Chapter 95 - Caught in a Trap
Zhou Zhi gazed down at the unconscious Ye Feng, his teeth clenched. He decided against descending the stairs, having already left secret sect signals in several locations. Anyone who recognized these signals would surely come searching. For now, it was best he remained close by.
Besides, Ye Feng was still out cold, and Zhou Zhi couldn’t just abandon him. So he shut the door and waited.
Sure enough, Zhou Zhi soon detected another presence approaching. Recognizing the distinctive aura of a fellow Daxia Sword Sect disciple, he quickly invited them in.
They talked, and he learned the newcomer had also been pursued by the men in black.
Zhou Zhi cleared his throat and asked nervously, “Duan Xiong, did you see Jiang Su after you came in?”
The young man. Duan Xiong, frowned slightly. He spoke in a low voice and said, “I saw her once! In the northern part of the main city.
“I was just about to step in to help, but the ground gave way. Senior Sister Jiang and one of the black-robed men fell straight through. I was injured at the time, and by the time I reached the edge, it was already too late.
“Later, I saw the markings you left and followed them here.”
Zhou Zhi stood motionless, his gaze distant and unfocused, lost in the depths of his thoughts. Beneath his sleeves, his fists were clenched with such intensity that his nails bit into his palms, drawing blood he didn’t even notice.
It was a while before Zhou Zhi snapped out of it. He took a deep breath. “We still don’t know who those people are. Go upstairs and tend to your injuries. And keep an eye on Ye Feng. He’s badly hurt and currently unconscious.”
Duan Xiong’s firm face revealed a sudden understanding. He grabbed Zhou Zhi’s shoulder. ”Senior Brother, I know what you’re thinking.
”But this mechanical city is incredibly strange. Please don’t throw your life away chasing after Senior Sister Jiang!”