"Just leaving like that?"
Ming Qi and Xing Yun left Yaoshan. Xing Yun asked, somewhat puzzled.
Considering Ming Qi's usual style, he hadn't taken a strong approach. Even against his former sect, Ming Qi's tactics were much more forceful than they were here.
"There's someone behind this. These guys are just being used as pawns. Killing as many as they can is meaningless."
"Do you know who's behind this?"
"The only thing I know for sure is that it must be an enemy of mine, but I have countless enemies. I think we'll find out who it is soon."
Since Yue Tianhe said he got the information from Mu Feiyun, they should go directly to Xiongfeng City and ask. Even if Mu Feiyun didn't know who was behind this, at least they could get some information.
"Notify the others and tell them to hold off for now. I'll make a decision once I've found some clues."
Ming Qi also knew that blindly killing people wasn't the solution. Following Ming Qi's instructions, Xing Yun passed the message to the others and traveled with Ming Qi to Xiongfeng City, the seat of the Xilan Province Governor.
This matter didn't seem complicated, but the key lay in identifying the mastermind behind it.
It wasn't a brilliant scheme, but the value of meteorite iron would subconsciously lead everyone to believe it existed beneath Qiankun Mountain, allowing it to be exploited without their knowledge.
Simple yet revealing its complexity, this scheme forced Ming Qi to admit that this was a master of cunning.
Although Yaoshan was some distance from Xiongfeng City, it was only a few Golden Bridges of the Heavens for Ming Qi.
It was noon, and Xiongfeng City was bustling with activity. The streets and alleys were bustling with people, and the atmosphere was extremely prosperous. Ming Qi and Xing Yun flew directly into the air above the Governor's residence.
Seeing the massive and towering Governor's Mansion once again, Ming Qi was still deeply shocked. Putting aside Mu Feiyun's strength, the sheer opulence of this palace-like residence alone gave off a daunting vibe.
Ming Qi didn't intend to waste time here, believing that even Mu Feiyun likely didn't understand the underlying circumstances.
Approaching the mansion, Ming Qi unleashed the uniquely oppressive aura of an Emperor-level expert. This aura was instantly felt by the experts within, and the murderous intent emanating from Ming Qi's aura was unmistakable. He was certain that any person who appeared would be the strongest within.
Sure enough, within a minute, several figures sprang towards Ming Qi. Leading the way was Mu Feiyun, the Governor-General of Xilan Province, dressed in brocade robes. Behind him followed three powerful masters, each seemingly in the late Martial Saint stage.
Mu Feiyun flew in first, squinting his eyes at Ming Qi and Xing Yun. Neither of them was deliberately concealing their auras, and with just a glance, Mu Feiyun could roughly discern their strength.
Martial Emperor Realm!
Two Martial Emperor Realm masters!
Mu Feiyun's eyes narrowed, and he bowed, asking, "May I ask what you two have to offer my Xiongfeng City?"
Mu Feiyun had met Ming Qi before, but during the Seven Prefectures' Battle for Supremacy, Ming Qi was still a minor figure. While his performance was impressive, it was only impressive. Furthermore, over a decade had passed, and Mu Feiyun had never paid attention to which family would take over the Arbitration Mastership. Therefore, he couldn't recognize Ming Qi as the younger generation who had participated in the Seven Prefectures' Battle for Supremacy decades ago.
"Lord Feiyun, how are you? I am the Arbitration Master of Xilan Prefecture, or rather, I used to be."
Mu Feiyun felt he had missed something when he heard this, and quickly took another closer look at the man before him.
"So it's you!"
Mu Feiyun was also a Martial Saint-level expert, having been at the peak of his power for a long time. His memory and judgment were exceptional. He took a closer look and recognized the man immediately.
"Yes, it's me. City Lord Feiyun has a good memory."
Ming Qi, now at the Emperor level, naturally no longer worried about Mu Feiyun. He spoke directly, "City Lord Feiyun must know why I'm here."
"You're here about the Qiankun Mountain incident," Mu Feiyun said.
"Your Xiongfeng City was involved in the siege of the Qiankun Mountain Liuli Sacred Land. Let's put that aside for now. I've come here today because I have a question for you."
Ming Qi was eager to uncover the mastermind behind the attack, so he had no plans to attack Xiongfeng City for the time being. A one-time attack like the Guangling City massacre would suffice.
"Go ahead," Mu Feiyun said calmly.
"Meteorite iron comes from the belly of Qiankun Mountain. Where did you get this information?"
Mu Feiyun paused for a moment, then said, "There's a Black Cloud City on the border of the Western Wilds. There's a black market there called the Wuwang Black Market. That's where the information came from."
The Wuwang Black Market in Black Cloud City?
The Western Wilds border is the border between Xilan Prefecture and the Western Wilds, or perhaps the border with Xixian City. Although Ming Qi didn't know much about black markets, he knew they existed. They traded almost anything, and the black market was teeming with desperate criminals.
"From whom?"
The Wuwang Black Market was quite large, and Ming Qi wasn't about to search like a needle in a haystack. Since Mu Feiyun could confirm the source of the information was the Wuwang Black Market, he must know who had leaked it.
"A man called Poison Hand Tianxing, who specializes in information trafficking."
Mu Feiyun was perfectly cooperative, not hesitating at all, spilling out everything he knew.
Wuwang Black Market, Poison Hand Tianxing. After Ming Qi had achieved his desired outcome, he turned and left.
"City Lord Feiyun, I hope your information is true. If not, I see your Xiongfeng City is much larger than Guangling. I imagine the fire will be quite spectacular."
With a single word of warning, Ming Qi immediately used Celestial Shift, instantly disappearing from Mu Feiyun and the others' sight.
"This boy is so arrogant!"
A middle-aged man behind Mu Feiyun angrily said.
These men were all experts from Xiongfeng City. If Mu Feiyun hadn't signaled them to keep their mouths shut, they would have reprimanded him. Considering how no one had dared to speak so disrespectfully to the Chief Consul in decades,
"Arrogance or not is irrelevant. He burned Guangling City, slaughtered millions, and even threatened to wipe out all of Xilan's cultivators. This boy must be ruthless and decisive. We must consider not only ourselves but also the lives of the millions of people in Xiongfeng City."
Mu Feiyun said calmly.