Xuanzhao wants to buy me a drink? I don't have time, maybe another day! "
Of course, Fang Xing wouldn't go. With a laugh, he pushed the door open and entered the small building.
"Hmph, kid, don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!"
Another youth coldly said and pressed forward with another youth. They crossed their arms and their eyes were cold.
The order they received was that if Fang Xing refused to go, he would be even more suspicious and they would forcefully capture him.
Both of them were at the second level of Spirit Formation Realm and thought that subduing Fang Xing would be a piece of cake.
After all, the people in Clear Stream Valley only saw Fang Xing and Lin Qingxue's flying swords against each other. They didn't see the two of them fighting in the wooden house. Therefore, no one knew about Fang Xing's Dragon Capturing Crane Controlling Technique. Naturally, they couldn't guess his cultivation.
Even Meng Xuanzhao only thought that Fang Xing might be in cahoots with the Smoke Bandit. He never thought that Fang Xing was the Smoke Bandit.
"Yo …"
Only then did Fang Xing raise his head to look at them. He looked them up and down with a smile that wasn't a smile.
The youth who spoke rudely said coldly, "What are you looking at?"
Fang Xing chuckled and suddenly sent a slap over. This slap contained thirty percent of his spiritual energy. It was powerful and unexpected. With a slap, the person fell to the ground. Then, Fang Xing jumped up and opened his palm. A suction force appeared out of nowhere and pulled the other youth over. Then, he turned around and sent him flying with a kick.
In the blink of an eye, both of the second level of Spirit Formation Realm were knocked down and groaned on the ground. They didn't even have the time to summon their flying swords.
"Damn it, there's a need to forcefully buy someone a drink? Go back and tell Meng Xuanzhao that I'll look for him tomorrow! "
Fang Xing sneered and went back into the small building. Not long after, he packed some things and walked out of the valley.
In the valley, countless people were quietly looking at him. There were even some who were eager to try and capture him. Fang Xing's gaze swept across them and coldly said, "You bunch of trash, is there anyone who's not convinced?"
As he spoke, he took out the Nine Serpent Golden Flame Sword and flew it to his side.
Meeting his gaze, the disciples of the Clear Stream Valley immediately shrunk their heads back. None of them dared to look at him.
Although there were some who wanted to help Meng Xuanzhao capture him, but on second thought, in order to flatter Meng Xuanzhao, they would offend Senior Sister Lingyun. This wasn't a good deal. Might as well not see it and not feel annoyed!
Even Hei San was the same. He secretly watched Fang Xing leave the valley from his small building. Although he summoned his courage several times, he didn't dare to go downstairs to stop him. It wasn't until Fang Xing's figure could no longer be seen that he let out a long sigh and sat on the ground in exhaustion.
"Forget it, when the gods fight, the little devil suffers. I can't afford to offend either Meng Xuanzhao or Senior Sister Xu Lingyun …"
When Meng Xuanzhao found out that Fang Xing injured the people he sent to capture him and fled in the middle of the night, he flew into a rage and smashed a purple bamboo beside him with a punch. He gnashed his teeth and said, "Since this fellow fled, it means that he's guilty!"
One of his followers suggested, "If that's the case, why don't we report to the sect to capture him?"
Meng Xuanzhao glared at him and scolded, "Are you out of your mind? The Smoke Bandit robbed the ghost market, a place that can't see the light of day. When he robbed me, he didn't use the Nine Snake Golden Flame Sword. Even I am not very sure if this is the same person. If we report it to the Dao Sect, there is no evidence, what can we say? Moreover, once it is reported to the Dao Sect, even if we find the Smoke Bandit through this little devil, everything will not fall into our hands. The only thing we can do now is to find him in private! "
He gritted his teeth, secretly hated for a while, and coldly scolded, "Search, search the entire outer sect, find him!"
A group of henchmen were immediately sent out to search the various valleys that night.
Meng Xuanzhao was the second generation of the Dao Sect. There were not many people in the outer sect who dared to offend him. The attendants of the valleys also did their best to cooperate with him. However, after searching the entire valley, including the fat Taoist, they still couldn't find Fang Xing. This made everyone full of doubts. Where could this little devil run to in the middle of the night?
"Could it be … that he hid in the Spirit Cloud Valley?"
Someone suddenly thought of this and asked with a trembling voice.
Meng Xuanzhao's face darkened when he heard that.
If that fellow really hid at Xu Lingyun's place, even he couldn't do anything to him. Xu Lingyun was a true disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect, and her status was much more honorable than his uncle who was a deacon elder in the outer sect!
"Impossible. If this little devil is really related to Senior Sister Lingyun, what resources can't he get? Just a little from between Senior Sister Lingyun's fingers would be enough for him to cultivate. I keep feeling that there's something fishy about this rumor in the Dao Sect. His relationship with Senior Sister Lingyun might not be as good as the rumors say … Besides, even if it's true, you guys don't have to be scared by Senior Sister Lingyun. You must know that Senior Sister Lingyun is a true disciple, and her reputation is more important than anything else. Even if they really have a close relationship, as long as the relationship between that little devil and the Smoke Bandit is proven, Senior Sister Lingyun won't be able to interfere in his affairs and will most likely try her best to distance herself from him … "
Meng Xuanzhao pondered for a while before he gritted his teeth and said, "No matter what, we must find him … Even if we have to turn the entire outer sect upside down, we must continue to search. Also, I'll beg you to go to the Spirit Cloud Sect to find out if he's there …"
He was obviously furious. Even if he knew that Fang Xing might have a relationship with Senior Sister Lingyun, he still had to find him first!
To him, finding the Smoke Bandit was more important than anything else!
Very soon, all the people that he could mobilize were sent out again to carefully search for Fang Xing's whereabouts.
However, Fang Xing was still nowhere to be seen. Everyone could not help but think, 'Where is that little devil hiding?'
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