Chapter Sixty Six.

When Lei Qiang goes back to Qingfeng Pavilion,he finds the others worriedly waiting for him. He looks around but he doesn't see any sign of Duan Xinyue. He can't help but ask Xu Han.

"We haven't seen him. We thought you would come back together."

"He left with an old man ."

"Could he have been abducted?" Yuan Ye asks while the others laugh in response except Lei Qiang who seems to be angry.

"Xinyue knows how to navigate through danger you don't have to worry about him,"Qin Lanhua assures them.

"So should we leave?"

"No. The Illusion Lair assassins are probably lurking around so it's not safe out there. You should stay here,"Lei Qiang advises as he gets up walking away.

"Bro Lei,where are you going?"

"To find them,"Lei Qiang replies boldly as he leaves and disappears out of sight leaving the others worried again.

Shortly after Lei Qiang leaves it starts raining heavily.Duan Xinyue and Guo Mulang didn't want to put others in danger lest the assassins follow them. They are sheltering at the restaurant in the fifth meander. They book one room to stay for the night. Lei Qiang is soaking wet as he walks around looking for Duan Xinyue. He doesn't even know the exact place to look for them. Ever since he got entangled with Duan Xinyue,he has been experiencing many heartbreaking moments than before. He never imagined himself roaming around in a rainy night like a stray dog just to look for some grown up man who left with another grown up man. He's sure that man is his Shifu and he wants to confirm it before Duan Xinyue hides him away like he always hides other things from him.

It's already midnight when Lei Qiang goes back ,water dripping from his clothes. Qin Lanhua ,Hong Yi and Mu Lili are the only ones who are still up. Lei Qiang passes out at the doorstep. The three of them carry him to Duan Xinyue's room to treat him. Hong Yi changes Lei Qiang's clothes while Qin Lanhua decocts some medicine and feeds him. Lei Qiang sleeps in Duan Xinyue's bed till the following morning. Duan Xinyue comes back in the morning. Qin Lanhua and a few showgirls are the only ones up but they don't see him coming in. He walks directly to his room and is surprised by what he sees. Hong Yi who is sleeping on the chair opens his eyes when he hears Duan Xinyue open the door. Duan Xinyue immediately inquires about the situation and Hong Yi explains everything. Duan Xinyue can't believe Lei Qiang went to look for him despite the hostile weather condition. Duan Xinyue places his hand on Lei Qiang's forehead to feel his temperature. He instructs Hong Yi to tell the cooks to prepare some tea.

Lei Qiang opens his eyes and the first person he sees is Duan Xinyue. He can't control the building rage inside him. He gets up and grabs the collar of Duan Xinyue's robes like he wants to strangle him.

"Where is my Shifu?"Lei Qiang asks clenching his teeth.

Duan Xinyue smiles in attempt to easen the atmosphere. Hong Yi comes in and when he sees how angry Lei Qiang is ,he turns around to leave.

"Brother Hong don't leave. If you leave your master will kill me,"Duan Xinyue cries out jokingly.

"You deserve it,"Hong Yi replies as he walks out and slams the door behind him.

"I asked you,where is My Shifu?"Lei Qiang asks his grip tightening and his facial expression becoming scarier.

"Fine I'll answer. In a restaurant at the fifth meander."

"Why didn't you tell me you know my Shifu?"

"I wanted to but he didn't allow me to,"Duan Xinyue defends himself.

Lei Qiang's fury subsides a bit and he pushes Duan Xinyue away letting go of his collar.

"Every time I choose to trust you,you end up tricking me. Didn't you say you wouldn't lie to me anymore?"

"I didn't lie to you."

"So from the first time you approached me you already knew everything about me. No wonder you know so many things about my Shifu."

"Yes,"Duan Xinyue admits feeling guilty.

Lei Qiang uncovers himself and dresses up ready to leave.

"Where are you going?"

"None of your business."

Duan Xinyue gets up and walks towards him.

"If you're going to see your Shifu I already told him to leave the restaurant."

Lei Qiang grabs Duan Xinyue and pins him against the wall. Since the door isn't locked, Yuan Ye opens it and walks in and finds them in that state.

"What are you guys doing?"

"Nothing."

"I'll come back later."

Yuan Ye walks out hurriedly feeling awkward about what he has just witnessed.

"Lei-xiong your senior brother watches your every movement so if you go to see your Shifu you will put his life in danger. Trust me I will find an opportunity for you to see him."

"I will trust you this last time. If you lie to me again I will chop you into pieces and feed you to stray dogs."

"Lei-xiong if you want to kill me can you at least leave my body intact. Don't chop it into pieces."

"You still have the nerve to joke?"

"Lei-xiong I have to go I promised A-Yuan I will take him on a tour around Meanders City."

Lei Qiang lets go of him.

"Speaking of your health are you feeling better now?"

"It's none of your business."

"It's my business because you got sick while looking for me."

Lei Qiang ignores him and reaches for the door to leave.

"You're leaving just like that?"

"Since you've completed My Shifu's mission of keeping an eye on me , it's best for us to end our relationship here."

"Can I at least visit you at the Sect?"

"No need. Go back to your life."

Lei Qiang opens the door and walks out leaving Duan Xinyue burying his forehead in his palm with guilt.