Chapter 311 - Emissary from the Radiant Raven Sect (2/2)

Unfortunately, Lu Tianzi had no choice but to act earlier since he did not wish for any harm to fall upon the kind-hearted Iron Claw Brigade.

But now, it was time to deal with this new source of trouble.

Instead of returning to Bog Town immediately, Lu Tianzi went deeper into the woods. Unsurprisingly, the guy who had been hiding in the shadows followed closely behind.

After putting a good distance between him and the earlier group, Lu Tianzi finally stopped and looked in a certain direction. ”Don't you think it is about time you showed yourself?”

”You know when I said that a rat has sneaked into my precious store of materials? I never thought that this rat would actually be you,” a familiar young man slowly walked out from behind the trees.

He was sporting short brown hair and dressed in a long heavy cloak, just like how Lu Tianzi remembered him from their previous encounters.

But this time, unlike previous two occasions, the young man was wearing a mask on his face as well.

”I think you misunderstood,” Lu Tianzi answered. ”We are on the same side.”

”Is that so, White Griffin?” the young man snorted. ”Do you know how surprised I was when Aged Crow told me that the emissary from the Radiant Raven Sect has arrived before me?”

”I don't know what you are talking about,” Lu Tianzi said. ”I never said that I am an emissary from anywhere, if that is what you are insinuating.”

”Then who are you?” the young man questioned authoritatively.

”I am just another member of the Blazing Wings,” Lu Tianzi said. ”Judging from your words, are you trying to say that you are an emissary from the Radiant Raven Sect?”

”Hahahaha!” the young man suddenly broke out in laughter. ”Just another member of the Blazing Wings? Coming from outside of Bog Town and knowing the code immediately? Do you take me for a fool who did not do my share of information gathering? I am Zuomin Ta, a Core Disciple of the Radiant Raven Sect! If you think that I am going to let you get away with such nonsensical babblings, then you are really underestimating me! Speak, just who sent you to infiltrate the Blazing Wings?”

Lu Tianzi frowned.

This Zuomin Ta did not seem interested in hearing him out at all.

He had no doubt that even if he confessed that he was led into the organisation by sheer coincidence, the other party would not treat his words seriously.

”What do I have to say for you to believe me?” Lu Tianzi asked.

”Answers,” Zuomin Ta replied instantly. ”And don't even think of lying again. If you fail to give me the answers I want, be prepared to never speak again for the rest of eternity!”

Lu Tianzi let out a sigh. ”Ask me anything then. I will answer truthfully.”

”Finally giving up, I see. Smart choice, that makes things easier for both of us,” Zuomin Ta laughed. ”So for starters, who sent you?”

”Nobody sent me.”

”Nobody?” Zuomin Ta frowned. ”Then how do you explain knowing the code when you have only just arrived in Bog Town then?”

”I didn't know the code,” Lu Tianzi answered truthfully. ”I really am not a poison master, but looking for poison materials.”

”You are looking for poison materials that can't even be found on Wondertrap Mountain? Even though you are not a poison master?” Zuomin Ta's frown deepened.

”That's right,” Lu Tianzi nodded.

”Looks like I really have to teach you a lesson before you are willing to confess!” Zuomin Ta drew a halberd from his spatial ring.

Lu Tianzi let out another sigh.

He knew just as well that things would turn out this way, but at least he tried.

As for facing this opponent who was at the Third Cycle Origin Core realm, Lu Tianzi was not particularly worried.

Worst comes to worst, he could just activate his beastial bloodline, though he would certainly prefer not to do so as much as possible.

Now then, how far should he go when dealing with this Zuomin Ta?

Thankfully, they were now alone in the woods, away from the prying eyes of others.

Even if he silenced the other party right now, nobody would be able to witness it.

But if he did, would it cause any problems in the future?

Lu Tianzi had no idea how much Zuomin Ta knew about him, or what this Radiant Raven Sect was all about. But judging from how proud Zuomin Ta was to be just a Core Disciple, it sounded like quite a powerful influence.

No matter what he chose to do next, a single misstep here could result in a stream of endless troubles.

No, it would probably be worse if he let the other party leave.

Judging from his tone, this Zuomin Ta was already dead set on labelling Lu Tianzi as a spy. There was no way he would take it lying down after being beaten up by Lu Tianzi.

If Zuomin Ta was allowed to return to his sect and gather helpers, things could end up being even worse for Lu Tianzi.

The only question now would be whether Zuomin Ta had already informed anyone about Lu Tianzi's identity.

But even if he had already done so, so what of it?

Letting him go and giving him the chance to gather helpers for the sake of revenge.

Not letting him go and risk having his companions seek Lu Tianzi for revenge.

If either way meant that Lu Tianzi would be facing troubles in the future, he might as well just bet on the second option. That way, there was at least a chance that Zuomin Ta had been too confident of his higher cultivation level and neglected to ask for help earlier!

That was quite likely as well, considering the pride of those martial artists who belonged to powerful influences.

Of course, letting him go might also cause Zuomin Ta to understand the difference between them, therefore no longer seeking him out.

But Lu Tianzi had no interest in gambling on something as improbable as that.

Ding-a-ling-!

Lu Tianzi shook the Isolation Chime Bell that he had pulled out of his spatial ring. World Origin Energy immediately gathered in the surroundings, materialising into the shape of a giant bell.

This giant bell fell to the ground heavily, caging the both of them within. The inner walls of the giant bell started to glow, lighting up the space within.

”What's this?” Zuomin Ta relaxed upon seeing this, casually his halberd against his shoulder. ”Only willing to talk under such a private setting?”

”Yeah,” Lu Tianzi smiled. ”Let's have a nice long talk.”